About this gym
Category Five is unlike what you might expect from a Jiu-Jitsu academy. There's no intimidation here – we're a welcoming school that emphasizes community and camaraderie. Our students learn and improve their Jiu-Jitsu skills all while enjoying themselves alongside their peers. Originally established by Shannon Newhouse in 2014, Wes and Kristi Thompson fully inherited Category Five Jiu-Jitsu during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Category Five's lineage comes from Jiu-Jitsu legends and multiple time World Champions Saulo and Xande Ribeiro. Saulo received his black belt from Royler Gracie in 1995 and passed on his knowledge to Chris Blanke – his first American Black Belt, who continues to guide the gym's growth.
Classes offered
Class schedule
- Drop-in OKOpen Mat11:15 AM–12:45 PM
- Drop-in OKNo-Gi Jiu-Jitsu All Levels11:15 AM–12:45 PM
- Drop-in OKKids Ages 5-7 Jiu-Jitsu Class4:30 PM–5:20 PM
- Drop-in OKKids Ages 8-12 Jiu-Jitsu Class5:30 PM–6:30 PM
- Drop-in OKGi Jiu-Jitsu All Levels6:45 PM–8:00 PM
- Drop-in OKOpen Mat8:00 PM–8:30 PM
- Drop-in OKKickboxing4:30 PM–5:20 PM
- Drop-in OKBeginner Jiu-Jitsu5:30 PM–6:30 PM
- Drop-in OKNo-Gi Jiu-Jitsu All Levels6:45 PM–8:00 PM
- Drop-in OKOpen Mat8:00 PM–8:30 PM
- Drop-in OKNo-Gi Jiu-Jitsu All Levels11:15 AM–12:45 PM
- Drop-in OKKids Ages 5-7 Jiu-Jitsu Class4:30 PM–5:20 PM
- Drop-in OKKids Ages 8-12 Jiu-Jitsu Class5:30 PM–6:30 PM
- Drop-in OKGi Jiu-Jitsu All Levels6:45 PM–8:00 PM
- Drop-in OKOpen Mat8:00 PM–8:30 PM
- Drop-in OKKickboxing4:30 PM–5:20 PM
- Drop-in OKBeginner Jiu-Jitsu5:30 PM–6:30 PM
- Drop-in OKGi Jiu-Jitsu All Levels6:45 PM–8:00 PM
- Drop-in OKOpen Mat8:00 PM–8:30 PM
- Drop-in OKGi Jiu-Jitsu All Levels11:15 AM–12:45 PM
- Drop-in OKTeen Class (Ages 12-15)4:30 PM–5:20 PM
- Drop-in OKKids Ages 8-12 Jiu-Jitsu Class5:30 PM–6:30 PM
- Drop-in OKNo-Gi Jiu-Jitsu All Levels6:45 PM–8:00 PM
- Drop-in OKOpen Mat8:00 PM–8:30 PM
- Drop-in OKOpen Mat11:15 AM–12:45 PM
Membership & pricing
Youth Jiu-Jitsu Unlimited
Unlimited Youth Jiu-Jitsu classes for ages 5-12.
Adult & Teen Jiu-Jitsu Unlimited
PopularUnlimited Jiu-Jitsu training for ages 13 and up.
Adult & Teen Jiu-Jitsu 3x/Week
3 Jiu-Jitsu training sessions per week for ages 13 and up.
Jiu-Jitsu & Kickboxing Unlimited
Unlimited Jiu-Jitsu and unlimited Kickboxing for ages 13 and up.
Jiu-Jitsu 3x/Week & Kickboxing Unlimited
3 Jiu-Jitsu training sessions per week plus unlimited Kickboxing for ages 13 and up.
Kickboxing Unlimited
Unlimited Kickboxing classes for ages 13 and up.
Hours
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