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Gracie Gym Maine Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Windham, Maine
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
- 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 graciegymmaine.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (207) 383-2228
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The focus on jiu-jitsu here is incredible, with plenty of both gi and no-gi sessions.”
“The focus on jiu-jitsu here is incredible, with plenty of both gi and no-gi sessions.”
“The day I met Nayara, Mike and Professor Vinicius for the first time, I knew this was going to be a fitness family that I wanted to be a part of!”
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What members say
“Had the pleasure of rolling with the black belt instructor, Vinicius, who's an all around great guy.”
“Very welcoming first experience can't wait to see this place grow this area has needed a jiu-jitsu gym for years and now it's finally here!”
“Very welcoming first experience can't wait to see this place grow this area has needed a jiu-jitsu gym for years and now it's finally here!”
“Proffesor Garcia is very understanding of individual's limitations; his techniques are top notch and his way of teaching is an easy and soothing one.”
“The staff of coaches is amazing with the little kids program.”
“Gracie Gym Maine is hands down one of the best gyms you can go to in New England, especially in the Sebago Lake region.”
From the reviews
This is a very special gym - I'm a blue belt with 8 years of experience (I'm a slow learner and somewhat unathletic). The attitude is positive and friendly, with room for intensity when it's appropriate. I'm especially impressed with Prof. Vinicius's attention and focus on students.
New to the Portland area and to BJJ! I had researched multiple other gyms but once I heard that Gracie Gym Maine was opening I was excited about the amenities they offered (sauna, cold lounge and gym equipment) and received a very welcoming and timely response once I inquired.
As a Judo Black Belt I was always skeptical to try Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; thinking that I would not find a dojo with the same competitive, but humble roots as your typical Judo club offers.
I’ll say this. These people know what there doing. They play No games. I am New at this. I’ve never done anything like this. I was Very nervous going to into it, Out of fear of being New and knowing Nada about anything.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Gym Maine Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Gracie Gym Maine Brazilian 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 Gracie Gym Maine Brazilian 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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