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Versus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

5 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Natick, Massachusetts

BJJ gym Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • 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 versusjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 508-810-8195

Hours

Monday 4:30 am–8 pm
Tuesday 4:30 am–8 pm
Wednesday 4:30 am–8 pm
Thursday 4:30 am–8 pm
Friday 4:30 am–8 pm
Saturday 5 am–5 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 Versus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 30 mentions

“My daughter have been going here for almost two years and the confidence that’s been growing in her shows how much pride and dedication Rodrigo has for this art”

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🏆 Competition Team

“He came to all my tournaments, even when I was the only student competing, and helped me throughout all my matches.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Even in a full class, it feels like each kid is getting a private lesson.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Not only has my son learned self-defense, but he has also gained valuable lessons of discipline, respect and confidence.”

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

🤸 Wrestling

“Our daughter was drawn to wrestling and grappling, and from the very first visit, the environment here felt different — genuinely welcoming and family-friendly.”

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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 71 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Rodrigo is a great instructor, knowledgeable and great with kids.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“Our daughter was drawn to wrestling and grappling, and from the very first visit, the environment here felt different — genuinely welcoming and family-friendly.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 16 mentions

“Our daughter was drawn to wrestling and grappling, and from the very first visit, the environment here felt different — genuinely welcoming and family-friendly.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 7 mentions

“My son has been training at VERSUS academy for a few months now, and I've seen a significant improvement in his technique and confidence.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“The instructor, Rodrigo, is patient, engaging, and great with kids, making each class fun while teaching discipline, confidence, and coordination.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“The studio is very clean and professional.”

From the reviews

Versus Jiu Jitsu Academy is the best academy out there. Professor Rodrigo is a very good professor and teaches you all sorts of techniques and strategies. He is very close with every single one of his students and helps every single individual.

★★★★★ — Vanessa, Mar 2024

Enrolling our toddler in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has been amazing! The instructor, Rodrigo, is patient, engaging, and great with kids, making each class fun while teaching discipline, confidence, and coordination. The supportive environment keeps our child excited to learn and grow.

★★★★★ — Kamilla, Feb 2025

After trying three different academies, we chose Versus BJJ Academy and couldn't be happier. Our daughter was drawn to wrestling and grappling, and from the very first visit, the environment here felt different — genuinely welcoming and family-friendly.

★★★★★ — Bo, Mar 2026

My 8‑year‑old son has been training here and the experience has been phenomenal. The kids’ program is truly exceptional — structured, fun, and incredibly effective. The coach is extremely experienced and has a rare ability to pay attention to every single child in the room.

★★★★★ — Avishay, Mar 2026

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Your first BJJ class at Versus Brazilian 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.

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 Versus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

42 Worcester St, Natick, MA01760

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