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Sakura Warrior Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Missoula, Montana

BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 6) — 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule sakurawarriorarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (406) 728-8187

Hours

Monday 3:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 3:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 3:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 3:30–8:30 PM
Friday 3:30–8:30 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 Sakura Warrior Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 8 mentions

“The best self defense Academy, it's a privilege for my children to be going here.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“They not only train for sport, but they truly train you to protect yourself in real-life assault situations.”

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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 Sakura Warrior Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing

“I had three years of boxing experience when I started training at Sakura Warrior Arts.”

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🦵 Kickboxing

“I also take the kickboxing class and cannot recommend it enough.”

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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 32 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“The gym manager is very professional, helpful, and organized, and so welcoming and friendly.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 6 mentions

“The gym manager is very professional, helpful, and organized, and so welcoming and friendly.”

From the reviews

I started going to Sakura years ago. I loved it then and I am so excited to have started it again. The new classes are awesome, I started up with the FIT class to begin training for a Spartan race and I haven't been disappointed.

★★★★★ — Brooke, Mar 2019

I had three years of boxing experience when I started training at Sakura Warrior Arts. The instructors are so amazing, I couldn't believe how much I learned just in the first week. The adult classes always have two instructors, which is so helpful when learning something so technical.

★★★★★ — Lynette, Jan 2018

I was fortunate enough to train with Mr. Harrison, Kelly, Chris, and many others back in the early-mid 90s. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I still spar and train on my own, but nothing will ever compare to the atmosphere at Sakura.

★★★★★ — Andrew, Jan 2025

This is the top martial arts school in the country! Luke and Torr are exceptional instructors who do a phenomenal job. Mr. Harrison had a profound impact on my life as a young student, and I will always remember and miss him.

★★★★★ — Destiny, Jun 2025

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Your first BJJ class at Sakura Warrior 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.

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 Sakura Warrior Arts

255 SW Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT59803

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