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Bright Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Guilford, Indiana

Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes (ages 4–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Women's classes dedicated women's muay thai classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule brightbrazilianjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (513) 384-1795

Hours

Monday 6–7 AM, 10:30 AM–12 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 10:30 AM–12 PM, 4–8:30 PM
Wednesday 6–7 AM, 10:30 AM–12 PM, 4–8:30 PM
Thursday 10:30 AM–12 PM, 4–8:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–12 PM
Saturday 11 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Bright Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 2 mentions

“Amazing place with great people and instructors, a awesome place for beginners like myself don’t let anything hold you back from coming in 💪🏼”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 26 mentions

“Excellent kids program that teaches children to not only defend themselves, but the importance of being an outstanding citizen in their community.”

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💪 Women's Muay Thai

“The addition of the women's class has been awesome as well and seeing my wife really flourish and her confidence soar with what she's learned from there.”

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📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“Coach Levi has been phenomenal with not only teaching techniques and fundamentals of jiu jitsu, but also with helping build confidence.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“BJJ has not only equip him with practical skills and sportsmanship that I had hoped for; but now he has an understanding that losing is part of the learning process.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Bright Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 25 mentions

“BJJ has not only equip him with practical skills and sportsmanship that I had hoped for; but now he has an understanding that losing is part of the learning process.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 67 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 2 mentions

“The crew at Bright BJJ are excellent, Levi and Michael are excellent instructors for all ages and experience levels.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Amazing place with great people and instructors, a awesome place for beginners like myself don’t let anything hold you back from coming in 💪🏼”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 11 mentions

“My family does our best to take advantage of everything that Bright Brazilian JiuJitsu has to offer and Coach Levi's training is top notch.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“Coach Levi has been phenomenal with not only teaching techniques and fundamentals of jiu jitsu, but also with helping build confidence.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“Excellent kids program that teaches children to not only defend themselves, but the importance of being an outstanding citizen in their community.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 14 mentions

“The coaches, especially Levi, have been fantastic role models for Reese, fostering her passion for Jiu Jitsu while instilling important values like discipline and respect.”

From the reviews

We could not ask for a more amazing gym to train at. My family does our best to take advantage of everything that Bright Brazilian JiuJitsu has to offer and Coach Levi's training is top notch. The growth we've seen in our daughter in the 3.

★★★★★ — Steve, Oct 2024

My daughter and I had our first classes 1.5 yrs ago, we immediately liked how Levi coached. We specifically liked how the classes were structured, and instills the discipline and mental fortitude to stay calm and work through challenges.

★★★★★ — Brian, Jan 2025

Enrolling my 9-year-old son at Bright has been transformative for both him and our family. Initially, he struggled with being reactive and had a hard time coping with losing. It was clear he had many fears to overcome, and each class felt like peeling an onion, removing one fearful layer at a time.

★★★★★ — Summer, Oct 2024

Switching to Bright Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was one of the best decisions we made for our 8-year-old daughter Reese. She's been training with Levi and the other coaches for about a year now, and the growth we've seen in her has been incredible.

★★★★★ — Richard, Jul 2024

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New to muay thai? Start at Bright Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Bright Brazilian Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

See their beginner class info

Your first muay thai class at Bright Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Bright Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

7140 Hyland Rd, Guilford, IN47022

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