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Sakura BJJ MA
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Gloucester, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sakurabjjma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–8:30 AM |
| Thursday | 7–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7–8:30 AM |
| Saturday | 8:30–10 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I definitely would recommend this school to both beginners and experienced practitioners.”
What members say
“Professor Kyle is extremely knowledgeable and welcoming.”
“Very welcoming place with instructors who are knowledgeable and care about teaching you.”
“Everyone is friendly and helpful, and there’s no pressure — just a really encouraging vibe.”
From the reviews
I typically train out of CO but dropped in while I was visiting family in Rockport. Awesome academy. Very clean and the community is very welcoming. Professor Kyle is an amazing instructor as well. If you are looking to train martial arts or bjj, I'd highly recommend checking out Sakura BJJ in Gloucester
Kyle is the absolute best instructor there is. This gym has become a home for me. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I came in with little to no experience. Kyle has been nothing but a blessing. 10/10.
Very welcoming place with instructors who are knowledgeable and care about teaching you. It can also be a great workout. I would absolutely recommend coming in for some classes.
Started my bjj journey with Kyle at Sakura about a year and a half ago and truly fell in love with the sport. Kyle is a phenomenal teacher and really focuses in on the fine details and could really sharpen anyone’s game from beginner to higher level practitioners, all and all a great spot to train come check it out!
New to BJJ? Start at Sakura BJJ MA
Sakura BJJ MA 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 Sakura BJJ MA
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. 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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