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617 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Somerville, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes (ages 3–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 617bjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 857-200-4615
Hours
| Monday | 12–1 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–7:30 am, 12–2 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 am, 12–1 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–7:30 am, 12–1 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–1 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Excellent BJJ academy with knowledgeable instructors, a welcoming atmosphere, and strong training for beginners and advanced students alike.”
“There is a really nice of community and there is a sparring partner for every level”
“They also actively compete so they have relevant view of the sport.”
“I definitely recommend anyone adults or children to take a class for them selves to experience 617.”
Other martial arts here
“Theirs classes for all levels and theirs other disciplines like boxing and kickboxing .”
“Theirs classes for all levels and theirs other disciplines like boxing and kickboxing .”
“Excellent BJJ academy with knowledgeable instructors, a welcoming atmosphere, and strong training for beginners and advanced students alike.”
What members say
“Excellent BJJ academy with knowledgeable instructors, a welcoming atmosphere, and strong training for beginners and advanced students alike.”
“Excellent BJJ academy with knowledgeable instructors, a welcoming atmosphere, and strong training for beginners and advanced students alike.”
“Excellent BJJ academy with knowledgeable instructors, a welcoming atmosphere, and strong training for beginners and advanced students alike.”
“BJJ without all the formalities is refreshing.”
“There is a really nice of community and there is a sparring partner for every level”
“It’s a consistently clean facility with a professional atmosphere on the mats.”
From the reviews
Very supportive and positive environment. I started from no BJJ experience, and the professors have been really hands on and accessible, including Hugo from the start. They make you feel welcome as a complete beginner and encourage asking questions.
I’ve been training at 617 for 2+ years. The coaches are phenomenal; all black belts and IBJJF world and pan champions. The atmosphere, coaches and practitioners are all friendly and welcoming. It is a great community to be part of. The membership fees are affordable.
I've been training here for 3 months, though I had some prior experience. The students are very skilled and tough, yet the atmosphere is super welcoming. The professors and coaches are high-level competitors who are very humble and care about the progression of the whole team.
I been going to 617 for about 11 years now if not more. The owners and the coaches are humble and kind. Everyone in the gym is very friendly. The classes are great. Theirs classes for all levels and theirs other disciplines like boxing and kickboxing . Every time I go it never disappoints!
New to muay thai? Start at 617 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
617 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at 617 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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