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Fight Sports Boston jiu jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · BJJ gym in New Bedford, 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 5) — 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 fsboston.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 702-400-9093
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been training with Marcio for 8 years now and I can not praise him and the jiu jitsu family he has created enough.”
“Xcel is THE PLACE to train if you want to become a champion in either gi or no-gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!”
“Regardless of whether you are looking to compete, get into shape, learn self defense techniques, or all of the above Xcel is the place for you.”
“Regardless of whether you are looking to compete, get into shape, learn self defense techniques, or all of the above Xcel is the place for you.”
“There are classes for all levels at Xcel and students of all ages and fitness levels.”
Other martial arts here
“All my life wrestling has been my passion, until I entered the MMA cage and on jiu-jitsu mats.”
“All my life wrestling has been my passion, until I entered the MMA cage and on jiu-jitsu mats.”
What members say
“Marcio and Jim are incredible instructors, my son learned more from Marcio in 2 weeks than he did in 6 months elsewhere!”
“A fantastic gym with dedicated coaches that cultivate a welcoming, inspiring environment for the kids.”
“My son has been training with Marcio for 8 years now and I can not praise him and the jiu jitsu family he has created enough.”
“Regardless of whether you are looking to compete, get into shape, learn self defense techniques, or all of the above Xcel is the place for you.”
“My son went from a shy child to a confident and humble teenager.”
“Regardless of whether you are looking to compete, get into shape, learn self defense techniques, or all of the above Xcel is the place for you.”
From the reviews
I am a 32 year old electrical engineer and have been a member at Xcel Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for about 9 months. I feel lucky to have a school of this quality so close to home. Coach Marcio Silva brings a high level of knowledge and leadership to the mat each and every day.
I have been part of the Xcel family for just over a year. Head Coach Marcio Silva and his staff bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to the mats each class. Regardless of whether you are looking to compete, get into shape, learn self defense techniques, or all of the above Xcel is the place for you.
My son Luis started trying out at Xcel last summer and officially became part of the Xcel Team in July 2012. I initially signed him up for jiu jitsu to try to help him with self control and self discipline through martial arts.
*** ATTENTION PARENTS!!! *** My experience is based on the group class of 5-8 year olds. If you want your child in a positive atmosphere where they can learn and challenge themselves with new experiences while encapsulating life long lessons, Marcio Silva at Xcel Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the person to see.
New to BJJ? Start at Fight Sports Boston jiu jitsu
Fight Sports Boston jiu jitsu 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 Fight Sports Boston jiu jitsu
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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