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Shuhari Academy of Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Arundel, Maine
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
- 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule shuhariacademyofjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (207) 604-2309
Hours
| Monday | 5:40–7:30 AM, 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:40–7:15 AM, 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:40–7:15 AM, 11:50 AM–1:45 PM, 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:45–8 PM |
| Friday | 5:40–7:15 AM, 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:50–10:15 AM, 2:45–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instruction is professional, beginner-friendly, and focused on helping everyone improve at their own pace.”
From the reviews
Shuhari Academy is ran/taught by a childhood friend of mine, Evan since his debut in Jiu Jitsu has come a very long way when it comes to honing his craft in this practice. I’m very proud of his work ethic, learning ability, and dedication for this sport.
The best school in the area! Evan it’s great human being and coach! highly recommended
A clean, safe, and welcoming environment for anyone interested in learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The instruction is professional, beginner-friendly, and focused on helping everyone improve at their own pace. Highly recommend for anyone looking to start their BJJ journey.
This place is awesome and the vibes are good. Met some really cool and helpful people here. The owner/trainer is a really good dude and takes pride in his work. It’s super clean environment as well. You’ll always learn something new everyday, Guaranteed! 10/10
New to BJJ? Start at Shuhari Academy of Jiu Jitsu
Shuhari Academy of 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 Shuhari Academy of 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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