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Mau Mau Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Medford, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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
- 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 maumaubjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (781) 874-1489
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | 3–5 PM |
The classes they run
“I dropped in randomly because I happened to be in the area and the no gi coach Dana was great!”
“On top of being a world class coach and competitor, Professor Mau Mau is also an awesome guy who made me feel welcomed from the second I walked in.”
“I told him I was competing for the first time soon so he went out of his way to help me with my technique and walk me through some tips on the points system.”
Other martial arts here
“I've been taking the Muay Thai classes with coach Dave Sullivan for the better part of two and a half years.”
“As someone who has been a boxing/combat sports hobbyist about for 21 years, I consider his class to be one of the best authentic learning experiences I've had!”
What members say
“On top of being a world class coach and competitor, Professor Mau Mau is also an awesome guy who made me feel welcomed from the second I walked in.”
“I told him I was competing for the first time soon so he went out of his way to help me with my technique and walk me through some tips on the points system.”
“They were super welcoming and friendly and I would definitely recommend this place for all levels.”
“I told him I was competing for the first time soon so he went out of his way to help me with my technique and walk me through some tips on the points system.”
“On top of being a world class coach and competitor, Professor Mau Mau is also an awesome guy who made me feel welcomed from the second I walked in.”
“Beyond learning the true martial art, you'll find an incredible environment to take care of your mental health.”
From the reviews
For those who looking for a real jiujitsu training without drama queen and águas de salsicha, Mau Mau Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the place in the Boston Area. Robson is a black belt from Master Julio Cesar, coral belt from GFTeam, one of the greatest. "GFTeam nunca, NUNCA para". OSS
Mau-Mau BJJ is a great place to train! I love it here and come as much as possible. The training is serious, but the classes are still fun. Mau-Mau is extremely knowledgeable and is always present to help each student. It's a good place if you want to compete but that's not a requirement.
Joined this gym about 3 weeks ago after moving to the area. I could immediately see that this is a very tight knit community. Everybody is happy to be there and everybody trains hard.
Besides being a great BJJ instructor Mau Mau is extremely patient and ALWAYS positive. Those last two things make for an excellent experience attending his academy. The students who attend also follow Mau Mau's example and are always welcoming and helpful. The gym is also extremely neat and clean.
New to BJJ? Start at Mau Mau Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Mau Mau Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 Mau Mau Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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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