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MIDDLEBURY AMERICAN JIU JITSU ACADEMY

Train Muay Thai, Boxing, Cardio Kickboxing & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Whether you’re looking to get in shape, learn real self-defense, or train like a fighter, we’ve got you covered.
Join our growing community in Middlebury and experience world-class martial arts training for all experience levels.

 
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What are people saying?

  • Young man with curly dark hair and a light complexion, wearing a pink shirt with colorful abstract patterns, sitting on a black leather couch.

    FIVE STARS - “This is the kind of place that you keep coming back to every chance that you get. I have been training with the coaches here for many years and they are top notch. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn striking or grappling.”

    Shaw Kipp - Subbase Review

  • Two men in judo gi uniforms smiling for a photo indoors.

    FIVE STARS - “I have dropped into this gym being from out of town and it is a great gym! Very friendly and knowledgeable instructors and a good culture being built!”

    Chris Davet - Google Review

  • A man with glasses, a beard, and dark hair, wearing a pink T-shirt with a cartoon face design, standing against a plain light gray background.

    FIVE STARS - “Clean facility with friendly instructors and students. Great place to train”

    David Belanger - Google Review

  • A cartoon T-Rex dinosaur and a humanoid eagle dressed in a tuxedo with a top hat, set against a city skyline.

    FIVE STARS - "Excellent facility and instructors with a wide variety of training options."

    Brian Saldana - Google Review

About Us

Welcome to Middlebury American Jiu Jitsu Academy (MAJJA) – your home for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai and MMA in Middlebury, Vermont. We’re more than a martial arts school, we’re a community where beginners, families, and elite athletes alike come to build confidence, strength, and skill.

Martial Arts & Fitness for All Ages

At MAJJA, we believe martial arts should be accessible to everyone. Whether you’re searching for martial arts in Middlebury for your child or a new training challenge for yourself, we’ve got programs for every age and level:

  • Kids’ Jiu Jitsu in Middlebury – building confidence, focus, and discipline in a fun and positive setting.

  • Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu – beginner-friendly fundamentals plus advanced training for experienced grapplers.

  • Boxing classes in Middlebury – improve fitness, striking skills, and self-defense while having fun.

  • Muay Thai classes in Middlebury – learn the art of eight limbs, it’s not just kickboxing, it’s so much more.

  • Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) – blending striking and grappling into one complete combat system.

  • Competition prep – for students who want to take their training to the next level.

Every class blends fitness, self-defense, and skill development to deliver both immediate benefits and long-term growth.

We’re Part of a Larger Training Family

Middlebury American Jiu Jitsu Academy is the sister academy of Rutland American Jiu Jitsu Academy (RAJJA)—trusted to train everyone from local families to the Rutland Police Department. Together, our academies form a growing martial arts community across Vermont, giving students access to high-level training, shared events, and a supportive network that extends beyond just one gym.

Why Choose Middlebury American Jiu Jitsu Academy?

  • Beginner-friendly – The perfect place for new students to start martial arts.

  • Multiple disciplines – Train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, and MMA under one roof.

  • All ages welcome – Kids, teens, and adults of all skill levels.

  • Community-driven – A supportive, family-like team that motivates each other on and off the mats.

  • Backed by experience – Connected to Rutland’s academy, trusted by first responders and the wider Vermont BJJ community.

  • Convenient location – Serving Middlebury, Addison County, and the surrounding Vermont martial arts community.

More Than Just a Gym

MAJJA isn’t just a training space—it’s a place to grow. Families, students, athletes, and everyday people across Addison County are choosing Middlebury American Jiu Jitsu Academy as their trusted home for martial arts in Vermont.

Start Your Journey Today

The first step is always the hardest—but once you walk through our doors, you’ll find a welcoming community, expert coaches, and a program designed to help you succeed.

👉[Try it today for just $30] and discover why Middlebury American Jiu Jitsu Academy is Vermont’s choice for Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai and MMA.

Savings for Our Members

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When you become a recurring member, you instantly unlock $25 in monthly savings.
Instead of paying the regular $200 per month, recurring members pay only $175 — every month, automatically.

No hassles. No contracts. Just the lowest price we offer.

  • Save $25 every month

  • Secure the best rate we offer

  • Guaranteed spot in all classes

  • No need to pay each month manually

  • Cancel anytime with zero stress

If you’re planning to train consistently (even just 2 times per week), this is the smartest and most affordable option.

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“Jiu Jitsu is not for EVERYONE, but it is for ANYONE.”

— CMC