Jitsy

Jitsy – The Martial Arts Instruction Marketplace

Jitsy connects Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and grappling students with verified, experienced instructors for private one-on-one sessions and group seminars — all held inside professional martial arts gyms.

Whether you're a white belt just starting your journey or a seasoned competitor prepping for your next tournament, Jitsy helps you find the right instructor, at the right gym, at the right time.

Find the Right Instructor

Browse verified BJJ and grappling instructors nationwide. Filter by rank, gender, price, session type, availability, and distance to find your perfect match. Every instructor is identity-verified, insured, and manually approved by our team.

Two Ways to Train

Private Sessions — One-on-one instruction tailored entirely to your goals, available in 30-minute to 2-hour blocks.

Seminars — Join group sessions led by experienced instructors covering techniques, competition prep, self-defense, and more.

Always Gym-Based, Always Safe

Every session on Jitsy takes place inside a licensed martial arts gym. No homes, no outdoor meetups — just professional, insured training environments you can trust.

Secure Booking & Payments

Book instantly or request approval from your instructor. Payments are processed securely through Stripe and held in escrow until your session is complete. Financing options through Klarna and Affirm are also available so cost never holds you back.

Built for the Whole Community

Students aged 13+ (parental consent and supervision required for under 18s)

Instructors from blue belt and above

Specializations including competition prep, self-defense, beginner-friendly, no-gi, women's self-defense, youth programs, and more

Instructors: Grow Your Teaching Business

Set your own schedule, pricing, and student preferences. Manage private sessions and seminars from one dashboard. Get paid via Payoneer within 7 business days of session completion. Jitsy handles the admin so you can focus on teaching.

Key Features

Verified instructor profiles with rank, lineage, and reviews

Nationwide search with map view and gym location markers

Bidirectional filtering — students and instructors choose who they train with

Real-time in-app messaging with privacy protection

Cancellation and refund management

Dedicated support ticket system

Parental controls and supervision tools for students under 18

Review system for both students and instructors

Your Safety is Our Priority

All instructors undergo identity verification, reference checks, and background screening. Our platform actively monitors communications to protect user privacy and safety at all times.

Download Jitsy today and take your grappling to the next level.