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Twin Rivers BJJ

5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ottawa, Kansas

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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
  • Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule sites.google.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 785-418-0092

Hours

Monday 6–8:30 pm
Tuesday 6–8:30 pm
Wednesday 6–8:30 pm
Thursday 6–8:30 pm
Friday 6–8:30 pm
Saturday 12–3 pm
Sunday 12–3 pm

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 Twin Rivers BJJ, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“is the nicest guy you can meet, and is so amazing at teaching people of all levels Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.”

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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 Twin Rivers BJJ — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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 11 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“for many years and he's hands down one of the best coaches and teammates I've ever had the pleasure of working with.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“is the nicest guy you can meet, and is so amazing at teaching people of all levels Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 5 mentions

“It has a great crew of people, a wide variety of skill levels, and a friendly environment.”

From the reviews

Been going here for 5 months. Walking through those doors was one of the best decisions of my life. P.J. is the nicest guy you can meet, and is so amazing at teaching people of all levels Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. The group of people there is diverse and welcoming.

★★★★★ — Joshua, Oct 2024

PJ is a wonderful instructor and always has a positive attitude and is willing to work with anyone. Hands down one of the best gyms I have been in. If your new or been in BJJ for a while then this is a great place to go!

★★★★★ — Aaron, Sep 2022

Great instructors and a good atmosphere! Everyone in class is wiling to help the group improve as a whole. Very welcoming to new students!

★★★★★ — Alex, Sep 2022

Amazing environment and people! PJ goes above and beyond to make sure you understand concepts and are comfortable executing certain moves. It’s a great place to come train if you’re beginner or advanced, 16 or 60 years old, boy or girl, there’s really a variety of people in all different walks of life that come train,…

★★★★★ — Jessie, Jan 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 11 reviews →

New to BJJ? Start at Twin Rivers BJJ

Twin Rivers BJJ 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Twin Rivers BJJ

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 Twin Rivers BJJ

304 S Main St, Ottawa, KS66067

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