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Rapadura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Newtown, Connecticut
Plan your first class
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rapadurajiujitsu.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 203-241-4510
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“From what I've witnessed, the children's classes are full of energy and smiles, and are where I plan to send my kids when they get old enough.”
“In addition, there is space for both those who want to stay in shape and those who aspire to compete at a high level.”
“First time my son has been excited about a sport looks forward to classes every week.”
Other martial arts here
“Not only does Rapadura want you to grow into a better practitioner of BJJ and kickboxing but they want you to grow into a better person overall.”
“So for anyone looking for a gym to practice juijitsu, wrestling and kickboxing Rapadura is the place to be.”
What members say
“Leo, Tyler, and Miles are amazing instructors: patient, knowledgeable, driven, respectful.”
“My kids are always eager to go to class and my husband and I also train and have found a truly welcoming and supportive community.”
“The wonderful, loving family of champion instructors here are not only highly skilled but also incredibly supportive, truly embracing and nurturing the champion within her.”
“Coach Leo does a fantastic job of engaging with the classes to make it fun and helps the kids learn the techniques.”
“In addition, there is space for both those who want to stay in shape and those who aspire to compete at a high level.”
“Rapadura has changed my life for the better and highly recommend to anyone looking for a healthier lifestyle and becoming stronger physically and mentally.”
From the reviews
There’s not enough stars to rate this place as it’s the best thing that we could’ve sign up our kids for! Our girls started at the age of 4,5 and 3,5 and we couldn’t find better coaches to introduce them to bjj.They were so patient and understanding that we knew from the first day “this is the one”!
I’d rate them 6 stars if I was allowed. You should 100% go to this location. We have a 5 year old who absolutes LOVES going to jiu jitsu because of this place. Coach Miles is fantastic at teaching the kids classes. He teaches them, has fun with them and keeps them accountable and discipled.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rapadura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has been a game-changer for my teenage niece! Watching her grow from a beginner to a confident BJJ champion has been incredible.
I'm reluctant to tell anyone about how amazing this place is. I don't want the secret to get out, but then that wouldn't be fair to everyone else! Rapadura is the best school our family has attended over many years and many states.
New to BJJ? Start at Rapadura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Rapadura Brazilian 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 Rapadura Brazilian 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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