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Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/ Coach Brightman
4.5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Naugatuck, Connecticut
Part of Carlson Gracie
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
- 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
- Website & schedule vbrightmantraining.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (203) 706-6219
The classes they run
“Whether you're just looking to get in shape, build your confidence, learn self-defense techniques or compete in Jiu Jitsu or MMA you will be welcome.”
“Whether you're just looking to get in shape, build your confidence, learn self-defense techniques or compete in Jiu Jitsu or MMA you will be welcome.”
Other martial arts here
“Whether you're just looking to get in shape, build your confidence, learn self-defense techniques or compete in Jiu Jitsu or MMA you will be welcome.”
“Also, I just started kickboxing here and it is a lot of fun!”
What members say
“This school offers an inclusive, friendly, family environment for any age and skill level.”
From the reviews
clean spacious gym, friendly members and instructor with tons of experience to share!
What a wonderful place to work out and train. I’m just a beginner but I decided to try it myself after seeing how great they were with my 7 year old daughter. The dedication of the coaches and how much they care is felt every day. If you are struggling to understand a move they take the time to make sure you get it.
I've been going their for almost 2 years. Took another martial art in the past so it's not my first experience. Vinny is a good coach. I like the fact that you can get put with people that are a higher skill when rolling because the atmosphere is about teaching instead of always being on top. Or with someone stronger.
I've been training BJJ here for about a month and it has been nothing short of a great experience. Before coming here, I rolled for a couple of months off and on. This gym and the teammates within cultivate a creative atmosphere for growth and learning. Also, I just started kickboxing here and it is a lot of fun!
Your first BJJ class at Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/ Coach Brightman
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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