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Daniel Gracie Academy Northborough
5 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Westborough, Massachusetts
Part of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule danielgracieacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 774-341-5279
Hours
| Monday | 12–1:30 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30–8:30 am, 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–1:30 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7–8:30 am, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“My kids loved going to DGA, enjoy the friendships, prof Frank and team are excellent with children, teaching also respect, discipline in a warm environment.”
“Under the leadership of Professor Frankie Passos, this academy offers an incredible environment for students of all levels—from beginners to seasoned competitors.”
“So if you are an older athlete looking for a new challenge, or if you have a child that needs to learn self defense, Daniel Gracie Northborough is the place to be.”
“Under the leadership of Professor Frankie Passos, this academy offers an incredible environment for students of all levels—from beginners to seasoned competitors.”
What members say
“Under the leadership of Professor Frankie Passos, this academy offers an incredible environment for students of all levels—from beginners to seasoned competitors.”
“The family-like atmosphere, the support from teammates, and the unwavering dedication of the professors make this more than just a gym.”
“Their lessons are deeply rooted in the art’s fundamentals while also being incredibly effective in live training and competition.”
“My kids loved going to DGA, enjoy the friendships, prof Frank and team are excellent with children, teaching also respect, discipline in a warm environment.”
“Under the leadership of Professor Frankie Passos, this academy offers an incredible environment for students of all levels—from beginners to seasoned competitors.”
“If you're looking for world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in Northborough, check out Daniel Gracie Academy in Northborough.”
From the reviews
From the moment I stepped into the Daniel Gracie Academy of Northborough, I knew this place was something special. I was welcomed with genuine respect and warmth by every single member in attendance—about 30 people—which is something I had never experienced before in any gym.
I have been training here for over 4 years now and I couldn’t imagine myself somewhere else. The academy has an extremely close community and sense of family. They are very open to new people that join and the people I have met here will be my friends for life.
I started practicing Jiu jitsu 4 months ago, at Daniel Gracie Academy in Northborough. I'm a 50 years old guy. My children started doing with me too. A 24, 13 and a 10 years old. As well as my brother and nephew. Since the beginning, we felt very welcome by all the members.
My son has been going to jujitsu classes with Coach Frankie for a year now, and he absolutely loves it. Not only is he building his strength, coordination, and confidence, he's also building lasting friendships.
New to BJJ? Start at Daniel Gracie Academy Northborough
Daniel Gracie Academy Northborough 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 Daniel Gracie Academy Northborough
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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