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Blue Wave Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Nashua, New Hampshire

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule bluewavejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 603-321-5032

Hours

Monday 10–11 am, 4–8 pm
Tuesday 6–7 am, 4–7:30 pm
Wednesday 10–11 am, 4–8 pm
Thursday 6–7 am, 4–7:30 pm
Friday 10–11 am, 5–6 pm
Saturday 9–11 am
Sunday 10–11 am

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Blue Wave Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 22 mentions

“Our son is in kids program, coach Dasha, coach Jimmy, coach Leo, and coach John do the best they can to demonstrate patience and lead by example.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“If you’re a competitor who wants to bring your game to the next level, or if you’re brand new and need help tying your belt, you are in good hands here!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

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🌱 Beginners 8 mentions

“The instructors do an excellent job of breaking down techniques in a way that's easy for beginners to understand, and the training environment is welcoming and supportive.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 65 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Our son is in kids program, coach Dasha, coach Jimmy, coach Leo, and coach John do the best they can to demonstrate patience and lead by example.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 13 mentions

“The instructors do an excellent job of breaking down techniques in a way that's easy for beginners to understand, and the training environment is welcoming and supportive.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 23 mentions

“The instructors do an excellent job of breaking down techniques in a way that's easy for beginners to understand, and the training environment is welcoming and supportive.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“The instructors do an excellent job of breaking down techniques in a way that's easy for beginners to understand, and the training environment is welcoming and supportive.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Our son is in kids program, coach Dasha, coach Jimmy, coach Leo, and coach John do the best they can to demonstrate patience and lead by example.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“If you’re a competitor who wants to bring your game to the next level, or if you’re brand new and need help tying your belt, you are in good hands here!”

From the reviews

Gorgeous facility with a terrific staff. Great place for those new and experienced with BJJ. Restrooms and locker rooms were spacious and clean (bonus points for having hair ties available the ladies!!) Will definitely be back.

★★★★★ — Lilly, Aug 2021

Whether you’re an experienced grappler or trying out BJJ for the first time, you will find a great community with people who will push you to get better They also have an excellent kids’ program, so if you have kids, definitely check them out

★★★★★ — Kirk, Jun 2026

I'm writing this review from the perspective of a parent and also as one who has joined as a student brand new to the style. As a parent on the sidelines, I've watched Dasha and Jimmy train my five year old with such gentleness and patience.

★★★★★ — Andrea, Mar 2026

Our 5 year old has been training at blue wave for over 2 years. Today when we dropped him off at school the gym Teacher said “Oh! He is the best. He’s so kind, respectful, and sweet.” As parents we completely attribute this to jiujitsu. Our 3 year old has been training for about 1 year.

★★★★★ — Laura, Sep 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Blue Wave Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Blue Wave 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Blue Wave 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Blue Wave Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

1 Progress Ave, Nashua, NH03062

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