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Mau Mau Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Medford, Massachusetts
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 maumaubjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (781) 874-1489
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | 3–5 PM |
The classes they run
“I told him I was competing for the first time soon so he went out of his way to help me with my technique and walk me through some tips on the points system.”
“The class is getting bigger over the past two years (more sparring partners :D !”
“It's a good place if you want to compete but that's not a requirement.”
Other martial arts here
“As someone who has been a boxing/combat sports hobbyist about for 21 years, I consider his class to be one of the best authentic learning experiences I've had!”
“For those who looking for a real jiujitsu training without drama queen and águas de salsicha, Mau Mau Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the place in the Boston Area.”
What members say
“On top of being a world class coach and competitor, Professor Mau Mau is also an awesome guy who made me feel welcomed from the second I walked in.”
“I told him I was competing for the first time soon so he went out of his way to help me with my technique and walk me through some tips on the points system.”
“They were super welcoming and friendly and I would definitely recommend this place for all levels.”
“I told him I was competing for the first time soon so he went out of his way to help me with my technique and walk me through some tips on the points system.”
“The class is getting bigger over the past two years (more sparring partners :D !”
“As someone who has been a boxing/combat sports hobbyist about for 21 years, I consider his class to be one of the best authentic learning experiences I've had!”
From the reviews
Mau-Mau BJJ is a great place to train! I love it here and come as much as possible. The training is serious, but the classes are still fun. Mau-Mau is extremely knowledgeable and is always present to help each student. It's a good place if you want to compete but that's not a requirement.
Joined this gym about 3 weeks ago after moving to the area. I could immediately see that this is a very tight knit community. Everybody is happy to be there and everybody trains hard.
Mau Maus jiu jitsu academy has a great environment for students of all levels. Ive been there almost 6 or 7 years and I love it. More recently I signed up with Kru Dave for Muy thai and absolutely love it as well. I've been training with Dave for almost a month and already feel major improvements in my striking.
Mau Mau Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is more than just a martial arts gym—it's a family. From the moment you step through the door, you're embraced with warmth and camaraderie. The atmosphere is electric, filled with positivity and encouragement.
New to muay thai? Start at Mau Mau Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Mau Mau Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 Mau Mau Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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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