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Next Level - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, & Boxing
5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Valley Park, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 nextlevelstl.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (314) 866-4004
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–3 PM |
The classes they run
“The gym's got a great group of people who're all positive and work together to make each other better, whether they're there training to compete or just as a hobby.”
“Get them in to learn self defense, gain confidence, self discipline, make new friends and have fun all at the same time.”
“A safe yet challenging environment for people of all levels, from beginner to expert.”
Other martial arts here
“My 3 year old has been taking their little BJJ class 3-5 year olds and I have been taking their adults boxing !”
What members say
“Professor Dave does a great job making sure everyone understands the techniques and everyone is challenged.”
“I dropped in from out of state to get some rolls and Dave and Scott were extremely welcoming.”
“Too many good things to say about Next Level Jiu-Jitsu, awesome coaches and great group of people to train with everyone is super friendly and enjoys helping others succeed .”
“He explains things thoroughly in an easy-to-understand way, and he's always willing to answer any questions and provide feedback to refine technique.”
“Such a fun and safe environment to learn new skills and test yourself, getting a great workout has never been so much fun .”
“The gym's got a great group of people who're all positive and work together to make each other better, whether they're there training to compete or just as a hobby.”
From the reviews
Wouldn’t want to train anywhere else. Dave has been my head coach for almost 2 years now and I couldn’t imagine it any other way. The people at Next Level are the kinds of friends and staff you want surrounding you. High level instruction, great customer service, and a clean facility.
Professor Dave does a great job making sure everyone understands the techniques and everyone is challenged. whether someone is new to Jiu-jitsu or has been doing it a long time everyone learns something new everyday.
I've been training with Dave for over a year and it's been an awesome time. He explains things thoroughly in an easy-to-understand way, and he's always willing to answer any questions and provide feedback to refine technique.
I’ve been training with Dave over a decade, and I can honestly say he is one of a kind. His knowledge of jiu-jitsu is deep and he has a true gift for breaking down technique in a way that works for every level.
New to BJJ? Start at Next Level - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, & Boxing
Next Level - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, & Boxing 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 Next Level - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, & Boxing
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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