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Daniel Gracie Academy Orleans

5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Orleans, Massachusetts

Part of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu

BJJ gym Affiliated 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

  • 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 (774) 316-4156

Hours

Monday 7–8 AM, 5–7:30 PM
Tuesday 4:30–6:30 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–5 PM
Thursday 4:30–6:30 PM
Friday 5–7:30 PM
Saturday Closed
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 Orleans, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 11 mentions

“A controlled environment where your kids can learn obedience, self respect and slowly begin to understand one of the finest combat disciplines and personal defense.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Even with a very busy Kids Ju-Jitsu class Carlos found time to give my son one-on-one guidance and made him feel a part of the class even with no previous experience.”

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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 Orleans — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing

“They even let us hang out for the boxing class that came in afterward.”

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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 31 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Professor Carlos is so knowledgeable, passionate and patient and really cares about the students and the friendly positive environment in his gym.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Very welcoming to visitors and a high quality experience!”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 8 mentions

“Professor Carlos is so knowledgeable, passionate and patient and really cares about the students and the friendly positive environment in his gym.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 3 mentions

“My kids have been part of Daniel Gracie for around 2 years and they love it!”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 4 mentions

“The gym has good facilities, a great mat area, and even a space to eat and socialize.”

From the reviews

The best jiu jitsu place around! The academy is good looking, neat and clean. The instructor Carlos is such an awesome guy, very respectful and will teach you or your kids the truth brazilian jiu jitsu art. If you are looking for a change in your life and join the jiu jitsu lifestyle, this is the right place for you.

★★★★★ — Robson, Aug 2021

Stopped in to this gym during a bachelor party weekend. Professor Carlos was great! Very nice, very insightful. Everyone in class was very nice and welcoming. Definitely will stop by again next time I'm on the Cape.

★★★★★ — Brett, Jul 2024

Carlos and Juliano let my son and I drop in on short notice the other day. Great, welcoming atmosphere. Even with a very busy Kids Ju-Jitsu class Carlos found time to give my son one-on-one guidance and made him feel a part of the class even with no previous experience.

★★★★★ — Ben, Feb 2026

Great place to train and practice Jiu-Jitsu. The classes are very challenging and push you to improve every day. The instructors and the students are very friendly and make you feel truly welcome. The gym has good facilities, a great mat area, and even a space to eat and socialize.

★★★★★ — Felipe, Feb 2026

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Your first BJJ class at Daniel Gracie Academy Orleans

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 Orleans

136 MA-6A, Orleans, MA02653

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