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Brattleboro Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Brattleboro, Vermont
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
- 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 (ages 3–13) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule brattleborojiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (802) 579-7906
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–12 PM, 7:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Very professional and funn environment for kids and adults to learn a lifesaving skill!”
“The kids have a good time and my youngest has now graduated into the adult/teen class.”
“I can honestly say I feel 110% more confident about my ability to protect myself against any person, regardless of their size!”
“Friendly and welcoming environment that is ideal for the beginner with limited experience.”
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What members say
“George is an outstanding instructor—he's knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cares about each student's progress.”
“In addition, the groups are so welcoming and easy to follow and the instructor George is amazing!”
“everyone is super friendly and ready to help, also i really like the instructor's style, good range of ages and experiences in bjj.”
“The students are engaged and their instruction covers not only grapping techniques but character building life skills as well.”
“Bonus, you get access to Gracie University online, which is an amazing resource, and you can drop in for classes at any other Gracie gym (if you're traveling).”
“My kids attend the Bullyproof class, and I've seen their confidence grow tremendously.”
From the reviews
My son loves training here. George, the lead instructor, holds a very positive and welcoming energy. I have observed many classes and would recommend this program to any parent. The students are engaged and their instruction covers not only grapping techniques but character building life skills as well.
I started this journey hoping to learn how to defend myself against someone from my past who is getting off probation soon! Without the protection of a court order I was terrified! I can honestly say I feel 110% more confident about my ability to protect myself against any person, regardless of their size!
Been a great overall experience as my family is new to this. The people and instructor are all very helpful patient and friendly.
Can't recommend this school highly enough. I started studying JiuJitsu here after taking an extended break from martial arts. I've found George to be a capable, knowledgeable, and skilled instructor who presents techniques with depth and humor.
New to BJJ? Start at Brattleboro Jiu-Jitsu
Brattleboro 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 Brattleboro 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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