Soneca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Marlborough

“Soneca’s Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes have been absolutely incredible to the growth and development of my two sons (age almost 8 and 6.5). Not only have my boys become physically stronger but the intellectual and mental growth for them has been indescribable. Since they began taking BJJ classes at the early ages 5.5 and 4, my husband and I have noticed a significant but steady improvement in their overall physical, mental, and emotional well being. The whole team of coaches (including Breno, Beth, Carlos, Filipe, Dominic—amongst others I am sure I am forgetting to name here—and of course the man, the myth, the legend, Coach SONECA himself) have given my 2 boys the confidence we all knew they always had inside them; but now, they have been able to show themselves and everyone around them just how truly and incredibly smart, strong, and skilled they are! We have now become a part of the awesome and very quickly growing BJJ family there and my heart yearns for them to be in the gym practicing BJJ every single day!!! I cannot say enough great things about BJJ, but more specifically about Soneca BJJ in Marlborough and Worcester, Massachusetts. We love you guys, and you are forever stuck with us because we aren’t ever leaving!!!”

“I love this gym and try to roll here every day. One of the best parts of the gym for me is the variety of others to learn from. There are several black belt and brown belt instructors that each have their different styles which has allowed me to start figuring out what style works for me. Everyone has a great attitude and it’s a safe environment. The kids seem to love it here too. The new gym is very nice with multiple bathrooms/showers.”

“Great place for a newcomer to start their journey, and a great place for others to continue their training! I've been coming here for about 2.5 years now and I wish I found it sooner. Great place for families, excellent kids class (my daughter LOVES it), and great people who just want to help you succeed. Edit 2/2022: Two daughters in it now, never looking back! The BEST AROUND!”

“I’ve been cross training at this gym for two years. It is a long drive from my house, which is why it’s not my home gym but speaks to it being worth the drive for weekly visits! This team has become an extended jiu jitsu family. They’re always welcoming at class, open mat, and tournaments. The instruction is great from Soneca and he has so many black belts to learn from as well. This is a safe environment for women, and I’ve watched the kids class, which is taught by a female black belt who is a professional teacher and she does a fantastic job. This is definitely one of the best bjj gyms in New England.”

“I’ve been training at the gym for a couple of years. It has a good student belt depth. Soneca as the head instructor, and plenty of additional BB instructors. A variety of training partners young, old, small, big, etc. Both competition and hobbyist (for the lack of a better word). Clean. Good schedule. And a great atmosphere – mutual respect, concern for safety, and an opportunity to learn. Check it out…in no time you will have a closet full of gi’s…”