999 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842, USA
Rhode Island’s premier Jiu-Jitsu School. Mission First Jiu-Jitsu welcomes students of all ages. We offer a variety of programs that are tailored around skill and age.
My husband and daughter have been training at Mission First for several years now. The confidence my daughter has gained from training jiu jitsu has been amazing to watch. The coaches are all so amazing and really know how to make all of the kids feel like they are part of a team and they are all helping each other. It is a super positive environment and so much fun to watch. Becoming part of the Mission First family has been a great experience for our family!
Posted 2 years agoBeen training at Mission First for over a year now and it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The school offers a safe, all inclusive, and supportive atmosphere, where Pat and the other coaches teach real Brazilian jiu-jitsu. That being said, it’s no walk in the park, classes include technical drilling and full-on rolling. If that’s for you, it’s an excellent gym with high morals and no bs. The coaches are always available to take questions after class, which isn’t typically offered at most schools.
Posted 2 years agoI have been very impressed with Mission First. Pat and the other coaches do an excellent job of teaching BJJ as well as building student confidence. My son has been attending since October 2022. The ratio of coaches to students is good as the class sizes are generally pretty large. There is a great balance between instruction and grappling (reinforcing what they are learning). Students seem to really enjoy the atmosphere - competitive yet fun. Also importantly, the mats are clean and well maintained. My son looks forward each week to attending class and increasing his skill level. I would absolutely recommend Mission First.
Posted 2 years agoI bought a membership here a few years ago. It was pure bliss until one day right before class, Pat sat down right next to me and began cursing and scolding me. He said that a new member told him I used his chinstrap (headgear) to choke him out. Pat also mentioned that one of the more seasoned belts might even break my arm on accident one day if I continued my behavior. It’s been over six years but I still clearly remember that mat session with the individual who I allegedly choked out using his chinstrap. Here’s what happened: The guy was a new white belt who had been attending classes for a week. He was approx six feet tall with a super strong athletic build. I was about half a foot shorter, 50lbs lighter & equally strong but a lot more flexible. I had already been attending classes for about four months, so I was still a white belt. As soon as we started the rolling session, I felt he was a little spazzy right away so I pulled guard and let him gas out. Once he was tired enough & I managed to roll on top, I surprised him with a good ole Ezekiel choke. I definitely understand why the new guy would think I choked him out with his chinstrap. He didn’t have a clue the Ezekiel choke existed, he had only been doing BJJ for a week, and his rolling partner (me) was a small dude in a tiny Gi so it was just hard for his mind to process. I get it —so I was never upset with the accusation or the accuser. In retrospect, I feel honored to have been cursed at, singled out, and almost beat up over this —haha! In four months, my Ezekiel became stealthy + deadly. All props to Pat & his team!! The only reason I give four stars is that there wasn’t a single security camera inside the gym. Hopefully they install some cameras after reading my review. Just imagine. They could have “reviewed the tapes” after a serious accusation like this and further confirmed Pat’s mastery of teaching the art & maybe, just maybe slid one of those blue belts my way ;)
Posted 1 year agoMission First is a fantastic place to develop your BJJ skills. Pat and the other instructors make sure you learn in a safe and constructive environment with all students helping each other expand their knowledge of the sport. All students/instructors are very welcoming and have no ego which helps everyone grow. I’ve been going for a couple months now and it’s been a blast. No better place to learn.
Posted 2 years ago