Gorilla Martial Arts
420 Maple St, Marlborough, MA 01752, USA
Learn Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, mixed martial arts, and Judo. Offering classes for adults and kids.
420 Maple St, Marlborough, MA 01752, USA
Learn Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, mixed martial arts, and Judo. Offering classes for adults and kids.
Man where do I begin. This gym is incredible. I came to this gym after leaving a more serious boxing gym and I am so glad I found this place. The instructor Luis is an amazing teacher having spent 20+ years doing various martial arts. He breaks down every technique, every combo step by step because he wants to make sure everyone understands the process and learns properly. And the fact that there's sparring every day is awesome. I love to spar. I was used to hard sparring when I first came in but after training here for over a year, I've been able to set the ego aside and just have fun sparring lightly without trying to take someone's head off. I thought I missed hard sparring but now I really don't. It's better for your health anyway. Not only are the training and instruction fantastic, but the culture of the gym is amazing as well. Everyone is super friendly and welcoming and it feels like a family. We all joke around and have fun and it has been a blessing to me to find a place like this. Keep doing what you're doing Coach it's awesome work!
Posted 9 months agoGorilla Martial Arts is one of the best training environments I’ve ever been a part of. The atmosphere is friendly and laid-back, and there’s no pressure, contracts, or gimmicks—just high-quality martial arts taught by people who really know what they’re doing. Luis Rodriguez, the owner and head instructor, teaches every class himself. That alone sets GMA apart from many gyms. He has over 20 years of experience across multiple disciplines and it shows in the clarity of his instruction. Whether we’re working Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, or MMA fundamentals, he breaks down technique in a way that makes the underlying mechanics easy to understand and apply. He is patient, detailed, and really cares that students progress. I also appreciate the training structure. Every class includes controlled, light sparring or positional rounds, so you actually get to build skill in a live setting without feeling overwhelmed or unsafe. The students here are skilled, respectful, and welcoming; I came in with prior experience, and the level of technical ability on the mats was a big part of what made me choose this gym. If you’re looking for a place to learn real martial arts, get high-level coaching, and be part of a good community—with flexible, no-contract pricing—GMA is an easy recommendation. It’s a quality gym run by a quality instructor.
Posted 9 months agoLouis is a great father, friend, and most importantly a brother to me. He takes the art of teaching to a whole new level. He takes his time to teach, and makes sure that you get better at each combo. He really works on trying to make you better inside and outside of the gym. His gym truly changes your life for the better.
Posted 9 months agoI started to take my private classes few years ago with my older son and never imagined doing this but now it become my weekend activity, and also my younger son is enjoying his classes Luis is doing a great job with kids and adults we really enjoy it ! Definitely recommend Gorila Martial Arts
Where do I even begin to describe my experience here at Gorilla Martial Arts not only has it changed my life for the better physically, highly recommended if you’re looking to loose some weight and have fun doing so. Also the gym has provided a second home and a space where I feel I can truly be myself and develop incredible relationships with the teammates I have now.There's no place in the world that can replicate the incredible family we are building at GMA and that’s all thanks to the incredible Coach and at times a second father in Luis Rodriguez. It’s hard to put into words how knowledgeable he is whether it’s on the feet or on the ground your technique will be sharp flat out, it just takes some consistency and some time.
Gorilla MMA is an exceptional gym! Lewis offers expert training in a welcoming environment. Whether you're a beginner or experienced fighter, this gym is top-notch. Highly recommended! If you have made it this far into the reviews just do yourself a favor and go in for a trial class, you won’t regret it!
Best place around to train. Very welcoming for all skill levels.
I've been attending classes at Gorilla Martial Arts for about a year now. I really enjoy the structure of the classes and Luis is a great instructor so he makes everything clear and easy to follow along. It's a very laid back environment where we all like to have fun and joke around. I highly recommend GMA for both new and experienced folks looking for a great place to train.
Luis is the best coach for BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing, and MMA! Great environment and people! Whether you are not experienced or have experience, Luis will work with you and drive you to become the best!
There’s no better environment, this is the place to train! Kind, knowledgeable, and patient instructor who’s going to take care of you!
This is one of the best gyms out there, Luis is extremely knowledgeable great group of people and a very clean mma gym fun place to practice jujitsu
As a gentleman of a certain age, I recently began attending Gorilla Martial Arts. I was instantly made to feel welcome and my complete lack of experience was never a problem. Coach Luis is always helping, always making sure everyone gets what they need from class, and ALWAYS smiling! You can really see and feel his love for sharing his deep knowledge of bjj, muay thai, boxing, and MMA. I couldn't be happier with this gym!!
I've been a student of Luis' for over 5 years. I trust him so much that my young son has trained under him. While I was away for a while due to injuries, I am very excited to rejoin him in his new space. You won't find a more amicable, respectful martial arts coach. There's no one I would recommend more.
Great place to train, super friendly atmosphere. Extremely knowledgeable head coach in a variety of disciplines.
Owner is a great guy and teacher. He has a very well rounded skill set and truly studies martial arts. Highly recommend.
The best place in Marlborough to learn martial arts, appropriate for all skill levels from first time beginner to pro fighter.
I’ve trained with Luis for several years now, he’s dedicated to his craft and takes extra time to give individual feedback to all of his students during class. He has an extremely deep knowledge of martial arts which he’s built over many years of training and teaching. The environment is very welcoming for newcomers and the value between the monthly rate and variety of available classes is unmatched in the area.
Excellent coach, gym, and team. I've trained at other gyms and when it comes to BJJ (gi and no-gi), boxing, muay thai, judo, wrestling, and full on MMA; nowhere else came close. You'll get all you ask for and more at this gym
This gym is absolutely incredible. The atmosphere is great. Luis is an amazing coach, for years he has mentored me and helped me developed many skills with his professional experience. Anyone who wants to learn something new or sharpen some skills in self-defense will learn so much. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to start something new or to improve. He will get you on the right path.
Luis is probably the most knowledgeable, down-to-earth trainer in the area. I've had so much fun learning under him. He's created an environment in which everyone helps each other out. It's hard to find a gym that's laid back but also fosters hard work, and GMA does that.
I have been training under Luis for many years and appreciate his martial arts knowledge. Everyone here is chill and environment is very friendly!
10/10 place to train BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing and MMA. Luis is a great coach who loves what he does and works with you no matter what your experience level is.
More BJJ in Massachusetts
Find more academies and competitions in the area.