26 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02474, USA
Mass BJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Massachusetts with a clean, organized approach to learning in a friendly, safe environment. Its head instructors were directly mentored by Roberto Maia, a Jiu-Jitsu pioneer in New England.
Our head instructor is Mike Pellegrino and he sets the tone and vibe for the academy. Mike received his black belt in 2007 and is a 5th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He received all his belts from the legendary Roberto Maia, the pioneer of jiu-jitsu to the Boston area. Teaches: Kids BJJ; BJJ Fundamentals; BJJ Advanced; No Gi BJJ; Competition Class
Teaches: BJJ Fundamentals; BJJ Advanced
Teaches: No-Gi Submission Wrestling; BJJ All Levels
Teaches: Kids BJJ
Teaches: BJJ Fundamentals; BJJ All Levels; Women-Only Classes
Teaches: BJJ All Levels
Teaches: BJJ All Levels
Teaches: Kids BJJ; No-Gi Submission Wrestling; BJJ Advanced
Teaches: BJJ Fundamentals
Teaches: BJJ Fundamentals
Teaches: Kids BJJ
Teaches: BJJ Fundamentals
Teaches: Women's Class
Stopped in for some training while I was traveling. Impressive facility included weights and machines and a spotless bathroom! Classes started on time with friendly students, knowledgeable coaches, and a great women’s only class! Highly recommend!
Started my Jiu Jitsu journey here nearly two years ago and it was a great place to start and continue to train! Though I’m not in Boston anymore, I try my best to train here every time I’m back in the city
Mass BJJ Arlington is an awesome gym. Great, welcoming atmosphere, super flexible schedule, and all around great place to train. I recommend this gym to anyone looking to train in the Boston area.
Excellent instructors and a great learning environment.
Love this place. Great facility, large & clean, lessons are very good, classes every day, training partners are wonderful. Highly recommend!
Great BJJ gym with a welcoming atmosphere that places an emphasis on safety, having fun, and good technique!
My previous academy had closed down due to the pandemic, and I spent over two years searching for another bjj academy to restart my training. I must have trained at at least a dozen schools before word of mouth led me to MassBJJ Arlington in December 2023. I live in West Roxbury and gladly make the journey to Arlington every week, not just for the high caliber of instruction, but for the training partners who are welcoming, respectful, and (most importantly) highly skilled. Added bonus: weight training and cardio equipment.
Couldn't be happier with my experience thus far at Mass BJJ. 4 months in - Getting more proficient each week with the expert instruction. Meeting great people. Always feel safe & welcomed. No "meat head" / "hardo" people trying to rip your head off in beginner friendly classes. Cool, respectable environment for ALL.
Decided on a gym that fit my schedule better, but they answered all my questions and were very kind. So if your thinking about it at least contact them 👍
Mass BJJ attracts individuals from various backgrounds, ages, and fitness levels, creating a dynamic training environment. This diversity not only enriches the learning experience but also promotes a sense of inclusivity and openness. Attending my first class was daunting, but after seeing how helpful, friendly and community oriented Mass BJJ was, I now look forward to training as often as I can. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, seeking top-notch jiu jitsu instruction within a welcoming and supportive community, Mass BJJ is undoubtedly the place to go. I've been training there for a year and wholeheartedly recommend this wonderful gym to anyone looking to embark on their jiu jitsu journey or enhance their skills in a positive and empowering environment.
This is a great place to get started on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu! I started two months ago, and everyone is very welcoming to new students who don't know anything, from the instructors to fellow beginners to advanced students. Really great atmosphere, but also hard working people, which is a rare combination.
Visiting home for a week, I didnt want to just stop training. Mike and Bryan were kind enough to let me in the doors for a no gi training session while Matt helped me warm up. I couldnt have asked for a more knowledgeable and fun first experience at Mass BJJ. The professionalism and awareness is clear as soon as you walk in and I certainly hope to be back to roll again with these beasts.
Pure awesomeness. Whether you are there for fun, health, tap out hire belts or competition. They will teach you at your pace. No one is judged. Don’t be afraid to walk-in. Completely comfortable. Mike the owner and instructors will greet with a smile. I’m always there Tuesdays and Saturdays. After knowing the people from the front I always introduce myself right away (myself training on the mat like yourself) I’m Mike S 🤝. Now you know the owner, instructors and someone on the mat like you. Wew, pressure is off 😊😃. Hope to see you on the mat 😃👍🏻
Amazing gym! A wonderful to train. I came to get some tough rounds in for prep for ADCC (visiting) , and their comp team went above and beyond in being super technical, safe, and supportive. They exposed me of a lot of weaknesses in my game! Truly great people. Highly recommend training with them.
Welcoming and friendly environment with great, technical jiujitsu. Awesome facility as well!
I've been in and out of BJJ since I was 19. I've trained at a lot of different gyms thoughout the country and I can easily say that massbjj has the best gym environment and skill level I've experienced in my time training. Started back here after an 8 year break and I am happy to call this my home gym. The people here are tough but respectful and that's exactly what you want when you are looking to learn a combat sport . A class act through and through . If you're considering learning BJJ or making a comeback at an older age like myself, this is the place for you .
Mike and the rest of the staff are knowledgeable and patient, and the culture at the gym has been great, especially for people just starting with BJJ. Facilities are clean and spacious—would highly recommend!
Great place to train. High quality instruction from knowledgeable instructors. Wide variety of training partners. Friendly environment with no ego.
It can be pretty intimidating walking into a new gym but all my worries immediately disappeared when I stepped foot into Mass BJJ. Warm welcome from every single person I met and all were absolute killers on the mat. Amazing team, great leadership, and top notch facility. Highly recommend and if I'm ever back in town, this is where I'll learn more about the art and community of jiu jitsu.
I’m super happy with my experiences at MassBJJ. There’s a balance of really hard work and being very respectful here. And the instructors not only know their material, they’re great teachers. I highly recommend this gym to anyone who wishes to challenge themselves and learn this great art.
I’ve been training at MassBJJ Arlington for a few months now and i wish I would have started years ago. The instruction and knowledge from all the professors/Coaches is top notch and professional. Mike the owner and head instructor makes sure that every student trains safely and has a positive experience when they either take a Free trial class, or begin their jiu-jitsu journey. This school has a place for everybody, from women looking to learn self-defense, kids, young athletes looking to get into competition, or your average Joe. I would encourage anybody looking into this school to give it a try and experience it for yourself, you will not be disappointed. I recommend this school in a heartbeat to anybody that’s interested.
This is a great place to learn BJJ. I joined as an adult with no prior experience and have really enjoyed training here. They have a great culture, awesome instructors, and really nice space. I couldn't recommend more.
Fantastic gym. Guys are cool, plenty of space and super convenient to get to. Members know the lines between rolling too reckless and rolling too careful. Great tempo!
From the moment I walked into the MassBJJ Arlington school I knew the energy was just right, the environment was super friendly, and I was welcomed as if I was a member of the team. I have trained in several different schools around the world and MassBJJ has everything you need to begin your Jiu Jitsu journey. If you’re looking for Self-defense training, or looking to get into competition, this is the place to go. Every single member I encounter from this school was super humble and willing to give you guidance with whatever you needed, definitely zero egos at this school. I will definitely be coming back to this school every time I come to visit family in Boston. Thank you to Mike the Owner/Proffesor and all the staff and team members of the MASSBJJ academy for such an awesome experience.
MassBJJ by far is my personal favorite place to go to! The atmosphere is electric, and we are a martial art community that hold each other accountable to be the best that we can. Very inclusive community! No place I would rather spend more time at then MassBJJ! 👊🏽🥷🏽
After a year of training here I can confidently say this is the best martial arts gym I've ever attended. The instructors are incredibly insightful and patient and every training partner is considerate and friendly. What Mike has done to build and nurture such a welcoming environment is nothing short of amazing. I recently moved back to Arlington just to be closer to the gym. I couldn't reccomend Mass BJJ enough.
Never been happier training. 100% recommend to anyone at any level.
Excellent gym all around. The instructors are friendly and great at explaining techniques and the members are very warm and welcoming. Great place to learn BJJ!
I had a great time training at MASS BJJ here in Arlington! I get to train at different gyms all over the USA for American Grappling Federation and MASS’s entire team made me feel welcomed and gave me tips about the Boston area
This is a great place to train and exercise.
Excellent instruction and fantastic culture! Probably the best gym I've trained at.
AMAZING! Can't say enough good things about Mike and his program. His attention to detail and genuine love for teaching shows in every session at the school!
Mike Pellegrino and the whole team of instructors at Mass BJJ Arlington have been great. I am new to Ju Jitsu, a bit older, and not in the best shape of my life, but they have made sure that I can get the most out of the program. They have challenged me while simultaneously understanding where I am starting from. Can't recommend it highly enough.
Excellent BJJ school.
My son is a lazy butt. But he visits this Jiu Jitsu center with pleasure! P.S. This center has a very good ventilation.
Best place to train Jiujitsu around. Whatever is your goal competition or just a hobby, this is the place. I felt welcome since my first class, it’s a super friendly environment.
Great place to get started or hone your skills, excellent instructors and a great facility make for an outstanding place to train. Very welcoming to all levels and everyone is super friendly, can’t recommend Mass BJJ enough.
By far the best place I've ever trained at! The instructors are amazing and everyone is so welcoming! If you are looking to not only learn jiu-jitsu but to also be a part of a community, this is the place for you.
If you’re interested in learning / training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you will find top-notch instruction here, as well a a solid and welcoming community of kind, ambitious, genuine people. (Also, super nice and clean facilities.) Mike fosters a positive, respectful and focused learning environment. People of all ages and walks of life train here. It’s not a “sink or swim” type of environment, and it didn’t take long for me to feel like part of the MassBJJ team. Aside from all of the benefits of BJJ, this place has something special to offer. Stop in and say hi - you won’t regret it.
I have been training at Mass BJJ for 2.5 years. Right from the start, everyone I met from teachers to teammates were open, welcoming, and friendly. As someone new to training Jiu-jitsu, I had not point of comparison for how Mass BJJ fared in terms of instruction, but I felt certain I was getting first-class learning in an amazing atmosphere. It was only later when a friend who has been doing Jiu-Jitsu for much longer, and travels all over the country to different gyms told me Mass BJJ was one of the best gyms he had been ever been to; I realized I was lucky to be learning from such great instructors. First-class on every level, happy to call this place my second home.
Mike and his instructors are amazing! My 13 year old son has been attending for about a year and we couldn’t be happier. He has learned so much about the art of jujitsu . He has had so much fun, greatly Increased both his fitness and confidence. Through out the pandemic , they have maintained safety and followed all protocols . I recommend BJJ Arlington highly . Additionally, Mike is also a physical therapist which is helpful as challenges may come up .
Awesome gym. Mike is an expert and really focuses on teaching the true fundamentals of BJJ in a way that’s easy to understand and apply. Great atmosphere along with a large amount of friendly and truly dedicated practitioners. Would recommend this gym to anyone looking to get into BJJ.
MassBJJ is an amazing gym! Not only is the staff supportive but so is everyone on the mat. The team here feels like a family. BJJ classes are a fun but also well thought out and safe environment for learning BJJ/self defense and overall fitness with the weights room.
Really special environment full of wonderful people. Great facility and equipment. Honestly, whether you are young or old, elite athlete or not, highly competitive or just trying to do your own thing...it’s just hard not to love this place. There’s something for everybody. It’s rare to find a place with top quality technical instruction that is so accepting and open.
Super welcome to beginners. Owner gives his life to the school. Higher belts are serious about getting but also about helping you get better. Great atmosphere.
Mass BJJ has an excellent training environment with highly experienced instructors and great training partners. The workouts are safe but high-intensity with participants learning technical skills while increasing fitness. The facilities are clean, spacious, well equipped and have good ventilation. I highly recommend Mass BJJ.
MassBJJ changed my son's life - he went from a pretty tense and emotional 11 year old to a calm, confident, strong, happy 13 year old. He made friends, became fitter and stronger and was more able to focus on school work and more relaxed in social situations. Absolutely life altering for him and us.
Great BJJ gym, the kids program is amazing and has an emphasis on hard work and learning the art. With the virus, the gym has taken the proper cleanig guidlines at all times. I would recomend this gym if you are intrested in learnig Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!
Amazing gym, amazing people, all around recommend. Great culture that is open to beginners of all abilities
Great community and atmosphere! The owner Mike has taken every precaution to adapt during this pandemic. The instructors are friendly and fantastically knowledgeable. I'm so happy I joined and couldn't recommend Mass BJJ enough!
We love the attitude and encouraging atmosphere at Mass BJJ. My 9 year old daughter joined with a friend and the two girls felt right at home!! Their teachers have kept them engaged throughout Covid and they are always eager to do both the fitness and sparring parts of the class. BJJ is building some fierce and spunky girls!!
This is an amazing gym. I have been training BJJ for eight years, and have trained in gyms all over the world, and Mass BJJ tops them all. Whether is the size and cleanliness of the facility, the range of equipment, the quality of the people in the gym community and the way they take care of each other, or the energy, attention and care that Mike, the owner and lead instructor, brings to every class and everything he does, there's no better facility or instruction to be found anywhere around. Before I started jiu jitsu, I was an elite international athlete in another sport. I have been coached by, or coached with, the best in the world. What Mike is doing with Mass BJJ is in that league. Frankly, if you live close enough to train here and you aren't, you are making a mistake. If you've got the raw motivation, this is a community you will never want to leave.
I have had the chance to train at some other BJJ gyms before coming to MassBJJ, and what has kept me there is the professionalism and degree of knowledge and passion that Mike has for BJJ and teaching, the tight-knit community, and the commitment that everyone shares to do their best. This is a group of good people who work hard and don't compromise integrity or quality!
I’ve been training here for more than 7 years. I couldn’t ask for more. The people are what make a gym, and the quality at MassBJJ is superb. It’s a motivated team environment. If that’s not enough for you, the equipment and facilities are great. Large mat surface, and plenty of weights and workout equipment.
This is an excellent school. My 9 year old daughter has been training here for about a year and she really loves it! It's a very supportive environment that challenges everyone to do their best and be encouraging to one another. Mike and his team have also gone the extra mile to be very conscious of safety and all health regulations during Covid. I really recommend Mass BJJ!
The absolute best BJJ option in the area—and one of the best schools I've been to in my life. Great instruction; giant, top-of-the-line facilities; wonderful people and family-like environment. Can't recommend highly enough!
Good to be back! Very clean, lots of ventilation, all the protocols and all the best people
I've trained at a number of BJJ gyms, and MassBJJ sets the bar. Incredible group of people, and Mike is an exceptional instructor (Robero Maia black belt) and a great coach. Just a couple things that set it apart: -Huge investment is always being made back into the gym and the facilities. Extremely clean, bathrooms, shower, water-fountains, locker-rooms.. everything is top notch. -There is a FULL gym and that's also included in your membership -Mike is the real deal and rolls with students full on. -Great culture, great people, and a true "no ego" attitude pervades the place. -Often there are additional classes like wrestling, Muay-Thai etc for a full scale MMA experience if that's your cup of tea. All in all, MassBJJ is a fantastic place to train and a very welcoming community with a great vibe. Highly recommend checking out a free class there if you're considering it! You'll be back.
I've been training at Mass BJJ in Arlington for a little over a year and I could not recommend it enough to anyone thinking of joining. Whether you are an experienced grappler looking to compete or its your first time stepping on the mat you will be welcomed. Class instruction is at a very high level and they even off an online platform for you to supplement your training with (also highly recommended). The only thing better than the instruction that Mike, Christie and all instructors is the community that they have built.
Great team! I stopped in from NY for an open mat and felt very welcome. I will definitely be back for all future trips out here!!! I highly recommend
Plenty of great amenities: clean facility, changing rooms with lockers and showers, variety of fitness equipment from stretching, cardio, to free weights, plenty of mat space. I love that there's a big women's team in the gym at various belts! Instructors are attentive, personable, and they take the time to share their passion for the sport with everyone. Some nights can be busy, classes could have about 30+ people on any given night but the instructors still give their undivided attention when you need help.
I have been training at Mass BJJ for a little over a year and my experience has been wonderful. The Staff (Mike and Nate) are fantastic. They are always welcoming and run a professional gym. Both are very accessible and willing to help with any questions. Clean facilities and great class mix and structure. My only request would be to add more classes on the weekend.
I was BJJ school shopping after leaving my last school, which was a hotbed of toxic masculinity and gaslighting. Mike is the head instructor and was great to meet with, super inviting, and even recommended I catch a women's class to get a better feel for the community that would become my jiujitsu home. This place is amazing - the facilities are clean, the instructors are all top-notch. There's instruction for whatever your BJJ game wants or needs. The adult classes are split in Fundamentals vs All levels, which is a nice way to delineate what you'll learn and work on. Fundamentals classes focus on techniques, and All Levels classes have more time built in for rolling. Christie is the black belt who teaches the women's class and she does so much for the community of women BJJ practitioners in the area. Nate is the other main instructor and he's a technical wizard and a very talented teacher. I don't get to train here as much anymore due to my new work schedule but this is where my BJJ family really expanded and where I go for BJJ community.
I trained at Mass BJJ for a week while visiting from Houston. I immediately felt at home, everyone I trained with was extremely friendly and helpful and I learned a lot of new techniques in the short time I was there. Would highly recommend to anyone, I will definitely visit again next time I’m in Boston.
Huge mat space, helpful and well-rounded instructors, very clean facility!
Awesome gym. I dropped in with a friend and coach and the team were very helpful. Faculties were very clean. I would highly recommend this gym to anyone in the Boston /Cambridge /Arlington area.
This has been my home gym for 2 months and I love it! Here are the reasons why: A) Good foundation for beginners: I’ve been practicing BJJ for a year at other gyms, and it was really hard for me to get started as a beginner because other gyms I attended did not have a basics class and advanced classes taught more techniques than I could remember. I often ended up confused and not retaining information. In the basics class at MassBJJ, we focus on a few techniques that are reviewed throughout the week. B) Good sense of community: The first week I joined, instructors and other people introduced themselves to me, and someone would come up to me during partner work so I wouldn’t be the newbie nervously searching for a partner. People are happy to teach you and help you if you are lost. C) Strong women’s community: There are 20-30 women who regularly train and this gym, and the gym makes it a point to create a community for this group of women. There is a women’s only class once a week and a women’s social event once a month. The women I trained with inspire me to practice more and to never make excuses. They work hard and help each other. Sometimes the more advanced women lead classes. Only disadvantage: this gym excels in BJJ instruction, but the kickboxing program is not as robust compared to other MMA gyms I’ve been to. I decided to focus on the BJJ aspect of my MMA practice after trying out several kickboxing classes.
This is the ultimate playground. Weights, physical therapy, and the largest mat area I have ever trained on. Clean facilities, shower, and changing rooms. I found everything I needed. As a beginner, I had a warm welcome, with patient sparring partners, correcting my positions and answering questions. Also encouraging to see so many dangerous women training here, too. Dangerous in a positive way. :) mike is an excellent technical instructor. I also caught Jon’s class. My skills are growing.
Instructors are knowledgable, people are friendly, facilities are clean and designed with the clients in mind. Mike and Nate are great and I highly recommend this place if you're looking to get involved in martial arts!
This place is great. Wonderful instructors. Our kids love Mike and Marcin!
Great people and very inviting. I can't recommend this place enough!
I'm not from the area, I was just visiting for a weekend. Lots of class times, very visitor friendly, good quality instruction and big enough class size without being too big. Saturday open mat was decently sized especially considering that the fight team was out at Pan Ams. Open mat fee is reasonable. I'd definitely come back again.
Mass BJJ is awesome. When I showed up I was a little apprehensive about Jui Jitsu, but the instructors immediately made me feel comfortable. It's great to have access to a full range of training partners from beginners like me to really advanced Jui Jitsu players who are willing to share their knowledge.
Mike Pellegrino, head instructor at MassBJJ Arlington, is an amazing teacher. His classes are always fantastic and chock full of details that are always making my jiujitsu better.
Really great people, making newcomers welcome, and very competent instructors - with a great mix of friendliness and expertise.
THIS PLACE IS AWESOME!!! I've trained at many gym before none have compared to this one! GREAT instructors very well thought out curriculum.And loads of equipment to be used , overall one of the best Jiu-jitszu gym out there for sure!!
Great kickboxing workout. The teachers are very good and the atmosphere is fantastic. Workout is adjusted to the skills of the students and partly split so that the advanced students can learn more complicated techniques while the noobies learn the basics. Highly recommended
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3 Summer St Unit 3, Westborough, MA 01581, USA
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