Port City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

280 Route 1, Kittery ME 03904 (Next to Orvis)

5.0 (58 reviews)

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Gi No-Gi Self-Defense

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Adults Classes Advanced Classes Competition Class Kids Classes Open Mat

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Port City BJJ offers world class Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts instruction, on the seacoast of New Hampshire. Collectively with 50 years of training & expertise, Port City instructors’ mission is to provide a lively, team oriented, yet competitive environment.

https://www.portcitybjj.com/

(803) 903-2066

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Class Schedule

Tuesday 1 classes

05:30 – 07:00 No-Gi BJJ (All Levels)

Wednesday 2 classes

18:00 – 19:00 BJJ Fundamentals GI

19:00 – 20:00 Advanced BJJ GI

Thursday 2 classes

05:30 – 07:00 No-Gi BJJ (All Levels)

18:00 – 19:00 BJJ All Levels GI

Friday 1 classes

19:00 – 20:00 Advanced BJJ GI

Saturday 1 classes

05:30 – 07:00 No-Gi BJJ (All Levels)

Coaches

Jay Mansfield Head Coach

Black Belt, 4th Degree

Began BJJ training under Roberto Maia in 1999. Received Black Belt in 2008 at Gracie Barra Boston.

Chris Lapiana

Black Belt

Greg Burke

Black Belt

Jim Deluca

Black Belt, 3rd Degree

Trevor Stone

Black Belt, 1st Degree

Zac Lawrence

Black Belt

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Seth Rossman

Great people and a great environment to train in... I highly recommend

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Posted 1 year ago
Declan Morrissey

I've visited a couple of times, the instruction has been great both gi and no gi, and everyone is super welcoming from instructors to students. Highly recommend.

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Posted 1 year ago
hannah lapointe

I've thoroughly enjoyed my time at Port City Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The community here is incredibly welcoming and supportive. Amanda is an exceptional coach, along with the rest of the team, who make every training session both challenging and enjoyable. As someone coming in from the outside, I've found the experience to be nothing short of fantastic. It's a great place to train and connect with a great group of people

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Posted 2 years ago
Natalie

Dropped in at this gym for nogi and gi today and it was awesome! Welcoming coaches, great training partners (had 2 women in both classes and everyone took care of each other). Learned some good tips for half guard attacks and escaping armbars. They had loaner gis of all sizes and I got to wear a white belt and sandbag a little. Super chill vibes, hope to visit again soon!

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Posted 2 years ago
Scott B

During my travels I stopped in at port city BJJ. Both NoGi and Gi classes were brilliant, consisting of lots of detailed tech and rounds. I cannot thank the staff and students enough for their hospitality, literally the most welcoming club I have ever trained at in my time. I would absolutely recommend this club to anybody training in BJJ.

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Posted 2 years ago
Gary Tone

Port City BJJ is awesome! The staff is super friendly and they connect very well with the class. The skills being taught to our 8 year old can certainly apply to so facets of life. I would highly recommend joining this gym.

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Posted 2 years ago
Will Fath

This place rocks! Great gym with great people. If you live in the Portsmouth area, or you're nearby for travel, this is the place to be!

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Posted 2 years ago
Joseph Kraemer

Port City BJJ is where I first started the sport. I could not have picked a better place. The instructors are phenomenal and the atmosphere is very professional and welcoming.

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Posted 2 years ago
Sarah

My 10 year old son is crazy about this program! This class is one of his favorite things to do plus he's super tired after!

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Posted 2 years ago
Dan Hurley

The course is absolutely amazing!

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Posted 2 years ago
John Panteledes

I started training Jiu Jitsu on 9/16/2009 at Seacoast MMA and transition to Port City BJJ upon opening in 2010. PCBJJ has the top ingredients I recommend to others looking for an academy to start their own journey. Black Belt Lineage (Roberto Maia – Boston BJJ), Training (Competition and Hobbyist), Environment/Community (try a class and get a sense for how it ‘feels’ – Is everyone welcoming? Is the energy positive? Are partners helpful?) and Instructors (Are they teaching techniques that work, competition and/or self-defense proven?). I’ve been with PCBJJ through 5 academy locations, and while our current is the most impressive (to me) with respect to mat space, cleanliness, location…the vibe has never change. Everyone comes to train and help each other improve as martial art practitioners as well as humans. While I enjoyed and learned from attending seminars in the past, I found those (to me) were more about meeting new people and expanding my BJJ family. While the techniques, to be honest, we have world class instructors at Port City. Our instructors compete (or competed) and win at the State, Regional, National and World level, while one literally watches at least 1000 hrs of video a year and can actually translate the video to techniques talk in class. If I want to learn anything, no matter how new it may be to the sport, I can ask another of our instructors. They will either know it and teach or, or admit they do not know it, but research, learn and teach it later. You can’t put a price on such skillful, humble instructors. As for the community, I truly consider Port City a part of my family. We all come from different walks of life, which has personally helped me broaden my perspectives, compassion, appreciation, and respect for others across the board. Whether you are part of the ‘morning’ or ‘night’ crew (or even both for those splitting days or doing double sessions) you become part of a community within a community and truly become a family. We take our art seriously and we have fun. Strangling your partner and/or friend in class may not sound like fun to those that have yet to train, but when you start training and share the experience, you will understand how much fun you truly can have while improving as an overall human. That said, I truly hope you take the first step to enter an academy and start your journey. While I highly recommend Port City BJJ as that academy, I respect anyone that takes that difficult first walk through the door in any academy. Hope to see you on the mat!

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Posted 2 years ago
Carlos, Michael Chavez

Great instructors and training partners!

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Posted 2 years ago
Edward Ludwig

Probably on of the best places to learn BJJ I have been to. I started cross training at Port City to further develop my technical Jiu-Jitsu, fantastic atmosphere and instruction. Everyone was super welcoming and my game has greatly improved since I started going. I would highly recommend this place.

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Posted 2 years ago
Devin Powell

Incredible students and instructors. Amazing for new students all the way through those who want to one day become world champions.

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Posted 2 years ago
Ellie Sullivan

Gracious host! Fun and informative professor! We were from out of town and he made us feel welcomed! Great vibe! Thanks and would love to drop in again!

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Posted 2 years ago
Tim Greer

The best people, the best atmosphere, the best game

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Posted 3 years ago
Andrew Stesienko

Been training here for 6-7 years consistently and love it. A welcoming and fun community with tough but rewarding rolls. Feel free to visit and see for yourself!

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Posted 3 years ago
Kyle Lowry

Mike Connell is one of the best training partners and coaches I’ve ever had, anybody getting the chance to train with him is absolutely getting quality instruction and work in

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Posted 3 years ago
Benjamin Witzling

I'm visiting from Florida and have come to train here many times. The professors and students are always welcoming and provide a great team atmosphere. So glad to have a safe and fun place to train while I am away from my home Academy. 👊💥

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Posted 3 years ago
Brent Therrien

I came to the gym as a 40 year old white belt. Never once felt judged and people genuinely wanted to help me improve. Combine that with excellent instructors and it’s a strong recommend.

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Posted 3 years ago
Leo Nitzberg

Have traveled a lot and this is by far my favorite BJJ gym in the country! Incredible instructors. Great vibe. No egos.

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Posted 3 years ago
Lewis Corapi

After an extended break from martial arts and a move, I was very happy to find Port City BJJ. As a former fighter, I dreaded my first class as I expected to have a target on my back and none of the cardio to protect myself. Instead, I found a group of people that were welcoming, eager to learn, and had none of the ego/culture of a fight gym. Speaking on the morning classes in particular, people simply want to get better at BJJ, get a workout in, and get home. If you find yourself in the area and looking for a gym, I'd highly recommend PCBJJ.

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Posted 3 years ago
Amanda Law

If your in New England, New Hampshire, Maine or Massachusetts and you like to do jiu-jitsu when you travel. This is definitely the school to visit and train! Super welcoming, great jiu-jitsu and you'll be happy you came here to train over any other schools in the area.

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Posted 3 years ago
John Newman

I'm a big fan of this gym. Been visiting for nearly 8 years now. Instruction has always been top notch, the crowd is super cool. Everyone smells like teatree soap! It's a great place!

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Posted 3 years ago
Randy Demand

Excellent place to train. Everyone treats you like family.

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Posted 3 years ago
Zen Entropy

Great instructors, training partners and overall place to train!

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Posted 3 years ago
Vaughan Coder

A school that feels like home. A lot of talent, community and patience. If you are starting to learn or are coming to the area and want to grow your skills this is the right place for you

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Posted 3 years ago
Justin Degara

I cannot speak highly enough about the camaraderie within the walls of this gym. Outstanding instructors and teammates!

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Posted 3 years ago
RG

Did some drop-ins while in town for work. If I lived in the area, I'd train here FT. Highly recommend and will be returning when I find myself back out that way.

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Posted 3 years ago
Matt Welch

This place is amazing. They have top notch instruction from a great team. It's very welcoming and a great place to train and learn if your first putting on your white belt or getting ready for life as a black belt. I can't say enough good things about this school and look forward to my next time in NH to swing by again.

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Posted 3 years ago
J T

Quality instruction and talented and friendly training partners.

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Posted 3 years ago
Joshua Ocean

Thanks to the owners chris and jay. They are so cool and generous. I was only here for a week and a half for work and they let me take 4 classes on the house. Even though i tried to pay them, they refused. They truly love the sport and what people to learn it. The instruction was excellent, the people were very friendly and the new location in the mall has so much potential. Please go and support your local bjj school and go and learn high level jitsu in a friendly and cool environment!

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Posted 4 years ago
Dan B

My new favorite place, I feel both welcomed and challenged every time I go to class, I feel like I’m always learning and there is a wide array of skills sets to learn from, and because of Port City I have fallen in love with Jiu Jitsu, it’s the most honest thing I’ve ever participated in!

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Posted 4 years ago
Liam

Visiting from Australia, had a great class with very enthusiastic students and professor, when I’m back in the area I’ll for sure come again for the wisdom and great company, thanks again George

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Posted 4 years ago
Lizzie Ross

Highly recommend! Great training and instruction. We were visiting from out of town and everyone was extremely welcoming. We’ll definitely be back whenever we’re in the area.

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Posted 4 years ago
Howard Alexander

Jay is an amazing teacher and a skilled practitioner he’s also very friendly was helpful to me and other beginners and in teaching us good bjj. Chris taught my no gi class and has superb technique and is beyond friendly . Great space incredible vibe and a nice combination of good training and friendly atmosphere..highly recommended! They play good tunes too ! A true gem

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Posted 4 years ago
Sam Bagdon

Great people here.

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Posted 4 years ago
Mitch Mitchell

Fantastic training space, excellent instruction, and a welcoming community. Many fine jiujitsu schools shy away from training stand-up, but Port City BJJ does an excellent job of teaching a complete game. I cannot recommend this school enough.

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Posted 5 years ago
Clint Crosbie

Been training here for just about 3 years now. The level of jujitsu is very high, rarely is there an advanced class with out 2 black belts. Definitely my happy place.

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Posted 6 years ago
Dee Long

A great grip of dudes! I came in from indiana for work, preparing for an up coming fight, and they took me in and helped me out. Definitely coming back! Thank you port city bjj

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Posted 6 years ago
Brett Hermans

Great coaches and a great environment

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Posted 6 years ago
Christie Pellegrino

Amazing space & high level instruction!

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Posted 7 years ago
Jared Welman

Fantastic BJJ school. Top level instruction, top level practioners. And some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Highly recommended.

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Posted 7 years ago
Rick Corrigan

Felt like my home gym away from home, I will come and train with this group of people every chance I get!

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Posted 7 years ago
Viktor Danielian

Best place around to train BJJ! Top-level instructors, an amazing team!

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Posted 8 years ago