Best kid's Jiu Jitsu classes in Des Moines in my opinion. Great technical instruction from coach…read moreJordan but also lots of really good families here. My son has made a lot of friends and always has great sparring partners close to his age and weight class. He's made tremendous progress in his Jiu Jitsu over the past 18 months with Jordan. I couldn't be happier. Very highly recommended!

From the owner: Learn Modern No-Gi Jiu Jitsu from one of the most respected and well-known Brazilian Jiu Jitsu…read moreBlack Belts in the Des Moines grappling scene! Precision Submission Grappling offers Kids Jiu Jitsu, Teens Jiu Jitsu, and Adult Jiu Jitsu for students of all skill levels in a safe and welcoming environment that emphasizes skill acquisition, character development, and fitness.

The owners, coaches and students at No Coast BJJ go out of their way to make all guests and new…read morestudents feel welcome. The instructors are highly skilled and teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with an emphasis on exceptional technique with a little humor sprinkled in to keep things light hearted and entertaining. All members of the school take pride in the gym keeping it a clean, safe, non-judgmental, family friendly environment. No Coast BJJ offers a free week to all new students letting new members experience the benefits of BJJ with no commitment.

My grandson has gone there for a year...I took him for the 2nd time ever to have one of the…read moreinstructors come out yelling at both him and then me that he has to wear shoes to get inside, I did not know the policies bx I had only been there once so for her to start yelling at me about shoes...how do they stay open treating clients like that...then in the end he wore my sandals in and she told him he would need to wash his feet inside either way...just very rude and unprofessional...I do not recommend having children around these people!!

I absolutely have fallen in love with training at Renzo Gracie Academy Des Moines-…read more I was also lucky enough to start at the right place, with the right coach Carsten Carlsen. As a life long strength & conditioning coach and nutrition coach, coaching is my forte. I understand and study the art. Coach Carsten is everything you could ask for in a coach and BJJ mentor, plus some. His speed is your speed, and he can be as strong as a lion yet as gentle as a lamb in the same class. It's really something to witness, and awesome to be a part of. I very much am "the new guy" at school. And I'm happy being that guy. I'm a firm believer in a "white belt mentality" and will continue to have that when I've completed hour 5,000...and if I don't have that mentality I'll never make it that far... -That's the beauty of Jiu Jitsu- If you live in Des Moines and are looking for something new, fun, and challenging both physically and mentally I can't recommend Renzo Gracie Academy Des Moines enough. You won't regret walking into Carsten's class and will leave a better man/women because of it.

Very clean and inviting Jim everyone was super kind. Very high-level instruction. I highly…read morerecommend you check it out.

I've been training at this gym for a number of years now. All I can say is that training here has…read moregreatly improved my life in a number of ways. The coaches are top-notch and are willing to work with everyone. The facilities are the best in the area. There are numerous classes throughout the week to accommodate most schedules. Everyone at the gym is amazing and friendly and willing to work with new people. If you're interested in jiu-jitsu, I cannot recommend DMJJA enough. ADDITIONAL: I wanted to add that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an excellent form of exercise that also has been shown to be an effective form of self defense. The academy has adult classes every day but Thursday for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and recently increased the number of kids' classes during the week. The gym also has Muay Thai kickboxing and a modest MMA program. Yoga was also recently added to the schedule two to three times per week. The academy caters to athletes of any level, from straight-off-the-couch to expert martial artists. The academy also has a weight lifting / cardio room for members to use during the hours the academy is open. I seriously cannot recommend this gym more. It is amazing and I feel like anyone would enjoy and benefit from classes provided.

Excellent instructors and a great environment.read more

We are in town visiting so we took our daughter and son to the kids Jiu-jitsu class today. The kids…read moreloved it. Nice facilities and outstanding instructors. Highly recommend. Thank you Iowa Martial Arts!

Great place, very welcoming to beginners. Very welcoming to veterans as well. Glad I found this…read moreplace.

From the owner: Small down Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club working on Non-profit status.read more