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Arete Jiu Jitsu Collective
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Goffstown, New Hampshire
Plan your first class
- Membership memberships run around $100/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Today see hours ·
Hours
| Monday | 10–11 AM, 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10–11 AM, 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 10–11 AM, 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It’s a system that works for everyone, whether you’re brand new or have years of experience.”
What members say
From the reviews
I’ve been training with Ian, the owner, for 7 years, and he’s one of the best instructors I’ve ever had. His Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) to teaching Jiu-Jitsu has taken my game to another level. It’s a system that works for everyone, whether you’re brand new or have years of experience.
High level instruction and a welcoming atmosphere. Recommend for beginners, hobbyists and, competitive practitioners.
New to BJJ? Start at Arete Jiu Jitsu Collective
Arete Jiu Jitsu Collective comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Arete Jiu Jitsu Collective
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. 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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