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
Team Fusion Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
4.8 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Infinity Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Steve Haydock Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Springfield Fight Club
5 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
417 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
Odyssey Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Guardians BJJ & Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Unity BJJ and Biomechanics
5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
Renzo Gracie Springfield
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
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.
- Team Fusion Jiu-Jitsu & MMA ★★★★★ 4.8 (151)
- Infinity Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (78)
- Odyssey Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (30)
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.
- Team Fusion Jiu-Jitsu & MMA ★★★★★ 4.8 (151)
- Infinity Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (78)
- Steve Haydock Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (66)
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.
- Dunham's Martial Arts Training Center ★★★★★ 4.9 (189)
- Team Fusion Jiu-Jitsu & MMA ★★★★★ 4.8 (151)
- Infinity Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (78)
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.