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Modern Warrior Combatives & Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Dothan, Alabama
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 mwcombatives.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (833) 782-6659
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 6:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It’s perfect for beginners, competitors, and learning self-defense.”
“The folks here have a genuine love for grappling as evidenced in the quality instruction and technical rolls during open mat.”
“It’s perfect for beginners, competitors, and learning self-defense.”
“Whether you reside in Dothan or are just passing through, their Jiu Jitsu program is great for both Beginners and lifelong grapplers.”
Other martial arts here
“Great kickboxing and jiu jitsu classes and a lot of opportunities to learn more.”
What members say
“Whether you reside in Dothan or are just passing through, their Jiu Jitsu program is great for both Beginners and lifelong grapplers.”
“Friendly environment with a competitive and encouraging atmosphere, and the mats are cleaned daily, before and after class!”
“Awesome instructors who pay particular attention to developing well-rounded grapplers by teaching proven techniques from top jiu jitsu minds.”
“Friendly environment with a competitive and encouraging atmosphere, and the mats are cleaned daily, before and after class!”
“Every class focuses on jiu-Justus’s practical application in the real world, while still maintaining a sport-based philosophy.”
From the reviews
Great people, knowledgeable coaches, clean facility. Quite a few higher belts and experienced practitioners who are all willing to take time helping new guys like me. Awesome place to train!!
Had the opportunity to drop in to this gem of gym while I was in town visiting for work. Really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and camaraderie. The folks here have a genuine love for grappling as evidenced in the quality instruction and technical rolls during open mat.
Great school. I went there as a beginner and the coaches worked with me to get to next level. This is a very professional school I highly recommend if you want to learn Jiu Jitsu and not experience a lot of beginner frustration.
Professional coaching, safe and clean training facility, family and community atmosphere. 10/10 Recommend to anyone looking for a martial arts, combatives, or jiu jitsu training center in the Dothan area.
New to BJJ? Start at Modern Warrior Combatives & Jiu Jitsu
Modern Warrior Combatives & Jiu Jitsu 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 Modern Warrior Combatives & Jiu Jitsu
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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