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Rochester Center for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Rochester, Michigan
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jiujitsurochester.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 586-405-5872
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 am, 6–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–8 am |
| Wednesday | 7–8 am, 6–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7–8 am |
| Friday | 7–8 am, 6–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“Ive been taking my kids here for about a year and they LOVE it!”
“He is highly skilled and can teach for all levels from kids to adults, beginner to experienced individuals.”
What members say
“It is a nice facility which has a very family friendly and kid friendly atmosphere.”
“Ive been taking my kids here for about a year and they LOVE it!”
“It is a nice facility which has a very family friendly and kid friendly atmosphere.”
From the reviews
Great place to train. Very clean and the instructors are excellent. Very reasonably priced as well
My two kids (8 &11) had an outstanding experience. The instructors did a fantastic job of mixing discipline & technique instruction with fun. My kids definitely benefited from the classes and are looking forward to the next opportunity. The facility is clean. Instructors are motivated. I strongly recommend.
My kids love it when they see Duane! He is highly skilled and can teach for all levels from kids to adults, beginner to experienced individuals. Duane is great with kids. It is a nice facility which has a very family friendly and kid friendly atmosphere.
Ive been taking my kids here for about a year and they LOVE it! All three trainers are wonderful with the kids and they have all learned so much. Cant wait for the tournament!
New to BJJ? Start at Rochester Center for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Rochester Center for 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 Rochester Center for 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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