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Valley Shore Martial Arts, LLC
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Centerbrook, Connecticut
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 (ages 4–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule valleyshoremartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (860) 767-1014
Hours
| Monday | 2–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–8 PM |
| Thursday | 2–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“When I was a kid, martial arts school was an environment of smaller kids not wanting to get beat up by the bigger kids.”
“Could not recommend enough for kids, teens, adults, everyone!”
“He covers a broad range of self defense moves, plus a mixture of classes with Krav, Karate and Ju Jitsu.”
Other martial arts here
“He covers a broad range of self defense moves, plus a mixture of classes with Krav, Karate and Ju Jitsu.”
What members say
“Great instructors, classes, and karate helped not only his confidence but also his work ethic.”
“The non-competitive, supportive environment makes VSMA ideal for every person who walks through those doors.”
“Master Keith is always willing to find a way to make a technique work despite some of my limitations.”
“I learned so much about self defense especially as it pertains to women.”
“Great instructors, classes, and karate helped not only his confidence but also his work ethic.”
From the reviews
I have had the pleasure to work with both Master Keith and Kim. Kim has a personal, fun and ‘kick your but’ way of running her classes. She caters her classes to her individual students and can modify or challenge for students of ALL ages. I can’t wait to get back … as soon as my crazy schedule calms down.
The instruction here is of such High Quality. Master Keith takes a lot of time to give personal instruction and takes the time to break down techniques into individual parts which is so helpful because I retain it so well that way.
Master Keith is very careful with his students and sensitive to their needs (for instance, if a woman does not want to spar with a guy, he respects that, but encourages her to do so for the experience). He covers a broad range of self defense moves, plus a mixture of classes with Krav, Karate and Ju Jitsu.
After one year of classes, my mental and physical health have significantly improved. The non-competitive, supportive environment makes VSMA ideal for every person who walks through those doors. Master Keith is always willing to find a way to make a technique work despite some of my limitations.
Your first BJJ class at Valley Shore Martial Arts, 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.
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