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Unita Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lebanon, New Hampshire
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule unitabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (713) 584-3975
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7–8:30 AM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 8–9 AM |
The classes they run
“I've always felt safe and comfortable as a beginner here.”
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What members say
“Coach Dax is highly knowledgeable and fosters a friendly and welcoming environment where white belts are nurtured, rather than being 'thrown to the wolves.”
“Coach Dax is highly knowledgeable and fosters a friendly and welcoming environment where white belts are nurtured, rather than being 'thrown to the wolves.”
“Coach Dax is highly knowledgeable and fosters a friendly and welcoming environment where white belts are nurtured, rather than being 'thrown to the wolves.”
“The coaches and training partners focus on technique, emphasizing improvement over competition, which I really appreciate.”
“The coaches and training partners focus on technique, emphasizing improvement over competition, which I really appreciate.”
From the reviews
I started training here with absolutely no prior experience, but was welcomed by everyone at the gym. I've always felt safe and comfortable as a beginner here. The coaches and training partners focus on technique, emphasizing improvement over competition, which I really appreciate.
Dax is probably one of the best coach’s in the area but very much my favorite he cares about your safety and his group of people if you want to progress from one of the best go here along with him the team is amazing and will take all of the rolling time they have to teach you something if need be this is my second…
Great place for any skill level, the environment is safe and the instructors have great technical knowledge. Members are accommodating to how hard you want to go and preferred intensity is always communicated and respected.
I had a great experience. It was super welcoming and I always felt safe. Coach Dax is super patient and technical and I always had so much fun with my training partners.
New to BJJ? Start at Unita Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Unita Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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 Unita 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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