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Mission First Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 116 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Middletown, Rhode Island
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 missionfirstbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (401) 787-1690
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been working at Mission for over a year now and it has helped him incredibly both on the mat and off.”
“I felt comfortable enough to branch out from attending only the women's class because of the supportive atmosphere and I'm so happy I did.”
“The environment here allowed for me to develop quickly, compete successfully , and helped my confidence throughout other endeavors.”
“They integrate kids' classes into the open mat on weekends to help build community.”
“Pat (owner) fosters an amazing environment and culture; everyone is extremely welcoming and encouraging to all students and all levels.”
What members say
“The group of veterans at the gym and new people who come in quickly take to the welcoming and enthusiastic culture and cultivate a wonderful training environment.”
“The group of veterans at the gym and new people who come in quickly take to the welcoming and enthusiastic culture and cultivate a wonderful training environment.”
“As a teacher myself, I appreciate Coach Pat’s natural ability to connect with the students and qualify steps and techniques, rather than just providing a demonstration.”
“I’ve gained so much confidence and it’s such a great way to stay fit!”
“The environment here allowed for me to develop quickly, compete successfully , and helped my confidence throughout other endeavors.”
“This allowed me to learn the basics in a safe, clean and enjoyable environment.”
From the reviews
As someone who had never trained BJJ before I was made to feel welcomed here by Pat and the team. For my first few sessions I was paired with high level individuals who really knew what they were doing, because of their expertise they could teach me at my pace so I never like I was in a situation I did not want to be…
I am in the military and have unfortunately been to 4 different gyms in 3 years of training. This is the best school you will find in New England, I’d go as far to say maybe even on the East Coast. Pat and his team have developed a teaching method for both adults and children that is absolutely incredible.
We love Mission First! All of the coaches and junior coaches have been instrumental in ensuring a positive and safe environment for our children to train, build confidence, and instill positive life skills.
My grandson has been doing BJJ as soon as he turned 5. It’s been the best decision made for him. He has learned so much through Jiu Jitsu. Pat the owner is incredible! All the instructors are absolutely amazing, caring, kind, respectful, and very well trained.
New to BJJ? Start at Mission First Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Mission First Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy 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 Mission First Brazilian 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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