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Team Lawton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Farmingdale, Maine

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • 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 lp.teamlawton.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (207) 213-3818

Hours

Monday 7–8:30 AM, 5–9 PM
Tuesday 7–8:30 AM, 4–9:30 PM
Wednesday 6–8:30 AM, 5–9 PM
Thursday 7–8:30 AM, 5–9 PM
Friday 6:30–8:30 AM, 5–7 PM
Saturday 9–11 AM
Sunday Closed

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 Team Lawton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 5 mentions

“Marcela and the whole time are absolutely amazing, the skills taught here have helped my son in many ways in and out of the studio.”

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🩳 No-Gi

“Another repeat performance for Team Lawton with the Kids No Gi Competition on March 23, 2024!”

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🏆 Competition Team 2 mentions

“With Jarod's coaching I personally took gold in my first ever IBJJJ tournament, and gold in my first PAN AM tournament”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I have been using the gym for several months now and recently signed up for the women’s self defense course.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“Jarod, Marcela and all the coaches make taking that leap seamless and comfortable for beginners.”

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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 Team Lawton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai

“Full 24 hr lifting gym, offering muay thai classes now, and many different jiu-jitsu classes perfect for anyone to try the sport.”

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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 37 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 11 mentions

“Very grateful for experience have never done anything like this before , everyone there was very compassionate and welcoming, highly recommend Team Lawton to anyone.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 18 mentions

“Very grateful for experience have never done anything like this before , everyone there was very compassionate and welcoming, highly recommend Team Lawton to anyone.”

active competition team 4 mentions

“With Jarod's coaching I personally took gold in my first ever IBJJJ tournament, and gold in my first PAN AM tournament”

From the reviews

Team Lawton organized a fabulous Jiu-Jitsu Competition event! Everything was well organized the Lawton Team was super friendly! I highly recommend Team Lawton Martial Arts, however, they are more of a family! Another repeat performance for Team Lawton with the Kids No Gi Competition on March 23, 2024! Thank you!

★★★★★ — Jason, Mar 2024

I visited Team Lawton while on a work trip and had a fantastic experience. Jarod, Marcela, and their entire team were very welcoming and helpful. They have a great balance of drilling and situational rolling, including standing work. I've been to a lot of big gyms all over the country, and Team Lawton measures up.

★★★★★ — Brad, May 2019

I was referred to Team Lawton by my brother, Joey Brennan, when I expressed interest in utilizing a local gym for weight training. I have been using the gym for several months now and recently signed up for the women’s self defense course.

★★★★★ — Suz, Mar 2023

Stopped in during a business trip. Im glad i did, always good to get a little cross training in. Picked up a good knee on belly tip that will help out. The Lawton team was very friendly and welcoming. Coach and his students were fun to roll with and very technical.

★★★★★ — Jason, May 2019

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New to BJJ? Start at Team Lawton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Team Lawton 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Team Lawton 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 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 Team Lawton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

599 Maine Ave, Farmingdale, ME04344

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