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Crossover Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Wauwatosa, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule crossoverbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (262) 955-1349
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5–8:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM |
| Wednesday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 5–7:45 PM |
| Friday | 5–7:15 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 9 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“The kids classes are great and tailored for different ages, introduction and beginner classes and the mor advanced classes.”
“Benefits for my child also include confidence, developing a love of exercise, a lot of fun, and of course developing good self-defense skills.”
“Benefits for my child also include confidence, developing a love of exercise, a lot of fun, and of course developing good self-defense skills.”
“At Crossover there are beginners and guys who have been training long enough to buy a beer in mat years but they are all welcoming, supportive and encouraging.”
What members say
“At Crossover there are beginners and guys who have been training long enough to buy a beer in mat years but they are all welcoming, supportive and encouraging.”
“At Crossover there are beginners and guys who have been training long enough to buy a beer in mat years but they are all welcoming, supportive and encouraging.”
“They not only focus on technique and skill but also instill important values.”
“Great work-outs result in plenty of sweating, so thoroughly cleaned at least once daily.”
“Benefits for my child also include confidence, developing a love of exercise, a lot of fun, and of course developing good self-defense skills.”
From the reviews
My whole family has nothing but good things to say about our experience at Crossover Bjj. My kids love going there because Bob their instructor makes the class fun. We like the fact that Bob also talks about being respectful to all and using jujitsu for self defense NOT showing off.
Have been bringing my 2 boys here for 4 half years and truly amazed at the kids instructors! Finally go myself enrolled and love it. Everyone if always willing to help!
Crossover BJJ is like a family! Over a decade ago, my kids started attending youth classes here. Professor Bob and the coaching team are absolutely fantastic with the kids. They not only focus on technique and skill but also instill important values.
I'm willing to travel 1.5 hours to come train down here with these guys, that should tell you everything you need to know about how great this gym is! Top notch coaching with Professor Ryan Courtney and Bob Duffey. The facilities are great as well.
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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