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Mass Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Martial Arts Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Acton, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule massbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 978-795-3300
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–8 pm |
| Friday | 12–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–4 pm |
The classes they run
“Their curriculum covers the entire gamut from BJJ fundamentals to advanced, kickboxing, MMA, movement classes and more.”
“After training at a number of different gyms in the Metro West area, Mass BJJ offers kids and adults the best all-around martial arts training.”
“I always look forward to women’s class on Saturdays, where we get to learn a variety of cool techniques from our upper belt ladies.”
“This is a well-run academy with grappling, striking and “no-gi” classes, in addition to MMA and fitness classes.”
“From their first class, a beginner is made to feel welcome and surrounded by people who want them to succeed, regardless of how humble or lofty their goals are.”
Other martial arts here
“Their curriculum covers the entire gamut from BJJ fundamentals to advanced, kickboxing, MMA, movement classes and more.”
“I've been coming here for four years for Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing, even though I’ve moved far enough away that other schools would be easier to reach.”
What members say
“From their first class, a beginner is made to feel welcome and surrounded by people who want them to succeed, regardless of how humble or lofty their goals are.”
“From their first class, a beginner is made to feel welcome and surrounded by people who want them to succeed, regardless of how humble or lofty their goals are.”
“I always look forward to women’s class on Saturdays, where we get to learn a variety of cool techniques from our upper belt ladies.”
“Not only was trying a new sport intimidating, but I had heard that there aren’t many women in combat sports.”
“Since starting jiu jitsu, I have been lucky enough to find lifelong friends and gain confidence I didn’t know I had.”
From the reviews
I love Mass BJJ in Acton, it is been a great experience for me. My friends are awesome and the instructors are really committed to show us the art of Jiu-Jitsu
I started out here from white to black belt and I couldn’t have asked for a better family of martial artists and community to join. Truly some of the best Jiu Jitsu instruction in the world here, the level of camaraderie, community and family that I never thought I could receive at a gym.
I will never be an MMA fighter. That's not why I go to class. But the best part of Mass. BJJ is that no one cares. I have never met a nicer bunch of people spanning all ages and backgrounds. And the instruction is top notch. There really is something for everyone here.
I’ve been attending the fundamentals BJJ class and dabbling in kickboxing since the middle of March. It’s probably not hard to find a school that will help a newcomer put down a good foundation for their development, but where I've found Mass BJJ really distinguishes itself is how much emphasis is placed on a highly…
New to BJJ? Start at Mass Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Martial Arts Center
Mass Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Martial Arts Center 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 Mass Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Martial Arts Center
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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