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Premier Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Madison, Wisconsin
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 premierjiujitsu.club — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (608) 845-0989
Hours
| Monday | 12–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9–10 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I’ve spent time in every Madison area BJJ gym, so when I say Premier Jiu Jitsu is the spot I recommend for adults and kids, know that that is an educated opinion.”
“I recently won gold in Gi and silver in No-Gi at a tournament, and I wanted to take a moment to thank Coaches Coleman and Bill for their coaching and support!”
“I recently won gold in Gi and silver in No-Gi at a tournament, and I wanted to take a moment to thank Coaches Coleman and Bill for their coaching and support!”
“I’m an experienced grappler from out of state and I always make sure to stop in for classes or open mat when I travel to Madison.”
“The staff is super welcoming to beginners, but the biggest asset is the student base.”
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What members say
“Pros: Clean facilities, great community, and the best instructors in the Madison area.”
“The atmosphere is positive, encouraging, welcoming to all abilities but at the same time there is definitely a push to be your best and pursue excellence.”
“The atmosphere is positive, encouraging, welcoming to all abilities but at the same time there is definitely a push to be your best and pursue excellence.”
“They take the time to ensure each student understands the techniques, no matter their skill level, and they’re always available to provide helpful tips and feedback.”
“I recently won gold in Gi and silver in No-Gi at a tournament, and I wanted to take a moment to thank Coaches Coleman and Bill for their coaching and support!”
“The gym is always clean, well-maintained, and has a welcoming atmosphere that makes everyone feel at home, no matter their skill level.”
From the reviews
Coach Coleman at Premier Jiu Jitsu is outstanding. Having trained with him for almost three years now, I can say his deep knowledge, teaching methods, and commitment to his students’ progress make every class motivating and impactful. He tailors instruction to all levels and pays close attention to detail.
I have been training jiu jitsu for many years both as a student and instructor. I’ve spent time in every Madison area BJJ gym, so when I say Premier Jiu Jitsu is the spot I recommend for adults and kids, know that that is an educated opinion.
I recently won gold in Gi and silver in No-Gi at a tournament, and I wanted to take a moment to thank Coaches Coleman and Bill for their coaching and support! The instructors at this gym are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Jiu Jitsu.
I can’t say enough good things about Premier. Coach Coleman and Coach Bill have cultivated an amazing learning environment. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about teaching jiu-jitsu.
New to BJJ? Start at Premier Jiu Jitsu
Premier 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 Premier 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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