Sanctuary Jiu-Jitsu

If you are looking to get into Jiu Jitsu, I cannot recommend Sanctuary and Jordan enough. The academy atmosphere is great, everyone from the top down is very welcoming. Jordan is truly passionate and dedicated to growing each student according to their own individual goals. Come check it out!

Sanctuary Jiu-Jitsu is an amazing place to learn and grow. My son and I joined the gym 10 months ago. Karen and Ryan are great with kids and they make it really fun for kids. Jordan is very knowledgeable and down to earth professor. I really appreciate Jordan and Karen's ability to break down complicated moves and presenting them in a way that is not overwhelming for beginners. Bonus point: I lost over 20lbs since I joined.

I took a Women's self-defense class here and absolutely loved it! The teachers broke every move down and made the steps easy to follow. They covered multiple scenarios that you may be in and how to defend yourself in each. I was nervous going into it since I had not done anything like this before, but the staff quickly makes you feel comfortable! I thoroughly enjoyed learning from this establishment and feel more confident in myself if I am ever in a situation where I would need to use the moves I learned. Can't recommend Sanctuary enough!

Sanctuary is a great place to train whether you are just starting jiu jitsu or you are experienced. Jordan is an awesome coach who has great jiu jitsu knowledge and is always willing to help. If you are ever in the Madison area, definitely come train at Sanctuary!

Beautiful, clean, and welcoming gym with excellent technique and friendly people. I dropped in from out of town and my whole experience was fantastic. Definitely would recommend for anyone checking out Jiu Jitsu in Madison.

Earlier this year, I visited Sanctuary Jiu-Jitsu to attend their free Women’s Self-Defense Seminar. I have no background in jiu-jitsu (or any other martial art) and tend to feel out of place when visiting gyms I’m not a regular member of - but coaches Jordan and Karen made myself and the friends I attended with feel welcome and comfortable. They empowered each of us to use strengths we already possess and taught invaluable new skills. Their shared passion for their craft really shined during this two-day session, making jiu-jitsu feel un-intimidating and approachable. I would absolutely return here if they hold more of these kinds of classes in the future and have recommended this gym to many of my friends since!

I brought my daughters, 11 and 13, to the women's self-defense class and the experience exceeding all my expectations. The staff at Sanctuary made us feel so welcome and comfortable. The instructors, Jordan and Karen were wonderful, and I can't wait to go back. I look forward to trying other classes and highly recommend checking it out!!!

I really enjoy going to Sanctuary. They have great classes!

I don’t train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for self-defense or to learn how to fight, although I am much more confident and capable of defending myself in a fight that I have ever been in my life and as a smaller person that is probably important.I don’t train BJJ for fitness or to get into shape, but I am in way better shape and way healthier now that I train Jiu-Jitsu than I was even in my twenties and I’ve lost a lot of weight.I don’t train Jiu-Jitsu for the community or to make friends, but the BJJ community is awesome and you make a lot of great friends training.I train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu because it is really f*ing fun! You should give it a try. Jiu-jitsu will change your life.

Sanctuary Jiu-Jitsu is an exceptional gym and an amazing place to train! The owners really care about their students and their experience. Clean facilities and a beautiful space. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Sanctuary Jiu-Jitsu! I can't say enough good things about the business and the owners. :)))))) Don't pass this opportunity by.