South Bend · Indiana

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu South Bend

IndependentEst. 2018

2050 E Ireland Rd, South Bend, IN 46614

4.996 reviews · via Google

About Gracie Jiu-Jitsu South Bend

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu South Bend was founded in 2018 by brothers John and Thomas McGuin, both second-degree Gracie Jiu-Jitsu black belts under Ryron and Rener Gracie and Gracie University Certified Instructors with 15 and 14 years under the Gracies respectively. As a Certified Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Training Center it runs the full licensed curriculum — Gracie Bullyproof for kids, Gracie Combatives for adult beginners, Master Cycle in gi and no-gi for advanced students, Women Empowered taught by Hannah and Sarah McGuin, plus private lessons and seminars. It was voted the Michiana area's number one fitness center/gym in 2024 and 2025.

Pricing

Memberships

Adults 8x a month — month to monthEight classes a month. All prices include tax.

$135/mo

Adults 8x a month — 1 year membership12-mo commit · Saves $120 against the monthly rate.

$1500

Adults 8x a month — 2 year membership24-mo commit · Saves $480 against the monthly rate.

$2760

Adults Unlimited — month to month

$154/mo

Adults Unlimited — 1 year membership12-mo commit

$1728

Adults Unlimited — 2 year membership24-mo commit

$3216

Programs & discounts

Kids 8x a month — month to monthKids · Kids are ages 3 to 12.

$135/mo

Kids Unlimited — month to monthKids

$154/mo

Visits & passes

Adults drop-inPer class, limited to 4 visits per month; visitors are asked to wear a white gi.

$30 drop-in

Kids drop-inKids · Per class, limited to 4 visits per month.

$30 drop-in

Trial class

SEMINARS 10 DAY RISK FREE TRIAL

Contract

Month-to-month

Programs

Gi
No-Gi
Kids
Beginners
Women's
Open Mat

Weekly Schedule

Full schedule →

11:00 AM

Gracie Combatives

12:00 PM

Master Cycle

4:45 PM

Little Champs (5-7 years old)

5:30 PM

Women Empowered

6:30 PM

Master Cycle

7:30 PM

Gracie Combatives

Mon

11:00 AM

Gracie Combatives

12:00 PM

Master Cycle

4:45 PM

Little Champs (5-7 years old)

5:30 PM

Women Empowered

6:30 PM

Master Cycle

7:30 PM

Gracie Combatives

Tue

11:00 AM

Gracie Combatives

12:00 PM

Master Cycle

4:45 PM

Little Champs (5-7 years old)

5:35 PM

Jr. Grapplers (8-12 years old)

6:30 PM

Gracie Combatives

7:30 PM

Master Cycle

8:30 PM

Master Cycle Sparring

Wed

11:00 AM

Gracie Combatives

12:00 PM

Master Cycle (No Gi)

4:45 PM

Jr. Grapplers (8-12 years old)

Thu

—

Fri

—

Sat

—

Sun

—

Instructors

Thomas McGuinBlack Belt

head

Lineage: Ryron Gracie → Rener Gracie

John McGuinBlack Belt

Owner and head instructor

Lineage: Ryron Gracie → Rener Gracie

Hannah McGuinPurple Belt

Head instructor of the Women Empowered programme

Sarah McGuinPurple Belt

Head instructor of the Women Empowered programme

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Gracie Jiu-Jitsu South Bend cost?+

Monthly membership at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu South Bend ranges from $135 to $154 per month. Drop-in classes are $30.

Does Gracie Jiu-Jitsu South Bend offer gi or no-gi classes?+

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu South Bend offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.

Who is the head instructor at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu South Bend?+

The head instructor is Thomas McGuin, a black belt with lineage through Ryron Gracie, Rener Gracie.

Does Gracie Jiu-Jitsu South Bend have a kids BJJ program?+

Yes, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu South Bend offers a dedicated program for children.

Does Gracie Jiu-Jitsu South Bend accept drop-ins?+

Yes, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu South Bend accepts drop-ins for $30 per class. Contact the gym to confirm availability.

Does Gracie Jiu-Jitsu South Bend have open mat?+

Yes, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu South Bend runs open mat sessions. Check the weekly schedule for times.