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HIGH HAT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · BJJ gym in South Burlington, Vermont
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 highhatbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (802) 373-5645
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 11 AM–1 AM |
The classes they run
“Great vibes, super kid and family friendly, strong focus on technique and fitness”
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What members say
“Great instructors who seek to understand why you're enrolling and teach to that point.”
“Everyone was more than welcoming for a last-minute drop-in.”
“Shane is awesome to work with, the entire crew practicing there is friendly and super hard working.”
“Everyone is so nice and very inclusive for women and all walks of life 💕 I love the pm FUNdamentals BJJ classes with David!”
“You will walk away from each session having learned more and dripping sweat!”
“A very clean and well run grappling school, great for everyone.”
From the reviews
I love high hat! They have such a great variety of classes, a little something for everyone! A great workout for sure. Everyone is so nice and very inclusive for women and all walks of life 💕 I love the pm FUNdamentals BJJ classes with David!
Friendly and inclusive environment for learning Jiu Jitsu! The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and patient. Great for all levels. I've trained at several gyms around Burlington and High Hat Jiu Jitsu is my favorite!
Great instructors who seek to understand why you're enrolling and teach to that point. Join the Tues/ Thurs 6pm class!
Fantastic studio, knowledgeable instructor, and safe spot to learn real jiu-jitsu. Absolutely a 5-star academy.
New to BJJ? Start at HIGH HAT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
HIGH HAT BRAZILIAN 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 HIGH HAT BRAZILIAN 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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