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Gracie Barra South Shore
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Scituate, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule graciebarra.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (617) 943-2404
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–8 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–1 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7–8 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 12–1 PM, 4–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great professor and family environment, the place is nice and clean, great place for your kids, programs for beginners and advance for adults.”
“Professor Gui is wonderful with kids focusing on safety, anti-bullying, self defense, discipline, inclusivity and fun.”
“Great professor and family environment, the place is nice and clean, great place for your kids, programs for beginners and advance for adults.”
What members say
“Great professor and family environment, the place is nice and clean, great place for your kids, programs for beginners and advance for adults.”
“Great professor and family environment, the place is nice and clean, great place for your kids, programs for beginners and advance for adults.”
“Grace Barra South Shore, is more than just Jujitsu, is a place where you will build your confidence and make friends for a life time, I'm happy Tobe part of this wonderful family.”
“Professor Gui is wonderful with kids focusing on safety, anti-bullying, self defense, discipline, inclusivity and fun.”
“Gracie Barra has given me so much—Professor Gui here in Scituate is a shining example of the power and positivity behind jiu jitsu.”
From the reviews
My family and I feel very lucky to have Gracie Barra South Shore in Scituate Harbor . Professor Guilherme is an exceptional jiu jitsu instructor, practitioner, and all around great person. He truly cares about his students and has an uncanny ability to assess the needs of his students of all ages.
Gracie Barra South Shore has been an incredible addition to my life and weekly routine. The team environment is second to none. Professor Guilherme is remarkably skilled in all aspects of knowledge and instruction. All team members are supportive and encouraging across all skill levels, ages and athletic ability.
Gracie Barra South Shore has been amazing for me and my son. Professor Guilherme’s training is outstanding, and his dedication shows in our progress. Training together has strengthened our bond and positively impacted our lives.
Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value My 5 year old son and I have been students at Gracie Barra South Shore just over a year now and I cannot recommend more highly! Very clean facilities, welcoming atmosphere and an amazing community of adults, kids and parents.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra South Shore
Gracie Barra South Shore 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 South Shore
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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