South Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

“I was in Boston on business and wanted to keep my training consistent. Dropped into South Boston BJJ and they did not disappoint. Super clean gym. Anthony and Jason were fantastic instructors, breaking things down and making them super simple to execute. Training partners were awesome as well, making sure I put in the work (without anyone getting hurt). I will definitely be coming back to the school on my next visit to Boston !”

“TL;DR: This place is amazing—5 stars! Highly recommend, and I can’t wait to return. This is a clean, friendly, and safe place to train, with exceptional coaching and skilled practitioners. The people here are legit. You’ll get great rolls without encountering crazy egos or anyone trying to hurt you. The long review: I’ve had the opportunity to take two morning no-gi classes with Jason, about a year apart, and as a coach and instructor myself, I’m absolutely blown away by what’s happening here. These guys are taking the fundamental principles of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and applying them to coaching in an innovative way. Just as a BJJ player uses technique and knowledge to achieve maximum effectiveness with minimal effort, Jason applies that same mindset to his teaching. His goal appears to be maximizing his students’ understanding of BJJ through creative and thoughtful teaching methods—one of which is game-based learning. In the most recent class I attended, Jason had us play a series of games where each partner had opposing objectives centered on sweeping and defending. What stood out was his approach: he didn’t spoon-feed us the answers or techniques. Instead, he gave us the objectives and encouraged us to discover the solutions ourselves. I’m honestly blown away by his teaching style—it’s like calculus for jiu-jitsu. The coaching staff is focused on transferring knowledge as efficiently as possible while minimizing time and the risk of injury. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced practitioner—and especially if you’re in a coaching or teaching role—attending one of Jason’s classes will be eye-opening. On top of that, Jason is super approachable and even spent an hour chatting with me after class about his methods. This place is incredible. If you’re considering training here, do it—you won’t regret it. Thank you SBJJ for letting me train and for all the great rolls. I hope to see you guys next year!!!”

“I recently had the pleasure of training at South Boston Jiu Jitsu, and I can't say enough good things about this gym. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the cleanliness of the facility. The mats are spotless, and the changing room was well-maintained, which makes for a comfortable and hygienic training environment. What truly sets South Boston Jiu Jitsu apart, however, is the friendliness of the patrons. Everyone, from the seasoned black belts to the beginners, greeted me with a warm smile and made me feel right at home. The camaraderie among the members is palpable, and it creates a supportive atmosphere that is perfect for learning and growth. The instructors are not only knowledgeable but also incredibly approachable and willing to help. They take the time to ensure that everyone, regardless of their skill level, understands the techniques and feels included in the class. Overall, South Boston Jiu Jitsu offers an exceptional training experience. The combination of a clean facility and friendly, welcoming members makes it a top-notch choice for anyone looking to train in jiu jitsu in the Boston area . I highly recommend it!”

“During a recent work trip to Boston, I had the opportunity to discover South Boston Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for training. After reading their mission statement on their website, I reached out to them. The owner, Coach Ruben, kindly welcomed me via Instagram messaging to come and train. The atmosphere at the school was welcoming and good for learning jiu jitsu in a positive environment, which I found to be both safe and fun. It is also very clean. As a beginner in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and accustomed to training mostly with women at my school in Miami, I initially felt a little insecure when no women came to the early morning class. Two of Coach Ruben's students came out to welcome me and lead me to the correct entrance door. Their kindness helped alleviate my fears, and I found their support to be both helpful and comforting. Coach Matt graciously partnered with me during the session, focusing on the open guard camping/pass lesson taught by Coach Ruben. His patience, expertise, and kindness in guiding me through the technique were greatly appreciated!!! I’ll be back in one month for work again in Boston and will definitely come back! Thank you Coach Ruben for being so nice to me and to your students who share your philosophy. The doggies are also a BIG PLUS❣️ Kind regards, Murrell”

“I spent my Christmas in Boston and wanted to train, I had found the gym on Instagram and was interested so I shot a message asking about classes and I was told about the classes going on that day and directed to the weekly schedule, they told me I could come right on down and train with them. It’s a really clean space, everyone there was really cool and kind. Ruben is very intentional with what he teaches. He breaks down and explains everything so that you dont just understand how to do a move but why. They also have gym dogs that are just the sweetest so if you’re going to join or visit make sure you bring them treats!!! 10/10 would recommend this gym”