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Nirvana Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Melrose, 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 (ages 6–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule nirvanabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 617-667-0127
Hours
| Monday | 5–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10:15–11:15 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The Muay Thai classes are also excellent — challenging but accessible for all levels.”
“Nirvana is an outstanding Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym for kids and adults.”
Other martial arts here
“I've been training jiu jitsu for years at a gym that's pretty far from my home in Melrose, so when I saw a new spot had opened up here in town, I had to give it a try.”
What members say
“The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes are very well structured, with coaches who are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about your progress.”
“Not only do I feel like I learned fast, but the welcoming environment helped me develop a love for the sport and basically launched my journey into learning jiu jitsu.”
“Not only do I feel like I learned fast, but the welcoming environment helped me develop a love for the sport and basically launched my journey into learning jiu jitsu.”
“The kids classes build confidence, discipline, and focus.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training at this gym for a while now, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes are very well structured, with coaches who are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about your progress.
I have been training at Nirvana since October 2024 and it is has been an excellent experience. Coaching is top notch and the community is great - everyone is positive, cares about eachother, and tries their best. I look forward to going each day!
This studio is brand new. It’s clean and well organized. Adam who runs it is great and welcoming to newcomers. Had fun at no-gi class today!
I've been training jiu jitsu for years at a gym that's pretty far from my home in Melrose, so when I saw a new spot had opened up here in town, I had to give it a try. Long story short, it's a great gym!
New to muay thai? Start at Nirvana Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Nirvana Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 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 Nirvana 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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