417 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
1109 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO 65803, USA
Reviews
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Terra Reichardt
I take my son here for he kids class and it's amazing. He has learned so much and has such a great time. The owner Glenn is so nice. 10/10 recommend
Instructors Facility Classes AtmospherePosted 1 year ago -
Aaron Alexander
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.
Instructors Facility AtmospherePosted 2 years ago -
Chris Carpenter
Wonderful gym to be a part of. Glenn is a great coach with a great curriculum for his students to learn the art of jiu jitsu. Great facility with great people inside of it.
Instructors Facility Classes AtmospherePosted 2 years ago -
Justin Virtue
My kids and I love 417bjj. Great family program and pricing. Early morning and evening classes can fit most schedules.
Facility Classes Pricing AtmospherePosted 2 years ago -
Mallory Highfill
Glenn is one of the most kind hearted people I know! He’s great at making everyone comfortable and his passion truly is helping everyone, over just making money like a lot of gyms are!
Instructors AtmospherePosted 3 years ago -
Sophia Reinhard
Glenn is an amazing teacher! My roommate and I are taking the women’s self defense class and we love it and the instruction we receive. I would recommend this gym to anyone!
Instructors Classes AtmospherePosted 3 years ago -
Evan Penticuff
Affordable and valuble training. Excellent instructors
Instructors Pricing AtmospherePosted 3 years ago -
Kevin Reinhard
I started learning BJJ from Glenn when I was almost 50. I turn 53 in less than a month. I have no background in wrestling or BJJ or fighting. I was never very athletic and have never been on any type of sports team. I don’t particularly like watching fighting and I don’t follow MMA. The reason I started going to Glenn’s gym was to learn to effectively defend myself. I was attacked at work by a much larger and younger man. I am 5’7” and was 175 pounds at the time. He was 6’5” and 315 pounds. I wasn’t hurt due to God’s Grace and the great security team at my place of business, but I very easily could have been. I wanted to be able to defend myself and my family effectively. Most people advise that you just carry a gun to defend yourself but where I was attacked it is illegal to carry a gun and I did not have a gun on me at that time. If you do defend yourself with a gun you may end up in jail, even for a short time, even if you are in the right, and of course you will not have a gun then. In any event, I decided that it would be great to be able to defend myself effectively if unarmed. I love BJJ and I particularly love learning at Glenn’s gym. Glenn is the main instructor for all white belt classes as well as for the lady’s self-defense classes. There are many nuances and subtleties to BJJ. It is best to learn from the highest belt you can. A black belt is teaching the fundamentals to beginning students at Glenn’s gym! That is highly valuable and rare. Glenn and Hamar, the two black belts, as well as Dan, a brown belt, and Brian, a purple belt who teaches the morning classes at the gym, have worked or continue to work in law enforcement. Glenn and Hamar have worked as correction officers. They all have real life experiences using BJJ on the street, or in the jail. Also, they have all competed, and won, in BJJ. Glenn started out in wrestling at age 5. He then started studying Judo. He then went into boxing, and BJJ. He holds black belts in BJJ, Judo, and 2 styles of Wing Chun, and holds an instructor’s certificate in Kali (Filipino Stick fighting). Glenn has spent almost his entire life studying fighting in one form or another and then putting it into practice either in tournaments or in real, potentially life threatening, circumstances. I am now the beneficiary of that pursuit. I can learn from someone who has devoted himself to studying fighting for over 40 years. He knows what works in tournaments and in real life situations, and what doesn’t. The environment at the gym is one of teaching and learning in a safe and encouraging environment. Each person is trying to help the others get better. I am surrounded by people at the gym who have fought in the ring in BJJ, Boxing, Muay Thai, and MMA who also love to teach and want me to get better. There is a real feeling of camaraderie and friendship at the gym. Everyone is very encouraging and there is an atmosphere of collegiality and competitive cooperation. While everyone there is working hard and trying to do the best they can, no one is trying to hurt anyone. Everyone has to get up for work the next day. Whether you are athletic or not. Whether you are older or younger. If you are interested in BJJ, Boxing, MMA or Kali. 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. KR
Instructors Facility Classes AtmospherePosted 3 years ago -
Grace Reinhard
Loved the women’s self defense and kali (stick and knife fighting) class! Patient instructors, very knowledgeable, great place to workout!
Instructors Facility Classes AtmospherePosted 3 years ago -
Anna Carlton
Glenn is a wonderful instructor! He’s very knowledgeable and skilled in his field, and incredibly patient who people who are learning. 427 BJJ gym has a very welcoming atmosphere and I’ve enjoyed my sessions there
Instructors Facility AtmospherePosted 3 years ago -
Jonathan McBain
Absolutely the best place to get a good workout in and learn a valuable skill. Be ready to be humbled and learn.
Instructors Facility Classes AtmospherePosted 3 years ago -
Carson F
Tight knit and skillful team, fitness equipment and great price!
Instructors Facility Pricing AtmospherePosted 3 years ago -
Samantha Brown
Best gym I've ever been to. Amazing with kiddos and amazing to the parents. Everyone's a big family. Glenn is amazing!
Instructors Facility AtmospherePosted 3 years ago -
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Jerrod W
Better than the last time i wrestled in 4th grade when this kid sat on my head
Instructors Facility AtmospherePosted 4 years ago -
Duke Carlton
I recently attended 417 BJJ for the Gun and Knife Self Defense Workshop with my future in laws that go regularly. I honestly didn’t know what to expect, but I’m so glad I went. It might be a personal preference but as a person who is a beginner I never felt I was being sold anything or physically injured with the techniques that you practice. The owner of the gym Glenn has a great sense of humor and loves telling stories from his life experience as a prison guard/army/etc, they are both interesting and applicable. He is very concerned with keeping things safe and practical. He loves to take random questions and expand on the subjects and scenarios, which helps create the extra layer of comfortability for people who want to be a part of something. If you do go to one of their workshops, I would recommend bringing someone on your skill level to practice with that you can be comfortable with learning the techniques. And the workshop included a rubber gun and knife to practice at home, it was like Christmas!
Instructors Facility AtmospherePosted 4 years ago -
Bart Cardetti
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.) and has something to offer for everyone from aging martial arts nerds (like me), to women seeking self defense options, to young kids learning discipline and personal safety, to serious competitors.
Instructors Classes AtmospherePosted 4 years ago -
Jerry The Lobster
Very professional in terms of communication and teaching ability. The boxing is very structured and basic to follow but is very effective in terms of building skill and efficacy in your boxing ability. Very accessible for beginners and intricately developed for more advanced boxers.
Instructors ClassesPosted 5 years ago -
Valerie Reddish
They’re great instructors and extremely welcoming and flexible! I’m 25 and can bring my kids with me, can join them on the mat if they need help. Very fun place!
Instructors Facility AtmospherePosted 5 years ago -
Mishy Rosselle
Thus far our first time here has been so welcoming. The staff answered all the questions I had and were so kind. They truly run there establishment out of passion and it reflects in their teachings with their students. They truly want their students to succeed. Highly recommend for adults and children.
Instructors Facility AtmospherePosted 5 years ago -
Richard Rangel
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!
Instructors AtmospherePosted 5 years ago -
M Hartman
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. While my kids are learning the basic moves each week, it is great to watch the advanced students drilling off to the side before their class starts. 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.
Instructors Facility Classes AtmospherePosted 5 years ago -
Cliff Brookshier
Amazing place to train! Glenn is insanely knowledgeable and comes from a background of decades of experience. He is easy-going and explains things in a easy to understand way. The gym is always super welcoming and fun.
Instructors Facility AtmospherePosted 5 years ago -
Tristan Brookshier
Glen is the best coach i have had. He is funny yet firm and makes it easy to learn. He brings many years of experience and loves what he does.
InstructorsPosted 5 years ago -
Austin Smith
This place is awesome. Everyone is incredibly friendly, I would maybe even consider some of them family now. Maybe. The curriculum is world class and I’ll train here until the good lord himself drags me from this world.
Instructors Facility Classes AtmospherePosted 5 years ago -
Kyle Roach
A friend talked me into trying BJJ a few months ago and now I'm addicted. Everybody there is willing to help new guys like me. Would highly recommend this gym.
Instructors Facility AtmospherePosted 5 years ago -
Cole Trainz
This place is amazing. The instruction, the attention to detail, the teammates, the amazing clinics that Instructor Cozzens is constantly putting on throughout the year. Great Jiu-Jitsu with very welcoming people. I've never been treated better.
Instructors Facility Classes AtmospherePosted 5 years ago -
Isaiah Marshall
I've trained with Glenn for a year and a half and it was the best experience I've had with martial arts ever. Due to recent schooling I've cutback on training but I recommend it highly!
Instructors AtmospherePosted 7 years ago -
Efficiency Jiu Jitsu 417 BJJ
Super friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Glenn is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Fun for beginners and seasoned veterans alike!
Instructors AtmospherePosted 8 years ago
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