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St. Charles MMA and BJJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · BJJ gym in St Charles, Missouri
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
- 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
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule scmma.co — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (314) 443-7371
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 10–11:30 AM, 4:15–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 4:15–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 10–11:30 AM, 4:15–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 4:15–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 AM, 10–11:30 AM, 4:15–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 9–11 AM, 3:15–6 PM |
The classes they run
“The instructors are great, the kids are actually tired after each class.”
“It was mainly GI but since I didnt have mine, many people were accommodating and rolled no-gi.”
“If you want real training for self defense, sport or just exercise this is your place!”
“Wide array of classes geared towards any experience level, from brand new beginner to professional athlete.”
Other martial arts here
“They offer variety of classes for everybody whether it's to get in shape, learn BJJ, MMA, boxing, kickboxing, muay thai, or wrestling.”
“This is a real gym, no eight year old's running around with black belts, the other rooms are filled with sweaty people getting ready for mma.”
“I've been to over a dozen clubs whether it was boxing, Kickboxing, or Jiu Jitsu and this one stands out.”
“I've been to over a dozen clubs whether it was boxing, Kickboxing, or Jiu Jitsu and this one stands out.”
“They offer variety of classes for everybody whether it's to get in shape, learn BJJ, MMA, boxing, kickboxing, muay thai, or wrestling.”
What members say
“I can honestly say every single instructor is amazingly talented, very professional and really supportive of women training hard .”
“Mike was very welcoming when I first came in, and all of the coaches are awesome to work with and very patient with helping new people!”
“Mike was very welcoming when I first came in, and all of the coaches are awesome to work with and very patient with helping new people!”
“They are equally skilled at bringing the most experienced fighter to the next level and introducing new students to the fundamentals.”
“This is a real gym, no eight year old's running around with black belts, the other rooms are filled with sweaty people getting ready for mma.”
“BJJ LINEAGE is pure: Helio Gracie --> Rickson Gracie --> Rodrigo Vaghi --> Mike Rogers Just want to get in shape?”
From the reviews
If you're looking to learn MMA there's no better choice in St Louis. Head Coach Mike Rogers has coached more UFC, Bellator and Strikeforce athletes than anyone else in the area. Current UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley started under Rogers. Other UFC vets include Lance Benoist, Josh Sampo and Alp Ozkilic.
Tried three different martial arts schools for my six year old, the jiu jitsu class here was far better than the others. This is a real gym, no eight year old's running around with black belts, the other rooms are filled with sweaty people getting ready for mma.
This is a great gym I encourage everyone to come check out! Mike was very welcoming when I first came in, and all of the coaches are awesome to work with and very patient with helping new people! Locker rooms and bathrooms for both men and women. Clean gym, and plenty of mat space. Couldn't reccomend more!
I have been training BJJ here since January and this place is great. The instructors are outstanding, providing great training for all skill levels. They are equally skilled at bringing the most experienced fighter to the next level and introducing new students to the fundamentals.
New to BJJ? Start at St. Charles MMA and BJJ
St. Charles MMA and BJJ 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 St. Charles MMA and BJJ
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.
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