Jiu jitsu in East Alton, Illinois
WE BUILD
WARRIORS.
Your first class. Your next level.
A room that makes you better.
HARD ROUNDS.
GOOD PEOPLE.
Jiu jitsu asks you to show up, stay curious and do the work. You should have good people beside you.
That is the idea behind Oddfellows. A room to learn, a reason to keep improving and training partners who are part of the journey. From your first fundamentals class to the rounds that test your game, there is always another detail to discover.
Find your place on the mats
COME AS YOU ARE.
LEAVE WITH MORE.
A strong foundation. A more complete game. Another round. Start where you are and keep moving.
FUNDAMENTALS
Learn the positions, movement and control that your game is built on. A starting point for new grapplers and a place to keep sharpening the basics.
02ADVANCED
Go further with your training. Connect the details, work through new problems and keep developing the game you bring to the mats.
03COMPETITION ROLLS
Put your training to work. Dedicated rounds for grapplers who want more time to test, adapt and improve their game.
MORE TIME.
MORE MAT WORK.
GI CLASS
Make Saturday part of your training week.
See class details SUNDAY / 11 AMOPEN MAT
Bring a question, find a partner and get to work.
See class details
515 E AIRLINE DRIVE. EAST ALTON.
THE WORKHAPPENS HERE.
MAKE TIME.
MAKE PROGRESS.
Find your class. Pick your day. Select a session to see the next date and add it to your calendar.
04 / YOUR FIRST STEP
THE HARDEST PART?
WALKING IN.
We can help with that. Tell us where you are starting, find a class and send the club a message. We will help you take it from there.
Find your starting point.
Message the club before your visit.
Show up ready to learn.
FIND YOUR CLASS.
FUNDAMENTALS
Tuesday or Thursday at 6 PM
Start with the basics. Let the club know this is your first class so we can help you get ready.
Opens our Facebook page. Message us there to confirm your visit and ask about membership.
Do I need experience?
Fundamentals is the place to start if you are new to jiu jitsu. You do not need to know the techniques before you come. Message the club before your first visit so we can help you choose a class and get ready.
What should I bring?
Bring water. If you have a gi, bring it. If you do not, message the club first so we can help you prepare and confirm what to wear for the class you choose.
I already train. Where should I start?
Tell us a little about your experience when you message the club. A coach can help you choose the right place to join in, whether that is Fundamentals, Advanced, Competition Rolls or Open Mat.
What does membership cost?
Message the club for current membership options, pricing and the next step for joining. We can answer your questions before you come in.
Where is the club?
You will find us at 515 E Airline Drive, East Alton, Illinois 62024. Get directions in Google Maps.
MORE THAN
MAT TIME.
Details to revisit. Ideas to test. Technique and training conversations from the Oddfellows YouTube channel.
ON THE MATS.
OUT IN THE WORLD.
The mark means something. Explore Oddfellows gear and ask the club about current ordering options.

Oddfellows on the gi. Ask the club about current designs, sizing and ordering options.
Ask about gisMORE FROM
ODDFELLOWS.
Class updates, club life and what is happening on the mats. Follow along and stay connected.

08 / COME FIND US
SEE YOU
ON THE MATS.
ODDFELLOWS GRAPPLING CLUB515 E Airline Drive
East Alton, IL 62024Get directions