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Bay State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Natick, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule natickbjj.academy — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 339-222-6731
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 pm, 6:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 9 am–5 pm, 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 am, 12–1 pm, 6–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 12–1 pm, 6–7 pm |
| Friday | 6–7 am, 5–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son got into Jiu Jitsu when he was in high school and this is the place that started it all!”
“My son got into Jiu Jitsu when he was in high school and this is the place that started it all!”
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What members say
“Justin is a great instructor .”
“The academy is vibrant and welcoming and a lot of fun, where you'll find training partners of all levels to work with and take your jiu-jitsu to the next level.”
“The academy is vibrant and welcoming and a lot of fun, where you'll find training partners of all levels to work with and take your jiu-jitsu to the next level.”
“His positive energy and welcoming attitude along with detailed instruction create a perfect environment for learning and growing.”
From the reviews
Natick is extremely lucky to have such a skilled teacher and practitioner as Justin. His positive energy and welcoming attitude along with detailed instruction create a perfect environment for learning and growing.
Justin, the owner and lead instructor, is one of the best blackbelts I've had the pleasure of working with; his vast knowledge, and ability to break down and communicate complex techniques in clear, easy-to-understand ways, is a skill not often found in a coach (and is especially important in a complex combat sport…
My son got into Jiu Jitsu when he was in high school and this is the place that started it all! To him, Justin is the GOAT and he still returns for classes when he is back home from college. And now, our 12 year old daughter is loving every minute of her classes with Justin. Highly recommend.
Perfect place to start or continue your jiu-Jitsu journey. Solid group of people and awesome instruction. Very welcoming to newcomers, really made me feel at home without any experience in martial arts whatsoever.
New to BJJ? Start at Bay State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Bay State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Bay State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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