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Curtis Mateus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · BJJ gym in New Bedford, 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 curtismateusbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 508-817-4219
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 am, 6–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 am, 6–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7:30 am, 6–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7:30 am, 6–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:30 am, 6–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10–11:30 am |
| Sunday | 10–11:30 am |
The classes they run
“Great group of guys, and whether you train for self defense, sport bjj, or an afternoon workout, this is the place for you.”
“Curtis is a black belt who has trained BJJ for years, his instructions are clear, easy to follow, and extremely beginner friendly.”
What members say
“Curtis is a black belt who has trained BJJ for years, his instructions are clear, easy to follow, and extremely beginner friendly.”
“Curtis is a black belt who has trained BJJ for years, his instructions are clear, easy to follow, and extremely beginner friendly.”
“He has the ability to break down technique and truly teach you key details so when you leave the gym, you retain the information.”
“I was a little intimidated coming into a BJJ academy as a female but everyone there is incredibly friendly and makes me feel like part of the crew.”
From the reviews
Curtis is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He taught for several years before opening his own academy. Curtis is a student of jiu jitsu and constantly strives to keep his techniques and teaching methods fresh and innovative.
Curtis is the instructor we all need. When you walk in the room you instantly feel accepted. He has the ability to break down technique and truly teach you key details so when you leave the gym, you retain the information.
I cannot begin to recommend Curtis Mateus BJJ enough. The gym is the most welcoming, and supportive environment I have ever been a part of. At no point was there any pressure to sign up, or buy anything. Curtis is accessible to his members, and was answering all of my questions before even meeting me.
I have been training at Mateus BJJ for a while now and I cannot say enough great things about training there. Everyone is friendly and welcoming and Curtis takes his time to make sure you understand the technique being taught.
New to BJJ? Start at Curtis Mateus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Curtis Mateus 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 Curtis Mateus 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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