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BJJ Classes in Springfield, MO

Springfield has 11 BJJ gyms — including 5 with a free trial, 9 beginner-friendly, and 11 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

Dunham's Martial Arts Training Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 189 reviews

1500 S Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO

BJJ gym Kids & teens no-ego, friendly academygreat workout & conditioningstrong kids program

Team Fusion Jiu-Jitsu & MMA

4.8 ★★★★★ 151 reviews

2400 E Bennett St, Springfield, MO

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Infinity Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 78 reviews

2109 E Division St, Springfield, MO

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Memberships around $100/mo

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Steve Haydock Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 66 reviews

1357 S Pennsylvania Ave, Springfield, MO

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Springfield Fight Club

5 ★★★★★ 58 reviews

6226 450 S Union Ave Unit l, Springfield, MO

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

417 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

1109 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Odyssey Jiu Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

2516 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Guardians BJJ & Martial Arts

4.8 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

3322 S Campbell Ave Ste b, Springfield, MO

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–14

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Unity BJJ and Biomechanics

5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

811 E Division St, Springfield, MO

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Same Day Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

851 S Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO

BJJ gym Kids & teens Private lessons no-ego, friendly academy

Renzo Gracie Springfield

5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

3433 S Campbell Ave E, Springfield, MO

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated legit lineage & affiliationbuilds confidence & discipline

Good to know in Springfield

1 of the 11 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Steve Haydock Jiu Jitsu, Odyssey Jiu Jitsu, Guardians BJJ & Martial Arts and Renzo Gracie Springfield.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Springfield Fight Club and 417 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu run women's BJJ.

Plan your first class

These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

New to BJJ?

These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.

BJJ for beginners in Springfield →

Kids & teen BJJ in Springfield

These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

Kids BJJ in Springfield →

BJJ in Springfield: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Springfield?
A few Springfield gyms list a membership around $100/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
Do any Springfield gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 5 of the 11 gyms in Springfield advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Team Fusion Jiu-Jitsu & MMA, Infinity Martial Arts, Odyssey Jiu Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Springfield?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 9 Springfield gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
Are there kids' BJJ classes in Springfield?
Yes — 11 Springfield gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 4. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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