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Silverback Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Waupun, Wisconsin
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- 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 silverbackbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 920-979-8489
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9–10:15 am, 4:15–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:15–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9–10:15 am, 4:15–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:15–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7:45–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Professor Scott was such a gracious host and gave my wife, my son, and myself a tour of the academy and it is absolutely stunning.”
“Whether you are looking at joining the "Womens only classes" or coed, you have nothing to lose, as he offers a 2 week Free trial.”
“Professor Scott Roffers is a gifted, world-class, accomplished, and truly exceptional BJJ black belt, practitioner, and coach who boasts over 45 IBJJF gold medals!”
“Scott and the coaching staff do a great job working with all the kids while providing them one-on-one attention when they are just starting out!”
“I was looking to learn a little about self-defense along with getting some physical activity.”
“😊The atmosphere is super welcoming, which is huge since im a beginner.”
What members say
“Professor Scott Roffers is a gifted, world-class, accomplished, and truly exceptional BJJ black belt, practitioner, and coach who boasts over 45 IBJJF gold medals!”
“Scott fosters a culture that is welcoming to new students but also pushes those who want to compete.”
“Professor Scott has built an academy and culture that really celebrates its members and makes you feel like family.”
“I truly appreciate Scott's approach to not only teaching the sport and techniques but also the discipline and respect that goes with it.”
“Professor Scott Roffers is a gifted, world-class, accomplished, and truly exceptional BJJ black belt, practitioner, and coach who boasts over 45 IBJJF gold medals!”
“The facility is clean and well kept and the instructor is knowledgeable and obviously cares for the sport and his athletes.”
From the reviews
Our 7 year old joined this gym in September. He enjoys meeting new kids, rolling and learning new things, plus the fun games they play. Scott and the coaching staff do a great job working with all the kids while providing them one-on-one attention when they are just starting out!
Scott is a fantastic instructor. The gym is very clean, and the crew there is very welcoming, regardless of skill level. There is a regular class and a fundamentals class for beginners. I would highly recommend you stop in for a trial period!
This is an incredibly nice gym. The instructors are excellent and the head instructor is a gifted professor. The facility is beautiful and immaculate.
We have 3 boys that we took to Silverback BJJ for the 2 week trial(they were all nervous and not overly willing 😀) but after the 1st class it was all they talked about and couldn't wait to go back! I also got persuaded to try a class and I am now addicted! Everyone there makes you feel like family!
New to BJJ? Start at Silverback Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Silverback Brazilian 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.
Your first BJJ class at Silverback 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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