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BJJ Classes in Wakefield, MA

Wakefield has 2 BJJ gyms — including 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.

Defensive Edge Martial Arts Academy

4.8 ★★★★★ 101 reviews

18 Del Carmine St, Wakefield, MA

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team Affiliated welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Travis Stevens Jiu Jitsu Academy

5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews

19 New Salem St, Wakefield, MA

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Private lessons Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Good to know in Wakefield

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Defensive Edge Martial Arts Academy.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Defensive Edge Martial Arts Academy runs women's BJJ.

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.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Wakefield

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.

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BJJ in Wakefield: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Wakefield?
Most Wakefield 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 Wakefield gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
None of the Wakefield gyms list a free trial in our data, but many offer a free or discounted first class even when it isn't posted — it's always worth calling to ask.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Wakefield?
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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield?
Yes — 1 Wakefield 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.

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