Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Des Moines, United States.

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Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym in Des Moines, Iowa, United States — one of 7 gyms in Des Moines on the Mat Track directory. Its timetable lists classes on all seven days of the week, including an open mat on Monday. Timetables and offers are on iowabjj.com and @desmoinesjiujitsu.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu(gi and no-gi)

BeginnersKidsWomen'sDrop-inOpen mat Mon

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Details

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

iowabjj.com

Affiliation: Caique Jiu-Jitsu (Gracie Jiu-Jitsu)

(515) 999-0278 @desmoinesjiujitsu

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Class schedule

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Mon

Gi Jiu-Jitsu Technique (Adults)11:15–12:00

Gi Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals (Adults)18:00–19:00

Gi Jiu-Jitsu Intermediate (Blue belt and above)18:00–19:30

Open Mat (Everyone)19:00–19:45

Tue

Open Mat (Everyone)11:00–12:00

No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals (Teens & Adults)18:00–19:00

Wed

No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Technique (Adults)11:15–12:00

Gi Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals (Adults)18:00–19:00

Gi Jiu-Jitsu Intermediate (Blue belt and above)18:00–19:30

Open Mat (Everyone)19:00–19:45

Thu

Open Mat (Everyone)11:00–12:00

No Gi Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals (Adults)18:00–19:00

Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 8-12)18:00–19:00

Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 13-17)19:00–20:00

Fri

Open Mat (Everyone)11:00–12:00

Sat

No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Technique (Adults)09:00–10:00

No Gi Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals (Adults)10:00–11:00

No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 8-12)10:00–11:00

Gi & No-Gi Kids Competition Jiu-Jitsu (Ages 8-1711:00–12:00

Sun

No-Gi Competition Class (2 Stripe White belts an11:00–12:00

No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu (Women Only)13:00–14:00

Solo Movement for BJJ (Everyone)14:00–15:00

GrapplingOther

Classes without a listed end time are shown as one hour. From iowabjj.com, checked October 2026. Times change — confirm with the gym. Run this gym? Claim the page to keep it right.

Coaches

Chris DavidInstructor
Dan PearsonInstructor
Ed SpitzerInstructor
Edna BechtInstructor
Jerrod AppenzellerInstructor

Good to know

Can complete beginners join Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy?: Yes. Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy runs beginner classes, such as “Gi Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals (Adults)”.
Can visitors drop in at Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy?: Yes, visitors can drop in at Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy, and there's an open mat on Monday.
Does Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy have kids' classes?: Yes, Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy runs kids' classes for ages 8-17.
Does Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy have women's classes?: Yes, Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy runs women's classes.
When are adult classes at Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy?: Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy runs adult classes in the evening and on weekends. Every class is in the timetable.
Does Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy train gi or no-gi?: Both. Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy runs gi and no-gi classes.
What does Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy teach?: Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy covers fundamentals, competition training and self-defence.
Does Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy offer private lessons?: Yes, Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy offers private lessons.
Does Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy have a competition team?: Yes, Des Moines Jiu-Jitsu Academy has a competition team.