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BJJ Classes in Sioux Falls, SD

Sioux Falls has 6 BJJ gyms — including 3 with a free trial, 4 beginner-friendly, and 5 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.

Next Edge Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

909 E 8th St, Sioux Falls, SD

🥋 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

Misfits Grappling Club

5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

3506 N Casco Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Gym for Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo training.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Sioux Falls

5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews

2300 S West Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

Dakota Budokan

4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

2000 W 42nd St Unit A, Sioux Falls, SD

BJJ gym Kids & teens expert, high-level coachingno-ego, friendly academy

KIDAN Jiu Jitsu Academy

220 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

BJJ gym

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Sioux Falls

, Sioux Falls, SD

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 3–12

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated

Good to know in Sioux Falls

1 of the 6 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 Misfits Grappling Club, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Sioux Falls and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Sioux Falls.

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 Sioux Falls →

Kids & teen BJJ in Sioux Falls

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 Sioux Falls →

BJJ in Sioux Falls: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Sioux Falls?
Most Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 3 of the 6 gyms in Sioux Falls advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Next Edge Academy, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Sioux Falls, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Sioux Falls. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Sioux Falls?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 4 Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls?
Yes — 5 Sioux Falls 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.

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