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Future Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Brookfield, Wisconsin

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule brookfieldwimartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 10 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 5:30–9 PM
Wednesday 5:30–9 PM
Thursday 2:30–9 PM
Friday 10 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–4 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 Future Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 28 mentions

“My sons Connor and Easton trained with Tristan years ago and gave my sons the tools and motivation to push themselves further than ever than ever thought possible.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“He went over and beyond to provide private lessons at a reasonable price for the children in our after school program.”

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🌱 Beginners

“Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this is the place to be.”

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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 Future Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“As an adult looking for kickboxing classes that aren’t just cardio but actually teaching technique, this place has been such a blessing.”

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🎽 Karate 3 mentions

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I can’t say enough great things about this karate studio!”

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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 36 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Great instructor who is great with kids, even the little ones who can be difficult to keep focused for an extended period of time.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 7 mentions

“Great teacher and friendly staff, not in a strange way though very professional im looking forward to finishing up my ranks with them to achieve my black belt.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“As an adult looking for kickboxing classes that aren’t just cardio but actually teaching technique, this place has been such a blessing.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Great instructor who is great with kids, even the little ones who can be difficult to keep focused for an extended period of time.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“Sensei Thompson has performed in numerous national competitions and has years of experience as a black belt.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 7 mentions

“Caring teachers, great discipline, forever Sansei Thompson impacted my son life, not only on martial life base, but also discipline and caring for others.”

From the reviews

Sensei Tristan is a phenomenal teacher, role model, and friend to my son. He’s extremely patient and engaging and enjoys the interactions he has with young people. He’s very knowledgeable and has so many different approaches to convey information.

★★★★★ — Andrew, Aug 2022

The instructor is very good with kids and good with showing forms. Sensi does do a good job showing young kids how to practice their kata forms.

★★★★★ — Mkbat, Feb 2023

One of the best Martial Art places around. Tristan has been training my two children for awhile now and they love him as their Sensi. Tristan listens, helps, understands the kids and adults, wonderful personality and all around a great instructor.

★★★★★ — Amber, Nov 2020

Sensei Tristan Thompson is an amazing instructor. He does a great job teaching both kids and adults. He enables students to have fun, while continuing to work hard. Sensei Thompson has performed in numerous national competitions and has years of experience as a black belt. He truly is the Phenomenal One!

★★★★★ — Mike, Nov 2020

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New to BJJ? Start at Future Martial Arts

Future Martial Arts 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Future Martial Arts

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.

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 Future Martial Arts

17800 W Bluemound Rd Ste B, Brookfield, WI53045

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