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Off Your Back Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Salem, New Hampshire
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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule offyourbackbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (781) 307-0104
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“The instruction is top-notch—fundamentals are taught clearly and thoroughly, but everything is also personalized to fit your game and learning style.”
“Mike at OFF YOUR BACK Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been amazing with my kids, patient, encouraging, and great at building confidence and discipline.”
“With his guidance and coaching, I was able to prepare for my first BJJ tournament — and ended up placing second!”
“I love training here because the small class sizes make every session feel like a private lesson.”
“Whether you are a beginner, Or someone with more Experience Mike is great at working With His students to make sure They are learning the techniques properly.”
Other martial arts here
“Mike was already a little bit ahead of the game in jujutsu and Muaythai than I was but he kind of took me under his wing and we became very close friends.”
“The Muay Thai Kickboxing class is awesome too!”
“He’s got over 15 years of experience in Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Judo and it shows in how he teaches and explains everything.”
“Convenient location (Crossroads Mall in Londonderry, operates out of the Kenpo Karate next to 102 Escape) with plenty of parking.”
What members say
“Coach Mike is not only a great instructor who's teaching style is flexible and fun, but he's also a great guy who cares about his students' progress.”
“If you’re looking for high-quality instruction, a welcoming environment, and a coach who genuinely cares about your progress, Off Your Back Jiu Jitsu is the place to be!”
“If you’re looking for high-quality instruction, a welcoming environment, and a coach who genuinely cares about your progress, Off Your Back Jiu Jitsu is the place to be!”
“Whether you are a beginner, Or someone with more Experience Mike is great at working With His students to make sure They are learning the techniques properly.”
“With his guidance and coaching, I was able to prepare for my first BJJ tournament — and ended up placing second!”
“The atmosphere is incredibly friendly and welcoming, but my favorite part has to be how impressively clean the facility is.”
From the reviews
I first met Mike Green when I was 17 years old that Brazilian martial art arts Center in Somerville, Massachusetts. Mike was already a little bit ahead of the game in jujutsu and Muaythai than I was but he kind of took me under his wing and we became very close friends.
I’ve been training with Mike and the Off Your Back team for several months now, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Everyone at the gym is incredibly friendly, and the environment is perfect for learning and growth.
Hands down the best experience with an academy I’ve had. Michael Green is a tremendous instructor (very experienced but also down to earth). The calisthenics, the drills, and rolling sessions are all interconnected and sequential. Top tier instruction, awesome philosophy, clean dojo, and great people.
I love training here because the small class sizes make every session feel like a private lesson. The atmosphere is incredibly friendly and welcoming, but my favorite part has to be how impressively clean the facility is. I would most certainly recommend to anyone looking for BJJ classes/sessions nearby !
New to BJJ? Start at Off Your Back Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Off Your Back 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 Off Your Back 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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