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Daniel Gracie Academy Hyannis

5 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hyannis, Massachusetts

Part of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

BJJ gym Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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

  • 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
  • Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule daniel-gracie.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 508-827-7814

Hours

Monday 10:30 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm
Tuesday 5–9 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm
Thursday 5–9 pm
Friday 10:30 am–12 pm, 4:30–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Daniel Gracie Academy Hyannis, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 17 mentions

“As a father of three energetic kids (7, 5, and 4 years old), I was looking for a place that could instill discipline, confidence, and respect in them—while still keeping it fun.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Daniel Gracie Academy is an excellent choice for learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense in a family-friendly environment.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Whether you're a beginner or experienced, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere and practical skills that are applicable in real-life situations.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Daniel Gracie Academy Hyannis — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 2 mentions

“The only place that offers a class for everyone from bootcamp, boxing , jujitsu for all kids all ages even adult classes and so much more!”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 62 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Life changing experience and JULIANO is the best coach and friend to his crew.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Whether you're a beginner or experienced, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere and practical skills that are applicable in real-life situations.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 15 mentions

“Daniel Gracie Academy is an excellent choice for learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense in a family-friendly environment.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“There’s something special about learning, sweating, and growing alongside your spouse in such a positive environment.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“Daniel Gracie’s Mats For All program has been amazing for my son to learn social skills, confidence and introduced him to lifelong fitness.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 7 mentions

“Daniel Gracie’s Mats For All program has been amazing for my son to learn social skills, confidence and introduced him to lifelong fitness.”

From the reviews

For me there is no other place in Massachusetts like juniko, the instructors and the environment is something inexplicable, the training area ( mats ) it's great, all white, is he people that goes there are even better, if you are looking for good friends for you or your family this school is a must, the kids Jiu…

★★★★★ — Mangav, Apr 2024

Great place! Family environment! 5 members of my family trains at Daniel Gracie. They have the best professors in New England. Nice comfortable area for the parents to wait while the kids learn about the 5 values: Confidence, positive, nice, humble and respect!

★★★★★ — Carlos, Jul 2024

Amazing family atmosphere. Went to a group class and they were very accommodating. Have since done personal classes with Jose and I’ve seen a lot of physical and mental growth in the span of a few weeks! I highly recommend this place.

★★★★★ — Cam, Oct 2023

The number one mixed martial arts gym I have ever been too amazing coaches and training both gyms hyannis and Hanover are super clean tons of great classes great pricing you really cant beat it

★★★★★ — Justus, Jul 2018

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New to BJJ? Start at Daniel Gracie Academy Hyannis

Daniel Gracie Academy Hyannis 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Daniel Gracie Academy Hyannis

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Daniel Gracie Academy Hyannis

92 Barnstable Rd, Hyannis, MA02601

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