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Brazilian Martial Arts Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 124 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) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bmacboston.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (617) 628-3800
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and truly invested in your progress—whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner.”
“Professor Marcelo runs a great curriculum not only for adults but also kids / teens of all ages.”
“Professor Marcelo runs a great curriculum not only for adults but also kids / teens of all ages.”
“6 DAYS A WEEK the atmosphere at BMAC teaches me what it means to be a fighter, to learn the art of Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu.”
“BMAC under Professor Marcelo, built my foundation and fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.”
Other martial arts here
“For the girls- I’m a small girl, but I grew up with older brothers who wrestled me any chance they got and that is why the idea of BJJ stood out to me.”
“BMAC in Somerville has a very nice facility and they don't just offer BJJ, but they can train you in muay thai, karate, nogi submission grappling.”
What members say
“The coaches are wonderful, knowledgeable and encouraging, and I leave every session already ready for the next.”
“The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and truly invested in your progress—whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner.”
“Technical clarity and friendly students are not only what make BMAC a school worth my time and money its the essence and elements of true grit.”
“With all the technical knowledge and seriousness of this school, the instructors are trying their best to form a community.”
“6 DAYS A WEEK the atmosphere at BMAC teaches me what it means to be a fighter, to learn the art of Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu.”
“BMAC in Somerville has a very nice facility and they don't just offer BJJ, but they can train you in muay thai, karate, nogi submission grappling.”
From the reviews
Love this place. I’ve been doing Muay Thai here for the last 6months and am hooked. I was going to another dojo not far from here and also loved it, but it came to the point where I felt like I wasn’t growing anymore in the sport there. I made the choice to switch gyms, and I am glad I did!
I LOVED VISITING BMAC WHILE IN BOSTON! I had the best tome handing out with Professor Marcelo and his team! They made me feel right at home and gave me the privilege to teach a class while visiting to promote American Grappling Federation! Thank you guys!
Excellent experience! Absolutely love the gym, everyone there is very focused and serious about the classes, about being fit and progressing. The Muay Thai class is a great and fun workout, and I've been improving a lot healthwise and my physical fitness.
Amazing place, amazing people! I started training Muay Thai here six months ago and am so glad I did. The coaches are wonderful, knowledgeable and encouraging, and I leave every session already ready for the next. Can’t recommend enough!!
New to muay thai? Start at Brazilian Martial Arts Center
Brazilian Martial Arts Center comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Brazilian Martial Arts Center
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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