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Enduro Jiu-jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Madison, Wisconsin

BJJ gym Beginners welcome No-gi Competition team

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  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • 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 endurojiujitsu.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (608) 512-2404

Hours

Monday 6–8:30 PM
Tuesday 6–8:30 PM
Wednesday 6–8:30 PM
Thursday 6–8:30 PM
Friday 5:30–7 PM
Saturday 10 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Enduro Jiu-jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🩳 No-Gi 2 mentions

“The coaches do a great job blending wrestling and submission grappling and have been putting together a great competition team as well.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“The coaches do a great job blending wrestling and submission grappling and have been putting together a great competition team as well.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Whether you want to learn self-defense, hang out with an awesome group of people, or just get a great workout in- this is the place.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Awesome jiu jitsu program that’s super beginner friendly and great for anybody looking to get into jiu jitsu.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Enduro Jiu-jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🤼 Judo

“Enduro offers so many options with grappling as well to check out which is awesome; wrestling, Gi, No-Gi, and Judo.”

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🤸 Wrestling 2 mentions

“The coaches do a great job blending wrestling and submission grappling and have been putting together a great competition team as well.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 17 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“The Ritz family is full of great instructors.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“I was in Madison for only a few days and came with a friend; the environment was incredibly welcoming especially as someone only able to drop in for a day.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 10 mentions

“I was in Madison for only a few days and came with a friend; the environment was incredibly welcoming especially as someone only able to drop in for a day.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“Enduro Jiu Jitsu is a great place to get some awesome rounds of BJJ, meet very kind and devoted coaches, and learn lots of techniques.”

active competition team 3 mentions

“The coaches do a great job blending wrestling and submission grappling and have been putting together a great competition team as well.”

From the reviews

Awesome program with great instruction. Great for beginners because multiple instructors at each class. Also great for more advanced people since two of the Instructors are black belts. Overall, it’s great for people looking to compete, stay active, or learn how to defend themselves!

★★★★★ — Ryan, Jan 2024

A great gym with a great set of coaches. For competition, self defense, or just to learn a useful skill, Enduro is the place to go. Awesome for beginners or more advanced students.

★★★★★ — Dax, Mar 2024

Awesome jiu jitsu program that’s super beginner friendly and great for anybody looking to get into jiu jitsu. The coaches do a great job blending wrestling and submission grappling and have been putting together a great competition team as well.

★★★★★ — Patryk, Jan 2024

Very professional, skilled and experienced teachers who care deeply for the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! The community is welcoming and friendly too.

★★★★★ — Nadine, Jan 2024

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New to BJJ? Start at Enduro Jiu-jitsu

Enduro 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Enduro 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Enduro Jiu-jitsu

2909 Perry St, Madison, WI53713

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