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Rgda Gracie Jiu-Jitsu St. Louis

Rgda Gracie Jiu-Jitsu St. Louis

Affiliation: Gracie
535 reviews
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About Rgda Gracie Jiu-Jitsu St. Louis

At RGDA GRACIE JIU-JITSU ST. LOUIS, 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 Missouri, Missouri 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, RGDA GRACIE JIU-JITSU ST. LOUIS has a class for you.

Come experience the RGDA GRACIE JIU-JITSU ST. LOUIS community for yourself. Your first class is on us — we look forward to welcoming you to the mat.

Reviews

5
35 reviews
Miranda Lintzenich
2026-03-05

Cannot recommend this place enough. I’m a total beginner, and the coaches have been approachable, easy to understand/follow, and also let me trial classes to get a feel for it. I’ve been going since November, and plan to stay at it for the future! Everyone is so nice and friendly. Come try a class!

Jared White
2024-12-28

I dropped in from out of town and brought my fiancé along for her first ever class. Great facilities, clean mats, and a friendly environment. Instructors were instantly welcoming, helping us as soon as we walked in. The instructors were knowledgeable and excellent at teaching both beginners and more advanced students. I stayed for the advanced class and they offered my fiancé a free fitness class while she waited on me. I’ll be coming here for any future trips to St. Louis and I would recommend it to anyone looking to learn Jiu Jitsu for self defense, competition, or fitness!

Adolfo M
2025-09-04

Gracie Jiu Jitsu St. Louis is top notch. If you are looking to learn BJJ in a pressure-free space, this is the place for you. Learning a new skill can be a daunting, intimidating experience for someone. Finding the right school is key. Gracie St. Louis provides and open, collaborative learning environment. Coaches Eric and Mark Clarkson are amazing instructors that push you to be your absolute best and who are keen to ingraining each student with proper fundamentals and techniques. Having attended the school for several months now, I am amazed at the progress I’ve been able to make given the level of experience I had at the beginning. I highly recommend checking them out! Take a trial class and see for yourself!

Laurie Strecker
2026-01-13

The Bully-Proof class for kids is great! Instructors are well-trained and the community is inclusive.

Paul Koepke
2025-05-27

This is the 4th Jiu-Jitsu gym I've trained at and I am very happy here. The instructors are excellent at giving enough information to be useful but not so much that you get overwhelmed. They're also great at answering questions. Instructors and students are friendly, and the facility is nice and clean.

Frequently Asked Questions

IS THERE A FREE TRIAL CLASS?

Absolutely. We invite all prospective students to try their first class free at RGDA GRACIE JIU-JITSU ST. LOUIS. 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! RGDA GRACIE JIU-JITSU ST. LOUIS 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 RGDA GRACIE JIU-JITSU ST. LOUIS 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 RGDA GRACIE JIU-JITSU ST. LOUIS. Our youth classes focus on discipline, respect, confidence-building, and the fundamentals of BJJ in a safe, fun environment.