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Pinnacle University BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Norwalk, Iowa
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 (ages 5–12) — 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 pinnacleuniverse.wixsite.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 515-850-0096
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 pm, 5:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–1 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It's great they have a kids class and an adult class.”
Other martial arts here
“My son does wrestling and Jiu Jitsu at Pinnacle.”
From the reviews
My son does wrestling and Jiu Jitsu at Pinnacle. He loves both. Professor Martinez is a great coach and the kids love him. If you are in Norwalk and want to start grappling this would be convenient and fun
Awesome place with awesome people! It's great they have a kids class and an adult class. Veteran owned small business that is very customer centric.
New to BJJ? Start at Pinnacle University BJJ
Pinnacle University BJJ 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 Pinnacle University BJJ
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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