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Royce Gracie Academy of Glastonbury
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Glastonbury, Connecticut
Part of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
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 (ages 10–12) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule roycegraciect.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 860-879-8352
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–1 pm, 6–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–1 pm, 6–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am–1 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 9:30–11 am |
The classes they run
“The gym is open 5 out of the 7 days of the week, several black belt coaches that focus on the fundamentals and foundation of standing and ground Jiu-jitsu.”
“A variety of classes offered throughout the week for different focuses as well as the option for private classes.”
“White gi's only (with exception to open mat on Saturdays).”
“The instructors got their black belts from Royce Gracie (the legendary winner of UFC 1, 2, and 4) and teach his self-defense curriculum.”
“The best BJJ and overall self defense school in CT, perfect for both beginners and those more advanced.”
“This school is ideal for children, young adults, male/females of all ages, body types, health status, etc.”
Other martial arts here
“He's the GOAT and one of the reasons MMA/UFC exists today.”
What members say
“The gym is open 5 out of the 7 days of the week, several black belt coaches that focus on the fundamentals and foundation of standing and ground Jiu-jitsu.”
“The dojo is clean and bright, all of the other students I met were really friendly and welcoming, and the instructors are great!”
“The dojo is clean and bright, all of the other students I met were really friendly and welcoming, and the instructors are great!”
“The gym is open 5 out of the 7 days of the week, several black belt coaches that focus on the fundamentals and foundation of standing and ground Jiu-jitsu.”
“The instructors got their black belts from Royce Gracie (the legendary winner of UFC 1, 2, and 4) and teach his self-defense curriculum.”
“The dojo is clean and bright, all of the other students I met were really friendly and welcoming, and the instructors are great!”
From the reviews
Excellent gym for anyone looking to try Jiu-Jitsu. Skilled instructors who are passionate about seeing their students succeed. Very welcoming environment to new students.
I've been a student of martial arts for over 4 decades and have practiced and received senior belts within several traditional styles (e.g., Tae Kwon Doe, Kung Fu, etc..). Without question, I have found Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (e.g.
Great gym and coaches! The gym is open 5 out of the 7 days of the week, several black belt coaches that focus on the fundamentals and foundation of standing and ground Jiu-jitsu. They work different positional situations, weapon defense, combat BJJ, breathing, flow-rolling, sparing, etc.
The best BJJ and overall self defense school in CT, perfect for both beginners and those more advanced. Blackbelts Doug, Rick, and Kate are patient and understanding instructors, who truly care about their students. A gem of a school.
New to BJJ? Start at Royce Gracie Academy of Glastonbury
Royce Gracie Academy of Glastonbury 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 Royce Gracie Academy of Glastonbury
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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