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Team FVGC: Fox Valley Grappling Club
4.9 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Appleton, Wisconsin
Plan your first class
- Membership memberships run around $100/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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 foxvalleygrapplingclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (920) 637-1155
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–10:30 AM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9–10:30 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | 3–5:30 PM |
The classes they run
“When I moved to Appleton, I went looking for a martial arts gym for my kids, I simply wanted a great gym with a positive atmosphere to learn & excel.”
“Add to that the excellent striking, nogi, Judo/Wresting, and Ginastica Natural fitness classes.”
“And if you're a veteran looking for a new place to roll, this is similarly an excellent choice, with lots of tough competitors at all levels and weight classes.”
“The instructors are fun and make it safe space for the kids to learn self defense.”
“The coaches have been amazing from the beginner stages all the way to more recent competitions.”
Other martial arts here
“The coaching staff is very knowledgeable and always progressing their games to help us stay competitive when it comes time for tournaments and mma fights.”
“You also can do MMA kickboxing, judo, and wrestling included.”
“Add to that the excellent striking, nogi, Judo/Wresting, and Ginastica Natural fitness classes.”
“Update: Now that Fox Valley grappling Club has moved to its new location and connected with aviators wrestling there are so many more opportunities here.”
What members say
“Same great instructors and teammates, even more mat space to train on!”
“I'm an older female and have always felt welcome, safe and comfortable at this family/female friendly gym.”
“Coach Dan Williams ( BJJ black belt, if I may brag) has always been patient, motivational and supportive with his direction and training methods.”
“There are 3 black belts under one roof and always new technique to learn.”
“And if you're a veteran looking for a new place to roll, this is similarly an excellent choice, with lots of tough competitors at all levels and weight classes.”
“When I moved to Appleton, I went looking for a martial arts gym for my kids, I simply wanted a great gym with a positive atmosphere to learn & excel.”
From the reviews
*Updates* - The gym has moved! It's now on Nicolet Rd. in the Aviators Wresting building. Same great instructors and teammates, even more mat space to train on! Plus, we have showers now. -On any given day, there is anywhere between 1-5 black belts on the mats.
I have been a member and training at FVGC for 8 1/2 years. I love everything about being part of this team. Coach Dan Williams ( BJJ black belt, if I may brag) has always been patient, motivational and supportive with his direction and training methods.
You got to train with the best to be the best. And this gym definitely offers the best. No matter what fitness level you're in you can be sure to find the coaching and nutritional help you need to get on track. Whether your goal is to compete or just get into shape, this is definitely the place to do so.
Been training here for about 6 weeks now and I couldn’t be happier I love this gym and the team is so great. The coaches are wonderful and very knowledgeable everyone is so welcoming and warm.
New to BJJ? Start at Team FVGC: Fox Valley Grappling Club
Team FVGC: Fox Valley Grappling Club 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 Team FVGC: Fox Valley Grappling 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.
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