Every class starts standing with a takedown, moves to the mat, and ends with live rounds. Beginners can walk into any Fundamentals class, any week.
Adults. Any level, beginners start here.
AdultJiu-Jitsu
Two tracks, one program. Fundamentals runs a four-month beginner curriculum you can join any week. All-Levels goes deep on one concept a month. Every class starts standing, ends in live rounds.
19 classes a week. Weekdays 5:30 am, noon and evenings. Sat 11 am.
Confidence, coordination. Limited spots.
Little Kids5 to 7
Universal movements, specific techniques and games-based training, sized for ages 5 to 7. Kids learn to use their bodies, push themselves, and grow confidence.
Tue and Thu 4:30 pm, 45 minutes.
Self defense, discipline, confidence.
Kids8 to 13
All styles of grappling through universal movements, specific techniques and games-based training. Takedowns, pins, escapes and submissions, with control and partner safety first.
Mon and Wed 4:30 pm. Sat 9:30 am.
Free for non-members.
Women'sclass
A space for women to train exclusively with other women. Free for non-members. Safe, effective submissions and the control of space that lets us execute them.
Fridays 5 pm.
Everyone. Visitors from any gym.
Openmat
Open rolling with your community. Arguably the most fun and fulfilling time on the mats, free for every RGADSM student and visiting students from any gym.
Fridays 6 to 7:30 pm.
In their own words, from our Google reviews.
“I've visited many bjj gyms in the area, and decided to sign up here, which to me says a lot given the number of great gyms around. The instruction is top notch and the students are friendly. I am very glad this place is here.”
“Great gym, very clean, very friendly and welcoming of new folks. I'm pretty new to BJJ, was visiting from out of town and got as good a class as the regulars. Carsten is a good instructor, very good with beginners. I'd really recommend Renzo Gracie Des Moines to anyone looking to join a positive space, get an amazing workout, and learn a new skill.”
“Great Jiu Jitsu program in Des Moines! All levels welcome - solid fundamentals classes for beginners and plenty of hard rolls for folks who like to get after it! Owner Carsten is a top tier instructor who takes care to explain the details behind techniques.”
Every membership is month to month. Pay for the month you train. Drop in from another gym for $20 a day. Full pricing.
Per month. All-Levels, Fundamentals, Women's class and Open Mats.
Try it freePer month. Kids 8 to 13 train three times a week, $100 initiation covers gi and belt. Little Kids 5 to 7 train twice.
Book a free kids classTell us about you, then pick the day and time for your free class. It takes about a minute.
No card needed. No contract after. Or call or text (515) 505-4259.
Renzo Gracie Academy Des Moines offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for adults and kids at 4711 University Ave, Des Moines, Iowa.
