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F.I.T.E. Fit
5 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · BJJ gym in South Glastonbury, Connecticut
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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule joinfitefit.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 860-338-0936
Hours
| Monday | 5:15–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 9–10 am |
The classes they run
“You can find great fundamentals and great rolls from the coaches like Julian, but most importantly you can find great people!”
“We were looking for a place for my son to be able to get out his energy in a positive way and we didn’t like the feeling we got from other karate places in town.”
“The Owner/Head Trainer Jay Rivera is a renowned Bjj black belt competitor and many years of experience as a trainer at various other Bjj Schools.”
“All levels can get tons from this place and the Sunday open mat is always a fantastic training experience!”
“If your looking to start your Bjj journey and to learn the best self defense art in the world than this F.”
“Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you'll find a welcoming and challenging environment here.”
Other martial arts here
“We were looking for a place for my son to be able to get out his energy in a positive way and we didn’t like the feeling we got from other karate places in town.”
What members say
“Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you'll find a welcoming and challenging environment here.”
“The culture here is positive, disciplined, and supportive—exactly what you want in a place for kids to learn and grow.”
“Coach Julian, Sensei Terry and the other coaches are fantastic at creating a fun and safe environment for kids to learn the techniques and build confidence.”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fite Fit Jujitsu has been incredible for my son. The culture here is positive, disciplined, and supportive—exactly what you want in a place for kids to learn and grow.”
“The Owner/Head Trainer Jay Rivera is a renowned Bjj black belt competitor and many years of experience as a trainer at various other Bjj Schools.”
“Extremely clean gym, nice restrooms and changing area.”
From the reviews
I highly recommend the JiuJitsu children's class! Coach Julian, Sensei Terry and the other coaches are fantastic at creating a fun and safe environment for kids to learn the techniques and build confidence. The class is a great balance between physical activity and learning.
If your looking to start your Bjj journey and to learn the best self defense art in the world than this F.I.T.E. Fit is perfect place for you. The Owner/Head Trainer Jay Rivera is a renowned Bjj black belt competitor and many years of experience as a trainer at various other Bjj Schools.
I have been a member at Fite for 3 months as a white belt. This gym has a great community of practitioners with a lot of experience that can provide challenges as well as growth. There is something for everyone here from beginners to more experienced.
FITE Fit is an incredible BJJ gym. Great staff, wonderful training partners and a good atmosphere. All levels can get tons from this place and the Sunday open mat is always a fantastic training experience!
New to BJJ? Start at F.I.T.E. Fit
F.I.T.E. Fit 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 F.I.T.E. Fit
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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