Best Academy in New England! Family owned and operated. The mats at this gym are cleaned and…read moremaintained daily. Kids program is amazing. Can't say enough about this place... it changed my life!

Best Martial arts gym around. Owned by an amazing family. Great vibes and feels like a family. It's…read morea beautiful and clean academy. Professor Marcio/owner still competes at big tournaments all over the world. He is a great role model to all his students.

I visited Danny Savery BJJ during the 4th of July week and I had an absolutely awesome time…read moretraining with his team. I was able to attend Coach Danny's competition class where we completed a wide variety of drills and different types of sparring to help with tournament prep. Thanks to the team, I was able to secure my first IBJJF gold in Boston a few weeks after visiting. I highly recommend Danny Savery BJJ to anyone looking to start their jiu jitsu journey or to any folks traveling in the area!

I love this place! I wanted to wait at least two months to write this review to give an accurate an…read moreunbiased opinion of this academy that wasn't written from the point of someone new and still in the honeymoon phase. I'm 45 years old and not in the greatest shape in the world and this really worried me due to knowing how physical BJJ is. I started my first class full of trepidation and worry. I was immediately greeted by the senior members of the academy like an old friend and I can't say how much everyone was very nice to me and welcomed me with open arms. They helped me with tying my belt and how to properly wear my Gi. Upon entering the mat area Danny Savery himself and all of the other coaches welcomed me to my first class and immediately made me feel at ease. I had heard from other people that this academy is more like a family and they were absolutely right! I can't say enough of how awesome this academy is and how much I look forward to going to class. So if you're looking for a great BJJ academy this is the place. It doesn't matter how old or out of shape you are, you will be able to complete the classes and make a lot of new friends you will consider family! I can't say enough of how much I love this place and if I can do it so can you!

Best BJJ gym in the state. Walking through the doors for the first time I was shocked by how much…read morethere was to learn. Everyone welcomed me with open arms and absolutely love being there. They go out of their way to teach you and improve you personally. On top of that, it's cheap compared to others.

Just joined a month ago as a 41 year old white belt. Super supportive and fun group of people to…read moretrain with and learn from. The open and welcoming culture here turns a potentially intimidating combat sport into a comfortable learning environment. I was worried at first about injuries due to my age and because I work with my hands and body (I'm a farmer) and my wife (a purple belt) has been injured numerous times at other gyms. However, all the people I've trained with here so far seem very safety focused and concerned about the well-being of their teammates. Lots of folks here compete but are mostly very supportive of those of us who have no desire to compete and are just here to learn. No talk of politics thus far, which is so nice in this day and age; just group jiu jitsu therapy.

I started jiujitsu at Elevate in July of 2022. Sensei Bret and Sensei Sandra are the best in all…read moreaspects. The level of instruction and their knowledge is over the top. The community at Elevate is unbelievable as well. As soon as I walked through the door I knew I was home..... Dave A

Great Judo and Jujitsu school, great lineage, solid instruction. The mats are great, and…read morefacilities are well maintained

I have been training here for several months and it is by far the best jiu jitsu academy I have…read moreexperienced. The instruction is extremely professional, structured, and consistent. There are multiple highly skilled black belts who are actively involved in teaching, and the level of technical detail and attention given to students is impressive. As a woman, feeling comfortable and respected in a martial arts environment is very important to me, and this gym absolutely delivers. The atmosphere is welcoming, supportive, and focused on learning real, practical self-defense skills. The instructors take the time to ensure students understand techniques properly, and safety and discipline are clearly a priority. The culture here is very positive -- everyone is friendly, helpful, and genuinely interested in improving together. Whether you are a beginner or experienced practitioner, you feel encouraged and challenged in the best way. They also have a fantastic kids program that emphasizes confidence, respect, and strong fundamentals in a structured environment. If you are looking for high-quality Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction with experienced black belts, a respectful atmosphere, and a strong sense of community, I highly recommend training here. I am very glad I chose this academy and look forward to continuing my training here long-term.

This gym has been a home away from home for the past 3.5 years…read more The atmosphere is very friendly, people encourage and support each other, and everyone gets a ton of individual attention. Whatever you are looking to learn - competition skills, self-defense, or fundamentals - there are people here passionate about sharing it.

Myself and my son visited this gym while on holidays from Ireland. The team were really friendly…read moreand welcoming. Good vibes on the mats and the coaching was very good. Place was spotless too. Highly recommended this place.

I dropped in to train while visiting my sister for the holidays. I can't say enough good things…read moreabout this gym. It's easily one of the cleanest, most welcoming bjj school I've ever visited. The head instructor Mike was super present and gave good feedback. All the students were very focused and technical and supported each other with post-roll debriefs. They also have a good range of brand new fitness equipment so you can weight lift or do conditioning pre or post class. I'm bummed I don't live in the area because I'd sign up to be a student here for sure.

Ronin Jiu Jitsu is amazing! Growing up with anxiety and being hard of hearing has always made it…read morehard for me to be comfortable at new places but since I started training there, I've had nothing but good experiences. Peter is awesome, very welcoming, and all the instructors and student have been so kind as well. Highly recommend this place.

We are very happy with our son's Martial Arts training at Ronin. My son is 12 and is not a fighter,…read morebut Jiu Jitsu is helping with confidence in even just physical play with his pals. The classes are structured, but not like a militaristic style as schools I am familiar with. Its not a bad thing. They don't hit you up for money over the tuition every month for a strip or patch. Definitely worth checking out.

Wow! This academy is exactly what you would expect from a solid jujitsu professor. He and his…read morecoaches are first class and so are the students. You'll get a solid roll here! I arrived from Superior, WI and Professor Burrill welcomed me and made me feel like I was one of his student. This would by my gym if I lived here. I'm looking forward to coming back. I rolled Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Each time was the exact same...amazing!

f you've been thinking about trying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or have trained for years, Tim Burrill's is…read morethe place to go. High level training and detailed easy to digest instruction make Jimmy Connor's classes perfect for everyone. The vibe is upbeat and fun & we laugh a lot and work hard. Jimmy, Tim, BJJ & all my training partners have been nothing but a positive force in my life since the first night I stepped on the mat. Awesome instructors and an awesome place for sure.

My family and I have visited many Jiu Jitsu studios in the area. This is by far the best! My son…read moreis usually shy and a bit timid. He jumped right in from day one! Coach Ryan, Steve, and Jamie are true professionals! They are amazing with children and truly love being there. It not only shows but the kids feel it! I also love how clean everything is!! A+ all around!!! -Erika

I am a member of a Gracie Certified Training Center (CTC) down in Virginia in the combatives…read morecurriculum--came here multiple times over the course of a week while visiting family in the area. Had a phenomenal time and here's why: The schedule: there's class availability every day of the week; both AM and PM. The facility: lots of CLEAN and SANITIZED mat space. Changing rooms, restrooms, and seating area are organized, clean, and accommodating. Everything is well-lit and parking is no issue. I'm not from here, but the location isn't hard to get to either. The instructors: This is where this place excels. Top-notch, certified professionals! I primarily received training from Coach Jamie; but also interacted with Coaches Steve and Nate as well. These guys are professional, well-spoken, and knowledgeable. They have a keen eye for keeping an eye on technique, ensuring everyone is SAFE, and fostering an environment where everyone is having fun and learning. Though they specialize and are certified in the Gracie curriculum, they have an extensive background in other disciplines and athletic specialties that further enhance the quality of the product they deliver. The vibe: The most important part. There's a reason why this CTC has a comprehensive schedule--to accommodate all of the students big, small, young, and old from all walks of life that love coming here to learn. Students with prior experience, or without, can come here knowing that they will learn SAFELY and be intentionally paired with a partner that ensures they're learning at an appropriate pace. There is no "sink or swim"--this is controlled, methodical learning for all experience levels. All of the students and instructors I met were genuine and made me feel at home. If you're a beginner--expect to get right into it! Expect to learn safely and be welcomed into the family. Expect to fall in love with the art that will build relationships, challenge you, and most importantly--may save you or your loved ones' lives some day. If you're already in the curriculum or have experience--expect the standard curriculum, but expect to walk away with much more experience than that. The level of detail and knowledge here will change your game. An important distinction for me is learning self defense safely versus learning competition jiu jitsu, which is where I believe the injury risk goes up. I personally know many prior "competitors" that have moved over to the more controlled Gracie curriculum. 10/10 WILL definitely return to this location when I am back in town. If you're on the fence, don't think--just do! It will change your life like it did for my children and I! Renee and Ryon--you have a winning team at this CTC!

Clean place. quality of bjj is average. Not too congenial or inviting. They won't even allow a…read moresecond time visit unless you are sure on enrolling. I don't think a day is enough to make such a costly decision.

The Biggest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community in the world.The class structure is the trademark of all…read moreGracie Barra Schools. Classes start on time and adhere to a standardized curriculum and class structure. As a student, you know up front what is expected of you and have a clear understanding of what to expect from your instructors and training partners. The consistency of this structure combined with the creativity and innovation of our devoted instructors blend perfectly to facilitate your progress.