Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the Upper Valley
Every class is beginner friendly. Here's what you get:
- Get in the best shape of your life without a boring workout
- Real self-defense you practice against a real, resisting partner
- Confidence, focus and calm that carry into work, school and life
- A friendly team that has your back, on and off the mats
- Beginner friendly
- Family friendly
- No ego
- Clean mats
- Competing encouraged, never required
More than a workout
Jiu Jitsu changes how you move, think and carry yourself. Here's what our students get from it.
Get in shape without the boring workouts
Strength, cardio and flexibility in every class. You're too busy learning to watch the clock, and you don't need to be in shape to start.
Self-defense you can trust
You practice against a real, resisting partner, so you know it works. Leverage and technique, not size.
Confidence that carries over
Staying calm under pressure on the mat becomes calm at work, at school and at home.
A sharper mind
Every round is a puzzle. Jiu Jitsu is often called human chess: problem-solving, focus and patience.
Move better for life
Balance, mobility, coordination and learning to fall safely. Athletic skills that keep you capable at any age.
A team that has your back
No ego, everyone welcome. Friends of all ages who push you to get better and celebrate when you do.
Your first class can be any class
No experience and no fitness level needed. Every class starts with the fundamentals, and coaches pair you with partners who help you learn.
Confidence, earned on the mat
A structured belt program that builds focus, resilience and respect. Kids learn to fall safely, handle pressure and stand up to bullying. They burn energy and come home calmer.
Start with a course
Short courses for people who like a clear starting point. They run a few times a year. Regular classes are open to beginners too, any day.
Women's Self-Defense Course
Practical skills for the situations women actually face, taught step by step in a supportive group. No experience needed.
- Spot danger early and avoid becoming a target
- Escape grabs, holds and being pinned on the ground
- Set boundaries with confidence, verbally and physically
- Stay calm and think clearly under pressure
- Build friendships in a supportive community of women
He knows what real-world situations look like and how to prepare for them.
- Thu, Dec 36:30–8:00 PM
- Tue, Dec 85:30–6:30 PM
- Thu, Dec 106:30–8:00 PM
- Tue, Dec 155:30–6:30 PM
- Thu, Dec 176:30–8:00 PM
Intro to BJJ Course
Learn the basics in 4 classes, alongside other adult beginners. Then join any class with confidence.
- Escape the most common bad positions
- Learn to fall, move and roll safely
- Your first controls and submissions
- Get comfortable training with a partner
- Thu, Jan 76:30–8:00 PM
- Thu, Jan 146:30–8:00 PM
- Thu, Jan 216:30–8:00 PM
- Thu, Jan 286:30–8:00 PM
Learn from active competitors
Our coaches still train hard and still step on the competition mat.
What that means for you
- Techniques tested under fire. Everything we teach has worked against skilled, resisting opponents, not just in theory.
- Jiu Jitsu that works in 2026. You learn today's best techniques and training methods, not an outdated playbook.
- A faster path to your goal. Fitness, self-defense or a medal: coaches who reach their own goals know how to get you to yours.
- High standards, friendly room. Detailed, systematic coaching where beginners are welcome.
Serge Severenchuk
Founder & head instructor · BJJ black beltA competition BJJ black belt with 20 years on the mats who trains full time at Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu in New York City. IBJJF medals as a BJJ black belt in both the Adult and Masters 1 divisions.
- 3rd place, IBJJF Brazilian Nationals No-Gi (Brasileiro), 2025 (Masters 1, black belt, middleweight division)
Roy Holland
Coach · BJJ brown belt · adults, kids & women's self-defenseBJJ brown belt (Nov 2025) with over 20 years in law enforcement and military service. Teaches adult classes and leads the kids and women's self-defense programs.
- 3rd place, IBJJF Pan American Championship (Pan Ams), 2022 (Master 3, blue belt division)
- 3rd place, IBJJF Master World Championship, 2022 (Master 3, blue belt division)
Why Jiu Jitsu over karate or other martial arts?
Jiu Jitsu is the martial art where you train at full effort against a real, resisting partner almost every class. It's safe because there are no punches or kicks: you control, pin and submit, and your partner taps to stop.
What that means for you
- Skill beats size. Leverage, timing and technique let a smaller, more skilled person control a bigger, stronger opponent.
- Proof, not theory. You test every technique against someone resisting for real, so you quickly learn what works and what doesn't.
- Full effort, safely. With no strikes, you can spar hard week after week. That's how real skill is built, and you can dial the intensity up or down at any age.
- A sharper mind. It's often called human chess. Every round is a moving puzzle that trains problem solving, strategy and focus.
- Calm under pressure. Staying composed in tough positions builds emotional control and clear thinking you carry into work, school and life.
- Body awareness. You develop balance, coordination and a feel for how your body moves, on your feet and on the ground.
- Intuition and creativity. Over time you start to sense what's coming and invent your own solutions. No two people play the same game.
- Discover who you are. Hard rounds show you what you're made of and build a humble, lasting confidence.
- It's fun. It's a game you play with friends, and the challenge keeps you coming back for years.
One team, all ages
What our students say
"The kids always seem like they are having a great time, and the social and emotional growth I've seen in my daughter has changed her life for the better."
"If you're on the fence, like I was 3.5 years ago, trust me; invest in yourself. You will not regret it."
"My 5 year old LOVES her lessons here… She is normally very shy and she tends to open up a bit more now."
"They also compete regularly so you know what they're teaching works! It's a very welcoming environment. The training is hard, but the mats are soft."
"Great gym with great coaches. I have three of my kids enrolled and myself… The coaches are great with the kids and adults. The mats are kept very clean as well."
"A solid school with good people. I've been learning a skill, getting in shape, and making friends!"
This week on the mats
Kids & Teens (5–15)
Mon Gi · Wed No-Gi · Thu Gi
5:30–6:30 PM
Adults · all levels
Mon 6:30 PM Gi · Tue 6:00 AM & 6:30 PM Gi
Wed 6:30 PM No-Gi · Thu 6:30 PM No-Gi · Fri 6:00 AM No-Gi
Pricing
Your first class is free.
Unlimited classes: $140/month
10-class pack: $175
Kids & Teens program: $140/month
Three steps to your first class
Book your free class
Pick a class and send the form. Coach Roy confirms by text or email.
Sign the waiver online
Takes two minutes, so you can walk straight onto the mats.
Arrive 10 minutes early
Wear athletic clothes. We'll lend you a gi and show you around.
Train in UVBJJ gear
The UVBJJ Academy gi: $140
Luxury-gi quality and feel, at a fraction of the price. Luxury brands like Shoyoroll and Albino & Preto run $185–$250. Also belts, rash guards and gift cards.
Shop gis & rash guardsTees, hoodies & more
Show your colors: UVBJJ tees, hoodies, leggings, mugs and water bottles, printed to order and shipped to your door.
Shop team apparelQuestions before your first class
I've never done martial arts. Is that OK?
Yes. Most of our students started with zero experience. Every class is beginner friendly, and coaches pair new students with helpful partners.
Am I too old or out of shape?
No. You train at your own pace, and the fitness comes with the training. Students of many ages and fitness levels train here.
Why Jiu Jitsu over karate or other martial arts?
You train at full effort against a real, resisting partner, safely, because there are no strikes. You learn what really works, get a full-body workout and can keep training for decades.
What should I wear to my first class?
Athletic clothes without zippers or pockets. If you don't have a gi yet, we'll lend you one.
Do I have to compete?
Never. Competing is encouraged for those who want it, and our competition team will help you prepare. Many students train purely for fitness, self-defense and fun.
What does it cost after the free class?
Unlimited classes are $140/month, or $175 for a 10-class pack.
502 US Route 4, Enfield, NH
Call or text Coach Roy: (603) 443-0139
uppervalleybjj@gmail.com
Approximate drive times:
- Lebanon15 min
- Canaan15 min
- Hanover25 min
- Grafton20 min
- West Lebanon20 min
- White River Jct20 min
