86 Joy St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
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Great gym and excellent teachers.
Sou pai, Meu filho tem 3 anos, e começou a fazer as aulas de jiu jitsu com o professor Gabriel…… só tenho elogios para ele muito atenciosos, calma e profissional só tenho que agradecer que sua dedicação com as crianças!
Love this gym. I've lived in SF, NY and now Boston for 10 years, and have trained at many places. This is, by far, my favorite mix of training hard, warm community and family friendly. There's a training partners for every level here.
This is the finest BJJ gym you can find in this area. I say this both as an adult and as a parent. Classes are offered and multiple skill levels and times during the week. The cohort is friendly but competitive. The professors, specifically Gabriel and Enzo are true gems. They care about you as people, they’re fierce competitors, and patient teachers. Oos!
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I've been to many gyms across US because of work (California, Ohio, Texas, Mass, you name it) and I can say without doubt 617 is one of the best out there. The culture here is ego-free with people genuinely willing to help you improve your bjj. Reasons why you should check out this gym: 1. Instructors (led by Hugo) are very attentive to your questions and techniques. They are always willing to help and grow your bjj. (not like some gyms that want newcomers to 'earn their stripes' before helping you improve) 2. Fantastic in both gi/no-gi; good balance of classes 3. Training intensity is up to you. Whether you are a hobbyist or competitor you can go at your own pace. 4. Very professional; gym policy is clear and Hugo is very understanding. Clear schedules and clear pricing. I was injured for few months and they were very accommodating/flexible. 5. They have active, high-level competitors. Different competitors also drop-by from time to time. 6. Gym is clean, they always clean right after each class.
It was a great place to train! I highly recommend the school to people in the Boston area.
I have been training for a year and a half and try to visit gyms when I travel. This is by far the best jiu jitsu gyms I’ve been to. The coaching is organized, the coaches are advanced and extremely helpful, the classes are prompt and organized, and the gym is spotless. The coaches sanitize the mats after every class along with sweeping and vacuuming. The members are all great people also, this place breeds a respectful atmosphere.
Excellent gym. World class coaches, detailed instruction, and a humble community of students make for a perfect atmosphere to train in. Certainly the best in the greater Boston area.
Very supportive and positive environment. I started from no BJJ experience, and the professors have been really hands on and accessible, including Hugo from the start. They make you feel welcome as a complete beginner and encourage asking questions. They’ve created a culture of collaboration where the focus is on helping everyone get better. Can’t recommend them enough.
No BS - just jiu jitsu!!! Great for beginners, advanced, and kids
Incredible gym with amazing instructors and an easy atmosphere. As a beginner, I could not imagine a better place to train.
Hands down best BJJ in New England coached by professor Hugo Marques. They also have great muay thai and wrestling classes. The teammates are very skilled and some of the best in the area. The students are also very welcoming and willing and eager to teach fellow students their craft and help you to succeed in your own personal goals. You join this team, you're becoming part of a family of great fighters and people. Professor Hugo keeps the gym immaculately clean at all times. Highly reccomend! Oss
I highly recommend 617 BJJ gym! The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, with a family-like environment. The instruction is top-notch, and it's a fantastic opportunity to learn from such talented and accomplished teachers who have won multiple awards in BJJ world tournaments . Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this gym offers an outstanding training experience.
Amazing place to train. The professors are super professional and clearly know what they are doing. The community is friendly and you feel part since the first day. Totally recommended!
I've been training here for a month and I love it so much I signed up for the full year on day 1. Great teachers and so many classes to fit your schedule. There's always a good atmosphere in class. Also, if you're a woman considering jiu-jitsu this is a really welcoming place 😊
This is a great school for Jiu Jitsu. All of the professors are dedicated and knowledgeable. They also actively compete so they have relevant view of the sport. The environment and people are great. Try it out if you are looking for a sport to better yourself!
They’re the best !! Great place to start and learn Brazilian jujitsu, with awesome coaches
Great teachers and very clean gym ! Definitely recommend this place to people of all levels of experience and all walks of life !
The culture at this gym is fantastic. The coaches/professors here are at the top of their game (current pros) and are accessible and down-to-earth. Not only is this place world class, but it’s also, surprisingly, the most competitively priced in this area.
Best gym in Boston. Great place to train for competitors, hobbyists and kids. Join and take your game to the next level.
Best gym in Boston. Great variety of skill levels from world champions to beginners. Highly recommended.
617 bjj is my favorite place in boston :) incredible atmosphere, a loving community and an impeccable staff. Prof Hugo Marques has been the world champ several times and all the other team members are following his path, so trust me: those people know what they are doing. If you are a beginner or are just looking for a new place to practice, 617 bjj is definitely the place to go.
Super pleasant environment, with great teachers, thank you to family 617
Best gym in the area! Coach Hugo and Enzo are the amazing and help out all the students from beginners to advance. Very happy I joined this place.
Best jiu jitsu gym in the area!
617 is an incredible place to train! There is world class instruction and the community is very supportive and welcoming. There are incredible beginners classes for those who want a comfortable and challenging environment to learn in, too! Highly recommend!!
Great place to start and learn BJJ. An amiable place with great coaches. I started BJJ here, the best thing I ever did in Boston.
This place is absolutely amazing! Best thing I've done in the past year was joining the academy. Not only is the coaching elite, and the facilities great, but they are constantly making improvements to make the experience better. Whether you want to just join to learn something new or are an elite competitor this is a great place to join. Highly recommended for everyone.
The gym is so Nice, the Couth is a Mazen, the best play to larne Jiu-jitsu.
I've been training here for 3 months, though I had some prior experience. The students are very skilled and tough, yet the atmosphere is super welcoming. The professors and coaches are high-level competitors who are very humble and care about the progression of the whole team. All experience levels are well represented.
617 is a great place to train. The coaches are internationally competitive so the instruction is great. Students span age ranges, experience, and vary in commitment from working professionals just looking for a workout to professional fighters. The students and teachers alike are very inclusive and have created a friendly community.
The best place to training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! Professor Hugo Marques is a Black Belt World Champ, and is a very professional guy on this art. Amazing School!
617 is a great Jiu Jitsu gym for everyone looking for a path to an amazing life style. The team is always looking for improvement within the facility as well outside. I recommend anyone no matter the experience. Great as well amazing people !
My high school wrestling coach brought me here to try out BJJ in the off-season. It changed my life, the professors, and the people are unmatched to any other academy/club I have had the privilege to train at. It is extremely professional, well ran, clean, and welcoming to all grapplers regardless of age, gender, or experience level. I would recommend 617 Fight Sports to anyone.
Great place, great Professor and great people training there
I love this place: a fantastic culture comes from the top down. Carlos is an excellent professor, brilliant and patient, and his senior students follow suit. The training is hard across a lot of levels, but based on a culture of respect and friendliness.
I just moved to the area and am so glad I found this gym! I am coming from Renzo Gracie in Brooklyn, NY and they made me feel right at home. Very welcoming group, very good training and conditioning. Prof Neto is the man! Definitely 5 stars, can't recommend enough. Whether you are a beginner or advanced, if you are in the area this is the place to go.
Best place around. Professor Neto is a top level instructor and makes the gym feel like a family. He trains professional fighters and people just looking to enjoy Jiu Jitsu alike, and manages to make everyone feel welcome. I can't recommend it enough.
Awesome gym with high level guys. Good vibes all around.
I started training jiu jitsu at 617 Fight Sports a little more than a year ago. At first, I was nervous; I had trained at a different gym before and didn't know the protocol. Everyone at 617 was so welcoming and friendly! I immediately felt accepted into the group. The instructors are highly skilled and very technical, and they make sure everyone who learns has good technique too. This really shows in how rarely anyone gets injured at the gym. Anyone who trains knows that theres a risk of injury, but at 617 people train using technique over brute strength, leading to fewer injuries, and much more skilled fighters. There is a great mix of people; men and women, upper and lower belts at 617. There are competitors as well as people who train for fun, but even training with competitors doesn't feel intimidating because everyone is so friendly!
Great environment. Coach Neto and crew are very welcoming. Full range of skill sets from beginner to expert.
I've been training Brazilian JiuJitsu at 617 Fight Sports for over 3 years, and I've had a great experience the entire time. Prof Neto and the other teachers are very welcoming to everyone, from first-day beginners to experienced black belts. There are fundamentals classes catering to beginners, as well as advanced classes. I highly recommend checking 617 Fight Sports out for all things Brazilian JiuJitsu and MMA.
Great place to train, Prof. Neto means business but is very welcoming to beginners. Highly recommend the fundamentals classes that take place Monday Wednesday and Friday. This is a great place to begin your Jiu Jitsu journey. And if you're further along there are plenty of very competitve blue purple and brown belts to challenge you. What a journey it is. Come along!
I travel for work so I have had the pleasure of training at many BJJ gyms in the Northeast over the past few years. 617 (have been training there for 5 months) has been one of my favorites for a few reasons: 1. The instruction is very technical which leads to very skilled training partners- the guys and girls there are very good including many high level belts who are happy to train & share their knowledge (even with the new guy) 2. Everyone was incredibly welcoming from the first day I stepped on the mat 3. We always get our rolling in (roughly 30 minutes per class) Above is based on training at the regular class- they also have a beginner class which I’m sure is excellent - but incase you are just getting started I wanted to put that disclaimer in so you didn’t think you would show up and be asked to roll for 30 minutes on your first day.
617 is great gym for Brazilian jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts. It's very welcoming to new people, at all levels, boys and girls. That said, the instruction is rigorous and technical. If you want to train with some of the best professional MMA fighters in the area, you can get that here. If you just want to see whether BJJ is right for you, you can get that too. Professor Neto is an experienced instructor, plus a super nice guy, and he sets the right tone. I've been there two years and recommend it highly.
Great gym for grappling and boxing.
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