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Gracie Barra Braintree - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Weymouth, Massachusetts
Part of Gracie Barra
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciebarrabraintree.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 617-480-4408
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 am, 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–2 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–8 am, 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–2 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Professor Anderson and Professor Ghi will teach you and your kids how to be confident, resilient and passionate about BJJ.”
“The members are friendly and encouraging whether you are just starting out, or looking to compete at a high level.”
“Classes are structured both focusing on self defense and competition Jiu Jitsu.”
“Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced grappler, they meet you where you’re at and help you grow both on and off the mats.”
What members say
“The environment is incredibly welcoming, and the instructors create a positive, supportive atmosphere where every level of practitioner feels at home.”
“I've been at Gracie Barra Braintree on their grand opening and I had a great experience out there, great people, really facility, family environment and awesome instructors.”
“The kids’ program is also amazing—structured, fun, and focused on character development just as much as technique.”
“Professor Anderson and Professor Ghi will teach you and your kids how to be confident, resilient and passionate about BJJ.”
“I tottaly recomend the place, the staff are really prepared to give the lessons and to support with networking world wide, with many competitions in diferent zones.”
“I've been at Gracie Barra Braintree on their grand opening and I had a great experience out there, great people, really facility, family environment and awesome instructors.”
From the reviews
I began training with Professor Guilherme shortly after he opened Gracie Barra South shore 3 yrs ago, after having trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Jitsu on and off for years and wanted to introduce my son to the sport.
Gracie Barra Braintree is everything you could want in a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy—professional, welcoming, and rooted in strong values. The instructors are top-notch: incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about teaching.
My wife, our two boys, and I all train at Gracie Barra Braintree, and we couldn’t be happier. The academy is always clean, safe, and welcoming, making it an ideal environment for Jiu-Jitsu practitioners of all skill levels. What truly sets it apart is the incredible sense of community that they have built.
My son absolutely loves coming here! He looks forward to every class. The instructors are not only skilled and professional but also incredibly kind and patient with the kids. They create a fun, encouraging environment where children feel safe and motivated to learn.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Braintree - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
Gracie Barra Braintree - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense 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 Gracie Barra Braintree - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Self-Defense
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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