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Delaware Judo and JuJitsu Association
4.6 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Wilmington, Delaware
Plan your first class
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule delawarejudo.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 302-753-2144
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As an adult, I learned a lot from his program, and I feel it will be especially beneficial for children.”
“His class teaches and encourages focus, perseverance, self defense and great fitness!”
Other martial arts here
“You will learn as much about judo's philosophy as you will the art.”
What members say
“His class teaches and encourages focus, perseverance, self defense and great fitness!”
From the reviews
I joined the club as an university student and I found Sensei Velazquez to be a great instructor who maintains a great program. He has decades of wide experiences and is ready to share his knowledge and passion with all his students. He emphasizes discipline, focus, and integrity, as well as self-defense and fitness.
My three sons were trained by Sensei Alex for over 10 years. He is a dedicated teacher who teaches authentic Japanese martial arts. He taught my children to become strong men not just physically but mentally as well. His class teaches and encourages focus, perseverance, self defense and great fitness!!
New to BJJ? Start at Delaware Judo and JuJitsu Association
Delaware Judo and JuJitsu Association 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 Delaware Judo and JuJitsu Association
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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