MARTIAL ARTS · JIU-JITSU · MMA · STRENGTH · CROMWELL, CT

Martial Arts
& Strength Trainingin Cromwell, CT

Learn to fight. Get stronger. Train with coaches who know your name. TRITAC offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, self-defense, Judo, Japanese Jujitsu and coach-led strength training for complete beginners through experienced martial artists and athletes.

Start 21 Days Free21 days · 6 coached sessions · no card
20,000 SQ FT·PRO CAGE·2,200 SQ FT MAT SPACE · 6" PADDING·BJJ 7 DAYS A WEEK·11 COACHES · BLACK BELTS + ATHLETES·COACHED STRENGTH·BEGINNERS WELCOME·21 DAYS FREE
WHY TRITAC

YOU CAN GET A WORKOUT
ANYWHERE.
COME HERE TO LEARN SOMETHING.

Most people who walk through our door aren’t trying to become professional fighters.

They want to get stronger. They want to learn how to actually use their body. They want a challenge that keeps their attention. Some want to compete. Some want to defend themselves. Some are simply tired of going to a regular gym and doing the same thing over and over. That’s what this place is built around.

01 · THE SKILL

Learn something real.

Boxing. Kickboxing. Wrestling. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Judo. Self-defense. You aren’t just burning calories. You’re learning skills that keep getting deeper the longer you train.

02 · THE BODY

Get strong enough to use it.

Strength training is coached here, not left to chance. You’ll learn how to squat, hinge, push, pull, carry, condition and move better, with programming that matches your body and your goals.

03 · THE COACHING

Know what you’re working on and why.

You shouldn’t have to guess what class to take, what to drill, how hard to go or what to work on next. Our job is to coach that.

Matt Bryers

“Most people don’t need more hype. They need a good coach, a plan that makes sense, and a place they actually want to come back to. That’s what we’ve tried to build here.”

MATT BRYERS · OWNER · HEAD COACH · 35 YRS
THE PROGRAMS · 11 COACHES · ONE SYSTEM

PICK THE REASON YOU WALKED IN.
WE’LL HELP CONNECT THE REST.

You can come here for one thing and stay with it, or you can train across programs. A lot of our members combine martial arts with strength training. Others focus completely on Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, Judo or self-defense.

There is no requirement to become “a TRITAC person.” Train what fits your goals.

PROG · 01

MMA

STRIKING · WRESTLING · JIU-JITSU · CAGE

Learn the complete fight. Boxing and kickboxing connect to clinch work. Clinch work connects to takedowns. Takedowns connect to control, submissions and getting back to your feet. You do not have to compete to train MMA here.

  • Fundamentals for newer students.
  • Striking, wrestling, cage work and ground fighting.
  • Progressive sparring, not trial by fire.
FORSomeone who wants to understand the whole game instead of training striking and grappling as separate hobbies.
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PROG · 02

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

GI · NO-GI · 7 DAYS A WEEK

This is real Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Guard. Passing. Sweeps. Escapes. Top control. Submissions. Live rolling. Gi and no-gi training with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu rank progression. What makes our grappling different is the amount of wrestling, Judo and Japanese Jujitsu we can pull into it.

  • Gi and no-gi training.
  • BJJ rank progression.
  • Wrestling, Judo and Japanese Jujitsu integrated into the curriculum.
FORThe complete beginner who wants legitimate BJJ, or the experienced grappler who wants a deeper stand-up and control game.
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PROG · 03

SELF-DEFENSE

AWARENESS · FRAMES · STRIKES · WEAPONS

TRITAC Combatives takes the skills we use in striking and grappling and points them at a different problem: getting you and the people you care about out of a bad situation. You’ll train awareness, positioning, framing, striking, clinch work, breakaways, ground survival, weapons awareness and scenario work.

  • Avoid the problem when you can.
  • Create space and control when you can’t.
  • Get up, get out and get safe.
FORThe person who wants practical self-defense without fantasy techniques or fear-based marketing.
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04 · STRENGTH & CONDITIONINGTHE ENGINE UNDER EVERYTHING ELSE

Coach-led strength training with a real program.

Whether you train martial arts or not, we’ll help you get stronger, move better and build conditioning that holds up outside the gym.

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IF YOU’VE QUIT A GYM BEFORE

YOU’RE PROBABLY NOT MISSING MOTIVATION. YOU MAY HAVE BEEN MISSING A PLAN.

A lot of our members have joined gyms before. They downloaded programs. Watched videos. Started hard. Missed a week. Lost track. Stopped. That doesn’t make you lazy. Training sticks when you know what you’re doing, somebody notices when you’re doing it wrong, and the next step is clear. That’s the difference coaching makes.

THE METHOD

CLASS IS WHERE WE COACH YOU.
THE HUB HELPS YOU KEEP GOING.

You aren’t expected to remember everything you learned on the mat. TRITAC members can use the Training Hub to review what they’re working on, see drills and breakdowns, and keep their training connected between classes.

DRILL

AT THE GYM OR AT HOME

Get your reps in. Use the mat, a heavy bag, a dummy, a partner or a little space at home. The important part is knowing what to work on.

STUDY

WHEN YOU HAVE TEN MINUTES

Review the technique. Watch the breakdown again. Look at the details you missed. Come back to class with a better question.

TRAIN

ON THE MATS

This is where the skill gets real. Drill with partners. Work with resistance. Spar when you’re ready. Let the coaches see what is actually happening.

ASK

GET COACHING

Something doesn’t make sense? Ask. In class, after class or through the tools available to members. Good training creates questions. We want you asking them.

The Hub supports the work. It doesn’t replace the mat.

HOW TO START

THREE STEPS. NOTHING COMPLICATED.

01

START 21 DAYS FREE.

Tell us what you want to work on and a little about your experience. No card. No long-term commitment.

02

MEET A COACH AND TRAIN.

We’ll show you around, help place you in the right classes and get you working on something useful right away.

03

BUILD YOUR ROUTINE.

Maybe that’s Jiu-Jitsu a few days a week. Maybe it’s MMA plus strength. Maybe you start with self-defense. We’ll help you build a schedule you can actually stick to.

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BEGINNERS

IF YOU’VE NEVER TRAINED BEFORE,
YOU’RE EXACTLY WHO THIS IS BUILT FOR.

You do not need to get in shape before you come in. You do not need to know how to fight. You do not need to own any gear yet. And you definitely don’t need to prove that you’re tough. We work with beginners every week. We’ll teach you how training works, how to train safely, what the basic positions and movements are, and where to start.

YOUR FIRST DAY · HOW IT WORKS
  1. 01Show up a few minutes early. Comfortable workout clothes are fine for your intro.
  2. 02Meet a coach. We’ll ask what brought you in and what you want from training.
  3. 03Get shown around. Mats, cage, strength floor, changing areas and where your class starts.
  4. 04Learn something. Your first session should feel like training, not a sales appointment.
  5. 05Ask questions. You aren’t expected to know the language yet.
  6. 06Pick your next session. We’ll help you find the right class on the schedule.
Start 21 Days FreeComing in cold? Start with Fundamentals
QUESTIONS WE HEAR EVERY WEEK
No. Every experienced person on the mat had a first day. We explain the basics and pair new people with partners who know how to work with beginners.
THE COACHES · 11 ON THE MAT

EXPERIENCED COACHES
WHO ARE ACTUALLY ON THE FLOOR.

The person in the photo should be the person you see at the gym. TRITAC has coaches with deep backgrounds in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Japanese Jujitsu, Judo, wrestling, MMA, striking, self-defense and strength training.

MATT BRYERS

BJJKobukai JujitsuMMA
OWNER, HEAD COACH

Owner and head coach. 35 years on the mat, BJJ 3rd degree black belt, Kobukai Jujitsu 5th Dan, co-creator of the TRITAC system.

OZ PARISER

BJJMMAKyokushin
MMA & TECHNICAL GRAPPLING COACH

Former pro MMA fighter (4-1). BJJ black belt plus black belts in Kobukai Jujitsu and Kyokushin.

CHRIS AHEARN

StrengthFunctional TrainingAthletic Performance
HEAD STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

Head S&C coach. NASM + ISSA certified, 12+ years training fighters and general-population clients.

RUBEN GALLEGO

TRITAC CombativesSelf-DefenseDefence Lab
COMBATIVES & SELF-DEFENSE COACH

Lead combatives coach. Defence Lab co-founder and KFM World Ambassador.

KEN COTRONA

BJJKobukai JujitsuHapkido
SENIOR GRAPPLING & MARTIAL ARTS COACH

35+ years on the mat. Multi-discipline black belt, including 5th degree Kobukai Jujitsu.

PETER GIANNOLA

KickboxingStrikingMuay Thai
KICKBOXING COACH

Runs the TRITAC kickboxing program.

MEET ALL COACHES
THIS WEEK · LIVE FROM PUSHPRESS

TRAIN WHEN YOU CAN.

FULL SCHEDULE
MON
12 classes
8 AM – 9 PM
8 AM – 11 AM
COACHED STRENGTH
5:15 PM
TRITAC COMBATIVES
7 PM
ADULT JUDO
TUE
10 classes
9 AM – 9 PM
10 AM
TRITAC COMBATIVES
5:15 PM
MMA
7 PM
BJJ
WED
12 classes
8 AM – 9 PM
8 AM – 11 AM
COACHED STRENGTH
5:15 PM
TRITAC COMBATIVES
7 PM
ADULT JUDO
THU
10 classes
9 AM – 9 PM
9 AM – 11 AM
COACHED STRENGTH
4 PM – 7 PM
COACHED STRENGTH
7 PM
BJJ
FRI
8 classes
8 AM – 8 PM
8 AM – 11 AM
COACHED STRENGTH
5:15 PM
JIU-JITSU
6:45 PM
JIU-JITSU
SAT
4 classes
8 AM – 1 PM
8 AM – 11 AM
COACHED STRENGTH
10 AM
BJJ (GI)
12 PM
MMA(ALL LEVELS)
SUN
4 classes
10 AM – 11:45 AM
10 AM
JUDO (AGES 13+)
10 AM
MMA TRAINING & DRILLS
10:45 AM
JIU-JITSU
STUDENTS · 73 GOOGLE REVIEWS · 5.0 / 5

HEAR IT FROM THE PEOPLE WHO TRAIN HERE.

5.0 / 5 · GOOGLE

“Walked in four years ago with absolutely no experience. Was immediately welcomed in by everyone. Matt is the heart of the place. Ruben’s a hell of a combat coach and Chris kills it at strength training.”

JACK E.
MEMBER · 4 YEARS · 2026

“Joined TRITAC with no MMA or BJJ experience. The coaches explain everything clearly. The training is challenging in a good way and the people are welcoming.”

MIA S.
BEGINNER · MMA + BJJ · 2025

“An environment that makes you feel like family. Respect first. I’ve been working with Ruben for a few months. Couldn’t have found a better fit for a coach.”

TRAVIS A.
MEMBER · RUBEN-COACHED · 2026

“Multitude of things to do, ranging from Judo to Jiu-Jitsu to an open gym. One of the best workout spots in Connecticut.”

FINN O.
STUDENT · MULTI-PROGRAM · 2025

“Joined TRITAC without experience. The coaching is real, the training is meaningful, and the people are supportive.”

BENJAMIN G.
BEGINNER · 2025

“The coaches are super knowledgeable and genuinely care to see you at your best. If you need MMA training or want to get into shape, TRITAC is the place.”

VICTOR R.
MMA · 2026

“Excellent environment where you can practice skills to defend yourself and you don’t feel nervous about asking a question.”

LUKAS B.
SELF-DEFENSE · 2025

“Best place to practice MMA.”

EDSON M.
MMA · 2026

“Friendly trainers. Very hands on.”

LANEA C.
MEMBER · 2026
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more 5-star reviews on Google. 5.0 stars across 73 reviewers.
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COME TRAIN BEFORE YOU DECIDE WHAT YOU THINK.

You can read every page on this site and still not know what this place feels like. Come in.

Meet the coaches. Try Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, self-defense or strength training. Ask questions. See who trains here. Use the free 21 days to decide whether this is your place.

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