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Zichelle MMA BJJ & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Fitchburg, 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule zichellemmaandfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (978) 804-0143
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8–10 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–12:30 PM, 4–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 8–10 AM, 4 PM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 12–8 AM, 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12:30 PM |
The classes they run
“I can honestly say every single person at the gym has shown me patience and kindness as I learn the sport, while also juggling ptsd and 2 kids as a single mom.”
“My oldest son also trains here and most recently my wife started to train here in the women's only class.”
“Now my son is in high school and is able to defend himself.”
“Whether you want to lose weight, learn self defense, compete, or just meet great people, this is the place.”
“Whether you want to lose weight, learn self defense, compete, or just meet great people, this is the place.”
“I was super nervous my first time ever going to the gym, Mikey, and the entire team consistently treat you like you’ve been a friend forever.”
Other martial arts here
“Zichelle MMA BJJ is very unique, yes the vibe is great and the people are friendly, truly top notch people.”
“I train with the adults and my children have recently started training kick boxing and jiu jitsu there as well through the kids program.”
“I train with the adults and my children have recently started training kick boxing and jiu jitsu there as well through the kids program.”
“But the thing that sets this gym apart is the level of integrity of MMA, BJJ, Striking and Wrestling.”
What members say
“Mike Zichelle is not only a great coach, but an overall great person!”
“I still remember my first day at Zichelle fitness, I was so nervous having never done any kind of martial arts before.”
“I walked in and was greeted by Maximus the cutest puppy I have ever seen, and it was an extremely friendly environment where I didn’t feel out of place for my lack of experience.”
“Mikey and one of the coaches Miles made me feel right at home teaching me fundamentals, holding mitts for me.”
“Mikey and the other coaches not only deliver exceptional instruction, but my children have learned discipline, respect and community in an atmosphere where they feel safe.”
“Whether you want to lose weight, learn self defense, compete, or just meet great people, this is the place.”
From the reviews
I still remember my first day at Zichelle fitness, I was so nervous having never done any kind of martial arts before. I walked in and was greeted by Maximus the cutest puppy I have ever seen, and it was an extremely friendly environment where I didn’t feel out of place for my lack of experience.
I cannot recommend training here enough. Not only is martial arts fun and a great exercise but this gym is such a safe caring real place. I went to Mikey looking for some self defense tips and he welcomed me into the gym explained to me that jiu jitsu has more benefits but would gladly show me some techniques for…
This gym is amazing! Mike Zichelle is not only a great coach, but an overall great person! He truly cares about each and every person who is in the gym training. He is very calm and gentle with the kids, constantly reassuring them and building their self confidence.
The people here make this gym feel like a home. Everyone is very welcoming and eager to help one another progress with every class. It’s a great environment for brand new martial artists or those like me who joined with years of experience.
New to BJJ? Start at Zichelle MMA BJJ & Fitness
Zichelle MMA BJJ & Fitness 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 Zichelle MMA BJJ & Fitness
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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