Gillette, Wyoming · Est. 2014

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

Self-defense and sport Jiu-Jitsu for men, women, and kids, taught in the lineage of Oswaldo Fadda — carried through Bruno Bastos to Professor Ben Lozano, right here in Gillette.

2014
Academy founded
Oswaldo Fadda
Direct lineage
6
Coaches on staff
NE Wyoming
Largest academy
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.

The Facility

A room built for the work

Affiliated with Red River BJJ in Wichita Falls, TX Red River BJJ
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 authentic Gracie Jiu-Jitsu lineage and 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 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.

Your first class is free

Come see what the mat feels like — no pressure, no obligation.

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