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Luiz Paulo Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 486 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Norwood, Massachusetts

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule luizpaulojiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (603) 351-1174

Hours

Monday 11 AM–7:30 PM
Tuesday 3–7:30 PM
Wednesday 5:40–7 AM, 11 AM–7:30 PM
Thursday 3–7:30 PM
Friday 5:40–7 AM, 11 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM–12 PM
Sunday 10 AM–12 PM

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Luiz Paulo Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 9 mentions

“They have made my son and I feel at home at every class.”

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🏆 Competition Team 3 mentions

“Whether you train just for fun or want to compete, they’ve got you covered.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“This is a great way to get in shape, stay in shape, and learn self-defense.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“Luiz brings in well known professionals for seminars that cater to all levels.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 486 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“Great Gym, I came by on vacation and everyone was super welcoming to me from the start, I dropped by for a Sunday class that I could book online the night before.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 18 mentions

“Great Gym, I came by on vacation and everyone was super welcoming to me from the start, I dropped by for a Sunday class that I could book online the night before.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“I would say areas of improvement would be working on more variety of techniques.”

great workout & conditioning 3 mentions

“This is a great way to get in shape, stay in shape, and learn self-defense.”

active competition team 3 mentions

“Whether you train just for fun or want to compete, they’ve got you covered.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 6 mentions

“Great Gym, I came by on vacation and everyone was super welcoming to me from the start, I dropped by for a Sunday class that I could book online the night before.”

From the reviews

Luiz and all his staff are incredibly professional. They have made my son and I feel at home at every class. Coach Tony and coach A have an incredible method with the kids in west Bridgewater. My son can't wait for Tuesday and Thursday nights. The adult classes have changed me as a person.

★★★★★ — Mitchell, Apr 2025

The gym is great. The people are great. The atmosphere is great. Every day you come, you can expect to learn. You can expect to train. You can expect to grow and get better. Luiz cares about his students and wants everyone to reach their full potential. That is what matters most to me in any gym I go to.

★★★★★ — Jason, Mar 2023

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Luiz Paulo Jiu-Jitsu team is awesome! If you’re looking for a place to train, improve your jiu-jitsu, and be part of a great community, this is the place to go. Whether you train just for fun or want to compete, they’ve got you covered.

★★★★★ — Daniel, Nov 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an amazing experience at Luiz Paulo Jiu-Jitsu Academy. Everyone was incredibly welcoming, supportive, and kind from day one. I was very impressed by the positive atmosphere and the sense of family within the academy. Professor Diego has been extremely helpful, patient, and encouraging throughout my journey.

★★★★★ — Lucy, May 2026

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New to BJJ? Start at Luiz Paulo Jiu Jitsu

Luiz Paulo Jiu Jitsu 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Luiz Paulo 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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Luiz Paulo Jiu Jitsu

658 Washington St, Norwood, MA02062

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