Forward BJJ

Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Madison, United States.

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Forward BJJ is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym in Madison, Wisconsin, United States — one of 26 gyms in Madison on the Mat Track directory. Its timetable lists classes on all seven days of the week, including an open mat on Sunday. It offers a free trial class. Timetables and offers are on forwardbjj.com and @forwardbjj.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu(gi and no-gi)

Free trialBeginnersKidsOpen mat Sun

From $150/monthView timetable

Details

3224 University Avenue, Madison 53705

forwardbjj.com

Head coach: Cristian da Costa

(608) 205-8273 @forwardbjj Facebook YouTube

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Class schedule

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Mon

Gi - Fundamentals07:00

Gi - Intermediate/Advanced12:00

Kids - Juniors (Ages 8-12)16:30

Gi - Fundamentals17:30

Gi - Intermediate/Advanced18:30

Tue

Gi - Fundamentals12:00

Kids - Little Champions (Ages 4-7)16:30

No-Gi - Fundamentals17:30

No-Gi - Intermediate/Advanced18:30

Wed

Gi - Fundamentals07:00

Gi - Intermediate/Advanced12:00

Kids - Juniors (Ages 8-12)16:30

Gi - Fundamentals17:30

Gi - Intermediate/Advanced18:30

Thu

Gi - Fundamentals12:00

Kids - Little Champions (Ages 4-7)16:30

No-Gi - Fundamentals17:30

No-Gi - Intermediate/Advanced18:30

Fri

No-Gi - Fundamentals07:00

No-Gi - Intermediate/Advanced12:00

Kids - All Ages16:30

Wrestling17:30

Sat

Competition Class (Gi)10:00

Sun

Open Mat12:00

GrapplingOther

Classes without a listed end time are shown as one hour. From forwardbjj.com, checked October 2026. Times change — confirm with the gym. Run this gym? Claim the page to keep it right.

Prices

12-month membership	$150 / month
6-month membership	$175 / month
Month-to-month membership	$199 / month

As listed on forwardbjj.com, checked October 2026. Prices change, so confirm with the gym.

Coaches

Cristian da CostaHead InstructorBlack Belt
Ara KimInstructorBlack Belt
Japeth Flores-FrancoProgram Director and CoachBrown Belt
Taylor HartmanCoachBrown Belt

Good to know

Can complete beginners join Forward BJJ?: Yes. Forward BJJ runs beginner classes, such as “Gi - Fundamentals”.
Does Forward BJJ offer a free trial class?: Yes, Forward BJJ offers a free trial: book it on their site.
Does Forward BJJ have kids' classes?: Yes, Forward BJJ runs kids' classes for ages 4-12.
When are adult classes at Forward BJJ?: Forward BJJ runs adult classes in the early morning (from 7am), at lunchtime, in the evening and on weekends. Every class is in the timetable.
Does Forward BJJ train gi or no-gi?: Both. Forward BJJ runs gi and no-gi classes.
What should I bring to my first class at Forward BJJ?: Show up a few minutes early for check-in. Wear athletic clothes (T-shirt and shorts without pockets/zippers); gi can be loaned if needed. Train safely at your pace; you can observe, drill, or take breaks anytime.
What does Forward BJJ teach?: Forward BJJ covers fundamentals, competition training and sparring.
Does Forward BJJ have a competition team?: Yes, Forward BJJ has a competition team.