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May 2024 by Clay Collins
I’m from Maryland and stopped in to train while in CT for a week. Everyone was welcoming and Rob was very gracious. It was a great training environment. Everyone I rolled with was super capable but also humble with egos in check. It was a great experience and I recommend to anyonein the area looking for a place to train.
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May 2024 by Russell Sommers
Really cool place. I train in NJ, I was in town for work and coordinated a drop in. Extremely welcoming crew there. Very big space. Kyle the instructor for the day was very effective and thorough. We went through some handfighting drills with collar ties, then drilled some standing body locks and foot sweeps, then transitioned to straight ankle lock variations, ending with a Tye Ruotolo inspired slick knee bar from defending a straight ankle variation. Had some fun rolls with some great people. Would definitely go back when I get a chance.
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April 2024 by Brian Trebra
Gym is clean and well maintained. The instructors are all top notch. Even at the busiest classes they take the time to explain techniques and make sure I’m learning them the right way. Getting myself out of my comfort zone and joining an bjj/mma gym was intimidating as hell. Everyone from students to teachers have made me feel like family since day one. My one regret is that I didn’t start sooner. If you’re considering starting bjj or have been around for a while and are looking for a new gym, this is the place to be.
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April 2024 by Stephen Blake
I have been training at manchester bjj for a little over a year. Instruction is second to none! The amount of knowledge the instructors are able to share and teach that benefits all type of people. The manchester bjj family has quickly grown into my second family and everyone has quickly become friends for life! If anyone in the greater hartford area is looking to learn this martial art, my only answer to them is to go to manchester bjj.
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April 2024 by Marcus Satavu
Great culture with growth minded practitioners fostering community building and engagement. Rob Magao is a phenomenal leader paving the way for generations to come.
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April 2024 by Vicky Lacafta
Manchester BJJ is a great place for people looking to challenge their body and mind. It's a sport and character development all in one. I would recommend it to fellow women looking to try out a self defense/ combat sport.
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April 2024 by Casey Wingate
Amazing school with a ton of options for classes and coaches multiple times a day. They have a awesome staff and community wiling to sacrifice for their students and invested in helping others constantly improve. Incredibly happy to be a part of it both here and at the sister school in Hebron!
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April 2024 by Stephanie Marois
I joined the Academy about 4 years ago when I started taking the Striking/ MMA classes. The instructors are wonderful! They make the class both fun and challenging. The school also has a great culture, you don’t get a sense of ego or an overemphasis on hierarchy. People have a general respect for one another and are there to train and have fun. I absolutely love this place and coming to class has often been the highlight of my week :)
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April 2024 by Lindell Burns
Manchester/Hebron has been an integral part of my personal and professional life. I am deeply grateful to Rob and Rich for their unwavering support and the positive impact they have had on me and my family.Our academy boasts over 20 highly skilled black belts, each with extensive experience and exceptional training backgrounds.We have one of the largest mat areas in the state, equipped with springs for optimal training conditions.Beyond the physical training, I have also formed enduring friendships with many of our members. We welcome anyone interested in joining our academy to come and experience the benefits of our training.
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April 2024 by hannah dupuis
Large range of skill. So many seasoned martial arts members and coaches. Very professional. Dynamic classes. Overall great experience training at Manchester bjj
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April 2024 by luljeta vanburen
We are beyond blessed to be apart of this jiu-jistu community, the coaches are amazing, they have adult and kid classes. There are two different locations Manchester and Hebron that you can train. My teenager and my husband love both academies. I wish i could rate them a 10 because that's what they deserve. We have been apart of BJJ for a 11years and they have taught my son discipline and respect through the sport. Very grateful Lu
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August 2023 by Eric Stanbro
Did a drop in today. What a great place. Good instructors, like minded people, great mats. Most importantly great Jiujitsu. Anytime I am in town this will be my go to spot.
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June 2023 by Bradley Gann
Travelling and dropped in for a Monday class. Welcomed from the first contact by Prof Rob and treated like family. Rich taught the class on open and X guard sweeps and the support and instructions were top notch. I left with more friends and more moves to practice. So glad I stopped by this incredible training gym. Can’t wait to be back.
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January 2023 by Jason Frascino
Son takes classes here. Well run Organization. Coach’s make you work and also make it fun. Definitely recommend
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April 2022 by Jerry Lashway
Bushido has 9 black belt instructors and several Brown and Purple belts as well! All of them top notch! It's a school that's based of self defense Jiu-Jitsu not just sport! The school is very much a family. They offer a great kids program as well! The BMA/Striking program is great too! The mat space is huge on a springboard floor! Many other arts are incorporated in their program such as Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, Judo and Wrestling. If you are Law Enforcement or Military like I am then this is the school for you, as there are multiple Officer Survival Series instructors.
