I had the pleasure of training at South Boston Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a visitor. They were very…read morehospitable and made me feel very welcome. I felt very safe training at this academy and had great training partners. The environment is incredibly inviting and supportive. The instructors are not only highly skilled but also incredibly patient and attentive, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their skill level, feels comfortable and encouraged. They go out of their way to make sure newcomers feel at ease, which made my experience even more enjoyable. The academy itself is clean, well-maintained, and equipped with top-notch facilities. It's clear that the team takes great pride in providing a welcoming and positive atmosphere for all their members and visitors. I highly recommend South Boston Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to anyone looking to train in Boston.

Great gym and even better people! I was visiting from out of town and dropped in to see if I could…read moreget a roll in. The coaches and people were really friendly, super knowledgeable and very respectful. Even learn some new leg lock defense! Highly recommend to anyone looking to either drop in or join a community - this gym is a hidden gem!

Amazing place to train. Very grateful to visit here and be welcomed with open arms by all the…read morestudents and fellow black belts. Daniel is a great instructor with tons of knowledge. Please visit! A+++

I trained with this team a few years ago. The instructor, a first degree black belt, was of low…read morequality. He was able to teach, but had many technical errors. When it came to sparring, it was clear that he was unfamiliar with jiujitsu. The higher ranked team members cheated at tournaments, using the team to have me removed from divisions so that lesser skilled members could advance. Come promotion time, they attempted to enroll me into a pyramid scheme, asking for payments of 2,000 dollars. When refused, they became aggressive and spread negative rumors throughout the community in retaliation. Needless to say, I can not say that this was a positive experience. When I asked corporate about the behavior of this franchise, they at first tried to deny it was even a location. Something is not right with this establishment.

Really enjoy training at this academy. I wanted a school with a welcoming environment rather than a…read moremacho vibe, and this place delivered. The people are genuinely kind, supportive, and ego-free, with a wide mix of students. I've been training here for the past two years and learned a lot!

Fantastic martial arts gym! The instructors are incredibly skilled, patient, and motivating…read more Whether you're a beginner or experienced, this gym is perfect for learning, improving, and staying fit. Highly recommend!

Sityodtong is a great gym. The gym has produced great fighters for sure and has world-class muay…read morethai. What has kept me here for a decade is the sense on community, belonging, and purpose. Yes, this is a fight gym that can make you deadly fighter and improve fitness, but its more importantly a martial arts gym that can make you a better person.

A small, but very well-equipped, training facility with world-class staff and a wealth of classes…read more The memberships are pricey ($200 month to month, though it's less if you do a six month or full year membership), but you can build up a martial arts skill set very quickly with their elite-level trainers. If you go here and work hard, Joe Rogan may talk about how impressive your striking is one day.

Small place with limited equipment. Extremely inconvenient location. The staff is dishonest and…read moreunprofessional. Instead of a kickboxing kids class for my son who had prior experience, the actual class turned out to be a karate type beginner kids class with a bunch of little kids. Mostly 4-5 years olds half the age of my son. It was extremely underwhelming. The instructor was a nice guy and he was genuinely surprised that we were told by UFC gym manager that this would be the right class for my son. My son also tried private lessons and that turned out to be a really lazy effort with the instructor only interested in getting paid. More than half of the lesson was spent talking to other people and doing everything else but actually training. As shady as it gets. For the private lesson on top of the price quoted it turned out to require an additional $100 per month membership fee. This membership was required for four lessons for a kid. In addition, the guy wanted another fee that he did not want to explain. I am guessing that it was a membership initiation fee. When I told him that this was not the price given initially and it is rediculous for four kid's lessons the guy became angry and rude. The cost of the private lesson for a child including the gym fees was roughly $200 per hour. There are plenty of other places around that have better facilities and actually make an honest effort to train. Adults and kids. For less than half the money UFC gym demands, you can have top-level wold class instructors who actually will put a 100% effort into a training session. It is extremely disappointing that people who run this location of the UFC gym think that it is ok to demand these delusional prices for kid's lessons.

I had had been here a month. I'm healthy. Also I am fit. Getting older and wiser. Weights and…read moredumbbells. Easy to get to. Excellent staff.

I couldn't recommend this gym more. From my first class to months later, I've done nothing but…read moreenjoy it here. Coach and Owner Jeff Perez set a high bar for a Martial Arts gym. There is a great sense of community, and everyone is welcome regardless of skill level. Whether you're looking for a workout or picking up a new hobby, do yourself a favor and try a class.

I have trained jiu-jitsu in several gyms across the country. Jeff has been the best grappling coach…read moreI have had. His ability to explain technical information is second to none. I have seen him effectively communicate grappling concepts to a wide variety of people. Jeff is very approachable and is not intimidating or scary at all. Whatever your fitness and martial arts goals are, Back to Basics is definitely the place to train at in the Boston area.

The perfect place to train Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Wrestling in Boston. Great location, lots of…read moreparking available. I used to train at Tapout because the location was convenient. I never got the "team" feeling while training there. People just came and went all day. When JC left and opened Broadway Jiu Jitsu I chose to follow him because his instruction is really the best ive ever experienced. He breaks down all aspects of Jiu Jitsu to the point where it makes soo much sense, there are light bulbs lighting up in your head all night. This is a gym for all levels, whether youre just looking for a great workout or you have aspirations to be a Pro Fighter, this is the place to be. Everyone who instructs actively competes and has won competitions at both Pro and Amateur levels. There are guys and girls of all sizes and ages training here. The atmosphere is extremely team-oriented and everyone is really friendly and helpful, especially if you are new. You dont have to worry about getting punked out when you walk in for the first time. The Facilities are awesome. Its a great environment. The mat area is huge, there are different bags for boxing and muay thai, there are weights to get your swole on in between classes, and a three person sauna in case you really wanna sweat. The bathrooms will make you feel like youre at home. They are also in the middle of doing a huge Graffitti mural one of their walls to give it some life. If youre looking for a gym, you should really look no further, stop by for a class and see for yourself.

I purchased a three-class trial through a special offer and received repeated messages encouraging…read moreme to schedule a class. I eventually scheduled the 12:30pm Advanced no GI class and arrived a few minutes early, but the front desk interaction was so frustrating that I left without attending. The employee was a tall man with a strong accent that sounded Eastern European to me. He did not introduce himself, so I did not catch his name. He gave me a complimentary bottle of water, which I appreciated. I told him several times that I had already purchased the trial and was scheduled for the 12:30 p.m. class. Instead of checking my reservation or directing me to the class, he repeatedly asked where I had trained, what brought me to Boston, and what school I attended. The conversation was not aggressive, but he consistently ignored or disregarded what I was saying. He told me the gym did not schedule classes and did not offer free classes, even though I never said the class was free. I offered to show him my contract agreement from the gym and the text messages confirming the schedule, but he did not meaningfully address them. He became particularly fixated on asking which specific school I attended. He continued pressing for that information even after I asked what it had to do with helping me find the class I had scheduled. The repeated questioning made me very uncomfortable. He eventually said he was trying to determine which membership to offer me, despite my already explaining that I was not interested in discussing memberships and only wanted to attend the class I had scheduled and paid for. Not sure if this was because I was a woman and he refused to believe I signed up for this class or if it was because this is the gym's brute-force, out of touch approach to selling their memberships but either way, it was just way too much trouble to even attend on a trial basis. If the 12:30 p.m. advanced no-gi class was not appropriate for a trial student, that should have been explained when it was scheduled. Instead, I received no clear assistance and left because the interaction felt disorganized, dismissive, and overly focused on selling me a membership. A bit disappointed because the BJJ gyms I've been to have been so welcoming and encouraging esp for new members. On the T or not, I would pass on this place.

I joined Oom Yung Doe a few years ago wanting to learn some self defense…read more I was a little leery about what kind of "bro" energy I would encounter in a martial arts school, but I've found this to be quite a diverse community of people, respectful and accepting of all. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful. Their teaching of technique as well as principle, thorough. In my experience, they run the school as an actual institution of learning, taking a keen interest in their students' lives/goals, and making their approach to teaching truly holistic. Physically and mentally I'm in the best place I've ever been. People who have known me for years have commented on how differently I carry myself these days. I highly recommend this training for anyone who is looking for a change, a community, or a way to grow.

Did more in a few months than years and years of physical therapy for my joint problems. Very happy…read morewith the attentiveness and quality of instruction.