Forward BJJ

“Forward Jiu Jitsu is the best gym I’ve ever attended. I’ve been training for a year and a half, and I had some previous experiences training in Brazil. I can confidently say that Brazilian hospitality is alive and well here. Professor Cristian, besides being extremely technical and knowledgeable, makes sure of treating everyone in a way that makes you feel like you belong. All the other coaches are just as impressive in terms of their expertise and welcoming nature. I started training to get in better shape, but more than the 30 pounds I’ve lost, I found a little piece of home here in Madison. Jiu-Jitsu is a powerful tool to work on your confidence, your body, your fears, your ability to act and find solutions under pressure, and, most importantly, it’s a great place to make friends!”

“I started attending classes about 2 years ago. It has been phenomenal for my physical and mental health. The instructors are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. If you’re interested in any way I cannot stress enough it’s worth checking out.”

“This gym has a great vibe any day of the week, gi or no gi. The content is always fresh and if it is a repeat, there’s a new spin on it. It’s lively, challenging and friendly. Plenty of experienced players to keep yourself growing. It only seems to get better the more you go.”

“The Forward family is an incredible group of people. The space is always clean and inviting. Everyone is always up for helping new members get the basics down. My favorite part of this place is the diversity, there are so many kinds of people. It is truly a melting pot of culture and I love it! This is almost always the highlight of my day and I highly recommend joining.”

“Coach Cristian is an inspiration. The place and the people are so welcoming that you start to consider them family and the place home. Come join us and we’ll make sure you are safe and feel welcome.”