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Lovato Jiu-Jitsu Southside
5 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 4–7) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule okbjjsouth.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (405) 759-0076
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–1 PM, 5:45–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:15–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–1 PM, 6:15–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:15–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“In my honest opinion they have the highest level of training and curriculum to teach these kids the fundamentals, technique and dicipline they will need to be successful in BJJ.”
“My kids love the classes and are thriving while learning/training the art of BJJ and valuable life skills along the way.”
“As a woman in my 30s looking for a gym to learn jujitsu as a complete beginner i definitely felt intimidated at first.”
“excellent coaching, world class jiu jitsu lineage including gi, no-gi, self defense.”
“Amazing gym to train whether you are looking to compete in BJJ or just train as a hobby.”
“excellent coaching, world class jiu jitsu lineage including gi, no-gi, self defense.”
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What members say
“Professor Bobby and Professor Gabe are incredible and knowledgeable instructors who are great at breaking down the techniques in an easily understandable and easy to follow way.”
“I am visiting the area from out of town and as a visitor dropping in for a couple classes now I couldn’t be more appreciative of the talented, welcoming group here.”
“I am visiting the area from out of town and as a visitor dropping in for a couple classes now I couldn’t be more appreciative of the talented, welcoming group here.”
“In my honest opinion they have the highest level of training and curriculum to teach these kids the fundamentals, technique and dicipline they will need to be successful in BJJ.”
“My kids love the classes and are thriving while learning/training the art of BJJ and valuable life skills along the way.”
“Gorgeous clean facility, top notch training from top instructors.”
From the reviews
I have trained BJJ at other schools; none have as friendly and welcoming of an environment as this one. On top of that Lovato’s Southside offers world class training and instruction through Gabe and Bobby. This was the only school my girlfriend was willing to try and she is hooked now.
Gorgeous clean facility, top notch training from top instructors. My first BJJ training and immediately fell in love with everything about it. Got both my kids in the lil warriors class and they can't get enough of it. Coolest people I've met since moving here from Texas.
Our daughter started doing BJJ at Lovato South last year with Coach Tyler, Coach Bobby and Coach Gabe. They run a top notch program for both kids and adults. Its awesome to see these young kids grow week after week to be little warriors.
Bobby and Gabe are great instructors and run a great gym. The instruction is top notch and everyone on the mat is respectful and looking to better their partners no matter the skill level. I highly recommend this gym.
Your first BJJ class at Lovato Jiu-Jitsu Southside
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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