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BJJ Classes in Manchester, NH

Manchester has 4 BJJ gyms — including 3 with a free trial, 4 beginner-friendly, and 4 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Manchester

4.9 ★★★★★ 177 reviews

85 Faltin Dr, Manchester, NH

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Memberships around $80/mo

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Gracie Fighter Jiu-jitsu at The Martial Arts Zone

4.9 ★★★★★ 150 reviews

31 Auburn St, Manchester, NH

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Burgess Academy of BJJ and MMA

4.9 ★★★★★ 110 reviews

9 Old Falls Rd, Manchester, NH

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Renzo Gracie NH

5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews

590 Second St 2nd Floor, Manchester, NH

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Good to know in Manchester

1 of the 4 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Manchester, Gracie Fighter Jiu-jitsu at The Martial Arts Zone and Renzo Gracie NH.

Plan your first class

These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

New to BJJ?

These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Manchester

These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

Kids BJJ in Manchester →

BJJ in Manchester: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Manchester?
A few Manchester gyms list a membership around $80/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
Do any Manchester gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 3 of the 4 gyms in Manchester advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Manchester, Burgess Academy of BJJ and MMA, Renzo Gracie NH. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Manchester?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 4 Manchester gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
Are there kids' BJJ classes in Manchester?
Yes — 4 Manchester gyms run kids' or youth BJJ. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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