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Muncie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Muncie, Indiana

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Competition team

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

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • 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 munciebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 765-228-2284

Hours

Monday 7–9 pm
Tuesday 6–8 pm
Wednesday 7–9 pm
Thursday 6–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Muncie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🏆 Competition Team

“Head Coach of Impact Zone BJJ and 2 time World Black Belt Silver Medalist.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“If you are wanting to learn self-defense, get a good workout, or just grapple this is a great place!”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Muncie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 19 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 9 mentions

“Max (the instructor) is an awesome guy and great at teaching people of all ages.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“If you’re local and haven’t tried this gym or if you are worried about trying BJJ for the first time, don’t wait any longer.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 6 mentions

“Knowledgeable and kind instructor, welcoming atmosphere, familial and friendly overall.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“His techniques and Jiu Jitsu teachings and IQ have been a huge part of my development and skill set.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“This is the place to train for fitness, self defense or competition.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 2 mentions

“Carlos Soto - Team Atos Black Belt under Andre Galvao.”

From the reviews

I was in town for some work training and I called Professor Max and he was more than willing to let me come in and grab some classes while I was away from my home BJJ gym.

★★★★★ — Seth, Jun 2023

I've been training with Coach Max from my White Belt up to my BJJ Black Belt. His techniques and Jiu Jitsu teachings and IQ have been a huge part of my development and skill set. This is the place to train for fitness, self defense or competition. Carlos Soto - Team Atos Black Belt under Andre Galvao.

★★★★★ — Carlos, Nov 2015

Great instructor and good classmates. You will learn well and learn fast. Update: I've been going here for 3 years or so now. This is still a great place. If you are wanting to learn self-defense, get a good workout, or just grapple this is a great place!

★★★★★ — Jonathan, Oct 2022

Knowledgeable and kind instructor, welcoming atmosphere, familial and friendly overall. Try out the free week, you will be glad you did.

★★★★★ — Sean, Feb 2020

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Your first BJJ class at Muncie Brazilian 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Muncie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

4709 Wheeling Ave, Muncie, IN47304

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