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The Forge House Grappling Co. Jiu Jitsu and Judo
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Marion, 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 (ages 5–14) — 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 forgehousegrappling.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 319-450-6584
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have three kids taking all the youth classes here (jiu-jitsu, takedowns, & life skills).”
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From the reviews
I have three kids taking all the youth classes here (jiu-jitsu, takedowns, & life skills). They love Coach Sean's instruction and how fun he makes it when learning new techniques. The other kids are friendly, welcoming, and everyone encourages each other during class.
New to BJJ? Start at The Forge House Grappling Co. Jiu Jitsu and Judo
The Forge House Grappling Co. Jiu Jitsu and Judo 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 The Forge House Grappling Co. Jiu Jitsu and Judo
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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