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Teixeira MMA & Fitness

4.9 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bethel, Connecticut

Free trial Kids & teens Competition team

Welcoming facility offering classes in martial arts such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu, kickboxing and MMA.

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
  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule teixeirammaandfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 203-456-3549

Hours

Monday 9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday 9 am–9 pm
Saturday 10:30 am–2 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Teixeira MMA & Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 4 mentions

“They have a great kids class with Felipe Costa who is an excellent teacher and competitor in his own right and they also have women's classes and offer Muay Thai/Boxing as well.”

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💪 Women's BJJ

“They have a great kids class with Felipe Costa who is an excellent teacher and competitor in his own right and they also have women's classes and offer Muay Thai/Boxing as well.”

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Teens BJJ 2 mentions

“I've been doing martial arts since I was 7 and stopped as a teenager.”

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🏆 Competition Team 7 mentions

“Soulfighters BJJ is one of the best places to train whether you are looking to get in shape, learn to better yourself or want to compete at an elite level.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Teixeira MMA & Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai

“They have a great kids class with Felipe Costa who is an excellent teacher and competitor in his own right and they also have women's classes and offer Muay Thai/Boxing as well.”

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🏟️ MMA 5 mentions

“Even though I haven’t had the chance to visit Teixeira MMA & Fitness yet, I’ve been a huge admirer of Glover Teixeira for years.”

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🥊 Boxing

“They have a great kids class with Felipe Costa who is an excellent teacher and competitor in his own right and they also have women's classes and offer Muay Thai/Boxing as well.”

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🦵 Kickboxing

“The kickboxing coaches Victor and Jason are amazing.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 98 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 6 mentions

“The instructor and members were more than welcoming and the professor was extremely knowledgeable.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“This gym is fantastic—friendly staff, welcoming members, and a community that supports your goals.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 14 mentions

“Glover & his crew were awesome at the naga Competition in conn yesterday (12/2/23) Just an all out respectful gentleman and I would like to say thank you from my family and myself”

active competition team 9 mentions

“Glover & his crew were awesome at the naga Competition in conn yesterday (12/2/23) Just an all out respectful gentleman and I would like to say thank you from my family and myself”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“The dedication and discipline Glover showed in the octagon are surely reflected in the environment he’s created at this gym.”

From the reviews

Great place to do Martial arts besides been the home of UFC champions Glover Teixeira and Alex Poatan Pereira and several future prospects. Brazilian jiu-jitsu has the great black belt and former UFC fight Caio Magalhães. If you looking for training and being in shape there is the place to be.

★★★★★ — Andre, May 2023

I had the fortunate pleasure of dropping into Teixeira MMA tonight for their BJJ class while traveling for work. It was by far one of the best drop in experiences I have had. The instructor and members were more than welcoming and the professor was extremely knowledgeable.

★★★★★ — Ch, Jul 2023

The coaches at Teixeira MMA are not only extremely knowledgeable but also patient and so kind to the young kids they teach. 10/10 would never take my daughter elsewhere. They truly make the gym and second home and family. Love these guys! Shout out to coach Victor, Juju, Jason and Mari

★★★★★ — Meg, Dec 2023

I have been coming to this gym for about 2 months now. Since you walk in the door everyone is super friendly and helpful. Raf took the time to help me choose classes. I am a girl basically beginning BJJ and coach Caio has been extremely respectful, encouraging and patient with me, and with everyone else on the mats.

★★★★★ — Anjori, Jan 2026

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Your first BJJ class at Teixeira MMA & Fitness

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Teixeira MMA & Fitness

32 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel, CT06801

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