I grew up in Windham, but now I live in Los Angeles. I was looking for a place to train while in…read moretown for a few days visiting my mom, and was surprised to learn that there is a Renzo Gracie affiliate just a few minutes from her house. Within the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Renzo, grandson of Carlos Gracie (who, along with his brother Helio, developed the art in Brazil in the early 20th Century) is a legend, and his academy in NYC is known for producing world champions. The facility itself is spacious and immaculately clean. I first attended a 2-hour open mat session that was presided over by professor Kevin Landry, who runs the school and, I learned, built out the (very impressive) space all by himself. I was impressed to see that Professor Landry was rolling himself, and generously offering guidance to all students--he even brought me in to help demonstrate a move with a similarly-sized student. The students I rolled with at RGNH--even the white belts--seemed very well trained. Everybody was going pretty hard, but the vibes were good and it was all smiles, even at the end of a tough roll. Over the course of the following week I was able to take two morning classes with Professor Nick Fiore. Nick's instruction was detailed but very clear. The classes were scheduled for an hour, but most people stayed after to spar for another half-hour or so. The academy I train at is not affiliated with Renzo Gracie or that side of the Gracie family tree, but regardless I was welcomed into the gym with warmth and generosity. Southern NH is lucky to have such a high-level BJJ academy, and I would recommend that anyone who is interested in starting (or continuing) to train in the area give RGNH a try.

Thanks to Coach Kevin and Renzo Gracie Windham NH for allowing me to come through and train while…read morevisiting on a work trip!

I've trained at a few gyms due to moving out of the city and I can say I think Invictus will be my…read moreforever gym. The instruction is great, there are classes morning noon and night to accommodate any schedule and the culture is so positive and supportive. If u are new to BJJ the structured curriculum will guide u in starting the journey. If u want to start slow every roll starts with an agreement on intensity level so u wont feel like ur someones grappling dummy if u don't feel ur ready. If you've been training a while and want hard rounds we do that as well. Ask for Ryan (hard rounds with Ryan available in Gi only, for NoGi please ask for Rick).

Invictus Training Center and Nate Morrison (and the other coaches) set a gold standard for what a…read moretrue martial arts academy should be. From day one, I was blown away by the culture here. Invictus is built around learning, open-mindedness, and respect for the evolution of the sport. Nate leads by example, constantly encouraging exploration of different styles and techniques rather than forcing a "one-size-fits-all" approach while maintaining a structured class with high percentage moves. The environment strikes the perfect balance: it's competitive enough to push you to improve, but not so much that it leads to injury. As a beginner, I've never once felt out of place. The training partners here are top-tier, technical, tough, but incredibly generous with their knowledge and genuinely invested in helping each other grow. You feel like part of a team from the moment you step on the mats.

Just moved back to New Hampshire after being away for a long time and have been searching for a…read moreplace to train. New England BJJ Academy is the place to go. Great team atmosphere , highly skilled coaches and students! John , Mike, George and Tony were all welcomed me to the team immediately! If you are looking for a place to train BJJ or Muay Thai this is the place.

Just an update that Coach Nassib is the new owner/head coach at Fenix Peabody (and a new great…read morelocation). I have taken many classes and lessons with Coach Nassib, and he is one of the best coaches around. The students are also very welcoming of visitors. If you are in the Peabody area, check this place out. Fenix also has locations in Woburn, Lowell and Stoughton.

Great group of people there. Friendly environment and worth stopping by to try it out. Corey is a…read moregreat guy and like all great teachers, he's patient. I would recommend bjj to anyone looking to get in shape at any age. Try it out!

Great very well taught and professional I would say the best place to go in the area !!!read more

I started training at DGA in 2016. The core group of…read morestudents here are a pleasant, caring group of people who are gladly willing to sacrifice in order to be a part of each other's progression. There's a nice mixture of younger and middle age adults who genuinely care about the well-being of their team mates/training partners. Professor Passos does an excellent job of breaking down techniques, concepts, movements & philosophy. He is a principled person who doesn't sugarcoat. "Better to be hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie"

burgess is one of the best academy's in new england to train bjj/mma/kickboxing/wrestling etc .the…read moreowner nate lamotte is a very professional and nice person that takes his time for every student to help on and off the mat .the academy is a top level place .they offer a week for free to try every class there is so that way you can find what you like the best

From the owner: Manchester's only IBJJF recognized Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy.read more

I feel very fortunate to have found this gym after an extended break from martial arts. With a…read moregreat culture, awesome instruction, and training that has a focused intensity that is conducive to learning, it's become my favorite place to be. Training partners vary from zero experience to black belts that compete regularly, so classes are very scalable and you'll get matched up accordingly. An added benefit is that this is very noticeably not a big commitment/money gym, so you're not required to buy their uniforms, sign a 2-year membership, pay for a registration fee etc. P.S. Do not be put off by the fact that this is in the mall. I was skeptical of that at first and didn't want to be 'on display', but the mats are set back from the location's entrance and it requires an onlooker to walk up and awkwardly watch a class.

I started training Jiu Jitsu on 9/16/2009 at Seacoast MMA and transition to Port City BJJ upon…read moreopening in 2010. PCBJJ has the top ingredients I recommend to others looking for an academy to start their own journey. Black Belt Lineage (Roberto Maia - Boston BJJ), Training (Competition and Hobbyist), Environment/Community (try a class and get a sense for how it 'feels' - Is everyone welcoming? Is the energy positive? Are partners helpful?) and Instructors (Are they teaching techniques that work, competition and/or self-defense proven?). I've been with PCBJJ through 5 academy locations, and while our current is the most impressive (to me) with respect to mat space, cleanliness, location...the vibe has never change. Everyone comes to train and help each other improve as martial art practitioners as well as humans. While I enjoyed and learned from attending seminars in the past, I found those (to me) were more about meeting new people and expanding my BJJ family. While the techniques, to be honest, we have world class instructors at Port City. Our instructors compete (or competed) and win at the State, Regional, National and World level, while one literally watches at least 1000 hrs of video a year and can actually translate the video to techniques talk in class. If I want to learn anything, no matter how new it may be to the sport, I can ask another of our instructors. They will either know it and teach or, or admit they do not know it, but research, learn and teach it later. You can't put a price on such skillful, humble instructors. As for the community, I truly consider Port City a part of my family. We all come from different walks of life, which has personally helped me broaden my perspectives, compassion, appreciation, and respect for others across the board. Whether you are part of the 'morning' or 'night' crew (or even both for those splitting days or doing double sessions) you become part of a community within a community and truly become a family. We take our art seriously and we have fun. Strangling your partner and/or friend in class may not sound like fun to those that have yet to train, but when you start training and share the experience, you will understand how much fun you truly can have while improving as an overall human. That said, I truly hope you take the first step to enter an academy and start your journey. While I highly recommend Port City BJJ as that academy, I respect anyone that takes that difficult first walk through the door in any academy. Hope to see you on the mat!

I live locally and always wondered what was in the white building behind the insurance agency…read more I did my introduction and history of BJJ with the extremely friendly Aaron. The following day I signed up, and have attended 3 more classes. Being new to BJJ I was nervous about joining a martial arts gym/academy. The members all went out of the way to introduce themselves and help with any questions I had. The staff are great, and genuinely have an interest in helping you improve. BJJ is a tough workout, but very rewarding. I highly encourage anyone local to come take a class. Or if you are just in Boston for a few days, it is 100% worth a visit.

The instruction is incredible. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Everyone is willing to help…read moreout and train, no matter age/size/skill level. Bernardo is a great instructor and his system feels solid and effective. Great gym and I couldn't be more happy to train here! In my opinion the best place in the Boston area to train, hands down.