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Torrent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Hanover, Massachusetts

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi

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
  • No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
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  • Website & schedule torrentbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (781) 277-8005

Hours

Monday 5–8 PM
Tuesday 5–8 PM
Wednesday 5–8 PM
Thursday 5–8 PM
Friday 6–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 PM
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 Torrent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 6 mentions

“My daughter has grown leaps and bounds under the care and expertise of the coaches, and has become a part of a community of kids who are friendly and supportive.”

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🩳 No-Gi

“Coach Jordan will elevate your Jiu - Jitsu No-GI and GI game to the next level.”

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🌱 Beginners

“First time practicing BJJ and I'm really glad I chose Torrent as my gym.”

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

🏟️ MMA

“I have spent time training at multiple other bjj & mma schools over the years and torrent hands down is the best yet!”

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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 48 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Owner/ Head Coach Mike is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the sport.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“I have been going to torrent for a few weeks now, I was nervous to try something new and out of my comfort zone but everyone inside of this gym has been extremely welcoming.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 12 mentions

“I have been going to torrent for a few weeks now, I was nervous to try something new and out of my comfort zone but everyone inside of this gym has been extremely welcoming.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“The instructors are caring and compassionate but also maintain standards for age appropriate technique and discipline”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“The kids program is a great mix of training and fun.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 6 mentions

“The community and staff are awesome, the space is always clean, and the strength training area is very nice as well.”

From the reviews

My kiddos have been training at Torrent for about six months now. They were completely new to the sport and immediately felt welcomed and part of the Torrent team. They love jiu-jitsu and are excited to go to class every week and ask about it almost every day. The kids program is a great mix of training and fun.

★★★★★ — Brittany, Mar 2024

I joined Torrent over a month ago, and you will be hard pressed to find a more welcoming gym. Mike is incredibly knowledgable and has a very eloquent way of explaining the intricacies of the sport, especially in the way he does so with new people.

★★★★★ — Timothy, Feb 2023

I have truly enjoyed my experience at Torrent and am impressed with the school that Mike has put together. As an older practitioner, it was important to me that I have some flexibility and choices in selecting how intense (or not!) that I am able to train.

★★★★★ — Allan, Mar 2024

Torrent is a great gym to start your Jiu-Jitsu journey. The gym is well maintained and the mats are super clean. Torrents provide their members with a changing area, bathrooms and showers. Owner/ Head Coach Mike is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the sport.

★★★★★ — Keith, Oct 2025

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New to BJJ? Start at Torrent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Torrent Brazilian 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Torrent 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 Torrent Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

228 Columbia Rd Unit D3, Hanover, MA02339

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