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Risen Jiu-Jitsu - Terre Haute, IN

5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Terre Haute, Indiana

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule risenajjterrehaute.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (217) 480-4388

Hours

Monday 7–9 PM
Tuesday 6–9 PM
Wednesday 6–9 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 6–9 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday 4–6 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 Risen Jiu-Jitsu - Terre Haute, IN, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 8 mentions

“Very clean and professional environment and very family friendly with a great kids program all levels of juijitsu and mma available in one location”

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Teens BJJ

“I graduated high school in the Wabash Valley area, but have been living in Japan for a number of years.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Very clean and professional environment and very family friendly with a great kids program all levels of juijitsu and mma available in one location”

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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 Risen Jiu-Jitsu - Terre Haute, IN — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“Very clean and professional environment and very family friendly with a great kids program all levels of juijitsu and mma available in one location”

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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 33 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Chad and Ryan are great instructors.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“Very clean and professional environment and very family friendly with a great kids program all levels of juijitsu and mma available in one location”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 13 mentions

“Very clean and professional environment and very family friendly with a great kids program all levels of juijitsu and mma available in one location”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Coach Chad Hawkins’ teaching style is on another level—he has a unique way of breaking down techniques that makes them easy to understand and apply.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 4 mentions

“Very clean and professional environment and very family friendly with a great kids program all levels of juijitsu and mma available in one location”

From the reviews

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★★★★★ — Robert, Jun 2022

Great place world class instructor and great family place to bring your kids to learn how to defend them self and learn jiujitsu best rates around for what u get bery family friendly

★★★★★ — Ryan, Jun 2019

This gym is a great fit for everyone including kids, hobbyist wanting to learn self defense, people wanting to get in better shape, and people wanting to try their hand at competing. The atmosphere at Pedigo is incredible. Everyone is welcoming, helpful, and open minded.

★★★★★ — Mike, Apr 2021

Great place to train BJJ. Don't be afraid to start without any grappling knowledge they will bring you up to speed fast. Tons of friendly people training here. Get out of you comfort zone and challange yourself! Do something hard.

★★★★★ — Jesse, Mar 2021

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New to BJJ? Start at Risen Jiu-Jitsu - Terre Haute, IN

Risen Jiu-Jitsu - Terre Haute, IN 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Risen Jiu-Jitsu - Terre Haute, IN

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 Risen Jiu-Jitsu - Terre Haute, IN

3401 S US Hwy 41 Ste C-5, Terre Haute, IN47802

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