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Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Woburn
4.9 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Woburn, Massachusetts
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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 (ages 4–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 bostonbjjwoburn.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 781-281-2027
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8 am, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8 am, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–8 am, 5–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The amount of patience these coaches have with little kids is really admitable hard to believe how patient they are when the little kids are distracted.”
“Honestly feels like you get private lessons with high level blackbelts.”
“Nice open mat space, locker rooms, fitness equipment, bags, and a super welcoming environment.”
“I highly recommend Boston BJJ Woburn to everyone from beginners looking to learn the art for self-defense to black belts preparing for their next competition.”
“I highly recommend Boston BJJ Woburn to everyone from beginners looking to learn the art for self-defense to black belts preparing for their next competition.”
Other martial arts here
“The Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai classes are very legit, I have learned a ton of techniques and have improved a ton since I started.”
What members say
“Jimmy is a great guy and an awesome instructor. Always a great group of people training hard at Boston BJJ!”
“I still remember my very first class—it was a bit intimidating at first, but Vince and Tom went out of their way to break everything down and make me feel comfortable.”
“He's created a fun, hard working environment, with a friendly, welcoming group of both men and women who come to train week in and week out.”
“The energy is nothing but positive, the gym is spotless, and the coaches (Tom, Vince, and Jake) bring a systematic approach to teaching - effective for every belt level.”
“Live sparring (rolling) is always fun, educational and a great cardiovascular workout.”
“The energy is nothing but positive, the gym is spotless, and the coaches (Tom, Vince, and Jake) bring a systematic approach to teaching - effective for every belt level.”
From the reviews
This is a great BJJ school! Nice open mat space, locker rooms, fitness equipment, bags, and a super welcoming environment. If you’re liking to get into BJJ, or are trying to drop in to a class while traveling this is a great place to be.
This place is really awesome. I have been going here for muay thai and my 5 yo goes for jiu jitsu for the last 3months. I had trained with Coach Jimmy, Melissa, Nuri and they are all amazing coaches.
I highly recommend Boston BJJ Woburn to everyone from beginners looking to learn the art for self-defense to black belts preparing for their next competition. Head professor Jimmy DelOrfano's versatile teaching style, consummate professionalism, and intense passion for the sport make him one of the best in the…
Since day one I have loved training at Boston BJJ Woburn. The gym is consistently immaculate and the atmosphere is pressure free - no contract required, which is perfect for those who are trying for the first time.
New to BJJ? Start at Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Woburn
Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Woburn 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 Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy Woburn
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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