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Neighborhood Jiu Jitsu Salt Lake City

5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Salt Lake City, Utah

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens New

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  • 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
  • Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
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  • Website & schedule neighborhoodjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 916-397-1205

Hours

Monday 9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10:30 am–2 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Neighborhood Jiu Jitsu Salt Lake City, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔓 Open Mat

“I heard about Neighborhood Jiu Jitsu from a friend, so I dropped in on their open mat night last week.”

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🌱 Beginners

“You can get a range of rolls from beginner to very technical and everything in between.”

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🧒 Kids BJJ

“They even had a little n64 for my kids to play while we trained.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Really sick spot with great instruction and rolling partners.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“You can get a range of rolls from beginner to very technical and everything in between.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 9 mentions

“Such a dope spot vibes are always amazing and the people are extremely welcoming 10/10”

From the reviews

Incredibly friendly atmosphere, ample space for rolling, and plenty of parking. Excellent Brazilian jiu jitsu teaching and the perfect place for any BJJ practitioner

★★★★★ — Randy, Jun 2026

Great vibe, great people. Modern atmosphere that focuses on the latest techniques. Plenty of good rounds to be had. High ceilings and a sick garage door

★★★★★ — Quinn, May 2026

I’ve been training for 10 years and have known the owner John for three. His instruction is high level and I learn something each time I go. You can get a range of rolls from beginner to very technical and everything in between.

★★★★★ — Christopher, Jun 2026

I heard about Neighborhood Jiu Jitsu from a friend, so I dropped in on their open mat night last week. Great vibe, super friendly, solid instructors! Added bonus... being able to park out front for free!

★★★★★ — John, Jun 2026

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New to BJJ? Start at Neighborhood Jiu Jitsu Salt Lake City

Neighborhood Jiu Jitsu Salt Lake City comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Neighborhood Jiu Jitsu Salt Lake City

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Neighborhood Jiu Jitsu Salt Lake City

546 W 600 S, Salt Lake City, UT84101

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