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Nirvana Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Melrose, 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 (ages 6–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule nirvanabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 617-667-0127
Hours
| Monday | 5–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10:15–11:15 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Nirvana is an outstanding Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym for kids and adults.”
“The Muay Thai classes are also excellent — challenging but accessible for all levels.”
Other martial arts here
“The Muay Thai coach Dave Sullivan is also very passionate at what he does & is extremely knowledgeable in the striking arts.”
What members say
“Strong community, great coaching, and a perfect fit for families or anyone on the North Shore looking to learn.”
“Not only do I feel like I learned fast, but the welcoming environment helped me develop a love for the sport and basically launched my journey into learning jiu jitsu.”
“Not only do I feel like I learned fast, but the welcoming environment helped me develop a love for the sport and basically launched my journey into learning jiu jitsu.”
“The kids classes build confidence, discipline, and focus.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training at this gym for a while now, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes are very well structured, with coaches who are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about your progress.
I am a BJJ purple belt who has been lucky to train at several different gyms over the years, Nirvana offers a high quality of jiu jitsu instruction. If you are an experienced grappler you will not be disappointed.
I have been training at Nirvana since October 2024 and it is has been an excellent experience. Coaching is top notch and the community is great - everyone is positive, cares about eachother, and tries their best. I look forward to going each day!
This studio is brand new. It’s clean and well organized. Adam who runs it is great and welcoming to newcomers. Had fun at no-gi class today!
New to BJJ? Start at Nirvana Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Nirvana Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Nirvana Brazilian 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.
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