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417 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Springfield, Missouri
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule brazilianjiujitsuspringfield.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (417) 880-3558
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 AM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 AM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 AM, 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 AM, 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Thus far our first time here has been so welcoming.”
“My kids have been going to classes here for over 6 months.”
“If you want to learn self-defense, compete in tournaments, or just want a fun way to get in shape and lose weight, 417 BJJ is the place for you.”
“The culture at this gym builds great fighters and even better humans.”
“A black belt is teaching the fundamentals to beginning students at Glenn’s gym!”
“My roommate and I are taking the women’s self defense class and we love it and the instruction we receive.”
Other martial arts here
“I signed up for the fitness kickboxing and it has been so fun to get out that energy.”
“The curriculum offered is very complete (BJJ, Boxing, etc.”
“I wish I had done something like this when I was a kid but I am glad I am able to send my kids and get them interested in BJJ.”
“I don’t particularly like watching fighting and I don’t follow MMA.”
“I have no background in wrestling or BJJ or fighting.”
What members say
“Glenn is a great coach with a great curriculum for his students to learn the art of jiu jitsu.”
“427 BJJ gym has a very welcoming atmosphere and I’ve enjoyed my sessions there”
“Family first environment, and Glenn the head instructor/owner will absolutely give the shirt off his back and food from his plate to help others around.”
“The instruction, the attention to detail, the teammates, the amazing clinics that Instructor Cozzens is constantly putting on throughout the year.”
“The culture at this gym builds great fighters and even better humans.”
“My roommate and I are taking the women’s self defense class and we love it and the instruction we receive.”
From the reviews
My kids have been going to classes here for over 6 months. Neil is a great teacher and Austin steps up and assists when he is needed (as an instructor or to help Neil teach a new move). The kids look forward to classes and usually want to go early and stay late.
The coach (and upper belts) are technically skilled, great to work with, and have created a fantastic environment to help people grow as martial artists. The curriculum offered is very complete (BJJ, Boxing, etc.
Absolutely the best instruction around. Family first environment, and Glenn the head instructor/owner will absolutely give the shirt off his back and food from his plate to help others around. The culture at this gym builds great fighters and even better humans.
The instructors and environment are great to learn and still be safe doing it. Glenn the main coach really has put so much work into learning what works and it definitely shows. If you want it - this guy will get you there!
New to muay thai? Start at 417 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
417 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at 417 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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