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Raptor Jiu Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Edmond, Oklahoma

BJJ gym Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome 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
  • 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
  • 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 raptorjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 405-916-9091

Hours

Monday 5:30 am–8:15 pm
Tuesday 5:30 am–8:15 pm
Wednesday 5:30 am–8:15 pm
Thursday 5:30 am–8:15 pm
Friday 5:30 am–7 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
Sunday 1:30–5 pm

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 Raptor Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 15 mentions

“We highly recommend it to anyone looking for safe, disciplined, quality training for your kids.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“The recommendation I got from another black belt unaffiliated with this gym is that “Raptor is factory cranking out quality competitors in the youth divisions.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“My kids can’t get enough, we even come to the open mats on the weekends.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The encouragement, and confidence all while learning self defense has been amazing.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Great with the kids and complete beginners (like me!”

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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 Raptor 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 98 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“The members also push you to attend regularly and give great instruction on the mats.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 10 mentions

“I can’t say enough good things about the instructors, down to earth people who care about teaching their students.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“Raptor’s kids program emphasizes integrity, respect, and discipline like no other program I’ve seen.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 4 mentions

“Gym has a sauna, hot tub, cold tub, clean showers, and fresh towels.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“We highly recommend it to anyone looking for safe, disciplined, quality training for your kids.”

From the reviews

One of the best kid’s programs in the metro. The recommendation I got from another black belt unaffiliated with this gym is that “Raptor is factory cranking out quality competitors in the youth divisions.” Solid coaches and nice facilities!

★★★★★ — Jarid, Feb 2024

This place is awesome, so glad we found it!! My kids can’t get enough, we even come to the open mats on the weekends. I can’t say enough good things about the instructors, down to earth people who care about teaching their students. Great with the kids and complete beginners (like me!).

★★★★★ — E, Dec 2023

Found this program on Google for my kiddo. He absolutely loves it. Great team members. Top notch facility. Best choice for Jiu-Jitsu in Oklahoma!

★★★★★ — Marcella, Jan 2024

We have been coming to Raptor Jujitsu for about a year. I have two girls and they love it. All the coaches are great and know how to teach little kids. The encouragement, and confidence all while learning self defense has been amazing. I can't say enough how pleased and grateful it has been.

★★★★★ — Edwin, Feb 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Raptor Jiu Jitsu

Raptor Jiu Jitsu 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Raptor 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 Raptor Jiu Jitsu

2828 E Danforth Rd, Edmond, OK73034

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