Jujitsu and Wrestling

Advanced Jujitsu

Mon-Thurs at 7 p.m.

Coach Stephen Barret teaches leg locks, inversions, and a healthy dose of the fundamentals applied with precision during AJJ’s advanced class on Monday-Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m.

Each class is broken into three sections:

• Techniques of the week
• Situational sparring, reviewing the techniques just taught
• Live rolling

Everyone is welcome to join our Advanced Class, although some techniques may be tricky for newbies to learn.

If you’re just starting with no other martial art or wrestling experience, we recommend starting in the Fundamentals Class. 

Wrestling

Fri at 6 p.m. and Sun at 10 a.m.

In 2024, American Jujitsu is now offering folk style wrestling! Taught by Coach Brad Emmett, this class focuses on wrestling for jujitsu and MMA.

No prior experience necessary! This class is great for:

• Teens wanting to cross train and stay sharp during the off season
• Newbies wanting to try wrestling for the first time
• Jujitsu competitors who want to improve their standing and take down game

Wrestling is included with the regular Jujitsu Membership, so take advantage of this incredible resource!

What is Jujitsu

Jujitsu, also known as jiu-jitsu, jiu jitsu, jiujitsu or jūjutsu, is a combat style that originated in Japan and is based on ground fighting, with roots in Judo. The most well-known version is modern Brazilian jiu-jitsu, thanks to the Gracie family. The goal of jujitsu is to submit your opponent through joint locks and strangulations, with many similarities to wrestling and Judo.

What should I wear to class?

At American Jujitsu, we only train no-gi jujitsu, which means we don’t require you to wear “gis” or “kimonos.” Wear your regular athletics clothes to start, we recommend short or long-sleeve shirts, athletics shorts that won’t fall down while wrestling, or leggings. Eventually you will want to invest in rashguards (we have several you can purchase) and fight shorts and/or spats.

What should I bring?

Bring a full water bottle, you are going to get a great workout! We don’t have a drinking fountain, so come prepared. You may also want a towel to dry off between rounds and a mouth guard (a simple boil-and-bite one will do). In the winter we recommend bringing a sweatshirt for warm ups at the start of class.

Are you affiliated with any national groups?

At American Jujitsu, we are unaffiliated, which means we welcome all brands, academies, associations, and styles of jujitsu. We believe in providing a space where jujitsu practitioners of all backgrounds can gather and train to advance our collective understanding of this amazing fighting method. Everyone is welcome in our gym!