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Mendocino Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Newport, Kentucky
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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- Phone +1 859-912-9313
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–12 pm, 6–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–12 pm, 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–12 pm, 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–12 pm, 6–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“Great mix between beginners and experts who compete at a high-level.”
“I started training at Mendocino Jiu Jitsu a little over a year ago to learn self defense and it’s been amazing.”
“As an elder millennial female trying a very male dominated sport for the very first time, I was a little intimidated and unsure, but I was put at ease immediately.”
Other martial arts here
“Such an incredible person, and so knowledgeable in the world of Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling.”
What members say
“Mendocino BJJ students crush it in competitions because they have great instructors and hard rounds!”
“As an elder millennial female trying a very male dominated sport for the very first time, I was a little intimidated and unsure, but I was put at ease immediately.”
“It is a welcoming team atmosphere and the guys in gym really push each other.”
“Great techniques, hard workers, and really welcoming!”
“Great mix between beginners and experts who compete at a high-level.”
“Coaching is great, The other students train hard and the price is very affordable.”
From the reviews
One of the best decisions I’ve ever made was trying this gym!! Absolutely fell in love with coming to class, Max is an amazing teacher that really focuses on technique and pushes me every class to my fullest potential and the people there are so kind and supportive.
Awesome gym. Classes are focused with great instruction. Members are supportive and dedicated to helping others be better. Great mix between beginners and experts who compete at a high-level. Gym has a team atmosphere. Looking forward to going back.
Great atmosphere, great instructors, great price! Highly recommend this gym, best in the area!
Very friendly, good people and a nice atmosphere for beginners. Highly recommended!
New to BJJ? Start at Mendocino Jiu Jitsu
Mendocino 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 Mendocino 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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