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Beginner Jiu Jitsu in Lake St. Louis, MO. So you’re considering practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu either for competition, for self-defense, or for fitness. You’re making a smart decision: BJJ is an ideal method to make friends and strengthen your body mentally and physically. However, it can seem a bit intimidating to the beginner and it is common for new students to feel apprehensive that they will not move up the ranks or fit in at their Lake St. Louis gym.
At Gracie Barra O’Fallon, we pride ourselves on being an enviornment where any Lake St. Louis martial artist can thrive, no matter if they are young or old, first-timer or seasoned vet, and regardless of what drove them to learn Brazilian jiu jitsu. Our belief is that “Jiu Jitsu is for everyone”, and as such we want to teach this amazing martial art in a setting that encourages growth and brotherhood. Your background or age is not important at Gracie Barra O’Fallon: when you step through the doors of our Lake St. Louis, MO martial arts gym, you’ll be supported and encouraged throughout your martial arts journey.
We want you to be 100% sure that you or your Lake St. Louis child likes their experience at Gracie Barra O’Fallon. This is why we guarantee that your first class is always 100% complimentary. No hassles, no hoops to jump through, no technicalities: if you are not happy after your first Brazilian jiu jitsu class with us, you will not owe us anything.
Gracie Barra O’Fallon offers multiple Brazilian jiu jitsu classes each week made for those in Lake St. Louis, MO who are just starting their martial arts experience. With several time and date options, our schedule is made to complement yours. Email us or call us at 636-544-3655 to learn more or schedule a free Lake St. Louis beginner jiu jitsu class.
For over three decades, martial arts students around the world have used Gracie Barra’s trusted system to learn jiu jitsu and improve their physical and mental well-being in an encouraging, accessible environment. As the world’s biggest martial arts team, GB members includeeveryone from IBJJF gold medalists and champions in every major MMA organization to successful business people, law enforcement officers, and athletes of all skill levels and ages.
Gracie Barra O’Fallon thinks that those in Lake St. Louis just beginning to learn Brazilian jiu jitsu do better when rolling with other new students than if they were in a class with much more experienced students. This is why all our beginner martial artists begin in the GB Fundamentals Program, a recognized teaching method that mixes an introduction to core principal moves like submissions, sweeps, takedowns, and guard passes all in a safe and structured atmosphere. Our program is based around measurable improvement and growth of your martial arts knowledge: while the basic structure of a class will stay consistent from week to week, what you practice will change every time you step into our Lake St. Louis, MO martial arts gym.
We also get that youths learn differently than adults, and that their parents or guardians have different beliefs about martial arts and how their Lake St. Louis child should move up belt levels. Our view of children’s jiu jitsu is based around measurable growth, life-long learning, and development of the entire child. Gracie Barra O’Fallon is not a “McDojo” that asks you to pay for your child to take an advancement tests, has them do endless katas or choreography, or hands out new belts like toys.
Our mission is to develop confidence in your Lake St. Louis child, give them the ability to defend themselves against bullying and violent individuals, and sharpen their minds. The Gracie Barra Future Champions program, as well as our Lake St. Louis, MO instructors’ knowledge of how children ideally learn and grow, is made to give children and teens the platform to gain a lifelong love of Brazilian jiu jitsu as well as teach them life skills and help them become better citizens and young adults. In addition, your child will make new friends and enhance their knowledge of other cultures.
Lake St. Louis residents have many different reasons why they come to Gracie Barra O’Fallon to kick off their Brazilian jiu jitsu journey. Maybe they’re a wrestler or up-and-coming MMA fighter wanting to build a solid base for other combat sports. They could want to study how to defend themselves against bullies or violent individuals: indeed, many of our students are first responders looking for a proven method to defend themselves without utilizing weapons. You could have watched Brazilian jiu jitsu competitions online and want to enter one of these events. Other students train BJJ for fitness or to build up their sense of self-worth and belief in themselves.
No matter the reason why you want to learn Brazilian jiu jitsu, Gracie Barra O’Fallon is here to help Lake St. Louis-area residents grow, learn, and train as martial artists. We believe that Brazilian jiu jitsu is a never-ending journey filled with new accomplishments, things to learn, and opportunities. As such, we offer a wide array of additional class options for more veteran BJJ players, including no-gi Brazilian jiu jitsu, kickboxing, and MMA striking classes.
With knowledgable instructors and a comfortable setting, Gracie Barra O’Fallon is the best place for a beginner Brazilian jiu jitsu player in Lake St. Louis, MO to learn this great martial art. We invite you to take a look at our schedule and see which one of our many class times works best for you and your own busy life. When you’re ready to start training Brazilian jiu jitsu in Lake St. Louis, MO, call us at 636-544-3655 or contact us online to schedule a Lake St. Louis beginner jiu jitsu class and join the thousands of people around the world who study BJJ the Gracie Barra way.
6278 Ronald Reagan Dr,
Lake St Louis, MO 63367
Monday: 6-7:30am, 11am-9pm
Tuesday: 6-7:30am, 11am-9pm
Wednesday: 6-7:30am, 11am-9pm
Thursday: 6-7:30am, 11am-9pm
Friday: 6-7:30am, 11am-8pm
Saturday: 10am-2pm
Sunday: Closed