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BJJ Classes in Somerville, MA
Somerville has 4 BJJ gyms — including 3 with a free trial, 4 beginner-friendly, and 4 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.
Brazilian Martial Arts Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
617 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Oom Yung Doe - 8 Martial Arts - Somerville Boston
5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
Villari's Martial Arts Centers
5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Somerville
1 of the 4 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Oom Yung Doe - 8 Martial Arts - Somerville Boston.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer 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.
- Brazilian Martial Arts Center ★★★★★ 4.8 (124)
- 617 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (93)
- Villari's Martial Arts Centers ★★★★★ 5 (29)
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.
- Brazilian Martial Arts Center ★★★★★ 4.8 (124)
- 617 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (93)
- Oom Yung Doe - 8 Martial Arts - Somerville Boston ★★★★★ 5 (38)
Kids & teen BJJ in Somerville
These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- Brazilian Martial Arts Center ★★★★★ 4.8 (124)
- 617 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 5 (93)
- Oom Yung Doe - 8 Martial Arts - Somerville Boston ★★★★★ 5 (38)
BJJ in Somerville: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Somerville?
- A few Somerville gyms list a membership around $50/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Somerville gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 3 of the 4 gyms in Somerville advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Brazilian Martial Arts Center, 617 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Villari's Martial Arts Centers. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Somerville?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 4 Somerville 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 Somerville?
- Yes — 4 Somerville gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.