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Hammer Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fairfield, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule hammerbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 203-292-3347
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 am, 5–8:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–8 am, 5–8:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–8 am, 5–8:15 pm |
| Thursday | 7–8 am, 6:30–8:15 pm |
| Friday | 7–8 am, 5–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been training for over 5 years and he made tremendous progress in the last year after he started training at Hammer.”
“This is a great place for both the beginner looking to start their jiu jitsu journey and the experienced grappler seeking high level training.”
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What members say
“For those new to Jiu jitsu, there is lots of great instruction.”
“This is a great place for both the beginner looking to start their jiu jitsu journey and the experienced grappler seeking high level training.”
“The instructors are high level Jiu Jitsu practitioners, have the skill required to teach and make it easy for anyone to learn, and most important are very good people.”
“Immediately was attracted to the high level of instruction and attention to detail.”
“Hammer BJJ is the place to learn new skills from thorough and patient instructors and get a great workout that improves your mood, cardio, strength, flexibility and balance.”
“Truly unbeatable kids program - after trying other gyms in the area, I'm so glad I found this place for my daughters!”
From the reviews
Absolutely love This place !!!! I thought my 4 year old was not going to enjoy it… and here we are 5 months in and she asks everyday if she has Jiujitsu. The Professor and all the Coaches are super amazing.
Hammer BJJ is the place to learn new skills from thorough and patient instructors and get a great workout that improves your mood, cardio, strength, flexibility and balance. The facility is immaculate, well lit and ventilated with separate changing rooms and showers for men and women.
This place is the perfect place to start your bjj journey. Hammer Jiu Jitsu’s is run by Prof. Wojciech. The head instructor has traveled the world competing and training in order to perfect his craft. Prof. Wojciech can help you no matter what your Jiu Jitsu goals are.
Wojciech and his staff are passionate about jiu jitsu and they have created a training atmosphere that is both intense and safe. This is a great place for both the beginner looking to start their jiu jitsu journey and the experienced grappler seeking high level training.
New to BJJ? Start at Hammer Jiu Jitsu
Hammer Jiu Jitsu 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 Hammer Jiu Jitsu
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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