Boston Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Boston BJJ is amazing! The instructors have an incredible amount of experience under Professor Roberto Maia, and everyone from white belt to black belt is very friendly and welcoming. As a female, I feel totally comfortable training with all of the members. Anyone thinking about training BJJ should come to Boston BJJ, you will be hooked! No Gi or signing up needed, just come try it out!

I trained at BBJJ under professor Roberto Maia for a couple years, until I moved too far to commute. As the highest ranking practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu, in New England, professor Maia has a remarkable ability to convey instructions in a well mannered, very positive way that’s easily understood. He provides a well cultured learning environment that makes training BJJ and MMA a great experience. I couldn’t thank Roberto and his team enough for what I’ve learned. I definitely recommend Boston Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu Academy!

Guys before me mentioned multiple times oldest BJJ Academy in New England, etc and I’m not going to echo them.
To those who consider trying Boston BJJ out I say — do it! This school has been my home since the first week I moved to MA over two years ago and I never looked back. From day one guys were friendly and made me feel welcomed.
There are simply no people with chip on their shoulders or super sized egos that need to be fed in expense of beginners. When rolling we tend to focus on technique and pace of the roll is up to us.
At any rate, don’t hesitate to drop by, say hello and see it for yourself.

This a great BJJ academy. I trained at Boston Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu for 6 years. Boston BJJ has flexible hours and many experience instructors. If you like martial arts Boston BJJ is the place to go.

This is THE place to go for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Boston. I trained there for 3 years before I moved out of state. Roberto and all of the other instructors are awesome. The school has been around for a long time, which means that you get to train with a lot of very experienced people. Everyone there is very friendly, willing to train hard and, help you get better. I really felt like I was part of a family while I was there. Anyone from a complete beginner to an expert will enjoy training here. If you’re new to jiu jitsu, I can’t stress enough how fun and addictive it is. It’s also a great workout, so if you’re bored of going to the regular gym, you have to give it a try!

Anyone looking to train BJJ in the Boston area will not find a better academy to train in. The instruction is top notch. The head instructor (Roberto Maia) is extremely knowledgeable, very personable, and the highest ranking BJJ black belt in MA. There are also a lot of high ranking belts (including many black belts) that are super friendly, very humble, and always willing to help. The atmosphere there, I think, can best be described as a competitive family. Everyone is there to train and advance their game, but also sincerely help each other out with each others technique to push your abilities and really elevate your game. All egos are checked at the door. The workouts are challenging (ie you will break a good sweat!), but the instructors will always make sure you are in a safe training environment. Roberto has done a fantastic job at cultivating a fun, supportive environment where you will learn so much and grow tremendously in your training. As a side note, I’ve attended classes scheduled right after the kids class, and all the kids really seem to have a blast while exerting a lot of energy (I’m sure the parents are happy with that!). If anyone is looking for superior instruction, a friendly environment, and great training partners, Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is definitely worth checking out! Also, they offer a free two week trial to see if BJJ is for you. Again, definitely worth checking out!

Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a great place to learn jiu jitsu. This is the oldest school in New England and has created many excellent jiu jitsu practitioners.
If you’re considering training in BJJ then don’t wait. Go there today. You’ll be happy that you did.

I’m a black belt and instructor at Boston BJJ under Roberto Maia.
I’ve trained under him for the past 9 years.
As a lower belt the upper belts were always very helpful and giving of their time. That environment has continually been fostered over the years and the newer generation of upper belts pay that foward giving their time and help to the newer students.
You get a great workout. The rolls are as tough as you want them to be, but the focus is not on «beating» the person you are training with. It is on improving your jiu jitsu and helping your rolling partner improve his/​hers. It’s a place for people of all walks of life and all ages to train.
The location is right around the corner from the Newton Highlands T stop of the green (D) line and there is a parking lot that generally has plenty of parking if you choose to drive. The actual location is a bit hidden behind a Tedeschi’s diagonally across the street from National Lumber.
There is an association of schools in the Boston BJJ network who’s owners are black belts under Roberto. There is a camaraderie amongst the schools due to those close ties. Students within this network are welcomed guests to visit and train within that network.

Are you looking to learn Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu? Are you worried about being a newbie in a room with others training around you? Maybe you are not sure if you want to learn Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu but it really peaks your interest!
If you answered YES to any of the above, then Boston Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu is the right place for you without a doubt. The FREE two week introduction classes allows you to take full advantage of full classes without any risk; and don’t worry if you don’t have a Gi, Roberto will loan you a freshly cleaned Gi for each class during this intro.
So you say, well, I don’t know anything about Jiu-​Jitsu, how the heck am I going to fit in? Simple, your initial first class will always be with other first timers who will get hands on instruction from Roberto himself or another Black Belt level instructor. And on any given day, this could mean 1-​on-​1 instruction from a 5^th degree Black Belt, good luck finding this kind of dedication anywhere else.
So you ask, but what happens after that first class? You join the rest of the class in Gi Fundamentals where you will continue learning as the name of the class eludes too, fundamentals. The class is not limited to white belts, other ranks join in as well to further assist in the class and to go over their fundamental skills as well.
We all began our continuing education in Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu as a white belt and we have all felt that feeling of walking on the mat for the first time; the only difference with attending Boston Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu is that you will make friendships that will carry over after training but the most important things to remember is this — You are going to have to wait until the next class and the waiting is the worst part because all you want to do is to return to train!
I have been attending Boston BJJ for over a year and it’s been a great journey. Roberto’s main focus is not merely about teaching BJJ but of everyone’s SAFETY — This is Roberto’s golden rule. Each class is broken down into segments, one move meshes into the next and so forth. Every class has been challenging and very rewarding.
Give Boston BJJ a chance, you have everything to gain from it.

BBJJ is an amazing school with some of the most talented people around, the school is put together in a very organized manner were everyday there is some part of jiujitsu that is put together professor Maia is an incredible instructor and anyone who is looking for a top notch Bjj school in the Boston area i would suggest this one. personally i look forward to going to the school every time i go.

The stars that BBJJ gets are for the overall environment; upper ranks are super helpful if you’re a beginner and will always take the time to welcome you and show you/​drill techniques. There are so many kind people here with solid jiu jitsu experience and knowledge. Classes were fun and challenging.
Unfortunately, I cannot give this place 5 stars. The place is extremely disorganized. I couldn’t get my intro lesson for a long time despite calling ahead of time to ensure that I’d be able to get my intro that day. Because I was a beginner and nervous about jumping into a class, I really wanted to have a bit of personalized instruction to transition me in. Well, I got tossed into group classes without any preparation. Not too big of a deal. The group in my class was so welcoming that I managed alright and was made to feel very comfortable.
Beginner class schedules are a bit awkwardly scheduled. A 5:30 beginner class is tough for working adults. There was only one later beginner class during the weekdays.
Finally, I think that owner can come off as misogynistic and unprofessional. I know he’s very experienced, is a high ranking instructor, and has trained some really great fighters. I take nothing away from that. You absolutely will get solid instruction here. However, some of the conversations that he had very openly with other students were offensive to me as a woman and I’m not a feminist by any means (read my other reviews to see for yourself). He jokes around a lot with his students and many of those jokes aren’t exactly appropriate. I don’t think that an owner of a school/​head instructor should be setting that kind of example or should be so blatantly disrespectful towards women. I also wondered how that affected his male students and their attitudes. After all, jiu jitsu puts people in compromising positions and I need to feel safe when I’m rolling with men. In my opinion, every woman should do bjj; it’s one of the most effective defenses against the most likely types of assault that women will face. As such, I think a school of such high caliber should be cultivating a respectful environment towards females.

I’ve been training for almost 5 years and I live in Columbus, Ohio. I stopped at Roberto’s school during a family road trip through boston and had a great experience. He was welcoming, friendly and just as helpful in instruction to me as he was to his own students.
After class, he even gave me some soap and a towel so I could shower so I didn’t have to continue our road trip all hot and sweaty, which he totally didn’t have to do but was really hospitable. Awesome facility, has a shower, lockers and some conditioning tools.

Boston BJJ has a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. At 16 years, it is the longest-​running BJJ school in the Boston area. There are always numerous high belts on the mat. The professors are very encouraging. No matter what your skill level or size.

Easily the best culture of any gym I have ever been to. Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is filled with black belts, professional fighters, competitors and people like me (the average Joe). No matter who you are or how advanced you are you will be welcomed with open arms and treated as a teammate.
Everybody at BBJJ helps everybody else to succeed and that means that everybody succeeds, together, much faster than they would anywhere else. It is tough to imagine but while learning and training to fight at BBJJ you do so in a culture without ever feeling like the other guy is your adversary. You will be pushed at whatever pace you want as the talent level is high but you will never feel like anything but a team member.
The team culture combined with a very high level of technical expertise and instruction I have not been able to find anywhere else. I don’t have kids but If I did I would be starting them with BJJ and with Professor Maia and his team of instructors as early as possible. My only regret is that I did not find my way to BJJ and Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu earlier.

I have been studying under the head instructor Roberto Maia for over 15 years now. If you live near the area and want to learn Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu do not miss out on the chance to train at Gracie Barra Boston. It offers a fun and safe environment to learn Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu.
Roberto is the highest ranking BJJ instructor in Massachusetts and has a wealth of knowledge in the art. More importantly he is one of the kindest and most generous people I have had the pleasure of knowing.
Roberto has built a martial arts academy that has become a second family to a large number of it’s members. This is a special place with a lot of very good people.
If you are looking for a place to learn BJJ, go down for the free trial, you will not be disappointed.

Professor Maia, Al, and the other instructors are highly skilled, patient, welcoming, friendly and fun to train with and I can say the same about the other students at the dojo.
Gracie Barra Boston is an all around great place.

Learn from the source. Gracie Barra Boston is the premier Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu academy in New England. Prof. Roberto Maia’s instruction is unparalleled and the instructors are all extremely knowledgeable and friendly. If you want to experience the Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu lifestyle to the fullest and train in a safe and egoless environment, Gracie Barra Boston is the place for you. Whatever your focus is: fitness, fun, mma, no gi, gi, self-​defense or kids class, GBB has what you need, with the the most complete curriculum and largest schedule out of any academy in Massachusetts. GBB also hosts seminars by some of the top names in the BJJ game today so there is always quality training regardless of who is on the mat. Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu will change you life, for the better. It did for me.

Woo hoo! A veteran of Legendary Japanese MMA event — Pride and American MMA promotion — IFL, and a member of legendary Gracie family, Daniel Gracie is in da haus!
His class is great. Extremely exhausting but great workout. The other night, it was the first time for me in long time to sleep that deep in the night I took his class.

This is an excellent Jiu Jitsu school that teaches the world-​famous Gracie method. The owner Roberto Maia is a black belt who has studied Jiu Jitsu for the past few decades and is a relative of the Gracie family, specifically a cousin of Carlos Gracie Jr. who is the creator of the International Federation of Brazilian Jiu-​Jitsu. The instruction there is exceptional and all students are passionate about studying this martial art.
You learn new moves in every class and get to practice them systematically. Also the sparring or «rolling» at the end of the class is very helpful to ingraining and practicing everything you learn.
This school has produced several Jiu Jitsu champions who competed in UFC and MMA but it is not focused exclusively on bringing up students for competition hence those who do this for exercise and cardio also can benefit greatly by coming here classes.
Whether you are looking to dedicate yourself to the art of Jiu Jitsu or to do this casually as a venue for fitness and exercise, you will all benefit from attending this school.

This place is right around the corner from my current residence so I was very excited when I found it! Gracie — Barra Boston is in a very inconspicuous building with a mere banner to proclaim itself so I actually drove/​walked past this place every day for more than a year before I noticed it.
I went for a trial. When you step in there is a little pro-​shop and sign-​up area. Steps downstairs lead to a large room with mats and locker room. I did not notice showers. My instructor that day was very encouraging and obviously very knowledgable. When I was being left behind by the rest of the class in the warm-​up, everybody was very supportive. I could definitely tell that this was a very close and effective fighting school.
The reason I didn’t sign up here is because of the schedule, which I found hard to find spots I can train in because it conflicts with my work schedule. They have limited beginner’s classes and I believe most of them are in the afternoon. They are also open for limited hours on the weekend. Both of those factors don’t really work out for young professionals. If my schedule was more free, I definitely would have signed up here back then.