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SBY MMA AND FITNESS / SOUTHSIDE BJJ ACADEMY
5 ★★★★★ 164 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Salisbury, Maryland
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
- 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 sbymmafitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 302-362-0246
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
The classes they run
“My son loves this place, it's hard to get my son to sticking what he likes,but i knew in his young age in the moment i signed him up i didn't regret bringing him in SBY MMA.”
“SBY MMA offer a wide variety of classes for combat fighting, personal training sessions and a conditioning course.”
“Shortly after learning the basics of self defense via the BJJ, Boxing and Kickboxing classes, I was hooked!”
“There’s something for everyone at SBY MMA, Wether your brand new to martial arts or fitness, if you want to just get in shape.”
Other martial arts here
“My son loves this place, it's hard to get my son to sticking what he likes,but i knew in his young age in the moment i signed him up i didn't regret bringing him in SBY MMA.”
“We came just for her to do jiu-jitsu; after a little encouragement from the coaches, now she’s doing boxing, kickboxing, and wrestling.”
“We came just for her to do jiu-jitsu; after a little encouragement from the coaches, now she’s doing boxing, kickboxing, and wrestling.”
“We came just for her to do jiu-jitsu; after a little encouragement from the coaches, now she’s doing boxing, kickboxing, and wrestling.”
“The Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, Boxing and Karate programs have done some amazing things for my children.”
What members say
“When walking into the gym for the first time, many of the members treated me as if they’ve known me for years.”
“The instructors are top-notch - they're passionate about what they do and always know how to push you to your limits in a safe and supportive environment.”
“Shortly after learning the basics of self defense via the BJJ, Boxing and Kickboxing classes, I was hooked!”
“SBY MMA offer a wide variety of classes for combat fighting, personal training sessions and a conditioning course.”
“My son loves this place, it's hard to get my son to sticking what he likes,but i knew in his young age in the moment i signed him up i didn't regret bringing him in SBY MMA.”
“Being a member of this organization is BEYOND worth it.”
From the reviews
Geeze where do I even start, SBY MMA and Fitness / Southside Ju-Jitsu is my second home. I have nothing but great things to say about this gym. I joined a little over 2 years ago and since then SBY MMA has done nothing but grown.
SBY MMA and FITNESS has been wonderful for my children. The Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing, Boxing and Karate programs have done some amazing things for my children. The self confidence they have gained is tremendous. The staff is caring but strict and treat them like their own family.
My son joined this gym, it was a chance for growth. We quickly learned that the environment was what he needed to grow as a combat sports participant. The coaches quickly developed a community atmosphere for him to grow into and excel for all his future goals.
My son loves this place, it's hard to get my son to sticking what he likes,but i knew in his young age in the moment i signed him up i didn't regret bringing him in SBY MMA.
New to BJJ? Start at SBY MMA AND FITNESS / SOUTHSIDE BJJ ACADEMY
SBY MMA AND FITNESS / SOUTHSIDE BJJ 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 SBY MMA AND FITNESS / SOUTHSIDE BJJ 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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