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South Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 309 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Boston, 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
- 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule southbostonbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–7:30 am, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 am, 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30–11:30 am |
| Sunday | 8:45–10:30 am |
The classes they run
“In July, I stopped by for a drop in at their women’s class and hung out afterwards.”
“Dropped in on a Saturday morning for the NoGi class and instantly felt very welcomed!”
“The coaches are knowledgeable, the classes are useful, and open mat is a lot of fun.”
“Everyone, from the seasoned black belts to the beginners, greeted me with a warm smile and made me feel right at home.”
What members say
“Everyone involved is very friendly, helpful and welcoming, which is something that really stood out to me during my first days of training here.”
“Everyone involved is very friendly, helpful and welcoming, which is something that really stood out to me during my first days of training here.”
“They take the time to ensure that everyone, regardless of their skill level, understands the techniques and feels included in the class.”
“Clean mats and facilities, clear and concise coaching, chill but challenging training partners, beautiful pooches.”
“In July, I stopped by for a drop in at their women’s class and hung out afterwards.”
“Coach Matt graciously partnered with me during the session, focusing on the open guard camping/pass lesson taught by Coach Ruben.”
From the reviews
Was in Boston for a couple days and did two classes in a row. Good stuff, some nice rolls and scrambles. Mat space is huge and the gym looks very nice. Everybody was great and If you are in Boston especially around downtown I would definitely recommend visiting.
Since moving to Boston over the spring semester I was eager to find the right gym for myself and to take my game to the next level. I’m so glad I was able to find South Boston Bjj within days of coming to Boston. Not only has it been a great overall experience but my skills have excelled rapidly.
I was in Boston on business and wanted to keep my training consistent. Dropped into South Boston BJJ and they did not disappoint. Super clean gym. Anthony and Jason were fantastic instructors, breaking things down and making them super simple to execute.
I recently had the pleasure of training at South Boston Jiu Jitsu, and I can't say enough good things about this gym. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the cleanliness of the facility.
New to BJJ? Start at South Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
South Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 South Boston 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. 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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