Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Build Confidence. Develop Discipline. Discover Your Strength!

At the YMCA of Waycross, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is about much more than learning self-defense—it’s about building confidence, developing discipline, improving physical fitness, and strengthening character. Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time or looking to advance your skills, our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program provides a welcoming, supportive environment where participants can learn, grow, and challenge themselves.

Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Program is designed to help participants develop valuable skills both on and off the mat.

Self-Defense and Practical Skills are at the foundation of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Through hands-on instruction, participants learn techniques that emphasize leverage, balance, positioning, and control rather than relying solely on strength. These skills help build confidence while teaching the importance of awareness, patience, and responsible self-defense.

Physical Fitness and Mental Toughness go hand in hand. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu provides a full-body workout that improves strength, flexibility, coordination, endurance, and overall fitness. Each class also challenges participants to think strategically, solve problems, and develop the perseverance needed to overcome obstacles.

Discipline, Respect, and Character Development are essential parts of our program. Under the guidance of instructor Wesley Sweat, participants learn the importance of respect, humility, sportsmanship, and personal responsibility while developing friendships and encouraging one another to succeed.

A Welcoming and Supportive Environment makes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu an excellent opportunity for participants of varying experience levels. Whether your goal is to learn self-defense, improve your fitness, build confidence, or simply try something new, our program encourages personal growth and celebrates progress at every stage.

At the YMCA, we believe true strength is about more than physical ability—it’s about confidence, character, discipline, and the determination to become better every day.

Step onto the mat, challenge yourself, and discover what you’re capable of! Register for YMCA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu today!

Contact Wesley Sweat – [email protected] for more information.


Adult Ages 14 & up

All Locations
10/1/26 - 12/31/30
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1/1/21 12/31/30 Online / Front Desk $ 60.00$ 80.00

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11/01/26 - 11/30/26
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01/01/27 - 01/31/27
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