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Crossroads Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Waterford, Connecticut
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule crossroadsbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (860) 912-1235
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 2:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 2:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 2:30–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 2:30–9:30 PM |
The classes they run
“Dustin has developed a system that allows beginners and recreational attendees to train with and learn from much more experienced competitors that train at CR BJJ.”
“The children learn Jiu Jitsu, respect and focusing in an environment that is fun and welcoming!”
“I did both a private lesson with my friend and a beginner lesson with a small group.”
“Starting with an excellent instruction period, an intense "warm up", and an hour to spar and learn techniques hands-on.”
“Whether you are just starting, or experienced, there to compete or just to have fun- Dustin just makes it so easy to get out on the mat, train, and improve your game.”
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“Cross Roads BJJ provides a great learning atmosphere for any skill level, while also testing your body and spirit.”
What members say
“Dustin is an incredible instructor who keeps the gym environment laid back and fun, but still competitive and challenging.”
“Dustin has developed a system that allows beginners and recreational attendees to train with and learn from much more experienced competitors that train at CR BJJ.”
“The children learn Jiu Jitsu, respect and focusing in an environment that is fun and welcoming!”
“Starting with an excellent instruction period, an intense "warm up", and an hour to spar and learn techniques hands-on.”
“If you are looking for great exercise, self-deffense, and/or a good social group check out his studio.”
“Whether you are just starting, or experienced, there to compete or just to have fun- Dustin just makes it so easy to get out on the mat, train, and improve your game.”
From the reviews
Of all the things I loved and now miss most about Connecticut, Crossroads is the number one. Since moving away and having to search for a new gym, I have reached the conclusion that’s there is definitely no place quite like Crossroads.
My son has been a member of Crossroads BJJ for over a year now. It is one of the highlights of my son’s week. (He voluntarily gives up screen time to go to class, twice a week.) Coach Dustin is wonderful with kids.
Crossroads is definitely the best place in the area for BJJ. I had been training for some time prior to moving to the area and came in after checking out the other gyms around, and Crossroads is the way to go by far.
Cross Roads BJJ has a great, encouraging, intelligent instructor and high level, smart, athletes. The facility is a great space, and if your a woman, and want to try BJJ, they have there own separate changing rooms, and a class for only women, once a week, and white belt classes once a week.
New to muay thai? Start at Crossroads Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Crossroads Brazilian Jiu-jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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.
Your first muay thai class at Crossroads 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.
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