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Renzo Gracie Morgantown
5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Morgantown, West Virginia
Part of Renzo Gracie Academy
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
- 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule renzograciemorgantown.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–1:30 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 12–1:30 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids have wanted to try Jiu Jitsu for some time so we gave it a try.”
“Trying to navigate starting your jiu jitsu journey as a woman can be intimidating, but look no further because you’ve found the place.”
“Fantastic instruction for both gi and no gi, whether you're new to bjj or have trained before this is the best place to sharpen your skills.”
“Fantastic instruction for both gi and no gi, whether you're new to bjj or have trained before this is the best place to sharpen your skills.”
“With amazing instructors who tailor lessons to all skill levels and teammates who always make you feel safe and comfortable this is the best place to train in Morgantown.”
What members say
“With amazing instructors who tailor lessons to all skill levels and teammates who always make you feel safe and comfortable this is the best place to train in Morgantown.”
“This is a great place for everyone from a beginner to those looking to train at the next level.”
“They have a created an environment where you truly feel like family while also fostering an environment and a team that gives each other really good, competitive work every class.”
“What a class act the folks at Renzo Gracie of Morgantown are running.”
“Nicest facility with the cleanest mats you could ever ask for, everybody is extremely friendly and knowledgeable and just good training partners all around.”
From the reviews
best place to learn jiu jitsu in morgantown! fantastic instructor(s), awesome training partners, clean friendly and safe environment!
As a parent we always want what's best for our children. When I saw my son struggling in a sport he once loved I knew it was time to make a change. We discovered Renzo Gracie and tried a few classes. The coaches and members have been so helpful and encouraging towards my son.
Amazing gym to train at! Facility is the biggest in the area, instructors are the best in the area, and the people couldn’t be kinder.
I cannot say enough about the training at Renzo Gracie Morgantown. My husband and I have been in the martial arts community for over a decade, and the teaching and work that we’ve gotten at Renzo Gracie has been like no other.
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Morgantown
Renzo Gracie Morgantown 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 Renzo Gracie Morgantown
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. 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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