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Journey Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu LLC
5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · BJJ gym in North Manchester, Indiana
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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule journeybjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (260) 358-6088
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8–10 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you want to compete and get pushed to another level this is a good academy.”
“The classes are well-structured and cover a wide range of techniques, from basic self-defense to more advanced competition-level moves.”
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the sport, and they create a positive and supportive learning environment for students of all levels.”
“The kids classes are great and the adult classes are welcoming for beginners and long term practitioners alike.”
Other martial arts here
“For anyone on the fence about getting a gym membership or even starting mixed martial arts, this is a great place to start!”
“If you like pajama wrestling and tight hugs, this is the place for you.”
What members say
“Really great gym, amazing instructors, Very welcoming environment for new people.”
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the sport, and they create a positive and supportive learning environment for students of all levels.”
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the sport, and they create a positive and supportive learning environment for students of all levels.”
“The classes are well-structured and cover a wide range of techniques, from basic self-defense to more advanced competition-level moves.”
From the reviews
I've been training Journey Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) for over a year now, and I can honestly say it's been one of the best experiences of my life. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the sport, and they create a positive and supportive learning environment for students of all levels.
I love training here, the people will welcome you in like family, I’ve been training Jiu jitsu for 8 years now and this place is the real deal, If you are just starting out or you have trained before this place will really help you getter that next level! They have amazing instructors that have helped me improve a lot!
Journey Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a fantastic academy with a variety of talented instructors and dedicated students. If you are looking for a place to learn self defense and get some exercise this is a good academy. If you want to compete and get pushed to another level this is a good academy.
I've been a student at the Journey facility since it opened it's doors. The coaches are constantly looking for ways to accommodate and enhance the student experience while offering real world self defense, a successful competition team, and a 24 hour fitness center.
New to BJJ? Start at Journey Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu LLC
Journey Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu LLC 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 Journey Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu LLC
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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