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Unita BJJ Reviews

  • "I've trained at multiple BJJ gyms and this spot is a clear standout. Coach Dax and the team excel at breaking down complex techniques into digestible steps, which I especially appreciate as someone who thinks analytically about learning and progression. The instruction works perfectly for all skill levels. Started here last year with some prior experience and have seen consistent improvement thanks to their structured approach. The environment is refreshingly ego-free - everyone's focused on mutual growth and development. Whether you're just starting BJJ or looking for a new gym, this is the place. Professional, technical, and welcoming without any pretense. Exactly what you want in a BJJ gym."

    Matt N

  • "Welcoming and professional coaches and training partners!"

    Charlie C

  • "Unita feels like home. As someone who has been to many gyms, this is one of my favorites. It is well-tailored to your goals (fitness, competition, fun, etc.). Dax, Tony, Sam, and Maria make this environment fun and lively. The curriculum is solid. Drills can be adjusted to your interests and experience. The open mats are exciting without being overly aggressive. Would highly recommend."

    Chen S

  • "Incredible gym. I am brand new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and from day one I always felt welcome. Everyone is friendly and helpful. It is a really great learning environment. Safety is also a top priority here which I appreciate. Everyone looks out for each other. I highly recommend this gym for all levels of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu."

    Mike L

  • "BJJ training without ego with a focus on technique and safety."

    Donald G

  • "I love to stop into Unita whenever I am in the Upper Vally. They consistently have great instruction, and fantastic training partners. But most importantly they are super welcoming, and offer a safe and clean training environment. Anyone in the UV area who wants to try out BJJ should give them a look!"

    Jon L

  • "Great team and an awesome place to train!"

    Joseph L

  • "Amazing instructors and group of individuals. They are so helpful and will help you develop your bjj skills in ways that work best for you. You can ask as many questions as you want and they will gladly help you trouble shoot anything you need help with!"

    Nora Z

  • "Friendly jiu jitsu program with an emphasis on safety and constructive training."

    Lucas B

  • "Great place for any skill level, the environment is safe and the instructors have great technical knowledge. Members are accommodating to how hard you want to go and preferred intensity is always communicated and respected."

    Kyle C

  • "I started training here with absolutely no prior experience, but was welcomed by everyone at the gym. I've always felt safe and comfortable as a beginner here. The coaches and training partners focus on technique, emphasizing improvement over competition, which I really appreciate. This gym was a fantastic place to start my BJJ journey.

    Ze Z

  • "Excellent BJJ school - unexpected gem in a little town in NH. High points: - Coach Dax is a BJ black-belt who has been practicing BJJ for > 20 years and teaching it for nearly as long. He both has a very deep technical knowledge of BJJ, and is very good at teaching it. - Great culture. I genuinely like all of the people who I train with there. No jerks, no-one with huge egos, no-one who wants to "win" a roll and doesn't care about making sure their partner is ok, no-one who is careless and risks hurting their training partners. - Safe training. I'm older and have very little previous grappling training - and I've never felt like I was at risk of getting really injured in the training. - Good at getting beginners started. Beginners start with positional training or very light/limited rolling. This is a good way to start that lets people progress toward rolling without it being dangerous or too overwhelming. Highly recommended. While there, also check out Baan Muay Thai (same physical space)- also an unexpected gem / excellent Muay Thai school."

    Matt C

  • “ 'Safety first, ego last.' I’ve trained MMA/BJJ on/off for almost 30 years in over a dozen schools. UNITA is the only school I’ve been to where every student is there to help everyone else be better. No egos. No mat killers. Every roll is chill and I never feel like I am fighting for my life. All the students and coaches look out for each other and truly understand that if everyone is injured - no one can train! Unita is the perfect school for the older Jits student looking to get back into it (or start) but are afraid of being injured, as well as a great program for the person looking to get into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu."

    Ben D

  • "Dax is the best coach I’ve ever had, he cares about you and everyone else. The other students will do anything it takes to make you better and aren’t just trying to injure you the whole time. You want to progress through the belts here. It doesn’t get any better. This place is my second home!"

    Mike W

About Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

At Unita, we teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), which is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on ground fighting and submission holds.

BJJ is widely recognized to be the most effective foundation for self defense and is a key part of Mixed Martial Arts.

Whether you have never trained before or have years of experience, you will find Unita BJJ a friendly and welcoming environment.

Our classes are led by experienced black belt instructors, whose focus is making every class a challenging workout and a great time!

Head Coach Dax Mitchell

Starting BJJ a bit later in life, Coach Dax began his journey at the age of 35. After training for 19 years, Dax still finds BJJ endlessly fascinating and loves sharing this enthusiasm with others. He hopes to keep training and teaching for decades to come!

Dax’s journey started in Texas where his main instructor, Tom Dinklage, gave Dax his blackbelt after 10 years of training. Dax moved to the Upper Valley the same year (2016) and has been teaching BJJ in Lebanon for almost 8 years. Dax’s BJJ lineage is:

Carlos Gracie > Carlos Gracie, Jr > Travis Tooke > Tom Dinklage > Dax Mitchell