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Phoenix BJJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts School

5 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Marlborough, Massachusetts

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi 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
  • 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 phoenix-jj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 518-423-5730

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Phoenix BJJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts School, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 25 mentions

“Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned competitor, or you want a new hobby to do with your kid, Coach Dan Phoenix has experience with everyone.”

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💪 Women's BJJ 2 mentions

“The women’s jiu jitsu program is growing stronger every week, and the kids’ program is fantastic—great coaches and a positive environment.”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned competitor, or you want a new hobby to do with your kid, Coach Dan Phoenix has experience with everyone.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“The kids and women's programs are growing and continue to inspire me to share my knowledge of self-defense with everyone.”

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🌱 Beginners 7 mentions

“Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned competitor, or you want a new hobby to do with your kid, Coach Dan Phoenix has experience with everyone.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Phoenix BJJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts School — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 80 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“The women’s jiu jitsu program is growing stronger every week, and the kids’ program is fantastic—great coaches and a positive environment.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 12 mentions

“Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned competitor, or you want a new hobby to do with your kid, Coach Dan Phoenix has experience with everyone.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 19 mentions

“Both my kids and my husband have been members at Phoenix BJJ for a year and a half and it’s been one of the best things for our family!”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 3 mentions

“The trainers are fantastic at breaking down techniques in a way that kids can really understand, and they emphasize teamwork and respect, which is great to see.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“I’ve noticed my son growing in his confidence with each class, and it's amazing to witness his achievements, big and small.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned competitor, or you want a new hobby to do with your kid, Coach Dan Phoenix has experience with everyone.”

From the reviews

This is a truly special gym. Having spent some time in a few other gyms in the area before joining the Phoenix team, I can say this gym stands above the rest. The progress I have seen the coaches help my daughter(5) make in her skills over the past few months has been phenomenal.

★★★★★ — Matthew, Nov 2024

The entire gym culture and the people are amazing. It truly feels like an extension of our family. My son started here a little over a year and a half ago, and I joined about 9 months ago. We couldn't be happier. The owner Dan breaks down each movement and explains it in detail.

★★★★★ — Chris, Sep 2025

Dan is an amazing instructor and BJJ practitioner. His smaller gym creates a great experience for those are starting out in this sport because he takes the time to personally teach and go over techniques/ for every student in the class. Also, Jenny is so nice and amazing to work with.

★★★★★ — Viet, Oct 2023

This gym is amazing. My son (age 10) and my husband both take classes. They started as total beginners and have learned a ton and found a supportive, tight-knit community to cheer them on while they do it. It feels like family.

★★★★★ — Kristin, Sep 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Phoenix BJJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts School

Phoenix BJJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts School 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Phoenix BJJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts School

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 Phoenix BJJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Arts School

160 Apex Dr Ste C, Marlborough, MA01752

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