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Western Plains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Gillette, Wyoming
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
- 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 westernplainsbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 307-363-0010
Hours
| Monday | 6–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 11 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“From a parent stand point, I am extremely impressed with the kids/ teen classes- they push the kids just enough, they are supportive and the instructors have a kind heart.”
“They even offer an all womens class, which Im looking forward to trying out when my baby is a little older.”
“Both my husband (adult class) and son(teen class) attend.”
“Excellent instructors for both beginners and advanced BJJ.”
Other martial arts here
“Amazing place to learn, not only Brazilian jiujitsu, but also boxing!”
What members say
“A very welcoming, clean, and friendly atmosphere that allows for continuous growth down the jiu jitsu path!”
“From a parent stand point, I am extremely impressed with the kids/ teen classes- they push the kids just enough, they are supportive and the instructors have a kind heart.”
“BJJ curriculum is focused on self- defense fundamentals and is perfect for all ages and skill levels.”
“A very welcoming, clean, and friendly atmosphere that allows for continuous growth down the jiu jitsu path!”
“They even offer an all womens class, which Im looking forward to trying out when my baby is a little older.”
“BJJ curriculum is focused on self- defense fundamentals and is perfect for all ages and skill levels.”
From the reviews
Very modern, clean facility with some very nice amenities, including a footwash station that everyone is required to use before stepping on the mat, a reverse osmosis water fountain, a shower and stocked hygenic products. Excellent instructors for both beginners and advanced BJJ.
Clean Jiu-Jitsu academy. Two large fans help with air circulation; a dehumidifier and ozone machine are run every night to keep the academy fresh and clean. Western Plains provides a foot bath for cleaning feet before entering the mat. The mat space is swept, vacuumed, and disinfected every night after classes.
This is such a great gym/ academy to train at. Both my husband (adult class) and son(teen class) attend. From a parent stand point, I am extremely impressed with the kids/ teen classes- they push the kids just enough, they are supportive and the instructors have a kind heart.
Amazing place to learn, not only Brazilian jiujitsu, but also boxing! Great training partners and awesome coaches. Whenever you have questions, they have answers you can understand!
New to BJJ? Start at Western Plains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Western Plains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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 Western Plains Brazilian 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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