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Springfield Fight Club

5 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Springfield, Missouri

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons 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
  • Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule sfc-mma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 417-862-1335

Hours

Monday 5–6 am, 5–8:30 pm
Tuesday 5–6 am, 5–9 pm
Wednesday 5–6 am, 5–8:30 pm
Thursday 5–6 am, 5–9 pm
Friday 5–6:30 am, 5–8:30 pm
Saturday 9–11 am
Sunday 10 am–4 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 Springfield Fight Club, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 10 mentions

“The kids program is amazing, very inclusive and friendly instructors, they make the kids excited to learn and eager to come train.”

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💪 Women's BJJ 3 mentions

“The kids BJJ class, family BJJ class, women's BJJ class, and intro adult BJJ classes.”

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🏆 Competition Team 3 mentions

“I highly recommend Springfield Fight Club for the competitor, families, someone just looking for a cool hobby, and people who just want to come to work on their fitness.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“The amount of coaches there allows people at all levels to get one on one details of what is being taught.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“I highly recommend this gym to anyone looking to train in martial arts whether it be for fitness, self-defense or competitive purposes!”

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🌱 Beginners 5 mentions

“Whether you’re a day one beginner, or an experienced martial artist, SFC has classes for all levels.”

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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 Springfield Fight Club — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“I’ve been training for 16 years and have had the chance to travel and visit MMA academies all over the world — and Springfield Fight Club truly stands out.”

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🦵 Kickboxing

“So I'm am completely new to the world of jujitsu and kickboxing, but the staff was super helpful and more than willing to work with you.”

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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 58 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“As a student, my schedule mostly limits me to the 5 AM classes, and I can’t say enough about how incredible Coach Brett is.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“I highly recommend it to anyone looking for serious, high-quality training in a welcoming environment.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 17 mentions

“The kids program is amazing, very inclusive and friendly instructors, they make the kids excited to learn and eager to come train.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“The amount of coaches there allows people at all levels to get one on one details of what is being taught.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“The kids program is amazing, very inclusive and friendly instructors, they make the kids excited to learn and eager to come train.”

active competition team 3 mentions

“I highly recommend Springfield Fight Club for the competitor, families, someone just looking for a cool hobby, and people who just want to come to work on their fitness.”

From the reviews

This is hands down, the best place to train in southwest Missouri. Top notch instruction and great people. You’ll feel welcome from the moment you walk in. Very professional facility with a variety of classes and class times to fit your needs!

★★★★★ — Michael, Apr 2019

I’ve been training with SFC since 2009 and can say that it truly is an incredible place! It has a great atmosphere that is welcoming to beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. There’s a great sense of community and it doesn’t take long for people new to the gym to feel like they belong to something!

★★★★★ — Nate, Oct 2019

Springfield Fight Club is an absolute gem! As a student, my schedule mostly limits me to the 5 AM classes, and I can’t say enough about how incredible Coach Brett is. His skill and attention to the small details have really enhanced my BJJ game.

★★★★★ — Jasmine, Sep 2024

I cannot recommend Springfield Fight Club enough! My seven children attend classes here, and we have all been incredibly impressed with Professor Ryan. He has a natural ability to connect with the kids, and they listen to and respect him immensely. We also love the Saturday women’s class with Coach Andrea.

★★★★★ — Briaanne, Oct 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Springfield Fight Club

Springfield Fight Club 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 Springfield Fight Club

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 Springfield Fight Club

6226 450 S Union Ave Unit l, Springfield, MO65802

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