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Brausa Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Westerly, Rhode Island

Part of Carlson Gracie

BJJ gym Affiliated Kids & teens Competition team

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

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • 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 ·
  • Phone (401) 584-3905

Hours

Monday 5:30–9 PM
Tuesday 6–7:30 AM
Wednesday 5:30–9 PM
Thursday 6–7:30 AM
Friday 5:30–9 PM
Saturday 8 AM–12 PM
Sunday 7–9 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 Brausa Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 2 mentions

“BRAUSA is a great school for men, women and children to come and train.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“If you are looking to compete, to learn self defense or looking for a new and challenging workout you will definitely find it here.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“Classes MWF @6pm - or even open mats on Saturdays in the morning.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“If you are looking to compete, to learn self defense or looking for a new and challenging workout you will definitely find it here.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 19 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Professor Jorge is the best in the business!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 3 mentions

“Everyone is very welcoming and always willing to help & give knowledge where it can be gained.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 3 mentions

“Carlson Gracie Lineage is ON.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“The coaches are all inspiring and they drive discipline, focus but still manage to balance it with fun.”

From the reviews

I've been training for over 7 years and LOVE it! It's an community. A bunch of eclectic folks who workout and train together and enjoy each others company. The instructors are great. It's clean and bright and open. There is a ton of mat space and everybody makes anybody feel very welcomed.

★★★★★ — Advanced, Nov 2018

Very good place to learn, train( Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) and even lift weights. Right next to train station for easy transport if you dont have a vehicle. Flexible Schedule for those busy people. Go get some good rolls oss 🤙🏽.

★★★★★ — Malcolm, Nov 2018

BRAUSA is a great school for men, women and children to come and train. The coaches are all inspiring and they drive discipline, focus but still manage to balance it with fun.

★★★★★ — Maria, Nov 2018

Awesome gym! Great and thorough instructors. Everyone is very welcoming and always willing to help & give knowledge where it can be gained. Easily the best gym in the area!

★★★★★ — Jason, Nov 2018

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Your first BJJ class at Brausa Carlson Gracie 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 Brausa Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

33 Railroad Ave, Westerly, RI02891

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