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Toad Jiu Jitsu and Lift Lab Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bennington, Vermont
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (413) 358-5336
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9–11 AM |
The classes they run
“Ryan Todd has been a great coach where he gives great group instruction as well as one on one instruction and advice.”
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What members say
“Ryan Todd has been a great coach where he gives great group instruction as well as one on one instruction and advice.”
From the reviews
I've been to a handful of local gyms and with all due respect, they pale in comparison to Toads. You have a safe and comfortable environment that doesn't compromise on the quality of the teachings. The coach is ludicrously skilled and his advice is perfectly currated to fix your biggest gap in knowledge.
I’ve been really lucky to be training at this gym for the past year. Everyone is more than happy to help each other get better on both the jiu jistu side of the gym and the weightlifting side. Ryan Todd has been a great coach where he gives great group instruction as well as one on one instruction and advice.
Awesome place to learn jiu jitsu and striking. Ryan has a great amount of knowledge and the other people at the gym are fantastic to work with and learn from
Great atmosphere. Friendly to all skill levels. Coaches pay attention to detail and are dedicated to their craft.
New to BJJ? Start at Toad Jiu Jitsu and Lift Lab Fitness
Toad Jiu Jitsu and Lift Lab Fitness 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 Toad Jiu Jitsu and Lift Lab 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.
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