Start your Jiu Jitsu journey with a curriculum made just for you
We've developed an 8 week introductory course for adults that will put you on the fast track to learning Jiu Jitsu the quickest and easiest way possible.
You'll not only be assigned a peer mentor who will be by your side from day one, but you'll start with other beginners just like you.
Adult beginner program · 8 weeks, ages 16+
Whether you're 16 or 60, have never grappled a day in your life, or just want to finally try something that's been on your mind, this course was built for you. You'll leave 8 weeks later with a real foundation and a community that has your back.
I've trained at a lot of spots over the years and Hero is my favorite by a long shot. Friendliest crew I've ever trained with and the most dynamic program I've ever seen. Whether you just want to roll and work out or you want to be a serious competitor, they've got something for everyone.
Our beginner course was carefully thought out to give you the concepts, knowledge and confidence to learn Jiu Jitsu the quickest way possible. You'll learn more in 8 weeks than most people learn in a year at other schools.
Most academies just throw you in with the wolves. Honestly, that's what we used to do, until we found a much better way to get you on the fast track to learning Jiu Jitsu the easiest, safest way possible.
Beginners at Hero get exclusive access to 5 additional small-group classes each week. These nearly one-on-one sessions give you personal attention, build a strong foundation, and get you learning as quickly and effectively as possible.
Finished the beginner course, or coming to us with time on the mats already? These two programs are where your game grows.
All ranks and skill levels
The Hero Core Jiu Jitsu program is our most popular program and benefits students of all ranks and skill levels.
The program expands on the curriculum of the fundamental program and features a more in-depth and expansive exploration of the core positions, techniques & concepts.
We also introduce specific situational training, allowing students to develop critical thinking and problem solving.
2nd degree blue belt and above
The advanced program features a more in-depth and expansive exploration of Jiu Jitsu techniques & concepts. Designed to engage even the most experienced students, from 2nd degree blue belt onward.
*This class is open for drop-ins for black belt visitors only.
It starts at the top. The culture at Hero is to bring everyone up to your level fast. There are no secrets. When you improve, we all improve, and it starts with the best team in the area.
It's not just our coaches. Every one of our students hands their love for jiu jitsu down. We take our environment very seriously, and only invite athletes on the same mission. We ❤️ Jiu Jitsu.
Runs the room at Hero. Parents tell us he "plays such an important role" in their kids' lives, on and off the mat.
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Leads the 8-week adult beginner course and the Monday and Wednesday trial classes. Your first coach if you're starting from zero.
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A Hero dad who trains alongside his daughter and coaches the Little Heroes classes.
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Coaches both the adult beginner course and the Little Heroes program, keeping the beginner room safe, structured, and fun.
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Came up through Little Heroes, now competes with Team Hero and helps coach the kids who are where he started. Read his story →
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The first face you'll see and the person who makes everything at Hero run.
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Desk, mats, building, and whatever else needs doing. If something works at Hero, Ross probably had a hand in it.
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All you have to do is show up. You'll start with other beginners, get a peer mentor by your side from day one, and have access to our full video library for life. No pressure. No obligation. Ever.
Hero Jiu Jitsu at 3 Holland Way, Exeter, NH 03833 welcomes visiting practitioners from across New England and beyond. We believe the Jiu Jitsu community grows stronger when we train together, which is why we actively encourage cross-training with nearby schools.
Leave your ego at the door, come ready to work hard and have fun, and you'll always have a home on our mats.
3 Holland Way · Exeter, NH
Questions? Call (603) 815-2465 or check the schedule online.
First off — congrats on taking the hardest step.
Here's some useful info about Jiu Jitsu, the main positions, and what to expect on your first day.
Keep it simple. For your first class, any athletic clothes work: a t-shirt or rash guard and shorts or leggings with no pockets, zippers or metal. Fingers and toes get caught in pockets, and metal scratches your training partners.
Don't buy a gi yet. We'll size you into one of ours for your trial classes so you can feel the real thing. If you decide to join, we'll help you pick your own.
Show up 15 minutes early. That gives us time to size a gi, sign the waiver, and walk you through the room so nothing feels new when class starts.
Here's exactly how a class runs, so nothing surprises you when you walk in.
Are you excited? Jiu Jitsu is life-changing, and we're very excited for you. See you on the mat.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu isn't just a martial art. It's a tool for becoming the best version of yourself — stronger, more confident, and part of something bigger than you. At Hero Jiu Jitsu, we've watched it transform teenagers, dads in their 40s, and everyone in between. It doesn't matter where you're starting from. What matters is that you start.
BJJ is built on a simple, beautiful idea: technique and leverage beat size and strength every time. You don't need to be the biggest guy in the room. You need to understand the game. And that starts with the fundamentals.
Here's a brief overview of everything we cover in your 8-week curriculum. Pick a piece — and see why each one matters more than you might think.
Read it, forget half of it, show up anyway. That's how everyone starts.
The mats are waiting. Egos are checked at the door. All you have to do is show up.
(603) 815-2465 | 3 Holland Way, Exeter, NH
Video coming soon.
In this video, we dive into the basic fundamentals of escaping side control. Once you understand these concepts, you'll be able to use them in a variety of different escapes. This is part 1 of a series on escaping side control — and it's the first thing you'll learn on the mat.
"If you must doubt something… doubt your limits."
We want you to love Jiu Jitsu as much as we do. Try a class, try three, and if you decide you love it, then we can talk. We are a no-pressure academy. We will never pressure you to sign up, never have contracts, and never give you grief if you have to pause or cancel for any reason.
The Little Heroes beginner class trials are every Tuesday & Thursday at 5:00 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early so we can size a gi to borrow during class.
Your child should wear a light T-shirt and gym shorts under their gi, and bring a bottle of water. We do provide bottled water free of charge if they forget theirs.
Your child will be welcomed with open arms and join right into the class. Our trained kids coaches work directly with them at all times so they feel safe, welcomed, and an important part of the class. They are only expected to do what they can.
The adult beginner class trials are every Monday & Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early so we can size a gi to borrow during class.
Wear a light T-shirt and gym shorts under your gi, and bring a bottle of water. We do provide bottled water free of charge if you forget yours.
You'll be welcomed with open arms, paired with a peer mentor, and join right in alongside other beginners. Our coaches work directly with you the whole time. You're only expected to do what you can.
🚀 Mission accomplished!!!
You've booked your first class!
Right now a huge siren 🚨 is blasting at the academy. This, of course, makes our new desk guy Ross go absolutely insane (with happiness). He climbs up onto the desk and starts jumping…
He's broken two desks already. We are really trying to get him to stop that. 🤷🏼♂️
Tony, our head coach, instantly starts doing pushups because he wants to look fit for the new students. He's fit. Don't ask. 🫣
You should see Gretchen… ahhh, Gretchen. She just starts singing 99 Bottles of Soda and WILL NOT STOP until she counts EVERY number. 🫣
Anyway, just in case you have any questions, Phill is going to reach out with a text from his personal cell to make sure you're ready for some Jiu Jitsu fun!
*You know how I know he'll reach out soon? 🤭 We put a shock collar on him and it zaps him every 10 minutes until he does. LOL!
It's epic.
Anyway, we're glad you're coming. Awesome decision.
HIGH FIVE 🙌
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