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Rapid City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Rapid City, South Dakota
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule instagram.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 605-254-2665
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Such a welcoming environment, dropped in while travelling and everyone helped me prepare for a coming tournament.”
“Very welcoming to the beginner and any higher levels that are looking to land in a gym that offers some great and challenging rolls.”
What members say
“Very welcoming, great atmosphere , excellent instruction with just a smidge of light hearted heckling sprinkled in.”
“Very welcoming to the beginner and any higher levels that are looking to land in a gym that offers some great and challenging rolls.”
“Very welcoming to the beginner and any higher levels that are looking to land in a gym that offers some great and challenging rolls.”
From the reviews
Very awesome learning atmosphere. Camaraderie is high and the coach teaches solid technique. Very welcoming to the beginner and any higher levels that are looking to land in a gym that offers some great and challenging rolls.
Great environment, great coach, and great people, very friendly towards beginners and experienced people alike
Absolute Quality! As the theme suggests- no drama just jits. The instructors are top notch. The athletes are amazing teammates. Guest instructors are highly esteemed. Would recommend for any skill level.
Just started training here but everyone is very welcoming and Joe is great at breaking things down and making you feel welcome. Would recommend this gym to anyone looking to get into BJJ.
New to BJJ? Start at Rapid City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Rapid City Brazilian 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 Rapid City 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.
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