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Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA

5 ★★★★★ 210 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Muay Thai gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fight team

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  • 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
  • Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
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  • Website & schedule wanderleyjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 630-337-0458

Hours

Monday 10:30 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–8 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–8 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–8 pm
Thursday 10:30 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–8 pm
Friday 10:30 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–8 pm
Saturday 9:30 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 Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Muay Thai 5 mentions

“Great atmosphere, passionate coaches thats care about all students definitely a great place to train and for beginners”

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🧒 Kids Muay Thai 4 mentions

“My son has been with Professor Daniel and Coach Gabe now for 7 years and has learned not only the art of the sport but has taught him life skills too.”

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🏆 Fight Team 2 mentions

“Whether you are trying to get into shape, learn a new discipline/martial art, and/or compete, Wanderley Jiu Jitsu is a World Class Jiu Jitsu school in the Milwaukee area.”

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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 Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 3 mentions

“Coach Joe Nicols does a phenomenal job of teaching kickboxing the right way.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 23 mentions

“Whether you are trying to get into shape, learn a new discipline/martial art, and/or compete, Wanderley Jiu Jitsu is a World Class Jiu Jitsu school in the Milwaukee area.”

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🏟️ MMA 8 mentions

“I Just started training at Wanderley jiujitsu & mma I trained before at another gym for a bit I stopped training and was losing my mind because I really loved training .”

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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 210 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, authentic coaching 2 mentions

“great gym, training partners, coaching and all around environment, felt very welcome coming in from out of town, and got great instruction and workout!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“It is the most welcoming and Inclusive environment I’ve ever been in, in regard to training and consider them not only friends but family.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 17 mentions

“It is the most welcoming and Inclusive environment I’ve ever been in, in regard to training and consider them not only friends but family.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“The instruction, atmosphere, and attention to detail have helped me grow tremendously — both as a person and as a martial artist.”

🥊 legit sparring & fight team 2 mentions

“Whether you are trying to get into shape, learn a new discipline/martial art, and/or compete, Wanderley Jiu Jitsu is a World Class Jiu Jitsu school in the Milwaukee area.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 5 mentions

“great gym, training partners, coaching and all around environment, felt very welcome coming in from out of town, and got great instruction and workout!”

From the reviews

Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy has to be by far one of the most humbling and cleanest professional gyms we’ve been too. Coach Joe Nicols does a phenomenal job of teaching kickboxing the right way. Professor Daniel does an outstanding job of teaching the arts of jiujitsu along with Gabe.

★★★★★ — Golden, Nov 2020

I have trained at and visited some other schools in the Milwaukee area, and from what I've seen, this one is my favorite! I had been training BJJ for about 5 years before joining Wanderley, and I wish that I had come here years ago!

★★★★★ — Laura, Jul 2022

Whether you are trying to get into shape, learn a new discipline/martial art, and/or compete, Wanderley Jiu Jitsu is a World Class Jiu Jitsu school in the Milwaukee area.

★★★★★ — Jordan, Feb 2024

Hands down the BEST academy to learn jujitsu and MMA. My son has been with Professor Daniel and Coach Gabe now for 7 years and has learned not only the art of the sport but has taught him life skills too.

★★★★★ — Amy, Mar 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA

Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA 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.

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Your first muay thai class at Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA

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 Wanderley Jiu Jitsu & MMA

5352 N 118th Ct, Milwaukee, WI53225

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