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Travis Stevens Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Wakefield, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule travisstevensjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 781-552-3854
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Regardless if you are a competitor or hobbiest, you will have a great time training with everyone there.”
“He makes a point of teaching to all skill levels without making anyone feel behind or less then.”
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What members say
“Travis Stevens is an amazing coach with a once-in-a-lifetime mind for the sport.”
“Very practical for all levels, quick passed, the hours fly's by.”
“The curriculum is well-structured, the instruction is consistently excellent, and the training environment is both challenging and supportive.”
“Very rarely do you have someone who can teach you a technique and then that same class be able to perform that move against pressured resistance.”
“With that being said, it's rare to see someone successful in competition as well as being a competent instructor.”
From the reviews
Travis Stevens Jiu Jitsu Academy is simply world-class. From the moment you walk through the door, it’s clear this is not your average martial arts gym — it’s a place where serious training meets genuine community. Travis brings an unmatched depth of knowledge to the mat.
Here's the deal: Travis Stevens is amazing. He is an awesome athlete, a fierce competitor, a fantastic teacher and a truly great guy. The culture at Fuji gym reflects this.
I'm not going to sugarcoat it: training at Travis Stevens BJJ in Wakefield, MA is tough, but it is absolutely worth it. This gym has the most loyal and friendly group of guys you will ever meet. Travis Stevens is an amazing coach with a once-in-a-lifetime mind for the sport.
I absolutely love this gym and I am sad to leave due to my move. Travis is an excellent teacher and coach. Very rarely do you have someone who can teach you a technique and then that same class be able to perform that move against pressured resistance. The gym is also incredibly welcoming, friendly, and helpful.
New to BJJ? Start at Travis Stevens Jiu Jitsu Academy
Travis Stevens Jiu Jitsu Academy 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 Travis Stevens Jiu Jitsu 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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