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Sugoi Submissions Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · BJJ gym in New Bern, North Carolina
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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (361) 446-5639
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Highly recommend to anyone who's looking for a good way to get some self defense/fighting experience, or just a great work out.”
“This is an academy that competes, trains for practical self defense, and helps students at all skill levels.”
What members say
“Every member, regardless of experience, is welcoming and helpful in anyway they can be.”
“Every member, regardless of experience, is welcoming and helpful in anyway they can be.”
“Im a stickler about detail.”
From the reviews
Today was my first time visiting Sugoi Submission BJJ Academy. Im a stickler about detail. At my age there is very little time to improve my technique and remain competitive. Sergio Esqivel is the kind of martial artist that is never satisfied and inspires his students to constantly improve!!
Knowledgeable instruction from Sergio and the other coaches at Sugoi Submissions. This is an academy that competes, trains for practical self defense, and helps students at all skill levels. The atmosphere is inviting, and everyone on the team is dedicated to helping each other learn and grow.
Decided to try out BJJ for the first time and a great experience doing it! Our instructor took time to explain everything, give us pointers, and it was a great work out. Highly recommend to anyone who's looking for a good way to get some self defense/fighting experience, or just a great work out.
I live pretty far but have travelled to Sugoi Submissions a couple of times. They are always so welcoming and friendly. The training area is always clean and neatly kept. The level of instruction is top notch and I always learn something new. Excellent place to train and learn.
New to BJJ? Start at Sugoi Submissions Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Sugoi Submissions 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 Sugoi Submissions 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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