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Maelstrom South BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Farmington, Missouri
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule maelstrom-south-bjj.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (573) 631-0241
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9–10:30 AM |
| Sunday | 3–4:30 PM |
The classes they run
“4 of my grandchildren and my nephew attend the youth classes/training and they all love it!”
“The atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, making it a great place for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.”
What members say
“The atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, making it a great place for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, making it a great place for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.”
“Mike (one of the owners) seemed real genuine, and even though it was my first time there he took the time to teach me the fundamentals of class that day.”
From the reviews
Best BJJ team in the farmington area. Amazing coaches and great people to train with.
The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in each student's progress. The atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, making it a great place for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. The classes are well-structured and challenging, offering a perfect blend of technique and conditioning.
4 of my grandchildren and my nephew attend the youth classes/training and they all love it! It’s challenging, yet fun, and teaches them a variety of disciplines in a safe, clean, organized environment.
Awesome culture! Went for the first time recently and loved it. I rolled with Gavin. Everyone came across super humble & helpful. Mike (one of the owners) seemed real genuine, and even though it was my first time there he took the time to teach me the fundamentals of class that day.
New to BJJ? Start at Maelstrom South BJJ
Maelstrom South BJJ comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Maelstrom South BJJ
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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