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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Gi Training Programs in Iowa

22 of the 241 martial arts schools we track in Iowa have jiu-jitsu & gi training. Full listings for every city are on the Iowa page.

22schools
17cities
241schools statewide

This directory features martial arts academies offering structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instruction for beginners and advanced practitioners. These locations provide dedicated gi and no-gi classes covering positional control, joint locks, and choke escapes. Before contacting an academy, check whether they provide loaner gis for introductory sessions or require specific school-branded uniforms.

Des Moines 3

  1. Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy

    841 11th St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1544

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Des Moines

  2. Iowa Martial Arts and Wellness

    2580 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321-1125

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Des Moines

  3. Pinnacle Jiu-Jitsu

    340 Wright Rd. Suite G, Des Moines, IA 50316

    Thursday from 5:30-6:30 PM

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call All Des Moines

Council Bluffs 2

  1. Council Bluffs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    300 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-4428

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Council Bluffs

  2. Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Council Bluffs

    3415 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-3289

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Council Bluffs

Davenport 2

  1. Breaking Point Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    3840 W River Dr, Davenport, IA 52802-2412

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All Davenport

  2. Nick Tarpein's Martial Arts

    235 W 35th St, Davenport, IA 52806-6141

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Davenport

Fort Dodge 2

  1. Faiferlick Martial Arts

    326 S 25th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-4316

    Mon-Thurs 4pm – 8pm Fri 5pm – 7 pm Sat 1pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Fort Dodge

  2. Southside Martial Arts

    1028 S 22nd St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-6125

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Fort Dodge

Ames 1

  1. Alliance Ames Brazilian JiuJitsu

    104 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Ames

Cedar Rapids 1

  1. Tipping Point Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    5313 N Park Pl NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-6216

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Cedar Rapids

Coralville 1

  1. Ascent Jiu Jitsu

    708 5th St, Coralville, IA 52241-2337

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Coralville

Fort Madison 1

  1. Olive Branch Jiu Jitsu

    802 Avenue G, Fort Madison, IA 52627-4553

    Monday: 10 AM–11 AM & 6 PM–8:30 PM

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website

Hiawatha 1

  1. Phoenix Down Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    2050 Boyson Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233-2397

    Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website

Iowa City 1

  1. Citadel Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    2325 Naples Ave SW, Iowa City, IA 52240-7608

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call Website All Iowa City

Jefferson 1

  1. No Coast Jefferson

    105 N Chestnut St, Jefferson, IA 50129

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website

Nevada 1

  1. Main Street Jiu Jitsu

    1121 6th St, Nevada, IA 50201-1827

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website

Norwalk 1

  1. Pinnacle University BJJ

    340 Wright Rd, Norwalk, IA 50211-1603

    Thursday from 5:30-6:30 PM

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMMA
    Call

Pella 1

  1. Pella Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    926 Opportunity Place, Pella, IA 50219

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Pella

Sioux City 1

  1. Jiu Jitsu Unlimited

    6009 Gordon Dr, Sioux City, IA 51106

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Sioux City

Urbandale 1

  1. No Coast BJJ

    8104 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322-2474

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Urbandale

Vinton 1

  1. Grind Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    1007 W 4th St, Vinton, IA 52349-1018

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website
Gear requirement: Standard gi classes require a cotton kimono (350–550 GSM) and rank belt, while no-gi classes require a fitted rashguard and board shorts without zippers or pockets.

Also in Iowa

Good to know

How much do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes cost per month in the US?

Monthly tuition generally ranges from $120 to $250 for unlimited access to classes. Upfront costs often include a uniform (gi), which runs between $80 and $180 for standard lightweight models, plus a $30 to $50 registration fee.

What is the difference between Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu?

Gi training uses a heavy cotton kimono where sleeve, lapel, and pant grips are integral to submissions and controls. No-Gi training relies on rashguards and shorts, emphasizing body hooks, speed, and leverage without fabric grips.

What should beginners wear to their first BJJ class?

Beginners should wear form-fitting athletic wear without buttons, zippers, or hard plastic, such as a fitted t-shirt or rashguard with compression shorts. Most academies supply a sanitized loaner gi for your initial trial class.

How to lose body fat percentage?

Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Iowa can browse 22 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.

How to drain fluid from ear?

Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Iowa should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 22 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.