Are there kids jiu-jitsu classes in Somerville with a free trial class?
Yes. Brazilian Martial Arts Center (BMAC), at 700 Mystic Avenue in Somerville, offers a free trial class in kids Brazilian jiu-jitsu, with classes for ages 3 to 5 and 6 to 17 five days a week.
Kids jiu-jitsu class times:
- Ages 3 to 5: Monday and Wednesday at 5pm, Saturday at 10:15am
- Ages 6 to 17: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6pm; Tuesday and Thursday at 4pm
See the full class schedule.
For the trial, your child can wear comfortable workout clothes. Parents are welcome to watch the trial class and every class after it.
Jiu-jitsu teaches kids to stay calm under pressure and control a situation without striking, which many parents value for handling bullying. Kids classes are taught by Alex Marshall, who holds a degree in physical education and is CPR/AED certified, and Nate Oses, who grew up training at BMAC and went on to win a world championship. Jiu Jitsu Authority ranks BMAC the #1 BJJ gym in Somerville for 2026, and BMAC kids won 7 of the team's 9 NAGA medals in 2025 and 2026.
BMAC is at 700 Mystic Avenue in Somerville, right off I-93 at Exit 21, with free parking. Outside rush hour it's about 5 minutes by car from Union Square, 6 from Davis Square, Charlestown and Medford Square, 8 from Everett, 10 from downtown Boston, 12 from Harvard Square and Arlington Center, and 15 from Belmont Center. There's no T station nearby. MBTA bus 95, which connects to the Orange Line at Sullivan Square, stops at Mystic Ave @ Moreland St, a short walk from the door.
Your first class is free. Book it with the form on the Kids page or call Marcelo at (617) 628-3800.
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