Daily classes for all levels, focusing on technique, drills, and live sparring in gi and no-gi formats.
Welcoming tourists and travelers with no drop-in fees, offering flexible sessions to fit your schedule.
Structured introductory courses for new practitioners, emphasizing fundamentals and a safe learning environment.
High-level training with experienced partners, focusing on competition prep and skill refinement.
Inclusive classes designed to be welcoming and supportive for women, promoting confidence and community.
Clean, spacious mat area available for private events, seminars, and group training sessions.

Your safe haven for world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Madison.
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Sanctuary Jiu-Jitsu is a premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym in Madison, WI, offering top-tier instruction in a clean, welcoming environment. Founded by owners Jordan and Ryan, we cater to all skill levels—from beginners to advanced practitioners—with a focus on technique, respect, and community. Our 5-star rated facility features spacious mat areas, no drop-in fees for tourists, and a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes safety and fun. Whether you're training locally or visiting, join us for expert-led classes, structured sparring, and a positive training experience that builds confidence and skills.
Stopped in while visiting family and had a great time. The coach was welcoming and the people I rolled with were super respectful, tough, but respectful. Defenitly recommend hitting up this place. Facility was clean and great mat space.
First time in Madison, here to see family. Saw Sanctuary recommended on Reddit, my lady and I stopped in for morning no gi with Andrew. Very welcoming, no drop in fee for tourists. Beautiful gym, very clean. Great class structure, great instruction. Clear, concise, with key details to achieve successful implementation. Constrained, focused positionals to cement the tech. Free sparring at the end. Everybody was respectful, no egos. Good training partners. 10/10, would return. Jordan has a good thing going here. Be a part of it.
Stopped by for a work trip and was allowed to train for the week it was an awesome time and the owner Jordan is an outstanding guy! If I lived in Madison I would definitely come to train an Sanctuary Bjj
I was briefly in Wisconsin for work and after looking into some of the Bjj gyms in the area, I decided to drop in to Sanctuary. I am so glad I did, the owners, Jordan and Ryan, were super welcoming. Jordan answered all my questions about the type of class I should expect. Ryan led the class and was very knowledgeable. Bonus: we got to work half guard, my favorite! Super clean environment, very good looking training space, welcoming environment (saying this as a woman), fun and safe rolls. If you are in the area, I would definitely suggest checking them out. Thanks again, guys! 🤙🏻
Sanctuary Jiu Jitsu is one of my favorite places to train. When I came into Madison for work, I heard about them from a friend and I keep making special trips back there even after my work in the area is done just to train because the people are so great, the Jiu Jitsu they teach is top level, and their facility is super clean with a great atmosphere. I highly recommend this place!
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