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Bearclan Jiujitsu
5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Oakland, Maine
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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bearclanjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 707-685-1934
Hours
| Monday | 4:45–8 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4:45–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4:45–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“5 Stars isn't a high enough rating for the kids classes.”
“The school is also creating some amazing athletes that are racking up gold medals.”
“Stopped in for open mat during globetrotter week.”
“Dustin puts the kids' safety first, is a gentleman of the first degree, and teaches both for self defense and competition.”
“First time taking anything Martial arts related was able to figure things out, ask questions and get clarity any time I had a question.”
What members say
“Dustin is a phenomenal coach and he has created an amazing environment for Jiu-Jitsu in our area.”
“First time taking anything Martial arts related was able to figure things out, ask questions and get clarity any time I had a question.”
“The instructor Dustin and all students and peers at this school are amazing and welcoming you feel like part of they family.”
“Dustin puts the kids' safety first, is a gentleman of the first degree, and teaches both for self defense and competition.”
“Clean, great music, good vibes and nice quality mats.”
From the reviews
5 Stars isn't a high enough rating for the kids classes. The coaches are phenomenal with the kids. Gi and NoGi are both top notch. The school is also creating some amazing athletes that are racking up gold medals. To think a school like this is in rural Maine. Just amazing...
Awesome location, very accommodating for people that are new to the sport, and all around great atmosphere to the place. Would 100% recommend for beginners, as well as any veterans new to the sport!
I haven't attended the adult classes so I can't comment on those. But the kids classes are great. Dustin puts the kids' safety first, is a gentleman of the first degree, and teaches both for self defense and competition.
Bearclan is like a second home. Dustin is a phenomenal coach and he has created an amazing environment for Jiu-Jitsu in our area. He does incredible work teaching all ages and inspires confidence and strength in all his students. You could not ask for a better gym.
New to BJJ? Start at Bearclan Jiujitsu
Bearclan Jiujitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Bearclan Jiujitsu
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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