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Resurgence MMA Appleton Kickboxing Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kids Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 171 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Appleton, Wisconsin
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule resurgencemma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (920) 460-9008
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Their program structure & training is both perfect for beginners AND incredible for fighters.”
Other martial arts here
“If you are looking to get into MMA or looking elevate your game, look no further.”
“They even have a full sized boxing ring and cage to train in!”
“They offer jiu jitsu, kickboxing, and mma training all under one roof.”
What members say
“Andrew is a world class instructor with a world class training facility.”
“The environment is clean, welcoming, and perfect for anyone, whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience.”
“The environment is clean, welcoming, and perfect for anyone, whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience.”
“The environment is clean, welcoming, and perfect for anyone, whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience.”
“Training at Resurgence has boosted my confidence, skillset, and overall love for Jiu-Jitsu.”
From the reviews
Visiting in town from Nashville. Wanted to find a gym to train at. Went to another gym down the road and they had posted a 10am class and no one showed up. Saw this gym on google and rushed over here 10 minutes late and they made me feel welcome. Everyone was really nice and got some great training in.
I started Jiu-Jitsu classes here a few months back and have had a great experience. The owner and main class coach Andrew is an extremely welcoming and knowledgable person. Andrew is a phenomenal teacher with patience and respect for all levels of the sport. The gym atmosphere is amazing.
Trained here over Christmas break & I cannot say enough good things! Coach Andrew was incredibly welcoming along with all the members. Their program structure & training is both perfect for beginners AND incredible for fighters.
I dropped into Resurgence while home for winter break. The instructors were super knowledgeable and welcoming and so were the students. I liked the structure and flow of the class as it was a good balance of drilling and live rolls.
New to BJJ? Start at Resurgence MMA Appleton Kickboxing Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kids Martial Arts
Resurgence MMA Appleton Kickboxing Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kids Martial Arts 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 Resurgence MMA Appleton Kickboxing Gracie Jiu Jitsu Kids Martial Arts
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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