Port City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Feb 2024

I started training Jiu Jitsu on 9/16/2009 at Seacoast MMA and transition to Port City BJJ upon opening in 2010. PCBJJ has the top ingredients I recommend to others looking for an academy to start their own journey. Black Belt Lineage (Roberto Maia – Boston BJJ), Training (Competition and Hobbyist), Environment/Community (try a class and get a sense for how it ‘feels’ – Is everyone welcoming? Is the energy positive? Are partners helpful?) and Instructors (Are they teaching techniques that work, competition and/or self-defense proven?).I’ve been with PCBJJ through 5 academy locations, and while our current is the most impressive (to me) with respect to mat space,...read full review

Jan 2024

I started training Jiu Jitsu on 9/16/2009 at Seacoast MMA and transition to Port City BJJ upon opening in 2010. PCBJJ has the top ingredients I recommend to others looking for an academy to start their own journey. Black Belt Lineage (Roberto Maia - Boston BJJ), Training (Competition and Hobbyist), Environment/Community (try a class and get a sense for how it 'feels' - Is everyone welcoming? Is the energy positive? Are partners helpful?) and Instructors (Are they teaching techniques that work, competition and/or self-defense proven?). I've been with PCBJJ through 5 academy locations, and while our current is the most impressive (to me) with respect to mat space, cleanliness,...read full review

Dec 2023

I feel very fortunate to have found this gym after an extended break from martial arts. With a great culture, awesome instruction, and training that has a focused intensity that is conducive to learning, it's become my favorite place to be. Training partners vary from zero experience to black belts that compete regularly, so classes are very scalable and you'll get matched up accordingly. An added benefit is that this is very noticeably not a big commitment/money gym, so you're not required to buy their uniforms, sign a 2-year membership, pay for a registration fee etc. P.S. Do not be put off by the fact that this is in the mall. I was skeptical of that at first and didn't...read full review