Real gym photographs from the club's official website: the mat area and adult classes in progress. Photo source
Renzo Gracie Des Moines
Brazilian jiu-jitsuKids classesBeginnersWomen only
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Styles
From $110 / month
Price
University Avenue
Area
Description
A Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy on University Avenue, affiliated with Renzo Gracie since 2019. It runs a four-month fundamentals curriculum and all-levels classes for adults, kids classes from age 5, a Friday women-only class and a Friday open mat.
Classes & facilities
First class free
$20 drop-in for visitors
Women-only class on Fridays
Kids from age 5
Before you visit
Book your free class online or call or text ahead. Drop-in visitors are asked to message first.
Checked 27 October 2026 · Gym information.
Prices & membership
Membership prices, month to month with no contracts: Fundamentals $110 a month (Fundamentals classes, open mats and the women's class); Unlimited $135 a month; Kids and Little Kids $100 a month plus a $100 initiation that covers gi and belt. The first class is free. Visitors from other gyms can drop in for $20 a day; the Friday open mat is free.
Timetable
Classes weekdays 5:30 am to 8:30 pm, Saturday 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, Sunday 10 to 11 am
Location
Approximate postcode location. Use the address for directions.
Address
4711 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Des Moines, United States
