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Rising Son MMA

5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Wausau, Wisconsin

BJJ gym Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • 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
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  • Website & schedule risingsonmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 715-298-9119

Hours

Monday 10–11 am, 5:30–9 pm
Tuesday 5:30–9 pm
Wednesday 10–11 am, 5:30–9:30 pm
Thursday 5:30–9 pm
Friday 10–11 am, 5:30–9 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Rising Son MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“Great experiences not only learning the fundamentals of the martial art form, but learning valuable life lessons.”

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🧒 Kids BJJ 5 mentions

“My daughter started going here for a couple month now and she loves it a lot!”

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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 Rising Son MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai

“Did the Muay Thai, BJJ, and wrestling class.”

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🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“I'm actually watching UFC and MMA bouts now with him and it's a great experience bringing my son and I closer, thanks to all the trainers at Rising Son,”

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🥊 Boxing 3 mentions

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🤸 Wrestling

“Did the Muay Thai, BJJ, and wrestling class.”

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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 28 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“One of the best coaches you can have to growing your combat training.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 5 mentions

“I love everything about it, the staff is extremely friendly, humorous, comical.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“Great experiences not only learning the fundamentals of the martial art form, but learning valuable life lessons.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“From improving your physical health you will find out that you’ll also improve your mental health and quality of life.”

From the reviews

My daughter started going here for a couple month now and she loves it a lot! She was able to make friends quick and also better herself with Taekwondo. Soon afterwards I also joined the classes and I appreciate the work Master Lah and the staff are doing.

★★★★★ — Toufue, Jun 2023

In the Wausau area for work, so I decided to drop by. Owner was super welcoming, as were all the students. Did the Muay Thai, BJJ, and wrestling class. Technique was top notch. If you live in Wausau or visiting the area, this is the gym to be at.

★★★★★ — Gabriel, Nov 2021

Whether it was by helping me lose weight, be less angry or providing me with the fundamentals of boxing, Rising Son Coach Lah Thao has unquestionably changed my life for the better. Thao’s love for the sport and desire to bring out the best in his students is contagious.

★★★★★ — Ulises, Mar 2021

Been going here for the last 3 going on four months and honestly, I have nothing but good things to say about the place, as well as the people who are training and assisting us in class, it has been a honest pleasure going here.

★★★★★ — Zacharia, Nov 2025

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Your first BJJ class at Rising Son MMA

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 Rising Son MMA

1725 W Pardee St, Wausau, WI54401

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