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TFI Jiu Jitsu Mason City
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mason City, Iowa
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tfiexperience.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (641) 903-5536
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–7:30 AM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you're looking for a program for yourself or your children, no need to look any further.”
“This is a solid school, with good competitors, great instructors, and a solid gym culture.”
What members say
“This is a solid school, with good competitors, great instructors, and a solid gym culture.”
“Great community, supportive coaching, and a structured approach that truly helps students grow both on and off the mats.”
“Highly recommend TFI Mason City for anyone wanting more than just a class, but a place to build confidence, discipline, and a true sense of belonging!”
From the reviews
I have been a competitive athlete and coach in a lot of different gyms at many different levels for the last 36 years. The culture, camaraderie, and commitment to excellence at TFI Mason City are second to none.
Great instructors, great environment! My 5 year old loves kids class, and it’s been the perfect outlet for his energy.
TFI Jiu Jitsu Mason City has become so much more than just a gym for my family. It’s a place we genuinely look forward to going to every week. The kids' classes are incredible. The coaches have a special way of making every class fun while still helping the kids grow and improve.
I cannot recommend TFI enough! This place has changed my life in so many ways! Its given me self confidence, discipline and a second family. Everyone and I mean EVERYONE here treats each other with respect, makes you feel welcomed and accepted from day one.
New to BJJ? Start at TFI Jiu Jitsu Mason City
TFI Jiu Jitsu Mason City 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 TFI Jiu Jitsu Mason City
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.