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Old School Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Kirksville, Missouri
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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule oldschoolkv.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (660) 216-7041
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 AM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 4–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“You can tell they put a lot of time and effort into their training to provide the best instruction for their students, both kids and adults.”
“For all the girlies, I highly recommend checking out their women's class on Fridays!”
“Whether your goal is to compete, learn self defense, or just have fun you can expect to be supported along the way.”
“Whether your goal is to compete, learn self defense, or just have fun you can expect to be supported along the way.”
Other martial arts here
“If you've been thinking about getting into BJJ or trying out MMA, I can't recommend Old School Jiu Jitsu enough.”
What members say
“You can tell they put a lot of time and effort into their training to provide the best instruction for their students, both kids and adults.”
“The team was welcoming and friendly — even to someone cross-training which isn’t always the case at every gym.”
“Old School Jiu Jitsu is a must if you are looking for a friendly environment to train or even if you are in town for a quick visit.”
“I’ve trained at a few gyms before coming here and I have received more special attention on my technique at Old School than at any other gym I’ve trained at.”
“Starting a martial art as a girl is super intimidating but everyone at old school made it so easy to feel comfortable.”
“Both our children have grown so much in their persistence, confidence and strength.”
From the reviews
I moved to Kirksville for school. I trained jiu-jitsu for a few years in a different state and I was initially worried about finding a gym to train at. Every gym has its own culture and I was lucky to have trained at a great place in the past.
I joined Old School Jiu-jitsu in August 2023, and I had the bestest time there <3. I have no martial arts background, but I felt incredibly welcomed and respected as soon as I walked through the door.
Old School Jiu Jitsu is a must if you are looking for a friendly environment to train or even if you are in town for a quick visit. I am from and train in San Diego, CA but I decided to stop by to train while I was in the Kirksville area. Jake was very hospitable, personable, and welcoming to me.
My wife and I are blue belts from another gym who dropped in for a class while we were on vacation. The gym was clean, the instructors were kind and helpful, and the rolls were very good. Coaches give very good details while also ensuring the session is good exercise for everyone involved.
New to BJJ? Start at Old School Jiu Jitsu
Old School Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Old School 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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