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Razzano Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bloomington, Indiana
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
- 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 razzanoacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (812) 929-7376
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 4–6 PM |
The classes they run
“I dropped in to check out an open mat and they offered me a gi to train in and let me join them on the mat.”
“If you are remotely interested in BJJ or self-defense, this is the place for you.”
“Everyone there is super encouraging and supportive to all newcomers whether you have no experience or are a active member of the sport.”
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What members say
“Dax is very knowledgeable instructor with a unique way of thinking about and teaching.”
“Everyone there is super encouraging and supportive to all newcomers whether you have no experience or are a active member of the sport.”
“Everyone there is super encouraging and supportive to all newcomers whether you have no experience or are a active member of the sport.”
“Dax has years of experience in grappling and is an encyclopedia of technical details.”
“Great atmosphere and the best instruction you can get, for a great price.”
From the reviews
Excellent instruction with a solid group of training partners. Dax has years of experience in grappling and is an encyclopedia of technical details. The classes are laid-back and friendly, but the instruction points are all top-notch. The group is a good group who will help you become a better grappler.
The best place in town to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. At a very fair price, you can have fun and train hard. It's a really cool group and Dax is an exceptional teacher that keeps it entertaining! Come in and change your life!
No Doubt, this is the best BJJ gym in B-Town, and even one of the best gyms in Indiana. The people train hard and have fun at the same time in the gym and Dax is an experienced instructor with brilliant sense of humor and patient.
Dax is the best instructor anywhere. His teaching style translates to all skills and abilities. The entire gym is full of friendly enthusiastic athletes who make everyone feel welcome. If you are remotely interested in BJJ or self-defense, this is the place for you.
New to BJJ? Start at Razzano Academy
Razzano Academy 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.
Your first BJJ class at Razzano 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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