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Manchester Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Bushido BJJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 230 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Manchester, Connecticut
Plan your first class
- 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
- 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 bushidobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 860-682-5876
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–3 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 1–2 pm |
The classes they run
“The coaches helped him learn advanced techniques he hadn’t been exposed to before, while still making sure he understood the fundamentals and could apply them correctly.”
“I have trained in Martial Arts for most of my life at many schools and both me and my son have trained at Manchester Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu off and on for well over a decade.”
“, really cool…Dropped in a couple days later at the Saturday open mat, great mix of people there doing gi, nogi, and mma.”
“The environment is awesome for all ages and anyone who wants to train or compete.”
“, really cool…Dropped in a couple days later at the Saturday open mat, great mix of people there doing gi, nogi, and mma.”
“Apart from learning the obvious self-defense skills, I find that Jiu-Jitsu also helps in agility and strength training as well.”
“The instructors are top‑notch, knowledgeable, patient, and truly committed to helping every student improve, whether you’re brand new or experienced.”
Other martial arts here
“Manchester BJJ is a great friend and family Jiu jitsu and mma gym for anyone who wants to learn the gentle art from great instructors.”
What members say
“Manchester BJJ is a great friend and family Jiu jitsu and mma gym for anyone who wants to learn the gentle art from great instructors.”
“More importantly, there is a strong sense of community and a welcoming environment for new comers, both child and adult.”
“After looking on line this looked like the place to be…Stopped in to see about drop ins, met Alex who was super friendly, game me a quick tour and shared the schedule with me.”
“The coaches helped him learn advanced techniques he hadn’t been exposed to before, while still making sure he understood the fundamentals and could apply them correctly.”
“My son has grown a lot in confidence and technique since joining, especially in how he approaches more complex positions and transitions.”
“The environment is awesome for all ages and anyone who wants to train or compete.”
From the reviews
Love this place. It has something for everybody. If you are a beginner, you can take fundamentals classes and have your experience catered to that. If you want to pursue professional fights, they have the resources and coaches for that as well. As a former wrestler, I love how much stand up grappling is encouraged.
My son has been training at Manchester Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for the last 3 years and enjoys it. He started with the little kids program (5-7) and has transitioned smoothly over to the Junior program (8-13 age) program. The coaches at both the age programs are excellent.
We’ve had a great experience with Manchester Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. My son trained here after attending another dojo, and the difference in instruction really stood out.
Was visiting Manchester from out of town. After looking on line this looked like the place to be…Stopped in to see about drop ins, met Alex who was super friendly, game me a quick tour and shared the schedule with me. Great looking gym, really nice mat, the elevated kind with springs etc.
New to BJJ? Start at Manchester Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Bushido BJJ
Manchester Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Bushido BJJ 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 Manchester Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Bushido BJJ
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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