Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Council Bluffs

We're Open!

Kick off your Independence Day with a roll before the fireworks roll! 🥋🎆

We're on our regular class schedule today, so come get a great workout, sharpen your skills, and start your holiday the Gracie way.

See you on the mats!

Happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

👊🥋 Happy Father's Day! 🥋👊

Today, we celebrate all the dads, grandpas, stepdads, and father figures who lead by example both on and off the mats.

Thank you for the rides to class, the encouragement after a tough day, the extra rounds of practice at home, and for showing your children what dedication, discipline, and perseverance look like.

Some fathers train alongside their kids. Some cheer from the sidelines. Some started Jiu-Jitsu because their children did. No matter how you support the journey, your impact reaches far beyond the mats.

At Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, we're honored to see families grow stronger together through training, shared challenges, and unforgettable memories.

To all the dads in our academy family: thank you for everything you do.

Wishing you a wonderful Father's Day filled with family, laughter, and maybe a few extra naps. 😊

Happy Father's Day from all of us at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu! ❤️

Happy Birthday to this guy! 🎉

Not only does Bob get to live his dream every day teaching jiu-jitsu, but he’s also somehow managed to collect more hobbies than most people have free time.

A few things you may not know about him:

🏁 He grew up racing stand-up jet skis and still rides them today, because apparently sitting down is overrated.

🎾 He plays tennis and has a slice so nasty that grown adults still talk about it afterward.

🏍️ If the weather is remotely decent, he’s probably trying to find an excuse to ride his dirt bike—or convince someone else to go with him.

⛷️ He loves skiing and can usually be found choosing the steepest, fastest, most questionable route down the mountain while his family wonders if his life insurance is current.

🥋 And when he’s not doing any of those things, he’s teaching jiu-jitsu, helping students build confidence, and somehow finding enough energy to do it all again the next day.

The older he gets, the faster he goes and the more hobbies he picks up. At this point, I’m pretty sure his midlife crisis is just becoming better at everything.

Happy Birthday, Bob! We love you and wouldn’t have you any other way. ❤️

🐻🥋 Mat Munchkins Spotlight 🥋🐻

Some of the most important lessons in Jiu-Jitsu happen long before a child earns their first stripe or belt.

Our Mat Munchkins are just beginning their journey, and we're grateful for the parents who step onto the mats alongside them, guiding, encouraging, and supporting them every step of the way. ❤️

These moments are about more than learning a move—they're about building confidence, developing discipline, creating trust, and making memories together. The lessons learned on the mat often become lessons that carry over into everyday life.

To all of our Mat Munchkin parents: thank you for investing your time, patience, and energy into your children's growth both on and off the mats. Your support makes all the difference.

We're honored to be part of your family's journey. 💪🥋

Great morning sparing class!