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Submit Your Friend Brazilian Jiujitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Brighton, Massachusetts
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
- 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
- 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 syf-bjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (857) 251-8223
Hours
| Monday | 6–9 AM, 12–1 PM, 4:30–8:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–9 AM, 12–1 PM, 4:30–8:45 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–9 AM, 12–1 PM, 4:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“Bruno has created a culture of respect and support for others and one where the kids set high standards for themselves and learn real self discipline.”
“Bruno is an amazing instructor, and the women’s class has a fantastic community that made me feel so comfortable.”
“My 15-year old son attended SYFA for the past year before deciding to focus exclusively on high school wrestling.”
“My son also liked to have the option of doing "gi" or "no gi" as well as the option to do two classes back to back.”
“Students have real opportunities to test their skills in tournaments—locally, across state lines, and even internationally.”
“Joining Submit Your Friend gave me a sense of community, taught me self defense, and gives me something to look forward to every week.”
“I was nervous starting with no experience, but the instructors here are incredibly patient and supportive, something I didn’t see as much at other gyms.”
Other martial arts here
“My 15-year old son attended SYFA for the past year before deciding to focus exclusively on high school wrestling.”
What members say
“Bruno is an amazing instructor, and the women’s class has a fantastic community that made me feel so comfortable.”
“I was nervous starting with no experience, but the instructors here are incredibly patient and supportive, something I didn’t see as much at other gyms.”
“Today he is 6 years old and it has become his second family, they treat the children with great affection and he has a lot of affection for the teachers and friends he made there.”
“Students are encouraged to go at whatever pace they can handle, and I have never felt judged when I did not know a technique or when my cardio was not as good as I wanted it to be.”
“Students are encouraged to go at whatever pace they can handle, and I have never felt judged when I did not know a technique or when my cardio was not as good as I wanted it to be.”
“Even though we are not members of this gym, he took the time to support a young athlete and make sure my son felt confident going into his matches.”
From the reviews
Mass BJJ is a great Brazilian Jiu jitsu school in the Brighton area. Bruno, is the head instructor there who is amazing at what he does! He is a high level black belt, and a very dedicated professor on and off the mats.This school has classes throughout the day for kids and adults. You can never miss a day of training!
I loved every minute I spent at submit your friend academy. I only left because I moved!!! I’m a petite girl with no experience, and I was so worried coming in. Bruno is an amazing instructor, and the women’s class has a fantastic community that made me feel so comfortable.
Great place to practice BJJ! They have a large mat space & organized schedule for all ages and levels (basic fundamentals, all levels and competition). Bruno is great with kids. They just love him. If you need someone who has patience, it’s him!
Best place to practice BJJ. Bruno is great with kids. He works hard to give attention to every child in his class and figure out their strengths and the best techniques for them. The gym is clean and organized, and all around a great atmosphere.
New to BJJ? Start at Submit Your Friend Brazilian Jiujitsu Academy
Submit Your Friend Brazilian Jiujitsu Academy 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 Submit Your Friend Brazilian Jiujitsu Academy
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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