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Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA
5 ★★★★★ 210 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule wanderleyjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (630) 337-0458
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been with Professor Daniel and Coach Gabe now for 7 years and has learned not only the art of the sport but has taught him life skills too.”
“Whether you are trying to get into shape, learn a new discipline/martial art, and/or compete, Wanderley Jiu Jitsu is a World Class Jiu Jitsu school in the Milwaukee area.”
“Even if you are a brand new white belt and go up against a black belt in the gym, they’ll go nice and slow and teach you a lot.”
Other martial arts here
“I Just started training at Wanderley jiujitsu & mma I trained before at another gym for a bit I stopped training and was losing my mind because I really loved training .”
“Coach Joe Nicols does a phenomenal job of teaching kickboxing the right way.”
What members say
“great gym, training partners, coaching and all around environment, felt very welcome coming in from out of town, and got great instruction and workout!”
“It is the most welcoming and Inclusive environment I’ve ever been in, in regard to training and consider them not only friends but family.”
“It is the most welcoming and Inclusive environment I’ve ever been in, in regard to training and consider them not only friends but family.”
“The instruction, atmosphere, and attention to detail have helped me grow tremendously — both as a person and as a martial artist.”
“Whether you are trying to get into shape, learn a new discipline/martial art, and/or compete, Wanderley Jiu Jitsu is a World Class Jiu Jitsu school in the Milwaukee area.”
“great gym, training partners, coaching and all around environment, felt very welcome coming in from out of town, and got great instruction and workout!”
From the reviews
Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy has to be by far one of the most humbling and cleanest professional gyms we’ve been too. Coach Joe Nicols does a phenomenal job of teaching kickboxing the right way. Professor Daniel does an outstanding job of teaching the arts of jiujitsu along with Gabe.
I have trained at and visited some other schools in the Milwaukee area, and from what I've seen, this one is my favorite! I had been training BJJ for about 5 years before joining Wanderley, and I wish that I had come here years ago!
Whether you are trying to get into shape, learn a new discipline/martial art, and/or compete, Wanderley Jiu Jitsu is a World Class Jiu Jitsu school in the Milwaukee area.
Hands down the BEST academy to learn jujitsu and MMA. My son has been with Professor Daniel and Coach Gabe now for 7 years and has learned not only the art of the sport but has taught him life skills too.
New to BJJ? Start at Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA
Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA
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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