Jitsu Academy

“Had the pleasure of dropping in at this incredible facility! We received such a warm welcome from the professor & coaches who were teaching there. My daughter competes at high level tournaments throughout the country and we have traveled to many academies. This was a very memorable one and a top tier facility, pristine with a lot of mat space! Highly recommend to anyone in the area, this is one of Connecticut’s gems 💎”

“A sport is just a sport if you don’t have the right elements. Just like cooking - it will not be good if you don’t have the right ingredients. At Jitsu Academy CT, you have the perfect recipe to succeed. The head coach, Oswaldo Jurema, is a world-wide champion AND is from Brazil, which that alone makes this academy stand out, as a lot of coaches don’t come from the country this sport originated from. His wife Erin, is like a Mom to the kids. They are loved and cared for, in the most professional environment. The level of passion and knowledge in this academy is priceless. They want you to succeed in the best ways possible, all while teaching more than just the sport - respect, discipline, self worth, confidence. You are taught with calmness, instilled understanding and genuine desire to be the best that you can be. All the coaches see you, will always help you, know what you need versus what you want. Once you are here, you feel like Home. This truly is a world class environment and I encourage anyone who is looking into Jiu Jitsu, to check out JITSU ACADEMY CT in Cromwell and Wallingford!”

“Signing our kids up for Jitsu Academy was honestly one of the best decisions my husband and I have ever made as parents. Our son joined 5 years ago, and now all three of our children (12, 9, and 5) are taking classes. We have tried/are a part of so many other sports communities, and none of them compare to the atmosphere and bond that they share with their Jitsu Academy family, and I say family because that's truly what they have become. Parents, kids, and adult members are all so welcoming and kind, in the youth sports world you can find a lot of drama and there is zero at Jitsu Academy. The coaches are all incredible, they're patient, kind, and truly want your children to succeed both on and off the mat. There are (currently) two different age brackets for kids classes, 4-7 and 8-13 which works perfectly for achieving maximum learning/fun for both groups. There is zero pressure to compete at tournaments, but if the kids are interested they also offer an awesome competition class for the older kids that has really helped my sons take their training to the next level. The owner, Oswaldo Jurema, is a world champion in the BJJ world. He still competes in tournaments often, which is great for the kids to see/learn from. Team sports are wonderful, but jitsu being a 1 on 1 sport (when it comes to tournaments) has helped my sons' confidence tremendously, knowing that their hard work, time, and commitment to their training are the reasons for their arms being held high in victory after a match, and if it doesn't go their way they know what they need to work on and know they have a team of friends/coaches that will work on their individual needs to help them get there. I think sometimes these kids forget that they're learning a valuable life skill of being able to protect themselves, because they are having so much fun doing so. Classes are organized, the facility is clean, nice changing room areas for men and women, and there is plenty of seating for parents (siblings are always welcome to watch too and there's plenty of room for them to hang out). Training doesn't stop with youth classes, they also offer NO Gi, Capoeira, Striking, Women's classes (women are also welcome in all BJJ classes too), and so much more. Class times are convenient and offered both in the mornings and evenings, as well as weekends. It's great for all ages/stages, whether you're already in the BJJ world or are brand new. I couldn't recommend this place anymore if I possibly tried. If you're looking for top notch training, a great atmosphere, and an all around great experience that will travel with your kids (or yourself) for their rest of their lives, definitely check out Jitsu Academy CT!”

“Simply, the best BJJ gym in the area. If you want authenic Bazilian Jiu Jitsu, you can't get better. They have world ranked and champion instructors. Zero pressure to compete if you don't want to, and accepts everyone at their starting point. If you want community and a sport to love, this is a great place to find it. Are you ready for the best workout you've ever had?”

“As a Jiu Jitsu instructor and academy owner I couldn’t recommend this place more. World Class facility with world class instruction. This academy has a great vibe, is very clean, and is a safe place to train. If you live in the area this is the place to go.”