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United Fighting Arts Institute, LLC

5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · BJJ gym in South Burlington, Vermont

BJJ gym Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • 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 ufai.net — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (802) 310-4915

Hours

Monday 5–8:30 PM
Tuesday 5–8:30 PM
Wednesday 5–8:30 PM
Thursday 6–8:30 PM
Friday 6–8 PM
Saturday 10 AM–12 PM
Sunday 11 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 United Fighting Arts Institute, LLC, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 3 mentions

“My son has been attending United Fighting Arts Institute (UFAI) for over two years.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Best martial arts gym in the state of Vermont hands down, whether you’re a casual practitioner or a competitor you’ll find everything you need here.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“Open mats for training with friends or hitting the bags.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“they also offer woman's self defense classes and that is very important for woman in todays life.”

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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 United Fighting Arts Institute, LLC — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 8 mentions

“Only do the BJJ aspect so can't speak for the Muay Thai but the Jiujitsu classes are phenomenal.”

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🏟️ MMA 3 mentions

“UFAI is the best place to train Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu and MMA in Vermont.”

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🥊 Boxing 5 mentions

“Been training here for the last 2 years since I moved back from San Diego (I started training out west at PTC Boxing about 3 years ago).”

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🦵 Kickboxing

“BJJ Muay Thai Kick Boxing Aiki jitsu.”

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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 43 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“UFAI has great coaching and an amazing group of dedicated people to train with.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“There are other gyms around but the welcoming environment, insane wealth of cumulative knowledge, and experience in the coaching staff sets UFAI apart in my opinion.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 17 mentions

“There are other gyms around but the welcoming environment, insane wealth of cumulative knowledge, and experience in the coaching staff sets UFAI apart in my opinion.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“Best martial arts gym in the state of Vermont hands down, whether you’re a casual practitioner or a competitor you’ll find everything you need here.”

From the reviews

UFAI has extremely skilled instructors who truly want to see you develop your skills. They put in so much of their own time to help develop others and reach out to the community; it's abundantly clear that this is their passion.

★★★★★ — Laura, Sep 2016

UFAI has great coaching and an amazing group of dedicated people to train with. The amount of knowledge in this gym is very impressive. Striking, Grappling, Muay Thai, BJJ, MMA, Self-Defense, they do it all! I love this gym.

★★★★★ — Eric, Feb 2017

although I don't train here I know the owners very well . I do visit quite often and it is a very good place to train. the people are very friendly, courteous ,the atmosphere is superb. the instructors have a very close bond with the students and I think that is very important .

★★★★★ — Henry, Oct 2017

AMAZING GYM! I dropped in from out of town after talking with Mike. before I came in, he gave me all the information on all the gyms in the area to let me take my best pick for my training style. then, when I finally went in to roll everyone was very hospitable, friendly, and respectful.

★★★★★ — Josh, Dec 2021

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Your first BJJ class at United Fighting Arts Institute, LLC

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 United Fighting Arts Institute, LLC

1891 Williston Rd #31, South Burlington, VT05403

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