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How do I find a BJJ school in my area?

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    Aesopian says:

    Google! Search for “bjj [your city] [your state]”. If that doesn’t turn up anything, try using the names of nearby cities, or the county you’re in, or even nearby counties, depending on how far you’re willing to drive. You can also try using “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu” and “Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.”

    If you find other jiu-jitsu styles, like Japanese jujutsu, Small Circle Jujutsu, American ju-jitsu, know that these aren’t the same as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. You can learn more here: What’s the difference between Japanese jujitsu and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?

    If you still can’t find any BJJ schools, you may have better luck asking for recommendations on BJJ/MMA forums, or in the Finding a BJJ School section of this site. Be sure to clearly state the city and state in the subject so locals will spot it. They won’t know to look if you just say “Help, looking for a gym” instead of “Looking for a BJJ school in Allentown, PA.”

    If you still can’t find a local BJJ school, you can try looking for MMA gyms or judo clubs, or any martial art that has a good reputation for realistic, practical training. This will help you know what to look for: What makes a martial art effective?

    Be warned that a lot of sketchy MMA gyms have popped up with the rising popularity of the UFC. It’s hard to tell if a MMA gym is legit or not if you’ve never trained before, so you should research it similar to how you would for a BJJ school (see the link below).

    Once you find a school, evaluate it against this criteria: How do I know if a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor is legit?

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