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Crossover Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Waukesha, Wisconsin
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
- 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 crossoverbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 262-955-1349
Hours
| Monday | 5:45–6:45 am, 5–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 10–11 am, 5:30–6:30 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 6:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 9:15–11 am |
The classes they run
“Awesome kids classes, good confidence boosting/ self defense training.”
“I started on Tuesday night in their no gi class and now train throughout the week in no gi and gi.”
“I started on Tuesday night in their no gi class and now train throughout the week in no gi and gi.”
“Awesome kids classes, good confidence boosting/ self defense training.”
“I walked in with some wrestling experience but if you are a complete beginner who is nervous about trying jujitsu this is a great place to start.”
Other martial arts here
“If you're interested in taking up BJJ, kick boxing or yoga look no further than Crossover.”
“If you're interested in taking up BJJ, kick boxing or yoga look no further than Crossover.”
“I walked in with some wrestling experience but if you are a complete beginner who is nervous about trying jujitsu this is a great place to start.”
What members say
“Crossover BJJ has some of the best instructors that I’ve worked with since I’ve started Jiu Jitsu 6 years ago!”
“This gym is welcoming and have people from all different ages and walks of life.”
“This gym is welcoming and have people from all different ages and walks of life.”
“He breaks techniques down and guides you through it.”
From the reviews
I have taken essential BJJ classes here on Thursdays. Coach Roberto is an amazing teacher and enjoys teaching students. He breaks techniques down and guides you through it. He is an awesome partner who teaches as you roll live to help fine tune techniques.
I started training here in 2024. I've lost 30lbs and learned a lot about jujitsu. Would highly recommend if you are on the fence. I started on Tuesday night in their no gi class and now train throughout the week in no gi and gi. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Great place to learn jiu jitsu! I've met a lot of great people here and the instructors are all very good. Been training here since 2020 and couldn't be happier.
Crossover BJJ has some of the best instructors that I’ve worked with since I’ve started Jiu Jitsu 6 years ago! Roberto and Beau are top notch coaches!
New to BJJ? Start at Crossover Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Crossover Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Crossover Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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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