A message from Andrew Calandrelli
I'm Andrew Calandrelli, the head instructor at Ultimate MMA & Jiu Jitsu Training Center. I have been involved in Martial Arts since I was 4 years old, ranging from a background in Taekwondo, Judo, and have been practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for the past 25 years. I am a 3rd Degree Black Belt under Marcelo Garcia having received my black belt in 2007. I fought as Professional Mixed Martial Arts Fighter for over 10 years. I have experience competing in full contact karate, judo tournaments, amateur boxing, as well as, holding multiple titles in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournaments. Here at Ultimate MMA & Jiu Jitsu Training Center, I design classes for everyone, from people looking for general fitness, to seasoned competitors and professional fighters. I aim to allow everyone to learn the fundamentals, and I give those who are curious, the avenues to explore the more advanced aspects of the sports. My goal as head instructor is to make all of our students feel welcome, whether you are here to just learn and have fun, or you are here to train as an athlete looking to bring yourself to the highest levels of competition. Below there are multiple options that you can select from that may be among the benefits you are looking for, so that we can better explain how we can optimally help you achieve your goals. If you are interested in joining us for a Free Trial Class, please enter in your contact information below, and someone will reach out to you to set up the best time that works with your schedule. At this point in time, we can also answer any other questions you have regarding the facilitySelect The Benefits You'd Like To Get Out Of Training
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Health & Fitness
Why train BJJ in CT? Simple. Training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has both physical and mental benefits. It's a a great workout that teaches you practical self-defense. Regular BJJ training helps reduce anxiety, stress, depression. It improves sleep and cardiovascular health. Student's tell us that bjj training helps improve their focus in at home and work. Especially if you find a normal gym workout boring, you have to get involved in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school. On the other hand, if you are already involved your own fitness regimen, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training is a great cross-training tactic to help bring your current fitness to the next level to become a superior athlete.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Self-Defense
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the most dominant Martial Art for self-defense in the world. What separates Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from other more traditional Martial Arts, is the fact that size is not a factor. BJJ training focuses on using leverage techniques to control, and avoid, unfavorable situations. No matter what unforeseeable situation you or a loved one may encounter, whether it's big guy vs. little guy, man vs. woman, kid vs. adult, training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with us here at Ultimate MMA & Jiu Jitsu Training Center, you will learn the reactions and solutions necessary to feel more prepared for everyday life.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Sport & Competition
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has become more than just a form of self-defense, as it is also a widely popular and practiced sport for competition. There are local and nationally-recognized tournaments all over the world, just for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Sport Jiu Jitsu competition revolves around advancing, or winning a match, either based on points awarded for widely recognized, controlled positions, or an immediate win via a 'tap' submission. The sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is commonly referred to as 'human chess,' as it revolves around out-smarting your opponent with tactical set ups and a variety of universal techniques.
I get tons of personal attention and more than anything it's the atmosphere that keeps me coming back. People are friendly and it feels like a second home.
- Mike Chung
The gym is great for all kinds of people. You don't have to be looking to compete to get something out of this gym. He offers a wide variety of classes (kickboxing, boxing, No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, Gi Jiu-Jitsu and Women's Boot Camp, kids classes). So if your looking for a fun way to get in shape, learn practical self defense, meet some new friends and be around great people, Ultimate MMA is the place for you!
- Blair Tugman
Always a great workout with friendly people and staff who want to help you get better! The classes are well-paced with a good mix of stretching, drills, technique, and grappling
- Peter Tseperkas
Mike Chung
I get tons of personal attention and more than anything it's the atmosphere that keeps me coming back. People are friendly and it feels like a second home.
Jeeha Park
An awesome place to get your training for both professionals and people doing it as a hobby. The gym offers variety of intensity level - from beginners to advanced - in both BJJ and MMA. Coaches are very helpful; and the gym is an ego-free environment, where everyone helps each other get better.
Steven Clement
Excellent staff with a great training environment. Smart as well as insightful in all facets of fighting, I highly recommend coming here and working on your craft or if your new it's an excellent place to get your feet wet.”
Jonas Aaberg
I think Ultimate MMA has something to offer everyone, no matter your age, gender or ambition level. If you're looking to compete, get better at self defense or just stay in shape I can definitely recommend this place. The instructors are very professional, excellent at teaching but also experienced competitors in MMA, boxing and BJJ. Andrew, the head instructor, has been there every class class I've attended, which I think is important but also praiseworthy.
The atmosphere among the students is a friendly and competitive mix, you'll find many talented students who are happy to share their knowledge and help you improve.
