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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
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Misfits Grappling Club
5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
Gym for Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo training.
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Sioux Falls
5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Dakota Budokan
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
KIDAN Jiu Jitsu Academy
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Sioux Falls
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
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.
- Next Edge Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (76)
- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Sioux Falls ★★★★★ 5 (39)
- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Sioux Falls
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.
- Next Edge Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (76)
- Misfits Grappling Club ★★★★★ 5 (42)
- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Sioux Falls ★★★★★ 5 (39)
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.
- Next Edge Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (76)
- Misfits Grappling Club ★★★★★ 5 (42)
- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Sioux Falls ★★★★★ 5 (39)
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.