Jitsu Academy, Wallingford | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

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!

Jitsu Academy is simply stellar. My 5 year old son started in the 4-7 year old kids class back in November and he absolutely loves everything about it. The instructors are patient, kind and incredibly knowledgable. The older students and other families are also extremely warm and welcoming to newer students/families. The culture of respect and supportiveness creates such a positive, well-rounded experience for the students. As a parent, it is a true pleasure to witness. We have, and will continue, to highly recommend Jitsu Academy to other kids and families!

After a 10 year hiatus from BJJ, I decided to find a local place to get back in shape and learn again. I can honestly state that this academy and its coaches come with a wealth of experience, are eager to teach, and great at developing grapplers at all levels.
One major win for this academy is that the culture is extremely positive, wholesome, and everyone is down to earth. I was graciously welcomed from the moment that I stepped in. I look forward to training here for a very long time.