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Anchorage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / Alaska Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 156 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Anchorage, Alaska
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule anchoragebjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 907-748-9080
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 9–11 am, 12–1 pm, 2:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 9–11 am, 12–1 pm, 3:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 9–11 am, 12–1 pm, 2:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 9–11 am, 12–1 pm, 3:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 9–11 am, 12–1 pm, 2:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“Ryder and his team welcomed my son in after an encounter with a bully at school and have had an enormous impact on his life in the 3 months that he's been coming here.”
“They have a all women’s class that is very helpful to get to know the girls in the gym and to grow friendships.”
“Attended two different classes during my visit to AK ( gi and no gi).”
“Beyond the 10 pounds of muscle and self-defense skills that he's gained, he also now exudes confidence and pride.”
“Their moves of the week are planned out, and you can view it on their website if you forgot something or can't take notes, this is especially nice for beginners like me.”
Other martial arts here
“The HIIT, Muay Thai, and Kick Boxing classes are my personal favorites.”
“Gym cleanliness is very important to me, and this is by far the cleaness BJJ/MMA gym I've ever been to.”
“The HIIT, Muay Thai, and Kick Boxing classes are my personal favorites.”
“The HIIT, Muay Thai, and Kick Boxing classes are my personal favorites.”
What members say
“Great instruction, cleanest gym ever, dramatic improvements in strength and functional movement!”
“Their moves of the week are planned out, and you can view it on their website if you forgot something or can't take notes, this is especially nice for beginners like me.”
“The coaches and staff are professional , They are very friendly with a welcoming environment there.”
“She explained everything in detail and didn't pressure us all all to join.”
“The adult classes offer a level of cardio that will have you begging for it to end and an unbelievable desire to return.”
“The cleanliness and high-end HEPA air purifiers are a testament they understand that cleanliness is important if you want to be able stay healthy and train regularly.”
From the reviews
The coaches and staff are professional , They are very friendly with a welcoming environment there. My son is super excited and very proud to be one of the little warriors
Our first time walking in we were greeted with a warm welcome. The staff was very friendly and unintimidating. She explained everything in detail and didn't pressure us all all to join. By the second class our kids names were already memorized among the already large group of 30 kids.
We love the kids classes here! It just the right amount of time and well structured! There are a lot of instructors to help the kids. My son is 5 years old and he loves it. He also takes the boxing class Friday evenings and he loves that, too! The classes keep the kids moving.
I have trained at ABJJ for a year a half and love it. The community has been very welcoming. They have a all women’s class that is very helpful to get to know the girls in the gym and to grow friendships. It’s the best place to work on new moves! I highly recommend this gym!
New to BJJ? Start at Anchorage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / Alaska Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Anchorage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / Alaska Brazilian 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 Anchorage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / Alaska Brazilian 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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