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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Gi Training Programs in South Dakota

8 of the 52 martial arts schools we track in South Dakota have jiu-jitsu & gi training. Full listings for every city are on the South Dakota page.

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4cities
52schools 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.

Sioux Falls 4

  1. Midwest Martial Arts Academy

    5014 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57106

    Mon: 6pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
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  2. Misfits Grappling Club

    3506 N Casco Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-7035

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Sioux Falls

  3. Next Edge Academy

    909 E 8th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103-1603

    Mon-Fri: 6:00am

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Sioux Falls

  4. Next Edge Academy of Martial Arts

    909 E 8th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103

    Mon-Fri: 6:00am

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Sioux Falls

Rapid City 2

  1. Black Hills Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    3325 W Main St, Rapid City, SD 57702-2319

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Rapid City

  2. Gold Bar Training Center

    2090 Deadwood Ave, Rapid City, SD 57702-0429

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
    Call Website All Rapid City

Mitchell 1

  1. Synergy combat club

    405 N Main St, Mitchell, SD 57301

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

Spearfish 1

  1. Spearfish Martial Arts

    3103 E Fairgrounds Loop Ste 1, Spearfish, SD 57783

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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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.

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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 South Dakota can browse 8 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 South Dakota should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 8 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.