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Dosier Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Pittsfield, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule dosierjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (413) 347-9691
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–6:30 AM, 4:30–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–6:30 AM, 4:30–7 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–7 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–6:30 AM, 4:30–7 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 8:30–10:30 AM |
The classes they run
“I’ve been taking their women’s classes with Alecia and cannot say enough good things about what I’ve learned from her!”
“The atmosphere is great for beginners and experienced students.”
What members say
“Great gym for new comers as well as those who are experienced; friendly atmosphere, knowledgeable instructors, and a very reasonable membership fee.”
“He's professional and personable, and both he and his students were tough rolls but welcoming partners.”
“Great gym for new comers as well as those who are experienced; friendly atmosphere, knowledgeable instructors, and a very reasonable membership fee.”
“I’ve been taking their women’s classes with Alecia and cannot say enough good things about what I’ve learned from her!”
From the reviews
Great teachers and fellow students, super beginner friendly. If you've been considering jiujitsu I highly recommend you drop by and give it a try.
We highly recommend Dosier Jiu Jitsu, as an outstanding place to train Jiu-Jitsu. They have taught my daughter technical skills on the mat and the confidence to handle herself in any situation. The instructors created a safe, lighthearted, and positive atmosphere where everyone feels they can learn.
I train in NJ but I visited the gym over the holidays. Donnie runs a structured class (he showed an A, B and C progression from mount) with ample drilling followed by live sparring. He's professional and personable, and both he and his students were tough rolls but welcoming partners.
Dosier is the best place to start or continue your jiu jitsu journey. I’ve been taking their women’s classes with Alecia and cannot say enough good things about what I’ve learned from her! Highly recommend checking them out if you’re even a little bit curious.
New to BJJ? Start at Dosier Jiu Jitsu
Dosier Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Dosier Jiu Jitsu
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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