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Ronin BJJ
4.9 ★★★★★ 84 Google reviews · BJJ gym in New Haven, Connecticut
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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule roninbrazilianjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (203) 915-8936
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The classes are engaging and encouraging, and Coach Tim is great at teaching the important fundamentals while maintaining a fun pace that keeps the kids going.”
“My son’s schedule is usually pretty busy with other activities and Tim always finds a way to fit him in.”
“I'm also taking Tim's private classes, and we've been working on my stance, balance, and overall striking, and Im seeing a lot of improvement!”
“The welcoming atmosphere at Ronin makes it an ideal environment for people of all skill levels and being part of this great community has been a rewarding experience.”
Other martial arts here
“I really enjoy the classes; the Muay Thai/Kickboxing coaches (Tim and Dave) have a lot of knowledge.”
“I really enjoy the classes; the Muay Thai/Kickboxing coaches (Tim and Dave) have a lot of knowledge.”
What members say
“The classes are engaging and encouraging, and Coach Tim is great at teaching the important fundamentals while maintaining a fun pace that keeps the kids going.”
“The welcoming atmosphere at Ronin makes it an ideal environment for people of all skill levels and being part of this great community has been a rewarding experience.”
“The welcoming atmosphere at Ronin makes it an ideal environment for people of all skill levels and being part of this great community has been a rewarding experience.”
“The classes are engaging and encouraging, and Coach Tim is great at teaching the important fundamentals while maintaining a fun pace that keeps the kids going.”
“It is the cleanest gym I've ever been to, and I am not exaggerating.”
From the reviews
If there is a place in the North East to go for Muay Thai or BJJ, it is Ronin. It is the cleanest gym I've ever been to, and I am not exaggerating. Tim, the Muay Thai head instructor is a true gem of a human being and I feel privileged to have worked with him.
I was a travel nurse station in New Haven for a year and found this place nearby. The classes for muay thai were great, everyone was welcoming. As a nurse it was hard for me to be consistent so I did one on one with the coach Tim, he was always very open and understanding to my needs but still managed to push me every…
I have always been very interested in martial arts and wanted to give kickboxing a try. A few days after moving to CT, I tried different gyms and Ronin seemed to be the only place that fit my schedule the best.
My boyfriend trains at this gym, and the only thing I want to say about this school is that he has found a sense of discipline in his life a balance that we should all strive to achieve at some point.
New to BJJ? Start at Ronin BJJ
Ronin BJJ 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 Ronin BJJ
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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