I do not live in the area, but take private lessons at this gym. The gym is beautiful, has clean…read morelocker rooms, showers, pretty much anything you would need. The coach that I take lessons from, Ovi, is hands down one of the best coaches I've ever had the opportunity to work with, in any sport that I've ever participated in. He is what I would call a diamond in the rough. I highly recommend trying to find a class that Ovi is coaching, and I highly recommend this gym!

Jiu-Jitsu is a great activity to get into as you can dip your toe in or go full bore and compete at…read moreall levels and rice through the ranks. I can't say enough good things about this location and recommend anyone to try it one night.

Natick is extremely lucky to have such a skilled teacher and practitioner as Justin. His positive…read moreenergy and welcoming attitude along with detailed instruction create a perfect environment for learning and growing. If you're on the fence about trying something new like jiu jitsu, you couldn't ask for a safer more welcoming, kind and patient place than Bay State Jiu Jitsu. This is both because of Justin's approach to teaching and running his school and because of all of his students and the community he fosters through his leadership. I've been fortunate enough to train at 6 gyms or so in my ~4 years training, so I have a little experience seeing how different schools operate. My experience at Bay State BJJ was so fun, positive and humbling I had to share it here. Definitely check them out if you have the chance.

I went to train while visiting from South Carolina. I couldn't have found a more welcoming group…read more Great details and instruction and great rolls.

My 9-year-old daughter takes a Bokatai Kickboxing youth group class once a week with Coach Robert…read more He is fantastic--has a wonderful rapport with children, and she learns so much during her rigorous 50-minute class. She enjoys it tremendously, and cannot wait each week for her next class to begin. The studio is clean, bright and modern, with seats where parents can sit and observe their child's entire class. The owners are kind, knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommend!!! A+++

Great very well taught and professional I would say the best place to go in the area !!!read more

I started training at DGA in 2016. The core group of…read morestudents here are a pleasant, caring group of people who are gladly willing to sacrifice in order to be a part of each other's progression. There's a nice mixture of younger and middle age adults who genuinely care about the well-being of their team mates/training partners. Professor Passos does an excellent job of breaking down techniques, concepts, movements & philosophy. He is a principled person who doesn't sugarcoat. "Better to be hurt by the truth than comforted with a lie"

5 PLUS The…read moreMetrowest Academy of Jiu Jitsu went way above my expectations Paul and Allison are incredibly good and knowledgeable, all the ninjas coaches are incredible, I'll be forever thankful for helping and teaching my son Leonardo.

I would highly recommend this for anyone who wants their kids to learn very important lessons in…read morelife. Sensei Paul, Sensei Alison, Sensei Ali and all the coaching staff are very dedicated to the kids. My son is already looking forward to becoming one of the coaches. It is a very family oriented environment...very welcoming. Thank you Metrowest Academy.

I had the privilege of training at Mass BJJ Acton for almost a year before I moved out to Los…read moreAngeles. Top-notch BJJ training environment for the gi and no-gi with very welcoming instructors and classmates! Nate and Scot were both phenomenal and lighthearted instructors that took their time to really explain techniques, positions, and their decision making process. The most defining characteristics that stuck out to me was how down-to-earth and goofy Nate and Scot were during all classes. It makes you feel at ease and relaxed. No ego at all. Don't get me wrong -- they will absolutely destroy you during the advanced classes, but it was fun having the chance to roll with both of them and feeling the huge difference in skill level. All the classmates there are friendly, too! If you go to the non-fundamental classes, you'll have a great time rolling with the upper belts. The competition team was fantastic with Luis and Josh leading the way. Competition training was always fun and intense, but never out of control. Special thank you to Luis and Josh for taking time out of their weekends to come coach during competitions! You'll have a solid competition team to go compete with. If you have the chance to learn from Pat and Nick during the weekend classes, I would highly recommend it! Learning from these two high level black belts is always a good time. If you get a chance to roll with them, even better! Be prepared to be effortlessly destroyed by them. Only has a couple chances to learn from Ed before I left, but he was awesome!! 10/10 would recommend this place. I miss this academy and everyone in it! You'll love going here -- trust me! Thank you to Nate, Scot, Pat, Luis, Josh, Ed and Nick!!!

I cannot rave enough about our experience to date. Nate and Sue are lovely humans and this is true…read moreof all of the teachers my kids have had in jujitsu and kickboxing. Shout out to Scott who patiently works with my kindergartener and can level with my middle schooler. This is truly a family-friendly environment where my kids eagerly show up to classes, are treated with respect and feel welcomed wholeheartedly. The adults have yet to find the courage to try classes so a more full review will follow.

I studied at LCMA from white belt until I retired at age 62 as a third degree black belt. I always…read morefelt that I was learning the best available martial arts. Additionally, even before the black belt level, there were seminars presented by experts in different skills and styles. That is because the instructor owners are passionate about their own learning and they never stop reaching higher. There is an emphasis on creative self defense. I held a dangerous job for many years and I was able to successfully defend myself several times using skills I developed at LCMA.

Soneca has created an incredible studio and environment here in Marlborough. If you're looking to…read morelearn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it doesn't get any more authentic than this. Everything is brand new, clean and well kept. Unbelievably lucky to find Soneca's 12 - 1 PM class with personal instruction from the man himself. I'm there both Wednesday, and Friday, so if you see a white belt running around, that's me. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to improve their mental, physical, business and life game. And, of course, learn to defend yourself and your family. No art is better for all those mentioned above. It's all about finding the right studio and Coach. Soneca BJJ will change your life. P.S. New location is 60 Mechanic St. by old State Armory--might be easier to navigate, and park in the back entrance beside armory at 358 Lincoln St.