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West County Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Ballwin, Missouri
Part of Gracie Barra
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 7–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Website & schedule gbwestcounty.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (833) 765-5255
The classes they run
“My son started training here a couple years ago and then Coach Johnny convinced me to train as well.”
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What members say
“Friendly, good lessons, lots of training times (schedule).”
From the reviews
My son started training here a couple years ago and then Coach Johnny convinced me to train as well. Shoutout to him for that! We LOVE it here! Coach Dave is the best! Coolest black belt you’ll ever meet 😎Miss Olivia at the front is my girl. Coach Kane gives an amazing workout. Coach Blake is great with the juniors.
Family friendly gym! Coaches work well with all skill levels and it’s a welcoming fun environment. Various options for classes too. Check them out!
The never ending positive life changes that have come from this journey called Jiu Jitsu.
Great group to train. Friendly, good lessons, lots of training times (schedule).
Your first BJJ class at West County Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu
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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