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Thunderkick Jiu-Jitsu and MMA

4.4 ★★★★☆ 26 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Sapulpa, Oklahoma

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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 thunderkickgym.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (918) 899-3277

Hours

Monday 5:30–6:30 PM
Tuesday 4:30–8 PM
Wednesday 5:30–6:30 PM
Thursday 4:30–8 PM
Friday 5:30–6:30 PM
Saturday 10–11 AM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Thunderkick Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 8 mentions

“Thomas has been my teacher since I went to Karate classes when I was a kid and has really diversified his skills in business and martial arts.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“I would recommend this location for people of all skill levels.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Thunderkick Jiu-Jitsu and MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

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🥊 Boxing

“Coming from a boxing background they were able to help me adapt to kicking and wrestling!”

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🤸 Wrestling 4 mentions

“Coming from a boxing background they were able to help me adapt to kicking and wrestling!”

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🎽 Karate

“Thomas has been my teacher since I went to Karate classes when I was a kid and has really diversified his skills in business and martial arts.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 26 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Thomas, Erin, Nate are amazing coaches and partners to roll with.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“All the instructors were very knowledgeable and made me feel welcome.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 12 mentions

“They are all quality caring people, the other parents are fantastic, and all of the students are so supportive of each other!”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“It was a smaller class, but we were able to get good positional work and open rounds in.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My daughter loves it and it is really helping to build her self esteem.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“The impact they have had in helping shape his confidence and in learning how to deal with frustration are invaluable.”

From the reviews

I have been a member at Thunderkick fitness for the last 4 years. I would not be a member at any other gym. I love this place. The atmosphere is awesome and the owner is one of a kind. Thomas and Erin treat you like family and make it a place you want to be.

★★★★★ — Marla, Mar 2015

Loved them in their Jenks location 10 years ago. I thought the staff was friendly and professional. I never felt neglected regardless of my position in life. I wish I could go to their sapulpa location now that their closer to home and I could jog to their location.

★★★★★ — Spacew0Lf420, Jan 2024

Love this gym! Trained for a couple of weeks and instructors are awesome and know what they’re doing! Coming from a boxing background they were able to help me adapt to kicking and wrestling! Recommend for anyone wanting to improve or start!

★★★★★ — Francisco, Aug 2021

Been going here for a bit and I can honestly say you’ll never want to leave after your first roll. Thomas, Erin, Nate are amazing coaches and partners to roll with. I enjoy every min and I come out a better grappler every single day.

★★★★★ — Dustin, Apr 2023

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New to BJJ? Start at Thunderkick Jiu-Jitsu and MMA

Thunderkick Jiu-Jitsu and MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Thunderkick Jiu-Jitsu and MMA

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Thunderkick Jiu-Jitsu and MMA

216 S Main St, Sapulpa, OK74066

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