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Connecticut Submission Grappling
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bridgeport, Connecticut
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
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- 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
- 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 ·
- Website & schedule ctgrapple.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (203) 231-0251
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 PM, 6–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–1 PM, 6–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 12–2 PM |
The classes they run
“Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, Connecticut Submission Grappling is the place to be for dynamic, real-world training!”
“I have been attending CSG open mats for the past six months and recently became a member.”
“Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, Connecticut Submission Grappling is the place to be for dynamic, real-world training!”
“Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, Connecticut Submission Grappling is the place to be for dynamic, real-world training!”
What members say
“I’ve known Ryan since before he opened Connecticut Submission Grappling, and he’s always been a fantastic coach. CSG is hands down the best gym I’ve trained at in Connecticut.”
“Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, Connecticut Submission Grappling is the place to be for dynamic, real-world training!”
“Came here for the first time for open man, enjoyed it so much, Ryan was so welcoming, Will definitely come back & try out a class as well”
“They also teach classes using the ecological approach to learning, which has significantly improved my understanding and application of techniques.”
“From the cleanliness of the gym to the welcoming environment they help create.”
“Rather than spending time on monotonous drills or easing into class, the instruction here is focused and purposeful from start to finish.”
From the reviews
Highly recommend this gym to all my CT folks! Super welcoming environment. If you’re serious about learning some good jiu jitsu, this is the place to be. Classes are fully live, filled with hard work, and really push you to improve and explore all sorts of positions.
I've been training at CSG since they opened, and it's truly a unique experience. What sets this gym apart is that it's the only one in the state with no drilling and fully live training.
I have been attending CSG open mats for the past six months and recently became a member. I’ve trained at several Jiu Jitsu gyms, many of which follow similar training styles. What sets CSG apart is how direct and intentional the training is.
My friend and I cross-trained at CSG this past week, and it was one of my favorite experiences at another gym! I prefer training live scenarios, rather than mindless drilling, and CSG delivered. We had several situational games in different positions from leg entanglements to half-guard to mount and more.
New to BJJ? Start at Connecticut Submission Grappling
Connecticut Submission Grappling 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 Connecticut Submission Grappling
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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