Gillette, Wyoming · Est. 2014

Jiu-Jitsu For Everyone,
Raised On The
Western Plains.

Self-defense and sport Jiu-Jitsu for men, women, and kids — a homegrown academy that started as a training club in 2014 and grew into Gillette's home for the gentle art.

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Month-to-month memberships — no contracts, no enrollment fees, cancel anytime online.

The Academy

This Is Your Home Too

Walk in as a stranger and you'll leave on a first-name basis. Every new student gets welcomed the same way here — like family, not a customer. That's not an accident. It's how we've built this room from day one, and it's why so many people who came in for a free class never left.

We've grown into one of the largest and longest-standing academies in Northeast Wyoming by keeping that promise — real self-defense, real sport Jiu-Jitsu, and a community where beginners and competitors train side by side and genuinely look out for each other.

Lineage Oswaldo Fadda → Bruno Bastos → Ben Lozano → Western Plains BJJ

Programs

Two mats. One standard.

Every program runs on the same principles — control before force, technique before strength — scaled to who's on the mat.

01 / Kids

Youth Jiu-Jitsu

Confidence, focus, and real anti-bullying skills for ages 5–14, built through structured belt progression.

Age-grouped classes, 5–7 & 8–14
Bully-proofing & situational awareness
Character-first belt curriculum

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02 / Adults

Adult BJJ & Striking

Gracie self-defense fundamentals and competition-focused sport BJJ, plus Muay Thai, kickboxing, and striking classes.

Beginner-friendly fundamentals track
Competition & live-rolling classes
Women's self-defense sessions

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Learn Under Legitimate Lineage

Our instructors are IBJJF-registered. Your belt isn't just ours — it's recognized by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, so it holds up anywhere you decide to compete.

Questions

Before you step on the mat

What makes WPBJJ the best academy in Gillette?+

One of the longest-standing academies in Northeast Wyoming, with IBJJF-registered instructors focused on confidence, fitness, and real-world self-defense.

Do you offer self-defense classes?+

Yes — practical self-defense for adults, men, and women, built on BJJ technique that's easy to apply in everyday situations.

Can I train here and somewhere else?+

Of course. It's your Jiu-Jitsu.

Do you offer family pricing?+

Yes, and it's automatic. Link your household in the member portal, and once it holds two or more active memberships — any mix of adults and kids — every membership in it is 20% off.

What do I wear to my first class?+

Athletic clothes are perfect — a t-shirt and shorts or leggings, no shoes on the mat. If you're joining a gi class, ask us about a loaner gi before you buy anything.

Will I be thrown in with experienced students on day one?+

No. Your first classes are fundamentals — learning positions and drilling with partners who remember being new. Nobody's first day here is about surviving; it's about learning.

Do I need to get in shape first?+

That's backwards — this is where you get in shape. Everyone starts at their own pace, and the conditioning comes from showing up, not from before you arrive.

What does it cost?+

Simple month-to-month memberships and punch cards — no contracts, no enrollment fees, cancel anytime online. Your first week is free, and we'll walk you through what fits after you've trained with us.

Can total beginners join?+

Absolutely. Our fundamentals track is beginner-friendly and every instructor guides new students step by step.

What's the difference between striking and Jiu-Jitsu classes?+

Striking classes (Muay Thai, kickboxing) focus on stand-up technique; Jiu-Jitsu focuses on ground fighting and self-defense. Many students train both.

Jiu-Jitsu For Everyone,Raised On TheWestern Plains.