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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Quincy
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Quincy, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Website & schedule graciejiujitsuquincy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (617) 657-4418
The classes they run
“Pretty much the best self defense curriculum you can have.”
What members say
“All the instructors are very knowledgeable and are able to maintain a fun, non-intimidating gym environment.”
“David is an excellent well rounded instructor and the environment is very supportive and inviting!”
“This is the only place I've been that stresses proper technique over getting submissions.”
“I highly recommend David at Gracie Jiu jitsu in Quincy because he is a certified Gracie Jiu jitsu (GJJ) instructor where he trained under the tutelage of Rener and Ryron Gracie.”
From the reviews
Pretty much the best self defense curriculum you can have. All the instructors are very knowledgeable and are able to maintain a fun, non-intimidating gym environment. Been a member for many years and could not recommend this place more. 10/10
Great training environment and very welcoming to newcomers. David is a fantastic instructor and everyone in the group classes are friendly and easy to work with.
I highly recommend David at Gracie Jiu jitsu in Quincy because he is a certified Gracie Jiu jitsu (GJJ) instructor where he trained under the tutelage of Rener and Ryron Gracie. I am a student of GJJ and David teaches all of his students with a priority placed on safety and then quality instruction.
The entrance is hard to find and the tuition doesn't match the website exactly. But the instructions are clear and the class curriculum is straightforward and approachable. I strongly believe that Gracie is a great place to enter into the world of martial arts and to go far within it.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Quincy
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Quincy 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 Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Quincy
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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