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Total Self Defense in Green Bay
4.5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Green Bay, Wisconsin
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tsdsuccess.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (920) 737-5417
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8–10 AM, 4:30–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8–10 AM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 4:30–6:30 PM |
The classes they run
“My son loves it he is excited to come to martial arts class every week he told me he is glad I asked him to join”
“The whole team at Total Self Defense have been making this such a great experience for not only my son, but for me as well!”
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What members say
“They treat everyone like one big family and make sure everyone feels included in class☺️”
“My son loves it he is excited to come to martial arts class every week he told me he is glad I asked him to join”
“I read how martial arts can help children with respect, focus, and also obviously being able to defend yourself.”
From the reviews
My son loves his class in Kung Fu! When I first signed my son up, I recieved top notch customer service!The whole team at Total Self Defense have been making this such a great experience for not only my son, but for me as well! The team genuinely cares about their students and it has not gone unnoticed.
My son is very energetic and sometimes forgets to follow directions and pay attention. This has put some conflict with his schooling and learning. I did a lot of research on things that can help (besides the old school recommendation of therapy or “medication”).
I've been training at Herb Blue's Total Self Defense for a little over 2 years in all three styles offered. I feel that training in all three styles has made me a better and well rounded martial artist. The instructors and my fellow students help me learn and keep training fun.
Herb and his fellow instructors are worth their weight in gold. In the few weeks we've been there I've seen SO much I'd love to rave about, but here are a few: Herb is an excellent Sensei. His energy is great and the students reverberate it.
New to BJJ? Start at Total Self Defense in Green Bay
Total Self Defense in Green Bay 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 Total Self Defense in Green Bay
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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