Anchorage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Information about Anchorage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
99503, Anchorage
Opening hours
- Monday: 6:00 – 7:30 AM, 9:00 – 11:00 AM, 3:00 – 8:30 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:30 – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday: 6:00 – 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 8:30 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:30 – 8:30 PM
- Friday: 6:00 – 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 – 8:30 PM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
offer We offer quality training and fitness services for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA enthusiasts in Anchorage and Wasilla, Alaska.
Our comment from FitFit United States about Anchorage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:
Anchorage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (ABJJ) stands out as a premier training facility in Anchorage, offering a welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere for practitioners of all ages and skill levels. Visitors consistently praise the gym for its cleanliness and the commitment of the staff to maintain a positive environment for growth and learning. The knowledgeable coaches, led by Professor Ryder, are dedicated to providing high-quality instruction across various disciplines, including BJJ, Muay Thai, and Kickboxing.
Key highlights of ABJJ include:
- Welcoming Environment: New members and drop-ins are greeted with warmth, making everyone feel at home.
- Expert Instruction: Professors and coaches at ABJJ are highly experienced, helping students refine their techniques and build confidence.
- Diverse Class Offerings: With over 50 classes a week, including specific classes for children and beginners, there are ample opportunities for training.
- Community Spirit: ABJJ fosters a sense of camaraderie, where students develop friendships and a support network.
- High Standards: The facility is characterized by its cleanliness, with rigorous sanitization practices in place, ensuring a safe training environment.
While the majority of reviews emphasize the positive experiences, a few comments highlight the competitive nature of certain classes. However, many agree that this environment encourages personal growth and improvement. Overall, ABJJ is highly recommended for anyone looking to train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and other martial arts in a supportive and professional environment.
Anchorage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Opinions
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend! I’m in Anchorage for work and decided to drop in for open mat—so glad I did! I’ve dropped into other gyms while traveling, and this one really stood out. Super welcoming vibe, no egos, and just a fun place to train. Everyone I rolled with was cool, and I definitely left with some ninja knowledge I’ll be bringing back to my home gym—thanks to one of the coaches, Jamison, who took extra time to walk me through a move I’ve been struggling with. Thank you! The only small downside was that there weren’t any other women to roll with, but someone mentioned there’s usually a solid female presence—so I probably just caught an off day. (It was really nice outside!)lol Would 100% drop in again next time I’m in town!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time on the mats and felt the welcoming vibe that we strive to create. It's wonderfull to know that Jamison was able to help you with some of his "Ninja Knowledge" to take back to your home gym - he is truly passionate about sharing his knowledge with others.
We're sorry to hear that there weren't any other women to roll with during your visit, but we're glad someone mentioned that it's usually not the case. In fact, we have a women's only class on Wednesdays from 5-6:15pm that is extremely popular. We hope you'll get to experience our solid female presence the next time you are in town, perhaps the sunny weather won't be as tempting outside! ☀️
We would be absolutely delighted to have you drop in again whenever you're in Anchorage. Your positive energy and enthusiasm make our community even better. Safe travels and happy training until we see you again!
Warm regards,
Management Team
Negative experience: Visiting Alaska for some backpacking and decided to do a drop in class. I’d be cautious rolling with people here. I rolled with a small brown belt dude who was ripping heel hooks extremely fast and aggressive with zero knowledge of my skill level. I stopped him and questioned if this is how everyone trains here. Couple of the people were friendly but overall a very unwelcoming environment. Maybe just an off day as I see many great reviews but I highly recommend being cautious if you come to train here
Hello Andrew,
I was genuinely sorry to hear about your recent experience at our gym. As soon as I saw your review, I took immediate action to understand what happened by reviewing the class footage and speaking with both Instructors and students that attended the class.
All confirmed that you seemed to be enjoying yourself and hadn't mentioned any issues during the session. They also noted that you are a Purple Belt in BJJ and that you initiated the leg lock game. Our policy is to let visitors set the parameters of our rolls, and the "Small Brown Belt" confirmed he did execute a quick heel hook but released it as he fell back to insure there was no risk of injury.
We take such matters very seriously and always investigate any suggestions of unsportsmanlike conduct thoroughly. Having been in business for over 20 years, it's surprising and concerning to receive a 2-star review. It sounds like there may have been some misunderstanding or miscommunication.
I truly hope you'll consider visiting us again while you are in Alaska. We'd love the opportunity to give you a more comprehensive experience of how we run our school. To express our apologies and appreciation, I've instructed our admin team to waive any future mat fees for you.
Thank you for your feedback, and I genuinely hope to change your impression of us.
Warm regards,
Ryder Spadafore
Owner
Fantastic experience: Jiu-Jitsu mom here visiting from Seattle and professor Ryder invited my teen daughter and niece to train while in town and my gosh, the professionalism the minute you walk in the studio by his staff and the cleanliness of the gym. The girls talked about how organized and how friendly the kids they trained with were with them. They felt intimidated at first but were thankful of how attentive professor Ryder was when needed. Speaking on their behalf, they had one of the best training experienced at ABJJ. My cousin who is from Anchorage is ready to sign up her 10yr old daughter and ready to be a part of the ABJJ family. Thank you professor Ryder and the staff for welcoming us during our short visit.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are thrilled to hear that your daughter and her cousin had a great time with us. Your kind words mean a lot to our team.
We can’t wait to share your feedback with the kids in class and our staff. We look forward to welcoming them back on our mats the next time your family visits Alaska.
Wishing you safe travels! - ABJJ Staff
Fantastic experience: I was visiting the gym with my kids who practice BJJ in Florida. As soon as we entered, Bryan, one of the students started talking to my kids and making them feel welcome. He introduced them to the head coach who was also approachable and friendly. The vibe that we felt from both made us understand the spirit of the school. We were able to see practice. It was great. Several coaches at the same time, each attending to a great many individual groups and skill level. Their dedication was also commendable. It's a great place.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review about your experience with us. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we're thrilled to hear that you and your kids enjoyed your time on our mats.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family back on your next visit to Alaska. Until then, take care and safe travels!
Fantastic experience: ABJJ is an incredible gym with top-tier coaching and a welcoming atmosphere. The instructors are knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely care about your progress. They were also very understanding and professional when I needed help with a specific issue, which really showed the strength of their culture. Highly recommend to anyone training in Anchorage.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us a review. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with us.
Fantastic experience: The coaches and staff are professional , They are very friendly with a welcoming environment there. My son is super excited and very proud to be one of the little warriors
Fantastic experience: Great Gym! Attended two different classes during my visit to AK ( gi and no gi). I was impressed by the clean facility and quality instruction. Ryder (the owner & head instructor)broke down complex movements into simple-to-understand concepts during the technical portion of class. Training partners were friendly and skilled. Overall a great place to train in AK.
Thank you Mike and we hope to see you back on our mats next time you are in town.
Fantastic experience: LGreat gym to stop in a train they have a lot of mat space
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Fantastic experience: The gym was nice and clean with lots of mat space. The staff were welcoming and friendly on my drop in visit. The coach was knowledgeable with a good sense of humour, which always makes training fun. Everyone I rolled with was friendly and respectful. I definitely recommend training here if you're looking for a good gym and will be coming back the next time I'm up this way. Oss!
Thank you and we hope to see you back next time you are in town.
Fantastic experience: I trained here whilst on holiday - a superb venue & really helpful, welcoming & supportive team. Great BJJ, great atmosphere & I would highly recommend to anyone in the area to train here at any age or level
Thank you Mike, We look forward to welcoming you back the next time you are in town.
Fantastic experience: I was passing through town , did a drop in class and had a great time! Clean facility with a helpful instructional staff. I would definitely recommend!
Thank you for the review Mark. We look forward to welcoming you back on our mats the next time you are in town.
Fantastic experience: I had a great week of training bjj while visiting for work, really nice people and very good techniques. And a nice touch of diversity in the styles of the professors, which is always a good sign, I recommend it 100%!
Thank you for the review and we hope to see you back the next time you are in Anchorage.
Fantastic experience: Best place in town to train with amazing professors. 52 classes a week gives lots of opportunities to train
Thank you Matt
Fantastic experience: Honestly the best gym I've ever been to, world class instruction, friendly family atmosphere, great people. 10/10 all the way around!
Thank you Earnie. We appreciate you taking the time to write us a review.
Fantastic experience: ABJJ is an amazing gym, My family became a part of the ABJJ family in 2013 and we couldn't be happier!
Thank you Craig
Fantastic experience: If you ever wanted to start training martial arts in a welcoming and safe environment then you need ABJJ. I started with very little experience in combat sports/martial arts and was quite apprehensive when I stepped through the door but quickly realized I had no reason for feeling this way because the staff, instructors and students were all very welcoming. ABJJ has a culture of respect and, a family oriented approach to martial arts that is palatable for the uninitiated and the experienced fighter alike.
Thank you for taking the time to gives us a review. We really appreciate it.
Fantastic experience: Great gym and staff! Lots of classes throughout the day! My kids have been doing Jiu-Jitsu there since they were littles and these guys have become family to us.
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Fantastic experience: Amazing jiu-jitsu facility. My kids love going here and the coaches are all amazing with the kids and have taught our kids how to be resilient, strong, and independent. Would recommend to anyone looking to be a part of a community.
Thank you Monica
Fantastic experience: I made so many mistakes with ABJJ.. I really didn’t understand BJJ… I’ve been away from bjj over 5 years and this will be my home.. I have been watching professor Ryder for so many years and always wanted to work with him… the man called me!! He actually returned my call!!! I want to apologize to everyone at ABJJ… they were trying to help, but I was immature back then, but now subhanallah I’m ready to return to action inshallah… My Allah (god) guide me to open up, listen and learn.. this is only the beginning!!! Thank you ABJJ!! My new home and my new brothers and sisters… As salaam alaykum!! Time to work
Fantastic experience: The Anchorage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gym is the best gym for training! They have skilled professional coaches that work well with all the students. All the staff at ABJJ are so friendly and amazing! I am thoroughly impressed with the cleanliness of this gym. The ABJJ Family is a group of people who are just that, Family! Love this gym!
Thank you for your review Tiffany.
Fantastic experience: I am absolutely thrilled with my experiences at ABJJ - truly a phenomenal gym! It was apparent right away to our family this isn't just any gym; it's a community. Professor Ryder, Christine, Coach Shane, Coach Derek and all the staff we have met and learned from are professional, kind and welcoming! It’s also evident they take pride in maintaining a pristine space, not your typical gym environment. The cleanliness and high-end HEPA air purifiers are a testament they understand that cleanliness is important if you want to be able stay healthy and train regularly. The HIIT, Muay Thai, and Kick Boxing classes are my personal favorites. Each class is not only an incredible workout but an educational experience where you learn proper techniques—all while having a blast (and geared towards all ages and fitness levels)!
Thank you for your review Danielle.
Fantastic experience: Came in and tried their free trial class and immediately was impressed with their customer service and the gym atmosphere. Gym cleanliness is very important to me, and this is by far the cleaness BJJ/MMA gym I've ever been to. What I wasn't expecting is that they have hospital grade air purifiers all over the academy, the exact same ones hospitals and clinics used during the pandemic scare. They have them in every corner of the gym. I'm new to BJJ and MMA but I've done a lot of research and know a lot of people in the community, and their curriculum is top-notch. Their moves of the week are planned out, and you can view it on their website if you forgot something or can't take notes, this is especially nice for beginners like me. I also tried their Cardio Kickboxing and Muay Thai classes...what a workout and again the instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful, the same as the BJJ instructors. To top it off, ABJJ has an incredibly full schedule with over 50 classes a week (double what any other school offers) which is really important to me as I have a very busy schedule.
Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. We appreciate it.
Fantastic experience: Outstanding training, fantastic environment. Everything that makes visiting from out of town great. Friendly, welcoming, and good hard training.
Thank you and we hope to see you back on our mats in the future.
Fantastic experience: Great gym! Staff are very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Thank you
Fantastic experience: I call ABJJ my home away from home, if I am in Anchorage this is where I go, professional instruction at competitive level. Their Black belts will give you a good and complete work out and will ensure that you learn technique the right way. The environment is awesome and full of great people. If you are looking for great Jiu-Jitsu (not good Jiu-Jitsu but great) make sure you stop by.
Thank you and we hope to see you back in Anchorage soon.
Fantastic experience: Great instructors and great people in all the classes. I've been training for over 16 years all over the country and their classes are some of the best I've ever been too. Jiu jitsu, Muay Thai/ kickboxing and MMA.
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Fantastic experience: What a great crew training out of ABJJ. Super welcoming across the board, rental gi's available if you forgot to pack, and an all around great knowledge base with people more than excited to share. This trip was 25 years out from my last time in Anchorage, hopefully it won't take as long to make it back again as I really want to spend some more time with Ryder and his team.
Thank toy and we hope to see you back soon
Fantastic experience: I can't say enough positive things about the staff at this gym. Ryder and his team welcomed my son in after an encounter with a bully at school and have had an enormous impact on his life in the 3 months that he's been coming here. Beyond the 10 pounds of muscle and self-defense skills that he's gained, he also now exudes confidence and pride. It's truly amazing! Thank you all soo much!
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Fantastic experience: Just attended a woman’s clinic put on at ABJJ and I couldn’t have loved it more! It was so nice seeing ladies from all over the state and learning from Tessa & Dylan! I really hope they continue to host more as it is well worth the drive to come out!
Thank you Megan for coming. We will definitely have more Women’s on my clinic coming soon
Fantastic experience: I have trained at ABJJ for a year a half and love it. The community has been very welcoming. They have a all women’s class that is very helpful to get to know the girls in the gym and to grow friendships. It’s the best place to work on new moves! I highly recommend this gym!
Thank you for the kind words.
Fantastic experience: Killer gym I’ve had the privilege of training with. It is filled with people who love and respect the martial art. Great instruction from coaches, and I’ve learned just as much from tips happily provided by experienced students. Fosters a community of humility, respect, and drive. I will miss it when I move.
Thank you
Fantastic experience: Great facility with excellent instructors.
Fantastic experience: Ryder and his staff are awesome
Thank You Mark
Fantastic experience: Why have you not enrolled yet! Once signed up you'll know you made the right choice in Jujitsu options. The staff is so welcoming and they're always smiling?? (What's a bad day? ♀️ Never heard of em) Their instructors are determined to make everyone feel included, while also making sure no one is slipping behind in training. Don't get me started with discipline, acting out.. get ready to pay for it. Talking when you should be learning.. get ready to pay for it. Being rude or even getting caught rolling your eyes at mom/dad.. GET. READY. TO. PAY. FOR. IT. Like I said before. Why haven't you enrolled yet ?
Thank you so much.
Fantastic experience: I am from Florida and everyone was Amazing all people great enemy really appreciate everything really good place keep pushing (leo)
Fantastic experience: Stopped by for a drop in class for me and my 16 year old ,as we are from out of town , everybody was very welcoming , definitely will go back , thanks again !!!
Thank you Chris, we hope to see you and your son back on mats next time you visit Alaska again.
Fantastic experience: Love this gym, the coaches and members. Such good camaraderie! Very encouraging to attend. I loved my first time.
Thank you Chalinda and welcome to the team.
Fantastic experience: My wife and I were in town for vacation from San Diego and got the itch to train. Had a wonderful experience at the 9:00am class with professor Ryder. Everyone was so welcoming, had a great class, and it’s an impeccable facility. Would highly recommend for everyone.
Thank you for the kind words Angel. Hope to see you and Kristie back the next time you are in Anchorage. - Ryder
Fantastic experience: Awesome school! Great spirit. Solid lesson. Very welcoming. I was a drop in from the lower 48 for 1 class. There was not a fee. Bought a tshirt as a thank you.
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Fantastic experience: Awesome experience, I trained here for six months and learned from excellent instructors for all levels of BJJ and Muy Thai. The other people who train here are typically very technical and have great advice. The sophistication of their training styles are extremely effective and have helped me think differently and learn differently.
Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to give us a review.
Fantastic experience: Excellent professors and coaches! The level of training is unsurpassed. Awesome team environment, with great attitudes. ABJJ is family friendly and I highly recommend training here.
Thank you Pete
Fantastic experience: ABJJ has it all! Great leadership, a climate that promotes learning and growth, and a knowledgeable staff with great teaching ability! Highly recommend this place for adults and children alike! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you Mario
Fantastic experience: ABJJ was an extremely welcoming and spacious experience!!! Coach Ryder and staff were very helpful and happy to spread the knowledge and community of BJJ!! I'm somewhat experienced in bjj and went for there FREE first day trial. Being completely honest with no bias, I had an awesome time and the coaches made sure to push that. "If your not having fun then you're not doing Jiu-jitsu" literally was a phrase that stuck out to me during class. I'm only here in Anchorage for a short stint but I'll be doing their weekly classes and rolls there until we leave!! High level training and knowledge, along with a welcoming environment, you can't ask for more. I highly recommend ABJJ, seriously!!
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Fantastic experience: Thank You very much ABJJ for the warm welcome and the awesome training while on vaction from out of state. Your facilities are very clean and your taining approach was methodical. Highly recommend for any traveler with the itch for JuJit. Marv Crest BJJ
Thank you for the review Marv! We look forward to seeing you again!
Fantastic experience: Incredibly friendly staff, wide variety of classes, and very clean gym. Coaches are welcoming and families are encouraged. Definitely recommend joining family.
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Fantastic experience: Ryder and his staff are simply the best! If you want the best BJJ experience in the the best atmosphere, ABJJ is for you!
Thank you Carl
Fantastic experience: Amazing instruction & coaches, very clean environment & a range of classes to take for flexibility in members schedule! Love this place, super friendly staff and most importantly helpful with any questions. If you’ve ever wanted to get into any form of art ABJJ offers DO IT!!
Thank you Drew
Fantastic experience: I love ABJJ. I first had interactions with this crew when I signed up for my very first jujitsu tournament. I was very new to the scene and had no real direction on how to get the registration process completed and or what to expect moving forward. Coach Ryder and his team at ABJJ made themselves completely available to me even after hours using their personal numbers to help get me squared away. Every time I walk into the reception area I am met by a friendly person who despite not knowing me, treats me as if we’ve been friends for years. All the staff are very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. I am very happy to be part of the ABJJ Family. 10/10 would recommend that you join the family!
Thank you Nate
Fantastic experience: This is an awesome school! I’m an old hobbyist, I travel for work and have had the chance to catch a class in a dozen schools internationally and over a dozen schools in the U.S. Stayed in Anchorage on vacation got to try out this school. This school is one of the best I’ve ever seen. The instructors are high level, the facility is great, the atmosphere is cooperative without knuckleheads and egos. As an old guy I would recommend this school to anyone regardless of age or sex.
Fantastic experience: Traveled from Houston, TX and trained here for a month. Great gym culture and I really appreciated the program. We focused on a specific position and really spent time to understand specifics and nuances of techniques. I highly recommend them.
Thank you for your Review. Hope to see you back..
Fantastic experience: Great instruction, cleanest gym ever, dramatic improvements in strength and functional movement! The instructors and staff are amazing! Every one of them is a skilled teacher that takes time to give personal feedback even if you're a clueless beginner like myself. The facility is super clean and they are extra diligent about disinfecting between every class. My fitness has improved significantly, I have gained about 6 lbs of muscle in 4 months and just easily beat my neighbor in an arm wrestle this morning (she won the last match we had in July).☺
Thank you so much, Erica!
Fantastic experience: Came to town for a few weeks and decided to join my sister at her Muay Thai classes she's been reading about for a year. Now I wish I lived here so I could keep going! I felt very welcome by all the staff and the classes were great. I learned a ton and got an awesome workout.
Fantastic experience: If you want to sign your child up for an excellent class where they can exercise and learn self defense skills, this is it! We started going there with my 5 year old not long ago to build social skills and self esteem and I can tell already we will be there for years. First of all, the monthly price is unbeatable for a 3 day a week class! We called around to other martial arts studios before coming here and the prices are astronomical. One studio wanted $200 for uniform and $1500 prepayment for tuition! Omg. Some studios think parents are made of money. Another thing that we loved about anchorage Brazilian jujitsu is that kids can try few classes for free to see if it’s the right fit. Owners are totally cool about it! No obligation, no pressure. Other studios around charge $19 or so for a try out class, which makes it feel like all they care about is money. Anchorage Brazilian JiJitsu even give kids who are trying a class uniform for the duration of the class so kids can feel like a part of the team. There are 3 class times you can bring your kids (3,4,5 pm) whatever time fits your needs and parents can stay there to watch. There are several skilled and patient teachers during each class. This is an excellent school for kids to go to; no wonder some classes have like 40 kids in them! My child doesn’t want to do anything else anymore, all we hear is “when is jujitsu class?” His self esteem already improved and he is no longer afraid to go to a regular school in fall. Try it! It’s great!:)
Fantastic experience: I just love the whole environment when coming to this gym. Everyone is so welcoming with a big smile and they are all very nice. The coached are truly dedicated to their students and they care about their progress. I highly recommend this jits gym.
Thank you Krys and welcome back
Fantastic experience: I've been going to ABJJ for about a month and it's definitely a fantastic gym. I used to train mma and loved it, and tried out a few different gyms before settling on this one. It's a nice and clean facility, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and it's a great place to be at overall. If you're thinking about starting classes and haven't made the jump yet, stop by and try a couple of classes! The other practitioners are friendly to new people and will take the time to help you out if there's something you're confused about. I don't have anything negative to say, ABJJ is great and definitely worth checking out!
Awesome! Thank you Jacob!
Fantastic experience: My wife and I are Bjj Black belts and travel the country for work . We have visited many gyms in our time traveling and Anchorage Bjj has been one of our favorite schools to train at thus far. Really nice/clean gym , tough team and a very welcoming atmosphere. We were treated like part of the ABJJ family from the beginning.
Thank you John
Fantastic experience: Awesome people, super friendly and helpful!
Thank you Ryon
Fantastic experience: F yeah
Fantastic experience: Outstanding! The coaches and staff are all very knowledgeable and professional. This is a great school for all levels and ages. Highly recommended!
Thank you Scott!
Fantastic experience: Great place for jitz and mma, super professional and great teachers. They treat you like family
Fantastic experience: Dropped in a few times while I was in town for work. Ryder and his crew are phenomenal and very welcoming. Great for beginners and experienced practitioners.
Thank you Chris
Fantastic experience: Did a drop-in while on a work trip. Fantastic people and great instruction. Will be back when I'm in town.
Thank you and see you when you get back.
Fantastic experience: I love this place! I strolled in to try it out. I left 90 minutes with a gi and a membership. Friendly, challenging. I love this place.
Thank you Nate
Fantastic experience: Best gym in town, with that said, Anchored Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has done fantastic job adapting to the new environment with COVID-19. Daily they have several class offered vothnin the gym and through zoom. Classes available for training no matter where you are. Their on line library for learning is extensive. They are complying to state regulations and it is by far the cleanest gym I've ever been in! They sanitizing the mats between every class. ABJJ is going above and beyond to support students and ther training goals!! The owners Ryder & Christine along with their staff do a great great job. The trainning is top notch along with the a wide range of training partners at all levels. Highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Overall, Anchorage BJJ is definitely the best martial arts academy in Alaska. Ryder and all of his instructors create a great atmosphere for learning, training preparation for competition. I have trained at many very high level schools across the country and this school is among the best. The entire family here at the academy are very friendly and welcoming; nobody is out to hurt anyone here and it is a very non intimidating environment. So no matter if your goals are to become a world champion, or just for you or your children to develop confidence and character while learning to defend yourselves, Anchorage BJJ is the place to go!
Fantastic experience: Best gym in Anchorage
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Fantastic experience: It's a great place for your kids to learn something new and fun. They are great teachers. My son loves coming here. Friendly and professional.
Thank you so much!!
Fantastic experience: I was visiting from Japan (active duty military) and wanted to roll while I was in town. ABJJ welcomed me as one of their own. I attended the 6am class due to my schedule and it was great! Absolutely a great group of instructors and a great facility. Professionalism beyond my expectations. If you're looking for a place to roll this is it. Thanks again for the opportunity ABJJ.
Fantastic experience: Very happy about our two children attending Anchorage Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. They have been very helpful and answered all of the questions during the process of signing up. The environment is great for kids to learn and the teachers make learning fun for the kids.I wish that we signed up earlier!
Fantastic experience: I am visiting from Oregon and had hoped to find a gym that made me feel at home much like my regular gym. I found it! this place is awesome. Humble, well balanced and just plain awesome Jits! i will definitely be back and will tell my friends back in OR about it. Ryder is an outstanding coach and helped me feel like this is my home away from home. If you are visiting or moving. Visit this gym! You will not regret it.
Thank you!! we enjoyed having you!
Fantastic experience: This is an absolutely excellent place. My son has been going for a few months now and truly loves it. The instructors are very knowledgeable and patient with the children, as well as knowing how to communicate with the kids to keep them in line. I highly recommend to anyone looking into sports for their kids, that they sign up for a year of this before looking anywhere else. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Fantastic experience: I originally started training at ABJJ years ago after training at a couple other gyms. I was immediately impressed with the instructors and humility I discovered throughout the gym. After reluctantly stepping away from training when I had children, my oldest son is now five years old and as we are homeschooling I’m excited for him to learn to be part of a team, as well as be challenged individually. I’m confident the work ethic and humility he will glean from the family at ABJJ will be lessons he holds on to for many years to come. I’m thankful for the many kids classes offered which creates a more flexible week for our lifestyle, as well as the opportunity for my son to be exposed to several different disciplines (BJJ, Boxing, etc) on the same gym membership.
Fantastic experience: Both of our kids attend class here, it’s been an awesome experience and my husband and I both enjoy watching them develop their skills every week. The instructors are awesome with kids and hold them to high standards, requiring them to pay attention through class during instruction, then giving them instruction while they practice skills with the other kids. We’ve been really happy with the decision to start them at ABJJ and the progress they’ve made in a year, looking forward to the years to come.
Fantastic experience: The staff was incredibly kind and patient when I dropped in for a week while I was in town visiting. They made me feel both welcomed and a part of their tribe. Professor Ryder and his knowledgable staff run a world class school. They have a robust kids program along with adults BJJ classes. 5/5 incredible organization.
Fantastic experience: My son has been going to ABJJ for 7 months now and he looks forward to every class. Ryder and the instructors work very well with the kids. I am also impressed with how clean they keep the mats & facility.
Fantastic experience: Great place to train! Been able to drop in a few times while in town for work and everyone has been amazing.
Thank you for visiting us! We were happy to have you!!
Fantastic experience: My kids have been at abjj and they absolutely love it. The professors are awesome!
Fantastic experience: I dropped in for a week while on vacation and had a blast. The staff and instructors are very knowledgeable along with a great crew of regulars who help you get better. Even if you are just dropping in.
It was awesome having you join us for the week! We hope to see you again one day!!
Fantastic experience: Such a nice experience signing up :) Our boys are very excited to be enrolled here. Great selection of classes. The staff was so helpful, and they are very kid friendly!
Fantastic experience: This is an amazing gym to train and workout at. Everyone here is extremely talented and enthused about jiu jitsu and will work with you if your are just starting out as a beginner and will help you improve greatly if you're experienced. I would strongly recommend!
Fantastic experience: You won't find a better place to train Jiu Jitsu or MMA in Alaska. Amazing instructors and a clean professional atmosphere. Perfect for competitors and hobbyists alike. I could not reccomend them more if you want to learn a martial art, feel confident to defend yourself, or compete. 10/10
Fantastic experience: My kids have enjoyed every minute learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at ABJJ. They have so much respect for Ryder and all the instructors. Definitely a positive place for kids and adults alike.
Fantastic experience: ABJJ isn't just a gym - it's a way of life and a home. The instructors are the best in the world, not only at jits, but also at how they run the gym, how the inspire you, how they share their knowledge and skills, and how they make the place a family, a team, a place you want to keep coming back to.
Fantastic experience: I have been training here for about 3 years, and I can say that ABJJ is simply the best Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym in the state. A very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. You don't just go to this gym to work out, you become a part of the family.
Fantastic experience: Our first time walking in we were greeted with a warm welcome. The staff was very friendly and unintimidating. She explained everything in detail and didn't pressure us all all to join. By the second class our kids names were already memorized among the already large group of 30 kids. The facility is well sized and clean with seating for plenty spectators. Pricing is very competitive and the staff is professional and knowledgable. They do active duty military and first responder discounts.
Fantastic experience: Only been training here a couple of weeks, I moved from wa and immediately heard this gyms reputation. I was not disappointed! Very tough group of people and the instructors are amazing. Warm welcomes and tough rolls always. I'll be sticking around here for as long as I live in anchorage for sure!
Fantastic experience: Awesome place, family friendly, clean and prices are reasonable. All the moves of the week is on the website. It's a great tool for students to use for review or to study the moves at any time. As for gear, they have BJJ Gis on stock at all times for all sizes. That was very helpful since I have no idea where or what size I am. You can try it in before buying it. They are also partners with few local businesses in town that you get a discount just for being an ABJJ student (never been to a gym that has that extra benefit)
Fantastic experience: My daughter has attended for about 6 months and the difference is noticeable. Her fitness has increased and she is beginning to pick up the moves. I look forward to watching her grow with the sport. ABJJ is a great organization and the people there are dedicated to their work.
Fantastic experience: I have been training here for a few years now and would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone. Both the Bjj and Mma programs have an extremely welcoming atmosphere encouraging people of all levels and ages . Whether you’re looking looking to train for fun, learn self defense or even compete you’ll feel right at home with this gym.
Fantastic experience: My 10 year old son has been attending ABJJ for just over a year and we love it there! It's the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in Anchorage. The instructors are very knowledgeable, and seem to enjoy working with the students. My son has learned so much in the short time he has been going there. And he is progressing quickly. They also do not just hand out belts. You have to earn your belt promotion and show real dedication and progress. And that in itself is a very valuable lesson for the students.
Fantastic experience: I like that they have a free trial. They even let you borrow Gi for your trial day. Very clean and welcoming gym. Perfect for all beginners all the way to advance. All the instructors are very helpful. Great for athletes and also very family friendly school.
Fantastic experience: The BIGGEST school in the state because it's the BEST school in the state. Friendly, welcoming atmosphere for all ages, all levels. Alaska's lucky to have ABJJ!
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Fantastic experience: Highly recommended! Family oriented, great place for all ages and skill levels. Ryder and his team of instructors will not only teach Jiu-Jitsu but self disapline, repect, and dedication. I guarantee ABJJ will become a 2nd home for you and your family.
Fantastic experience: ABJJ has an excellent kid's program. My son (5) loves it! He has been working toward a new belt. I like that he is learning delayed gratification and working toward long term goals. He is able to listen quietly and follow multi-step directions; a huge improvement from when we started!
Fantastic experience: We love the kids classes here! It just the right amount of time and well structured! There are a lot of instructors to help the kids. My son is 5 years old and he loves it. He also takes the boxing class Friday evenings and he loves that, too! The classes keep the kids moving. My son has improved so much since we started here and he talks about both classes (BJJ and boxing) all the time. Definitely recommend!
Fantastic experience: ABJJ is a great gym at an excellent value. I’ve personally trained here 5 years and my kids have for over a year. We all love the coaches, team, wisdom and skills we’ve gained from being a part of ABJJ. Thanks for all you do guys!
Fantastic experience: Great group for adults and children awesome instructors.
Fantastic experience: Ive been going for three months now , and I have three abs showing !! One might be a bruise . Thanks for everything guys
Fantastic experience: This place is truly the best jiu jitsu in Alaska! You’ll not only get a great workout, but you’ll also learn excellent technique. Wouldn’t train anywhere else!
Fantastic experience: A true family! A great place to train. My husband and kids have been training here for a few years now and they all love and enjoy it so much!
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