I dropped in from out of town for the day for the Ladies Jiu Jitsu class. Everyone was very friendly and I found the class informative, thank you! read more

I purchased a three-class trial through a special offer and received repeated messages encouraging me to schedule a class. I eventually scheduled the 12:30pm Advanced no GI class and arrived a few minutes early, but the front desk interaction was so frustrating that I left without attending. The employee was a tall man with a strong accent that sounded Eastern European to me. He did not introduce himself, so I did not catch his name. He gave me a complimentary bottle of water, which I appreciated. I told him several times that I had already purchased the trial and was scheduled for the 12:30 p.m. class. Instead of checking my reservation or directing me to the class, he repeatedly asked where I had trained, what brought me to Boston, and what school I attended. The conversation was not aggressive, but he consistently ignored or disregarded what I was saying. He told me the gym did not schedule classes and did not offer free classes, even though I never said the class was free. I offered to show him my contract agreement from the gym and the text messages confirming the schedule, but he did not meaningfully address them. He became particularly fixated on asking which specific school I attended. He continued pressing for that information even after I asked what it had to do with helping me find the class I had scheduled. The repeated questioning made me very uncomfortable. He eventually said he was trying to determine which membership to offer me, despite my already explaining that I was not interested in discussing memberships and only wanted to attend the class I had scheduled and paid for. Not sure if this was because I was a woman and he refused to believe I signed up for this class or if it was because this is the gym's brute-force, out of touch approach to selling their memberships but either way, it was just way too much trouble to even attend on a trial basis. If the 12:30 p.m. advanced no-gi class was not appropriate for a trial student, that should have been explained when it was scheduled. Instead, I received no clear assistance and left because the interaction felt disorganized, dismissive, and overly focused on selling me a membership. A bit disappointed because the BJJ gyms I've been to have been so welcoming and encouraging esp for new members. On the T or not, I would pass on this place. read more

I had some trepidation as an older beginner in BJJ but coaches and members at Broadway have been very welcoming and supportive. The coaches run well structured classes and also go out of their way to give individual feedback and answer questions. Definitely not a place for wimpy mentalities or whiny attitudes, but if you're looking to challenge yourself it's very rewarding right off the bat. read more

Very friendly staff. I would recommend. They let me try out a class for free. Very knowledgeable staff.

NIGHTMARE.. I feel like I just got lied to by a big gym that don't care at all.. I first came and wanted to try the trial for 3 classes that they have for $20. But Dima the front desk guy convinced me that it's better to just enroll to the monthly subscription because he said that I don't have to pay enrollment fees and that there's no commitment involved and I can cancel my subscription within the 3 months period and get my money refunded if I don't like it. So I did, and went to TWO classes and decided that it's not working out for me also that I got a tour to go to and I'll be gone for a while. So I tried to cancel it, and after having a hard time trying to reach out to them over the email and phone (due to my busy schedule) I was able to find free time to drove to the gym and cancel my subscription. Thought i'd be done but today I just got billed for the month of February for $194.. Mind you I have not been to any classes at all for over a month. I've tried to call the gym again and again.. Of course it goes to voicemails.. (to be exact 33 times and still no answer) Although seems like they answered it by accident once and hung up after 3 seconds of me saying hello.. I hate to be saying any negative things about any organization, but I've been getting no help. Crazy to compare how they were calling me everyday because I clicked on interested to try the trial classes on their website before.. I love the people that goes to the gym but the gym does not have their shit together.. I think this gym is too big for their own good.. what a night mare.. read more

If you're interested in starting jiu jitsu then this is the place to do it. Not just the staff, but everyone there is so welcoming and helpful. Definitely out try one of their free classes, you won't be disappointed. read more

It will cost you a fortune to start. The staff emphasized some special deal to get you started without explaining the 3 month commitment and automatic renewal unless you give them a 30 day. I requested a cancellation after the first month, and they gave me a pause form to sign instead of cancellation form. My card was charged for extra few months, and the company refused to refund. By the way, the cancellation form has to be signed in person. It would be a bit of a problem if you have relocated....... Paying more than $800 when I have only attended classes for a month just seems ridiculous to me. This business also responded unprofessionally and poor at communication. read more

Dropped in. Awesome much of guys. Will push you. It is a little expensive for dropping in.

Great spot to learn jiu jitsu. It has a good mix of people competing and hobbyists. It's extremely welcoming and I've learned a lot in my time there. Go in with an open mind, no ego, expect to be humbled and you will get a rewarding experience read more

Great place to train BJJ (GI and NoGi), Muay Thai, Judo, wrestling, and MMA. Top Notch instructions, great community atmosphere, and clean mats. The gym offers a variety of times, with BJJ classes usually in the mornings, noons, and evenings. Conveniently located near Broadway Station in South Boston. Stop in today! read more

Visited on a work trip. Instructors were welcoming and kind. Rolls were good. Went for a Wednesday 7am fundamentals class and we went over heel hooks from k-guard. read more

Incredible instructors in a clean, spacious facility. Coaches are engaged, thoughtful, and run great training--they are the real deal. The community is incredibly welcoming and trains without ego. I find it very welcoming as a beginner and those that practice martial arts at a high level will have more than enough competition to go around. Highly recommend this gym regardless of experience level or athleticism. Come check it out, you won't regret it. read more

Be aware of their sign on practice. Impossible to get out of a contract. All smiley but they are horrible people to do business with. A nightmare I can't get out of. read more

I trained BJJ at Broadway while I was visiting Boston. Great instruction. Clean, well-equipped facility. Nice mats. John Clarke, our teacher, was very welcoming to me as a walk-in. He explained the techniques to our class very well. My training partners were friendly, competitive, and helpful. I really enjoyed my experience at Broadway Jiu Jitsu. read more

The perfect place to train Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Wrestling in Boston. Great location, lots of parking available. I used to train at Tapout because the location was convenient. I never got the "team" feeling while training there. People just came and went all day. When JC left and opened Broadway Jiu Jitsu I chose to follow him because his instruction is really the best ive ever experienced. He breaks down all aspects of Jiu Jitsu to the point where it makes soo much sense, there are light bulbs lighting up in your head all night. This is a gym for all levels, whether youre just looking for a great workout or you have aspirations to be a Pro Fighter, this is the place to be. Everyone who instructs actively competes and has won competitions at both Pro and Amateur levels. There are guys and girls of all sizes and ages training here. The atmosphere is extremely team-oriented and everyone is really friendly and helpful, especially if you are new. You dont have to worry about getting punked out when you walk in for the first time. The Facilities are awesome. Its a great environment. The mat area is huge, there are different bags for boxing and muay thai, there are weights to get your swole on in between classes, and a three person sauna in case you really wanna sweat. The bathrooms will make you feel like youre at home. They are also in the middle of doing a huge Graffitti mural one of their walls to give it some life. If youre looking for a gym, you should really look no further, stop by for a class and see for yourself. read more

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I've been training here for three years and this is the best gym I've ever been to. Everyone is willing to teach and help you learn new things, not just the instructors, but anyone on the mats. There's no drama or nonsense, just a great group of guys and girls who come in and train hard. If you are interested in BJJ, Judo, Wrestling, Sambo, Muay Thai, MMA - they've got it and they've got instructors who are welcoming and patient. So whether you've been training for years and are new to Boston or you're new to martial arts completely, you'll have a great experience at Broadway. read more

I was visiting from out of town a had the chance to go to both a gi and no gi class. This gym is very welcoming and offers solid jiu jitsu. Whether you are new to the sport or looking for a new place to train, give Broadway a try! read more

BJJ gyms can be hit or miss. The best gyms are those where members train hard, give good instruction, and are clean/safe. Broadway has all of these. There's a great group of instructors and a deep bench of high-level belts in every class, all of whom are willing to assist newcomers and lower ranked belts. If you're looking for a place to train in the city, it's hard to beat Broadway. It's also really accessible as it's right across from the Broadway T stop. read more

I am a "mature athlete" who has been involved in the martial arts most of my life as both a student and instructor. I joined the judo class a few months ago and I'm very pleased to say that BJJ is top notch across the boards!!! Their amazing instructors are extremely knowledgeable, and very supportive of all students regardless of experience. Most importantly, this is a friendly, respectful community that not only embraces the ideals of martial arts, but also diversity. I can say with total conviction that this is an outstanding organization of which I am proud to be a lifetime member! ( By the way - contrary to my FB pic to the left I am from Boston and not Casper WY - that would be a helluva commute! lol) read more

One word: Hooked. Forget about the cool factor of the sport or learning life saving skills (especially as a woman). It still boils down to people and how they treat you from the moment you walk in. The community feel it's palpable from the start and comes from the top. You will not be a membership number here. The owner will certainly not treat you like one and neither will any of the coaches. Show up to learn a new sport and you will leave the first week with a new family made. read more

I was just in Boston for business and decided to stop by and train while I was here. I loved the class structure and everyone was so welcoming . I would strongly recommend this place to anyone looking to train jiu jitsu. read more

Fantastic gym ! John, the owner and head instructor has an incredibly deep knowledge of bjj, wrestling, and mma. He is also an excellent and very detailed teacher, with an encouraging attitude and sense of humor. Check out the signs around the gym for proof. Even if you have trained bjj before, he can teach you a lot. John also teaches every bjj class, which means you get blackbelt instruction all of the time. For the classes he doesn't teach, he brings in top-shelf instructors. The people who train there are warm and enthusiastic about their arts, as well as very skilled. Whether you are looking to compete or meet new people and have fun, this is a great environment. If my schedule permitted, I would definitely still train there. Drop in for a trial class if you can and you might just get hooked, which would be a good thing ! read more

I would highly recommend Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness. Great instruction, great vibe, reasonable price, free street parking.

I think Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness is great. The instruction is great and there are a broad range of ages and skill levels.

This gym changed my life in terms of actually enjoying fitness again. I joined in 2012 with no prior experience in Muay Thai or any MMA whatsoever. Before Broadway Jiu-Jitsu, I was stuck in a dreadful boring routine of going to a "regular" gym to run on the tread mill and lift weights. I tried a Muay Thai class on a whim and loved every second of it. I no longer dreaded going to work out, now I found myself looking forward to each Muay Thai class. Each class is mentally and physically challenging with great instructors and you will leave feeling relaxed after a stressful day. This gym has a great feel where everyone is friendly and the ownership is always present. If you need to change up your routine, I highly recommend coming in for a trial class, you will not be disappointed. read more