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Day 1 Jiu-Jitsu Newton by Bernardo Faria & Marcos Tinoco
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Newton, 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
- 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
- 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
- Website & schedule day1jiujitsunewton.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (857) 605-5637
The classes they run
“The children’s classes are a perfect mix of fun games, technique, and controlled sparring—my kids love it.”
“Plus, with gi and no-gi classes all week long, you’ll always find what you need.”
“Plus, with gi and no-gi classes all week long, you’ll always find what you need.”
“Their students include high-level competitors and dedicated hobbyists, and everyone shares a spirit of camaraderie and helps each other improve.”
“The instruction is the very highest level (multi-time world champions teach all levels), and the facility is beautiful, spacious, and well designed.”
What members say
“Marcos is an incredible instructor who has accumulated some of the most prestigious championship titles in jiu jitsu.”
“The instruction is the very highest level (multi-time world champions teach all levels), and the facility is beautiful, spacious, and well designed.”
“The community is what really sets it apart—welcoming, supportive, and genuinely invested in each other’s growth.”
“It's a pleasure to be his student--he teaches battle-tested techniques that are both highly effective and easy to remember.”
“The children’s classes are a perfect mix of fun games, technique, and controlled sparring—my kids love it.”
“Strongly recommend for anyone - whether you’re just starting out, a competition athlete, or a veteran in the sport, you’ll have a great time training here.”
From the reviews
Great academy that is taught by one of the best in the art. The atmosphere is very friendly and the instruction is world-class. I highly recommend this academy for anyone looking to start BJJ or are looking for a new gym to train. BIG OSS 🤟
Day 1 Jiu-Jitsu I would 100% recommend to anyone just starting off or seasoned. Big Mat space, clean mat space, nice clean locker rooms, great training partners ALL around… not to mention very high level teachers/coaches. All very welcoming and value your presence.
I have nothing but great things to say about this academy. I’ve been blessed to start my jiu jitsu journey under Marcos and the other instructors here and it’s made a major positive impact on my life. Whether you just want to learn the art or compete, you will not find a better place to train.
I travel from New York regularly to train at Day 1, and honestly wish I could make it there even more often. The academy is run by the best of the best, with a level of instruction and expertise that’s truly exceptional.
New to BJJ? Start at Day 1 Jiu-Jitsu Newton by Bernardo Faria & Marcos Tinoco
Day 1 Jiu-Jitsu Newton by Bernardo Faria & Marcos Tinoco 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 Day 1 Jiu-Jitsu Newton by Bernardo Faria & Marcos Tinoco
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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