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BJJ Gyms in Massachusetts
171 BJJ gyms across 106 cities in Massachusetts — including 94 with a free trial, 113 beginner-friendly, and 139 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each gym runs — or browse the map.
BJJ — the gentle art — has spread from Rio to every corner of America, and Massachusetts now has academies for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, self-defense, kids' and women's programs, or the competition team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome — just leave your ego at the door.
Cities in Massachusetts
- Natick
- Woburn
- Boston
- Marlborough
- Somerville
- Worcester
- Bellingham
- Framingham
- Hanover
- Hyannis
- Ludlow
- Milford
- Newton
- Quincy
- Tewksbury
- West Springfield
- Westborough
- Agawam
- Arlington
- Ashland
- Attleboro
- Brockton
- Concord
- Fitchburg
- Gloucester
- Hudson
- Medford
- Methuen
- Middleborough
- Millbury
- New Bedford
- North Andover
- Peabody
- Plymouth
- Salem
- Stoughton
- Wakefield
- Watertown
- Webster
- Weymouth
- Acton
- Allston
- Amherst
- Andover
- Bedford
- Beverly
- Brighton
- Burlington
- Cambridge
- Canton
- Charlton
- Chelmsford
- Clinton
- Danvers
- Dedham
- Devens
- Dorchester Center
- Dracut
- East Bridgewater
- East Wareham
- Easthampton
- Everett
- Fairhaven
- Falmouth
- Feeding Hills
- Franklin
- Haverhill
- Holden
- Hyde Park
- Lenox
- Leominster
- Lowell
- Lynn
- Marblehead
- Melrose
- North Adams
- North Attleborough
- North Billerica
- North Dartmouth
- Norwood
- Orleans
- Pembroke
- Pittsfield
- Plainville
- Raynham
- Revere
- Rowley
- Saugus
- Scituate
- Seekonk
- Somerset
- Southbridge
- Spencer
- Stoneham
- Stow
- Taunton
- Tyngsborough
- Waltham
- West Boylston
- West Bridgewater
- Westfield
- Westminster
- Westport
- Westwood
- Whitinsville
- Winthrop Town
Featured BJJ gyms in Massachusetts
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Massachusetts ranking →
Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 569 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
BJJ Fanatics
4.8 ★★★★★ 571 reviews
Martial arts supply store inside the Cummings Center offering activewear.
Luiz Paulo Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 486 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Danny Savery Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Somerset, MA
5 ★★★★★ 414 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Morselli Jiu Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
South Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 309 reviews
More ways to train in Massachusetts
- Best BJJ gyms in Massachusetts — the state-wide ranking
- BJJ for beginners — 113 beginner-friendly gyms in Massachusetts, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen BJJ — 139 gyms in Massachusetts with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 94 gyms in Massachusetts offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's BJJ — 31 gyms in Massachusetts with women's classes
- Browse BJJ class types — beginner, kids', women's, private, no-gi, open mat, competition team and more
- Gracie Barra locations in Massachusetts
- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu locations in Massachusetts
- Alliance locations in Massachusetts
BJJ programs in Massachusetts
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
- 🧒 Kids BJJ in Massachusetts
- 🌱 Beginners in Massachusetts
- 🛡️ Self-Defense in Massachusetts
- 🏆 Competition Team in Massachusetts
- 🩳 No-Gi in Massachusetts
- 👤 Private Lessons in Massachusetts
- 💪 Women's BJJ in Massachusetts
- 🔓 Open Mat in Massachusetts
- 🥋 Gi in Massachusetts
- ✨ Teens BJJ in Massachusetts
- 📘 Fundamentals in Massachusetts
Other martial arts trained in Massachusetts
Most BJJ gyms are multi-art. Here's what else Massachusetts gyms teach under the same roof.
BJJ in Massachusetts: common questions
- How many BJJ gyms are in Massachusetts?
- Our directory lists 171 BJJ gyms across 106 cities in Massachusetts. The cities with the most are Natick (5), Woburn (5), Boston (4).
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Massachusetts?
- Among Massachusetts gyms that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $40–$150 (median around $50). Prices vary by academy and how often you train, and many gyms don't post online — so check the gym's own schedule. Our cost guide breaks down what to expect.
- Are free trial classes available in Massachusetts?
- Yes — 94 gyms in Massachusetts advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the gym's site.
- Can beginners and kids train BJJ in Massachusetts?
- Absolutely — BJJ welcomes all levels. 113 Massachusetts gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 139 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and no reputable gym makes you roll before you're ready.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start BJJ?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Rolling (live sparring) builds up gradually and a good gym never throws beginners into it; tapping early and often keeps every roll safe. Drilling-focused fundamentals classes let you build skill at your own pace, and you can leave your ego at the door.