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Integrated Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 113 Google reviews · BJJ gym in West Boylston, Massachusetts
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 5–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule imaworcester.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 508-251-9469
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“I bring my nephew to their Mighty Dragons class, and they are endlessly patient with the kids, balancing structure, fun, and discipline in a way that keeps them engaged.”
“One of the most special additions since I started has been their women’s only BJJ class on Saturdays with Angey.”
“You can tell they genuinely care about every student’s progress, not just the ones who compete.”
“I’m a 19-year-old girl and just wanted to learn some self-defense, but this place has been absolutely perfect.”
“The coaches are great at teaching and giving feedback, the community is super welcoming to all levels, and it’s overall a great place to make friends and learn new skills.”
Other martial arts here
“I was nervous when I started looking into Muay Thai classes as it tends to be a male dominated sport — however when I started at IMA I felt welcomed and treated as an equal.”
“Whether it’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, or full MMA, every session is challenging but fun.”
“Our daughter loves the kempo karate program.”
What members say
“Great coaching, great community, Have never done martial arts before now but enjoying learning a new skill and working out.”
“The coaches are great at teaching and giving feedback, the community is super welcoming to all levels, and it’s overall a great place to make friends and learn new skills.”
“The coaches are great at teaching and giving feedback, the community is super welcoming to all levels, and it’s overall a great place to make friends and learn new skills.”
“I have since enrolled my 6yo daughter in the kids program and I’ve been impressed at how much she has learned in just a few months.”
“The instructors were patient and knowledgeable, the facilities were clean, and the sign up process was quick and painless.”
“Give it a try it’s totally worth it!”
From the reviews
An awesome place to learn and practice martial arts! Great coaches, fun people, spacious and clean environment, and lots of parking. I totally recommend it!
Integrated Martial Arts in Worcester is easily one of the best martial arts gyms I’ve ever experienced. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is welcoming, clean, and full of positive energy. The instructors treat everyone — from complete beginners to experienced fighters — with respect and patience.
This is by far the best gym I have ever trained at. For all experience levels beginners to Advanced there is a ton of different resources and coaches for you to get the specific training you are looking for. I would and do absolutely recommend this gym for anyone who is trying to become the best version of themselves.
I started training here because it was really important for me to learn some sort of self-defense, build some confidence in my abilities & and push myself to try something completely new.
New to BJJ? Start at Integrated Martial Arts
Integrated Martial Arts 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 Integrated Martial Arts
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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