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Gracie Sports USA
4.9 ★★★★★ 279 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Norwalk, Connecticut
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciesports.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 475-250-2242
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 11 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 11 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 11 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 11 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 11 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They also have special event days where you can bring your significant other and children to participate and have some fun as well.”
“My 10-year old daughter has trained four years and competes often in Gi and No-Gi.”
“My 10-year old daughter has trained four years and competes often in Gi and No-Gi.”
“I took private lessons; my daughter took classes and private lessons.”
“" If you are looking to get in shape or learn self-defense and want to train at a high-level academy in the Fairfield, CT area - TRAIN HERE.”
“When I first started jiu-jitsu, I was a complete beginner, but the professors and fellow students made me feel welcome from day one.”
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What members say
“Super welcoming and friendly, incredible community and excellent coaches.”
“When I first started jiu-jitsu, I was a complete beginner, but the professors and fellow students made me feel welcome from day one.”
“The professors are extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to help students improve, regardless of their experience level.”
“They are teaching him amazing fundamentals that a growing boy can use on the playground and giving him some great exercise.”
“They are teaching him amazing fundamentals that a growing boy can use on the playground and giving him some great exercise.”
“My 10-year old daughter has trained four years and competes often in Gi and No-Gi.”
From the reviews
Hands down the best training in New England! Master Marcio and all of the instructors have created a welcoming environment with exceptional instruction.
My husband joined about a year ago, and it has changed his life in so many ways, physically he has lost a ton of weight and gotten much stronger. Emotionally he’s more focused and calm. There’s a great family dynamic at Gracie. The professors are very encouraging and helpful.
GREAT EXPERIENCE! My daughter and I were in Fairfield for a couple of weeks on vacation and wanted to train. Their instructors are top-notch not only in their jiujitsu skills, but also in their teaching and professionalism. Deborah Gracie is amazing and was very welcoming to us.
We signed our son up at Gracie Sports because his cousin goes to the Fairfield location. At first he was a bit hesitant and unsure about trying something new. But after that first class, he came home excited and couldn’t wait to go back. The instructors at Gracie Sports are fantastic with kids.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Sports USA
Gracie Sports USA 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 Gracie Sports USA
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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