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Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals and Beginner Classes in Indiana

9 of the 510 martial arts schools we track in Indiana have jiu-jitsu fundamental classes. Full listings for every city are on the Indiana page.

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This directory filters martial arts academies offering dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) fundamental programs designed specifically for beginners. Listed academies provide structured gi classes covering basic position control, escapes, and self-defense concepts under qualified instruction. Before booking a trial, verify class schedule availability and whether the school permits third-party gis or requires academy-branded uniforms.

New Albany 2

  1. Back's Taekwondo

    2107 Corydon Pike, New Albany, IN 47150-6117

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All New Albany

  2. Southern Indiana Martial Arts

    2107 Corydon Pike, New Albany, IN 47150

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All New Albany

Terre Haute 2

  1. Jason Gonzalez Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    2800 Poplar St, Terre Haute, IN 47803-2621

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Terre Haute

  2. McVicker's Martial Arts

    2024 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN 47807-3302

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Terre Haute

Crown Point 1

  1. 219 Submission Academy

    1516 N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307-2332

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Crown Point

Lafayette 1

  1. Aztlan Combat Sports

    1401 Sagamore Pkwy N, Lafayette, IN 47904-2464

    Call Website All Lafayette

Shelbyville 1

  1. BJJ Coach Sheepdog

    2511 E State Road 44, Shelbyville, IN 46176-1884

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Shelbyville

Warsaw 1

  1. Relentless Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

    524 E Market St, Warsaw, IN 46580-3309

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Warsaw

Zionsville 1

  1. Chris Howe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    4340 W. 96th Street, Suite 102\n, Zionsville, IN 46268

    BJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Zionsville
Gi Requirements: Most academies offer loaner gis for initial trial classes, but regular attendance requires purchasing an IBJJF-compliant 350-450 GSM gi costing $80 to $150.

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Good to know

How much do beginner Jiu-Jitsu classes cost in the US?

Monthly tuition for fundamental BJJ programs ranges from $120 to $220 per month for unlimited sessions. Most academies charge an initial registration fee of $30 to $50, which sometimes includes a basic white belt or starter rashguard.

What gear is required for a fundamental gi Jiu-Jitsu class?

Students need a BJJ-specific gi (kimono) made of single-weave or pearl-weave cotton, a white rank belt, and a mouthguard. Women often wear a fitted rashguard or athletic shirt underneath the gi jacket for additional comfort.

How long does a BJJ fundamentals program take to complete?

Standard introductory curricula last 8 to 16 weeks and cover 30 to 50 core techniques. Attending 2 to 3 classes per week allows students to build positional awareness before advancing to intermediate all-levels sparring.

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 Indiana can browse 9 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 Indiana should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 9 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.