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Sub Spectrum Jiu Jitsu Tournaments
5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Des Moines, Iowa
Plan your first class
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Website & schedule subspectrumbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (515) 371-2935
The classes they run
“We were so impressed by how well-organized everything was, and it created such a positive and encouraging environment for the kids.”
“I ended up placing in my division and came back to Iowa in August for the No Gi Championships!”
“Competition level, atmosphere, efficiency, and content are all top notch, and you can really feel the community at each event, even with 400 competitors.”
Other martial arts here
“It not only got my wins documented with professional media coverage but lead to connections in the MMA world that got me 2 titles.”
What members say
“My family already has a second generation set of people competing within the organization!”
“Competition level, atmosphere, efficiency, and content are all top notch, and you can really feel the community at each event, even with 400 competitors.”
From the reviews
First bjj tournament. Great experience!. Been to many more since. Maybe again Nobember 9th!
Sub Spectrum BJJ puts on a fantastic tournament! We were so impressed by how well-organized everything was, and it created such a positive and encouraging environment for the kids. The energy at the tournament was amazing! This was our sons' first time competing (they're 7 and 10), and they loved it!
The absolute best tournament I've ever had the pleasure of doing. They run on time and keep everyone updated on changes to brackets, times, or mat changes to keep things running smoothly.
Great tournament host and wonderful team behind the scenes. My girls hasn't been able to actively participate until now due to low prospects for their divisions. Refunds were promptly processed as needed.
Your first BJJ class at Sub Spectrum Jiu Jitsu Tournaments
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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