Home › South Dakota › Sioux Falls › Misfits Grappling Club
Misfits Grappling Club
5 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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.
Gym for Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo training.
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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 misfitsgrapplingclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 320-260-1749
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 am, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–6 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–8 am, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–6:30 am, 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 12–1 pm, 6–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 3–4:30 pm |
The classes they run
“We have the best vibe, the best winning percentages, the #1 competitor in the area, and a brand new space to train as of June 2024!”
“I was so impressed with Sawyers instruction during class I took a couple private lessons.”
“We have the best vibe, the best winning percentages, the #1 competitor in the area, and a brand new space to train as of June 2024!”
Other martial arts here
“With only having wrestling experience before, I was able to adapt quickly into the art of jiujitsu with the help of everyone here.”
What members say
“Some of the greatest hands on learning from the best coaches in town would recommend this gym to anyone who wants to train”
“Very welcoming vibe for any level of experience or fitness level.”
“Very welcoming vibe for any level of experience or fitness level.”
“Instructors and students are very patient and always more than willing to roll and show you useful tips/techniques.”
“Great gym and atmosphere.”
From the reviews
Very detailed instructions, great environment for anyone new to Jiu-Jitsu or seasoned in the sport. Highly recommended
Misfits is great! It has some fantastic people, great vibe, and the people their are very helpful!!! I have trained here now for over two years!!! We have the best vibe, the best winning percentages, the #1 competitor in the area, and a brand new space to train as of June 2024!!!!
I was in town visiting friends and dropped in to train. The atmosphere there is awesome. I was so impressed with Sawyers instruction during class I took a couple private lessons. Well worth it. Everyone there was eager and passionate about bjj. Definitely my go to spot when I'm in town.
I came here on a layover while in Sioux Falls and had a great drop in. I messaged the owner about dropping in and he promptly responded within an hour to let me know I was more than welcome. I highly recommend checking out this gym if you are in the area.
New to BJJ? Start at Misfits Grappling Club
Misfits Grappling Club 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 Misfits Grappling Club
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.
More BJJ gyms near Sioux Falls
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Sioux Falls
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Next Edge Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
