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Daniel Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Hanover
4.9 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hanover, 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule daniel-gracie.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (781) 924-1257
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you or your kids are looking for a great place to train jujitsu I highly recommend!”
“Def recommend for anybody looking to train a new sport, self defense or hobby.”
“The instructors here are incredibly knowledgeable and create a welcoming environment for all skill levels, whether you’re a beginner or advanced practitioner.”
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What members say
“Professor Mike Fernandez is dedicated, knowledgeable, and an all around great instructor.”
“The instructors here are incredibly knowledgeable and create a welcoming environment for all skill levels, whether you’re a beginner or advanced practitioner.”
“They focus on technique, safety, and discipline while making classes engaging and fun.”
“I cannot say enough about the incredible experience I had with Daniel Gracie, especially with Professor Mike Fernandez.”
“The professors are amazing, the facility is clean, and the students welcome everyone like family.”
“They focus on technique, safety, and discipline while making classes engaging and fun.”
From the reviews
Juniko is a beautiful facility and the staff, instructors and members are all fantastic. The juices and smoothies are also great. I highly recommend a daily greens or a balance.
Amazing gym! The instructors here are incredibly knowledgeable and create a welcoming environment for all skill levels, whether you’re a beginner or advanced practitioner. They focus on technique, safety, and discipline while making classes engaging and fun.
Amazing facility with high level instructors. Highly recommend anyone who is new to jiu jitsu or have ever wanted to try it, to come in for a free class to see for yourself!
Great spot for training jiujitsu. Staff and students are friendly, supportive and helpful. Def recommend for anybody looking to train a new sport, self defense or hobby.
New to BJJ? Start at Daniel Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Hanover
Daniel Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy of Hanover 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 Jiu Jitsu Academy of Hanover
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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