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20000 Leagues Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Danvers, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 20000leaguesjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 978-836-8500
Hours
| Monday | 7–9 am, 6–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–9 am, 7–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–9 am, 6–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7–8 pm |
| Friday | 7–9 am |
| Saturday | 8–9:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The gym has a really welcoming atmosphere and a great learning environment for people of all levels.”
What members say
“He’s an incredible instructor with a real gift for teaching and helped me work through the challenges that had always held me back.”
“As a new member in the Jiu Jitsu community, Kurt made me feel so welcome and so comfortable my first day, which as a female, is especially important!”
“The gym has a really welcoming atmosphere and a great learning environment for people of all levels.”
“Kurt's instruction is top notch; straightforward while explaining the nuances of the techniques.”
“Instruction is excellent, there's plenty of space, the mats are clean, and most importantly the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming!”
From the reviews
20000 Leagues Jiu Jitsu has transformed my life. Absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a good workout, anyone looking to challenge themselves, and anyone looking for a great community.
Kurt is extremely knowledgeable and an amazing coach. As a new member in the Jiu Jitsu community, Kurt made me feel so welcome and so comfortable my first day, which as a female, is especially important! All the members are so helpful and respectful.
20,000 leagues is a great place to practice jiujitsu whether you’re just beginning or you have experience. Kurt, the instructor, does a great job making sure you understand what he’s teaching you and lets you get your reps in. Also a huge space to roll that they keep clean.
Kurt is incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and passionate about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I highly recommend this facility to anyone interested in learning BJJ, regardless of their skill level or experience.
New to BJJ? Start at 20000 Leagues Jiu Jitsu
20000 Leagues Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at 20000 Leagues Jiu Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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