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BJJ Classes in Rapid City, SD
Rapid City has 3 BJJ gyms — including 2 beginner-friendly and 2 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.
Black Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Rushmore Ju-Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 21 reviews
Rapid City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
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.
- Black Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (106)
- Rapid City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (15)
Kids & teen BJJ in Rapid City
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.
- Black Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (106)
- Rushmore Ju-Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.7 (21)
BJJ in Rapid City: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Rapid City?
- Most Rapid City gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Rapid City gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Rapid City gyms list a free trial in our data, but many offer a free or discounted first class even when it isn't posted — it's always worth calling to ask.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Rapid City?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 2 Rapid City 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 Rapid City?
- Yes — 2 Rapid City gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.