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Cristyan BJJ Academy
5 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hyannis, Massachusetts
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cristyanbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 508-364-7697
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He’s great with the kids, he remembered my kids names from the very first day and he goes to great lengths to make sure they’re being the best they can be.”
“I highly recommend this academy to anyone looking to learn real Jiu-Jitsu — whether your goal is to compete, get in shape, or simply challenge yourself.”
“Whether your goal is self-defense, competition, fitness, or confidence, this academy is the perfect place to grow.”
“Professor Cristyan is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and truly cares about every student, from beginners to advanced competitors.”
Other martial arts here
“Both my daughter’s jiu-jitsu classes and my boxing fitness classes are amazing.”
What members say
“Five stars for sure **** Christyan is an excellent instructor who is passionate about jujitsu and most importantly cares about each and every student.”
“Professor Cristyan is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and truly cares about every student, from beginners to advanced competitors.”
“The rest of the staff/instructors are so welcoming and truly make you feel like part of the community instantly.”
“The instructors truly take the time to teach, breaking down each move and walking students through the techniques step by step, which makes a huge difference.”
“Great workouts, great energy, and great people — highly recommend!”
“I highly recommend this academy to anyone looking to learn real Jiu-Jitsu — whether your goal is to compete, get in shape, or simply challenge yourself.”
From the reviews
My son has been going to Cristyan Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy for a few months now and he absolutely loves training there. Cristyan Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy is an amazing place to train at. Perfect balance of gi and no gi. Perfect balance of intensity and focus on technique.
My son had been training bjj for 2.5 years with Cristyan bjj academy. He loves going to class and competition class. Can't say enough with the coaching he gets and the confidence my son has achieved. Bjj for life!
They are an amazing people, surly feels like family. The classes are great, with a lot of motivation, discipline and skills. The students are learning something new everyday. My son loves every moment. I highly recommend this place!
Great place to learn to keep your guard up ! My boys love going to their classes . The team is always so nice and makes sure every child gets to their best potential.Highly recommend Christian !
New to BJJ? Start at Cristyan BJJ Academy
Cristyan BJJ Academy 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 Cristyan BJJ Academy
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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