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Barrick Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.7 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Goshen, Indiana
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule barrickbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 574-538-1703
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–7 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been taking instruction at Barrick Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 4years and it has been a wonderful experience.”
“Professor Barrick has also created a teen centric program to better suit the needs of older kids, and it has also worked incredibly well.”
“I have watched young men and women with no previous martial arts training learn skills and techniques that made them highly successful in tournament competitions.”
“The atmosphere here is truly special, making it a perfect place for both beginners and experienced practitioners alike.”
Other martial arts here
“I had been going to this gym, specifically the boxing classes since October of 2025 and have never been more impressed with the cleanliness but also attention to detail a gym has.”
What members say
“Barrick BJJ is an excellent place with great instructors who are very kind and patient with kids.”
“The atmosphere here is truly special, making it a perfect place for both beginners and experienced practitioners alike.”
“It’s a safe, family-friendly environment where you can really see the students learning new skills and growing in confidence that carries into other areas of life.”
“I had been going to this gym, specifically the boxing classes since October of 2025 and have never been more impressed with the cleanliness but also attention to detail a gym has.”
“My kids absolutely love going here. They love all of their coaches and the whole experience!”
“I have watched young men and women with no previous martial arts training learn skills and techniques that made them highly successful in tournament competitions.”
From the reviews
At 48 years of age, with no previous martial arts training, and at a low point in my life, I started looking into different Jiu Jitsu facilities in my area. I was fortunate enough to find Barrick BJJ in Goshen, Indiana.
Great facility! My son has been training at Barrick BJJ since he was 5 and he loves it! Great opportunity for children to learn great skills and keep them off screens!
From the moment our daughter stepped onto the mat, she was welcomed by an incredible community of passionate and supportive individuals. The atmosphere here is truly special, making it a perfect place for both beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
I had a trial class when I was here and the experience was very pleasant. Professor immediately welcomed me on the mat and made sure to partner me with someone who was more experienced (I did have prior experience with BJJ, but still just a white belt) to walk me through techniques.
New to BJJ? Start at Barrick Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Barrick 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 Barrick 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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