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BJJ Classes in Gloucester, MA
Gloucester has 2 BJJ gyms — including 1 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 1 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
DF Fitness & Martial Arts Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Sakura BJJ MA
5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
Good to know in Gloucester
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? DF Fitness & Martial Arts Center runs women's BJJ.
Plan your first class
This gym offers a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.
- DF Fitness & Martial Arts Center ★★★★★ 4.9 (60)
New to BJJ?
These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- DF Fitness & Martial Arts Center ★★★★★ 4.9 (60)
- Sakura BJJ MA ★★★★★ 5 (7)
Kids & teen BJJ in Gloucester
This gym runs kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- DF Fitness & Martial Arts Center ★★★★★ 4.9 (60)
BJJ in Gloucester: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Gloucester?
- Most Gloucester gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Gloucester gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 2 gyms in Gloucester advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including DF Fitness & Martial Arts Center. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Gloucester?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 2 Gloucester gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
- Are there kids' BJJ classes in Gloucester?
- Yes — 1 Gloucester gym runs kids' or youth BJJ. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.