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Hagerstown Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hagerstown, Maryland
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
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule hagerstownbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (301) 733-8777
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–12 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son loves going there and I have two little toddlers as well…for Easter my little ones got little personal goodies and it was very kind, sweet and meaningful.”
“I had the luck to go to Hagerstown for work and have a drop in class during the adult no gi class.”
“I had the luck to go to Hagerstown for work and have a drop in class during the adult no gi class.”
“Likewise, beginners to combat sports or athletics in general are made to feel extremely welcome.”
Other martial arts here
“If you are in the area and want to learn and train Bang Muay Thai, or Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, or are passionate about martial arts in general, this is the place to be!”
“I’ve trained at HBJJ for just over a year now, taking classes in BJJ, Bang Muay Thai, and MMA.”
“One of the best decisions I have done is have my son enrolled in kickboxing.”
What members say
“The staff are kind and welcoming, it really feels like a home away from home and an extended family.”
“The staff are kind and welcoming, it really feels like a home away from home and an extended family.”
“This is a place where anyone can feel comfortable learning technique from qualified instructors.”
“My son loves going there and I have two little toddlers as well…for Easter my little ones got little personal goodies and it was very kind, sweet and meaningful.”
“The classes are affordable and they work with you regarding payments.”
From the reviews
I absolute LOVE this place. 4 of my kids take classes here, and they have grown and developed so much self confidence from this Academy. The instructors are AMAZING! Brandon, Joe, Jamie, and Erik all have a wonderful teaching etiquette for kids. Professor Mike really takes the time to teach the lessons/moves.
I have been training here for 7+ years and have loved and appreciated every moment. The head instructor Mike Curran has been fantastic in explaining every technique in detail without fail and is always attentive to questions or concerns and answers with a true passion and understanding for martial arts.
Great jiujitsu spot! I stopped in on a visit through. Very welcoming people, instructor did a fantastic job at breaking down the movements. Had a great time!
As you consider picking up some new skills or a new sport for 2026, check out Hagerstown Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy. I’ve trained at HBJJ for just over a year now, taking classes in BJJ, Bang Muay Thai, and MMA.
New to BJJ? Start at Hagerstown Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Hagerstown Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy 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 Hagerstown Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
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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