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Flow State Jiu Jitsu & Yoga
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Juneau, Alaska
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Website & schedule flowstatejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
The classes they run
“As a beginner, I’ve especially appreciated the beginner classes.”
“As a beginner, I’ve especially appreciated the beginner classes.”
“Flow State Jiu Jitsu has been an incredible place for both me and my kids to train.”
What members say
“I’ve taken yoga classes with all three instructors (Liz, Jamie, and Aims) and they’re all great teachers that are welcoming and kind”
“The instructors are excellent, the community is friendly and inviting, and the space itself is freshly renovated, bright and clean.”
“The instructors are excellent, the community is friendly and inviting, and the space itself is freshly renovated, bright and clean.”
From the reviews
Flow State Jiu Jitsu and Yoga is an awesome co-operative nonprofit! The instructors are excellent, the community is friendly and inviting, and the space itself is freshly renovated, bright and clean.
Flow State Jiu Jitsu and Yoga is a great new addition to town. The studio is clean and bright and everyone is very friendly! I’ve taken yoga classes with all three instructors (Liz, Jamie, and Aims) and they’re all great teachers that are welcoming and kind
Flow State Jiu Jitsu has been an incredible place for both me and my kids to train. While the gym itself is great, it’s really the instructors who make it exceptional! They have an amazing ability to teach students of every age and skill level, making everyone feel welcome while still challenging them to improve.
Flow State Jiu Jitsu is full of good vibes! There are awesome, down to earth instructors and trainers who want you to learn and be part of something great. It is such a supportive and mutually respective gym.
New to BJJ? Start at Flow State Jiu Jitsu & Yoga
Flow State Jiu Jitsu & Yoga 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 Flow State Jiu Jitsu & Yoga
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. 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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