This directory features martial arts academies offering structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instruction for beginners and advanced practitioners. These locations provide dedicated gi and no-gi classes covering positional control, joint locks, and choke escapes. Before contacting an academy, check whether they provide loaner gis for introductory sessions or require specific school-branded uniforms.
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FITE Fit
2217 New London Tpke, Glastonbury, CT 06073-2637
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Royce Gracie Academy of Glastonbury
107 Oakwood Dr, Glastonbury, CT 06033-2481
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Team Link Glastonbury
80B Sequin Dr, Glastonbury, CT 06033
Tuesday 730pm
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Jitsu Academy
600 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492
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Jiu Jitsu Life SCA LLC
342 Quinnipiac St, Wallingford, CT 06492-4055
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Performance Combat MMA
220 N Colony St, Wallingford, CT 06492-3666
5:15-6:15
Cromwell 2
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Jiu-Jitsu and Strength Academy
14 Alcap Rdg, Cromwell, CT 06416-1058
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TRITAC Training Center
14 Alcap Rdg, Cromwell, CT 06416-1058
Danbury 2
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American Top Team Connecticut BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai Danbury, CT
16 Beaver Brook Rd, Danbury, CT 06810
11 AM - 1 PM
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Kore Brazilian Jiu-JItsu and Mixed Martial Arts - HQ Danbury, CT
16 Beaver Brook Rd, Danbury, CT 06810-6201
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360 Defense Martial Arts
725 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457-2973
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Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy
42 Washington St, Middletown, CT 06457-2843
Milford 2
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Fighting Arts Academy CT
333 Quarry Rd, Milford, CT 06460-8574
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Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy Milford
354 Woodmont Rd, Milford, CT 06460
Stamford 2
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Carlson Gracie Team
76 Progress Dr, Stamford, CT 06902-3600
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Submit Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
48 Union St, Stamford, CT 06906-1342
Vernon 2
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Gonzalez Grappling LLC
77 Industrial Park Rd, Vernon, CT 06066-5500
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Secret Pages Martial Arts and Fitness
30 Hyde Ave, Vernon, CT 06066
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Crossroads Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
316 Boston Post Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
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Gabrieles Martial Arts
169 Boston Post Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
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Plus One Defense Systems
9 Tolles St, West Hartford, CT 06110-1504
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Underdog Mixed Martial Arts
23 Andover Dr, West Hartford, CT 06110-1502
Berlin 1
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Connecticut
100 Webster Square Rd, Berlin, CT 06037-2329
Branford 1
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Endure Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy Branford
249 W Main St, Branford, CT 06405
Monday 5:30pm
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Connecticut Submission Grappling
114 River St, Bridgeport, CT 06604-2998
Monday 12:00 PM
Bristol 1
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Ascension Athletics
99 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT 06010-4226
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Legacy Self-Defense Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
475 Federal Rd, Brookfield, CT 06804-2040
Brooklyn 1
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Squared Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
208 Providence Rd, Brooklyn, CT 06234-1833
Canton 1
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Gracie Farmington Valley
15 Cheryl Dr, Canton, CT 06019-2263
Centerbrook 1
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Valley Shore Martial Arts
41 Industrial Park Rd, Centerbrook, CT 06409-1020
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360 Defense Martial Arts
52 Mill St, Colchester, CT 06415-1200
Columbia 1
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Columbia Kokondo Karate
106 Rte 66E, Columbia, CT 06237
7:00PM to 8:30PM
East Berlin 1
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Sor. Ploenjit Muay Thai
869 Mill St, East Berlin, CT 06023-1025
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Silverback Training Facility
28 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06118-3243
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Fit Club BJJ
1496 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824-5911
Griswold 1
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Mackavi Martial Arts
5 Preston Rd, Griswold, CT 06351
Tues 6:00pm
Hamden 1
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Soulcraft Martial Arts
1125 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06514-4734
Hartford 1
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Underdog Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
221 Newfield Ave Unit D, Hartford, CT 06106
Hebron 1
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Hebron Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
111 Main St, Hebron, CT 06248-1519
Madison 1
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Black Wolf Martial Arts Shoreline
15 Orchard Park Rd, Madison, CT 06443-2268
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Manchester Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-Bushido
60 Progress Dr, Manchester, CT 06042-2212
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Campanella Martial Arts
199 Park Road Ext, Middlebury, CT 06762-1833
Monroe 1
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Cruvinel Brothers Training Center
75 main St, Monroe, CT 06468
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V Brightman MMA
26 Hotchkiss Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770
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New Haven PAL Jiu-Jitsu
New Haven, CT
Newtown 1
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Rapadura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
117 Mount Pleasant Rd, Newtown, CT 06470-1570
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Ultimate MMA & Jiu-jitsu Training Center
79 State St, North Haven, CT 06473-1233
North Windham 1
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360 Defense Martial Arts of Windham CT
351 Boston Post Rd, North Windham, CT 06256-1037
Northford 1
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Tom Smith's Forge Martial Arts Academy
1060 Middletown Ave, Northford, CT 06472-1384
Norwalk 1
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Submit Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
261 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851-6103
Oakville 1
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CT Combat Training Center
27 Main St, Oakville, CT 06779-1703
Orange 1
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Black Wolf Martial Arts
153 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT 06477-3243
Prospect 1
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Technique BJJ
31 Industrial Rd, Prospect, CT 06712-1039
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Core Academy BJJ
113 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877-4113
Seymour 1
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Black Hole Jiu Jitsu CT
814 Derby Ave, Seymour, CT 06483-2464
Shelton 1
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Endure Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
33 Hull St, Shelton, CT 06484-3300
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Solid Base BJJ
1079 Queen St, Southington, CT 06489-1264
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Cruvinel Brothers
60 Access Rd, Stratford, CT 06615-7455
Suffield 1
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Full Circle Martial Arts Academy
3 U Car St, Suffield, CT 06078-2439
Tue-Thu 4:30pm-8:00pm
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Gracie Litchfield Hills
681 Main St, Torrington, CT 06790-3604
Vernon Rockville 1
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FlowState Fighting and Fitness
435 Hartford Tpke, Vernon Rockville, CT 06066-4834
Also in Connecticut
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools236
- Kids Martial Arts Classes211
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools110
- MMA Gyms65
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies60
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ Training Classes57
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Martial Arts Schools57
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes57
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies48
- Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops41
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults22
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training20
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults16
- Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Seniors and Adults13
- Martial Arts Schools with Fat Loss Programs11
- Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools6
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies5
Good to know
How much do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes cost per month in the US?
Monthly tuition generally ranges from $120 to $250 for unlimited access to classes. Upfront costs often include a uniform (gi), which runs between $80 and $180 for standard lightweight models, plus a $30 to $50 registration fee.
What is the difference between Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu?
Gi training uses a heavy cotton kimono where sleeve, lapel, and pant grips are integral to submissions and controls. No-Gi training relies on rashguards and shorts, emphasizing body hooks, speed, and leverage without fabric grips.
What should beginners wear to their first BJJ class?
Beginners should wear form-fitting athletic wear without buttons, zippers, or hard plastic, such as a fitted t-shirt or rashguard with compression shorts. Most academies supply a sanitized loaner gi for your initial trial class.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Connecticut can browse 61 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Connecticut should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 61 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.