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Valor Martial Arts

4.5 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Wichita, Kansas

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • 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
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  • Website & schedule wichitavalor.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (316) 260-6595

Hours

Monday 9 AM–12 PM, 4–8:30 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–12 PM, 4–8:30 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–12 PM, 4–8:30 PM
Thursday 9 AM–12 PM, 4–8:30 PM
Friday 9 AM–12 PM, 4–8:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 PM
Sunday 9 AM–12 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 Valor Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 10 mentions

“Vanessa at the front desk was very descriptive of the available classes and helping my son's with their equipment.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The training is fun, gratifying, and really helpful to anyone looking for an outlet, to learn self-defense, or just there to experience something new.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“I had some health issues so I had to quit after a couple months, but during the time I was able to attend everyone was always very welcoming and willing to help a beginner learn.”

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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 Valor Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“From techniques to practice sparring, I am thankful for all of the instructors love and dedication for BJJ, MMA and Fighter Fitness.”

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🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

“The gym is very big and supports jiu jitsu, boxing, mma and more.”

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🦵 Kickboxing 3 mentions

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🤼 Judo

“The patience from instructors with Brazilian judo is just phenomenally indescribable.”

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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 89 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“I had some health issues so I had to quit after a couple months, but during the time I was able to attend everyone was always very welcoming and willing to help a beginner learn.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 15 mentions

“After years of involvement with the gym in these various capacities, I can confidently say that the owners and coaches are people of high integrity and are genuinely good people.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“From techniques to practice sparring, I am thankful for all of the instructors love and dedication for BJJ, MMA and Fighter Fitness.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“It gives you a great workout using boxing technique so you’re learning and improving the craft while getting into shape.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“We have to drive clear across town to make it to this gym, but it's worth it.”

From the reviews

Very cool gym. Marcio was very welcoming and ensured I had a great time. The gym is very big and supports jiu jitsu, boxing, mma and more.

★★★★★ — Robert, Oct 2022

Everyday this place blows my mind! From techniques to practice sparring, I am thankful for all of the instructors love and dedication for BJJ, MMA and Fighter Fitness.

★★★★★ — Lydia, Jun 2021

The boxing class is awesome. It gives you a great workout using boxing technique so you’re learning and improving the craft while getting into shape. Boxing at Valor is different in this way because most other boxing gyms in the area charge you $ to run and do other strength and conditioning drills that you can do on…

★★★★★ — Craig, Jan 2020

Love this place . Everyone was very helpful and informative. Vanessa at the front desk was very descriptive of the available classes and helping my son's with their equipment. I found the environment very upbeat with with a fun and comfortable vibe.

★★★★★ — Bethany, Jul 2022

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New to BJJ? Start at Valor Martial Arts

Valor Martial Arts 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Valor Martial Arts

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 Valor Martial Arts

1836 S Woodlawn St, Wichita, KS67218

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