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BJJ for Self-Defense in Iowa Iowa has 22 gyms offering BJJ for self-defense in this directory, across 16 cities — Council Bluffs, Iowa City, Des Moines, Pella and 12 more. Gyms are grouped by city below and ranked by local reputation (rating weighted by review count) — each listing shows the programs it runs and what members say, so you know what a class is like before you book.
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Council Bluffs, IA 5 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
3415 W Broadway Ste c, Council Bluffs, IA
Ages 3–12
BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Affiliated expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
300 W Broadway Ste 112, Council Bluffs, IA
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BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
607 15th Ave #1, Council Bluffs, IA
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BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens builds confidence & discipline
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Iowa City, IA 5 ★★★★★ 310 reviews
2325 Naples Ave SW, Iowa City, IA
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BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
5 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
2001 Stevens Dr #1, Iowa City, IA
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BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
1604 Sycamore St, Iowa City, IA
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BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Des Moines, IA 5 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
4711 University Ave, Des Moines, IA
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BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
841 11th St, Des Moines, IA
BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Pella, IA 5 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
1582 Washington St, Pella, IA
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BJJ gym Free trial Kids & teens no-ego, friendly academy strong kids program builds confidence & discipline
5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
926 Opportunity Place, Pella, IA
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BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Bettendorf, IA 5 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
6990 Competition Ct, Bettendorf, IA
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Cedar Rapids, IA 5 ★★★★★ 172 reviews
5313 N Park Pl NE, Cedar Rapids, IA
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Clinton, IA 4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
123 Main Ave, Clinton, IA
BJJ gym Kids & teens Competition team expert, high-level coaching no-ego, friendly academy strong technique & fundamentals
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Davenport, IA 4.5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
619 N Marquette St, Davenport, IA
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Ages 4–9
BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Dubuque, IA 5 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
3135 Cedar Crest Ridge Unit D, Dubuque, IA
BJJ gym Beginners welcome No-gi welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy clean, well-kept mats
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Harlan, IA 5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
915 7th St Ste 101, Harlan, IA
BJJ gym Kids & teens expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Hiawatha, IA 5 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
2050 E Boyson Road Ste 104, Hiawatha, IA
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BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy strong kids program
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Lake Park, IA 5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
20 Ave A E, Lake Park, IA
BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert, high-level coaching strong technique & fundamentals active competition team
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Marshalltown, IA 5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
104 E Linn St Ste B, Marshalltown, IA
Memberships around $50/mo
BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Sioux City, IA 5 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
6009 Gordon Dr, Sioux City, IA
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Ages 4–16
BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coaching welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Urbandale, IA 5 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
8545 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA
BJJ gym Kids & teens expert, high-level coaching no-ego, friendly academy strong kids program
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BJJ for Self-Defense in Waterloo, IA 5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
2325 Crossroads Blvd, Waterloo, IA
BJJ gym Beginners welcome Affiliated welcoming to beginners no-ego, friendly academy
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