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Bright Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Guilford, 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
- 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 4–13) — 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 brightbrazilianjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (513) 384-1795
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 AM, 10:30 AM–12 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–12 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 AM, 10:30 AM–12 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–12 PM, 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–12 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Levi has been phenomenal with not only teaching techniques and fundamentals of jiu jitsu, but also with helping build confidence.”
“Excellent kids program that teaches children to not only defend themselves, but the importance of being an outstanding citizen in their community.”
“The addition of the women's class has been awesome as well and seeing my wife really flourish and her confidence soar with what she's learned from there.”
“BJJ has not only equip him with practical skills and sportsmanship that I had hoped for; but now he has an understanding that losing is part of the learning process.”
“Amazing place with great people and instructors, a awesome place for beginners like myself don’t let anything hold you back from coming in 💪🏼”
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What members say
“The crew at Bright BJJ are excellent, Levi and Michael are excellent instructors for all ages and experience levels.”
“Amazing place with great people and instructors, a awesome place for beginners like myself don’t let anything hold you back from coming in 💪🏼”
“My family does our best to take advantage of everything that Bright Brazilian JiuJitsu has to offer and Coach Levi's training is top notch.”
“Coach Levi has been phenomenal with not only teaching techniques and fundamentals of jiu jitsu, but also with helping build confidence.”
“Excellent kids program that teaches children to not only defend themselves, but the importance of being an outstanding citizen in their community.”
“The coaches, especially Levi, have been fantastic role models for Reese, fostering her passion for Jiu Jitsu while instilling important values like discipline and respect.”
From the reviews
We could not ask for a more amazing gym to train at. My family does our best to take advantage of everything that Bright Brazilian JiuJitsu has to offer and Coach Levi's training is top notch. The growth we've seen in our daughter in the 3.
My daughter and I had our first classes 1.5 yrs ago, we immediately liked how Levi coached. We specifically liked how the classes were structured, and instills the discipline and mental fortitude to stay calm and work through challenges.
Enrolling my 9-year-old son at Bright has been transformative for both him and our family. Initially, he struggled with being reactive and had a hard time coping with losing. It was clear he had many fears to overcome, and each class felt like peeling an onion, removing one fearful layer at a time.
Switching to Bright Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was one of the best decisions we made for our 8-year-old daughter Reese. She's been training with Levi and the other coaches for about a year now, and the growth we've seen in her has been incredible.
New to BJJ? Start at Bright Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Bright Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Bright 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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