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SoBro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu @ SobeFit
5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Indianapolis, Indiana
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sobrojj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–9 pm |
| Friday | 7–8:30 am |
| Saturday | 12–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There are opportunities to compete but this is completely optional and no one has ever been pressured to participate.”
“Whether you’re new to the art or you’ve been at it for years, there is something for all levels here at SoBro Bjj.”
What members say
“Kenny, the proprietor, is a great instructor and he has built an awesome school with tons of friendly and helpful people.”
“Whether you cannot spell “jiu jitsu” or are new to the area and looking for a gym to call home, you’ll have a tough time finding a more welcoming place than SoBro.”
“Whether you cannot spell “jiu jitsu” or are new to the area and looking for a gym to call home, you’ll have a tough time finding a more welcoming place than SoBro.”
“Facility is spacious, clean, and the mats are high quality!”
From the reviews
Came into the gym to participate in a benefit roll for Joys House knowing little to no one. After just a short while, it felt as if I had been training with these people for years. The instructor, his family that trains at the facility, his students, and affiliates all really are top of the line human beings.
SoBro has been an awesome experience. As a new member, I feel comfortable and respected among existing members. Everyone is there to help each other learn and grow personally. Kenny is a fantastic teacher.
Coach Kenny is a blessing to the Indianapolis BJJ community. I’ve trained at four different schools now in my few years doing BJJ, and I have never found such a welcoming, tight-knit community.
SoBro BJJ offers a great environment to practice jiu-jitsu. Kenny, the lead instructor, listens and easily relates to the questions, issues, and talent base you bring into class to work with. I've tried other BJJ schools around the Indianapolis area.
New to BJJ? Start at SoBro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu @ SobeFit
SoBro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu @ SobeFit 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 SoBro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu @ SobeFit
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. 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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