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RedZone Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Monroe, Connecticut

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team

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
  • 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
  • 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 redzonejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 203-880-5049

Hours

Monday 6 am–12 pm, 3:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am–12 pm, 3:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 6 am–12 pm, 3:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am–12 pm, 3:30–8:30 pm
Friday 6 am–12 pm, 3:30–8:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 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 RedZone Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 8 mentions

“Felipe excels at engaging with kids, and I wholeheartedly recommend stopping by RedZone Jiu-Jitsu if you or someone you know is seeking an exceptional Jiu-Jitsu instructor”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“There’s no other place I would training in Moroe,NY or near by Professor Felipe is amazing, has compete he’s whole life and been teaching along time!”

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🌱 Beginners 6 mentions

“Great curriculum for all levels The gym looks beautiful, clean and smell amazing!”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at RedZone Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 22 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 8 mentions

“There’s no other place I would training in Moroe,NY or near by Professor Felipe is amazing, has compete he’s whole life and been teaching along time!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 8 mentions

“I recently joined RedZone BJJ and from the moment I walked in, there was a welcoming environment.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 12 mentions

“Felipe hasn’t just built a thriving Jiu Jitsu studio; he’s created a supportive community whose loyalty extends far beyond the mats.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“The attention to detail is unmatched.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My kids love the training here and it has been life changing for me.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“There’s no other place I would training in Moroe,NY or near by Professor Felipe is amazing, has compete he’s whole life and been teaching along time!”

From the reviews

I had the privilege of collaborating with Felipe from RedZone Jiu-Jitsu a few months back to film an event for his business. He was incredibly friendly, professional, and a pleasure to work with!

★★★★★ — Cody, Jul 2025

If you’re looking for high-level instruction in Jiu Jitsu, this is the place to be. Felipe is not only a great coach who teaches a wide range of fundamental and advanced techniques, but he also fosters a culture of freedom where you’re encouraged to explore and develop your own game.

★★★★★ — Bentley, May 2025

I had the pleasure of meeting Felipe when the shared space where he operated Red Zone Jiu Jitsu was closing. After building a loyal following, he needed a new space that would be the right fit for his studio—and we found it in no time.

★★★★★ — Ryan, Feb 2025

There’s no other place I would training in Moroe,NY or near by Professor Felipe is amazing, has compete he’s whole life and been teaching along time! Great curriculum for all levels The gym looks beautiful, clean and smell amazing! The community is super welcome and friendly!

★★★★★ — Gabriel, Feb 2026

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New to BJJ? Start at RedZone Jiu Jitsu

RedZone Jiu Jitsu 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 RedZone 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.

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 RedZone Jiu Jitsu

477 Main St #12, Monroe, CT06468

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