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Renzo Gracie Springfield
5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Springfield, Missouri
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
- 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule renzograciesgf.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 417-408-2221
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–8 pm |
| Friday | 12–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you’re a beginner, wanting your kids to learn, or ready to take your BJJ training to the next level, definitely give this place a try.”
“If you’re a beginner, wanting your kids to learn, or ready to take your BJJ training to the next level, definitely give this place a try.”
What members say
“Signing my kids up at Renzo Gracie Springfield is hands down one of the best decisions we’ve made.”
“Their focus, physical coordination, and confidence have skyrocketed, and they look forward to every single class.”
From the reviews
Signing my kids up at Renzo Gracie Springfield is hands down one of the best decisions we’ve made. We are only three months in, and I am blown away by the visible progress they’ve already made. Their focus, physical coordination, and confidence have skyrocketed, and they look forward to every single class.
Springfield doesn’t realize how lucky it is to have Professor Neto relocate here. He is one of the most profound and highly sought after BJJ instructors in the world. His 12 year old son just won his first world BJJ championship title.
One of the best places in Springfield to learn pure Jiu-Jitsu with more unorthodox ways to set up submission finishes. My game has leaped levels since I've been in. I thought I seen enough of the game 18 years in and this place reminds me theres so much more explore💯
Renzo Gracie is an awesome gym with knowledgeable and skilled coaches straight from Brazil. I would highly recommend for anyone just starting in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, as well experienced grapplers!
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Springfield
Renzo Gracie Springfield 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 Renzo Gracie Springfield
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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