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Hero Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Exeter, New Hampshire
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
- Membership memberships run around $20/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule herojiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (603) 815-2465
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The best BJJ gym in the area with classes for different needs like competition classes, woman’s classes, fundamentals and kids and adult classes.”
“If you are considering BJJ or looking for a dojo, Hero provides a welcoming, positive and family like atmosphere with exceptional instruction for both children and adults.”
“I love that there is a welcoming and supportive group of women at the gym, and that they offer a women's only class.”
“I love how the academy offers theme nights, no-gi classes, kids classes and a women’s only class.”
“I love how the academy offers theme nights, no-gi classes, kids classes and a women’s only class.”
“The best BJJ gym in the area with classes for different needs like competition classes, woman’s classes, fundamentals and kids and adult classes.”
“We enrolled our daughter in beginner BJJ classes at Hero after researching the gyms in this area.”
What members say
“Each of us have grown exponentially with the incredible instruction, care and friendships we’ve developed over the years.”
“If you are considering BJJ or looking for a dojo, Hero provides a welcoming, positive and family like atmosphere with exceptional instruction for both children and adults.”
“If you are considering BJJ or looking for a dojo, Hero provides a welcoming, positive and family like atmosphere with exceptional instruction for both children and adults.”
“The best BJJ gym in the area with classes for different needs like competition classes, woman’s classes, fundamentals and kids and adult classes.”
“Hero Jiu Jitsu has been the best investment we have made for both of our kids. Their confidence and capabilities have skyrocketed since we joined 6 months ago.”
“The best BJJ gym in the area with classes for different needs like competition classes, woman’s classes, fundamentals and kids and adult classes.”
From the reviews
We love Hero Jiu Jitsu Academy! Our family of five have been training under Tony for 6 years now. Each of us have grown exponentially with the incredible instruction, care and friendships we’ve developed over the years.
HERO Jiu Jitsu is a great and welcoming place to train for both adults and kids! My son and I have been training Jiu Jitsu with Hector (AKA-Tony) for 4+ years and it just keeps getting better. Hector & Phil are top notch instructors/coaches and have created a tight knit community where it is fun to learn.
A wonderful community, fantastic instructors, clean! And family friendly. At Hero you will be welcomed with open arms! The staff is incredibly friendly and everyone on the mats are always helpful. The kids program is one of the best I’ve seen and a phenomenal way for kids to burn energy while building a skill.
My family enjoys your Jiu Jitsu academy. My youngest granddaughter is very tiny for her age and very shy. After just a few months she has transformed into a confident and outgoing child. Her teacher at school had noticed the change.
New to BJJ? Start at Hero Jiu Jitsu Academy
Hero Jiu Jitsu Academy 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 Hero 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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