Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Appleton

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Appleton

Affiliation: Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Centers
4.953 reviews
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About Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Appleton

At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Appleton, we are passionate about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and dedicated to helping students of all experience levels discover the transformative power of this martial art. Located in Wisconsin, Wisconsin affiliated with Gracie, our academy welcomes everyone from complete beginners to experienced grapplers.

Our experienced instructors bring years of dedicated training and a genuine love for the art to every class. We emphasize strong fundamentals, technical precision, and a supportive training culture where every student is encouraged to grow at their own pace.

We offer Adult programs designed to serve our diverse student body. Whether your goal is fitness, self-defense, competition, or simply the challenge of learning a complex martial art, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Appleton has a class for you.

Come experience the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Appleton community for yourself. Your first class is on us — we look forward to welcoming you to the mat.

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Reviews

4.9
53 reviews
Britney Topinka
2025-04-19

As a complete beginner (and someone who also has the coordination of a newborn baby giraffe), I could not recommend Gracie Appleton higher! Kent and all of the instructors are extremely patient, passionate, and amazing at what they do! Not to mention, my classmates have all been wonderful and are great at giving pointers when I’m struggling. Joining martial arts as a smaller female can be very intimidating, especially if you don’t consider yourself to be “athletic” or coordinated, but I have never once felt uncomfortable during class and the instructors always work with you at whatever level you’re at. Jiu jitsu was never something I could’ve imagined myself doing because it was so far outside of my comfort zone, and now it’s the highlight of my week! If you’re on the fence and thinking about it…just try it! You won’t regret it!

gustotron
2024-01-24

I’ve been training Jiu jitsu for 9+ years and have been a member at several different schools. I will say that all of these schools have great qualities that differ from each other. Gracie Appleton is a God send for me. I have not had one single negative experience at Gracie Appleton. Everyone is extremely friendly and there is no egos at all. I don’t have to worry about getting hurt or injured here. Kent and Jeff are excellent instructors and even nicer people. Grant and Gary are also very good instructors and can answer about any question I have. I HIGHLY recommend this school to start or continue you jiu jitsu journey.

Jeff O
2023-06-07

This is a fantastic place to learn the art of Brazilian Jiujitsu. The extremely competent instructors teach people of all ages and sizes. It is a family atmosphere and I have seen no hard sale techniques to get people to join. They provide free classes and let the students make up their own minds if they want to join. Highly highly recommended.

Pine Witch
2023-10-10

This place is AMAZING! Our kids go to the kids class and the instructors do a great job at easing the children into the program, building confidence, and making it a fun environment. As an adult also attending, I have felt nothing but fun and have learned a lot through their easy to learn process. All the instructors are professional and will make sure to dedicate time into making sure you learn the moves. I would suggest this for anyone who wants to build self confidence for themselves and or their family.

Richard Markham
2024-11-10

Thoroughly enjoyed the Gracie Combatives 101 Seminar at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Appleton. They have a beautiful new training facility, and the instructor's were all very friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable.

Frequently Asked Questions

IS THERE A FREE TRIAL CLASS?

Absolutely. We invite all prospective students to try their first class free at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Appleton. It's the best way to experience our training environment, meet our coaches, and see if BJJ is right for you. No experience or equipment needed — comfortable athletic clothing is fine.

DO I NEED ANY EXPERIENCE TO START?

No experience necessary! Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Appleton welcomes complete beginners. Our instructors break down every technique step by step, and our community is known for being welcoming and patient with new students. Everyone starts as a white belt, and that's exactly where you should start too.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO MY FIRST CLASS?

For your first visit, comfortable athletic clothing works perfectly — a t-shirt and shorts or athletic pants. Once you commit to training regularly, you'll want to invest in a gi (kimono). Our coaches can recommend quality options at a range of price points.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I TRAIN?

Most students at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Appleton train 2 to 3 times per week and see consistent progress. Showing up regularly matters far more than training intensely once in a while. We offer multiple class times throughout the week so you can find a schedule that fits your life.

DO YOU OFFER CLASSES FOR KIDS?

Yes! We offer dedicated programs for children and teens at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Appleton. Our youth classes focus on discipline, respect, confidence-building, and the fundamentals of BJJ in a safe, fun environment.