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Tokyo Joe's Studios of Self Defense/Team Link NH

4.8 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hooksett, New Hampshire

Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Venue with karate classes for all ages, plus adult programs in jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts & more.

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
  • 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 tokyojoeshooksett.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (603) 641-3444

Hours

Monday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 9 AM–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–2 PM
Sunday 10 AM–1 PM

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 Tokyo Joe's Studios of Self Defense/Team Link NH, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 31 mentions

“I have two boys ages 9 & 12 in their BJJ class and each instructor has their own ways of communicating and teaching the kids.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“One can get an intense workout and learn self-defense or train to compete at Tokyo Joe's.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“I dropped in for the friday open mat.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“My son practices at home all of the self defense moves he learns in the dojo and is always excited to learn more!”

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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 Tokyo Joe's Studios of Self Defense/Team Link NH — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“I attended MMA and jiu jitsu classes and liked both, the pricing is also very competitive compared to other gyms in the area.”

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🥊 Boxing

“My wife and daughter go there to work out in the kick boxing classes.”

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🦵 Kickboxing 4 mentions

“This was my first experience with kickboxing and the cardio kickboxing was an amazing experience.”

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🎽 Karate 7 mentions

“We have been bringing the kids here for over a year and have had a great experience with the youth karate program.”

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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 54 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“I was only able to attend this gym for a couple months but Ed and Jay were great instructors and they had an awesome community developed there.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 5 mentions

“The other people that attend are wonderful, friendly and just want to help you achieve your goals.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Ed really made me feel comfortable to go at my own pace, worked with me within my physical ability, and was there to instruct me on technique!”

great workout & conditioning 3 mentions

“This was my first experience with kickboxing and the cardio kickboxing was an amazing experience.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Both my sons have thrived since they began and successfully apply everything they learn both inside and outside the ring.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“Shihan Carr is a natural leader who runs a clean, disciplined dojo.”

From the reviews

The cardio kickboxing is a great work out! It has been helping me to achieve my weight loss goals (along with a better diet). I feel stronger and have seen improvements in my physical abilities. The other people that attend are wonderful, friendly and just want to help you achieve your goals.

★★★★★ — Rebecca, Jun 2022

I've been involved in the Martial Arts for 35 years. Ed Carr is an outstanding coach and Instructor. A truly caring teacher !! Tokyo Joe's / Team Link Hooksett is the only place in NH I ever recommend ! The best of the best for both traditional and REAL competitive training !

★★★★★ — Joe, Jan 2015

Absolutely excellent! A serious fighting gym. One can get an intense workout and learn self-defense or train to compete at Tokyo Joe's. It is the place to go for MMA, jiu-jitsu or simply to get in shape. Ed and his instructors, are the best you'll ever find.

★★★★★ — Sheila, Aug 2020

Coach Carr has been so great with all of the children, students and other coaches on the team. He has always set a great example of what being a leader is supposed to be. The facility is awesome! Full weight room, sauna, shower. I love it.

★★★★★ — Nicholas, Apr 2022

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Your first BJJ class at Tokyo Joe's Studios of Self Defense/Team Link NH

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 Tokyo Joe's Studios of Self Defense/Team Link NH

1338 Hooksett Rd, Hooksett, NH03106

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