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Sheepdog Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Tulsa, Oklahoma

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule sheepdogtulsa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 918-604-2044

Hours

Monday 6:30–7:30 am, 12–1 pm, 4:45–8 pm
Tuesday 6:30–8 am, 12–1 pm, 4:45–8 pm
Wednesday 6:30–7:30 am, 12–1 pm, 4:45–8 pm
Thursday 6:30–7:30 am, 12–1 pm, 4:45–8 pm
Friday 6:30–7:30 am, 12–1 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 pm
Sunday 4–5 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 Sheepdog Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 8 mentions

“I started my son here with no previous experience, and thanks to the amazing culture and excellent coaching, he’s really excelled.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“I have been going to Sheepdog for a month now and would absolutely recommend it to anybody wanting to learn a self defense based martial art.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“The members are supportive, encouraging and will enable your growth as a grappler whether you are a beginner or have years of experience.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 74 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Professor Blake and his amazing staff are always ready to teach and pour into their students to make them ready for any situation they may face in life.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“The members are supportive, encouraging and will enable your growth as a grappler whether you are a beginner or have years of experience.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 11 mentions

“The members are supportive, encouraging and will enable your growth as a grappler whether you are a beginner or have years of experience.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“You drill, but you also have the opportunity to pressure test what you've just worked on so that you don't gain an unrealistic idea that a technique will just work instantaneously.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“I've been to a lot of gyms in town and this is by far one of the cleanest, well ran and organized gyms in the state.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 8 mentions

“Our son in the Big Dogs (9-14) classes for the last year and the skills he is learning has helped his confidence.”

From the reviews

I've been coming to Sheepdog whenever I come to visit Tulsa from India for two years now! Professor Hayes, Stockton, and Coach Hall are all super welcoming and friendly people.

★★★★★ — Karan, Jun 2023

I have been going to Sheepdog for a month now and would absolutely recommend it to anybody wanting to learn a self defense based martial art. I have worked in the security industry for several years now doing everything from bouncing at bars to executive protection.

★★★★★ — Sean, Oct 2022

The coaches are amazing! My daughter has always been a shy quiet child and jiu jitsu has helped so much to build her confidence! She loves it and has so much fun!! Highly recommend Sheepdog!

★★★★★ — Tara, Nov 2025

Sheep dog Jiu-Jitsu is truly a special place. I have been attending here since the Gym's opening, and I am honored to be a part of it. Not only is the Jiu Jitsu taught by Blake literally world class (confirmed by the caliber of teachers that regularly give seminars here, and the places he goes to teach), but it is…

★★★★★ — Ryan, Oct 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Sheepdog Jiu-Jitsu

Sheepdog Jiu-Jitsu 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Sheepdog Jiu-Jitsu

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 Sheepdog Jiu-Jitsu

10846 S Memorial Dr #106, Tulsa, OK74133

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