Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools in Maine
36 of the 138 martial arts schools we track in Maine have a dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program. "Martial arts" on a map search lumps BJJ mats in with karate dojos, taekwondo studios, and kickboxing gyms, so grappling-specific searches drown in strikers that never teach a guard pass. Every school tagged here has BJJ confirmed as an actual class on its own schedule or program page, not just a mention in a general "martial arts offered" list. Full listings for every city are on the Maine page.
Ellsworth 2
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Acadia Kids classesBJJ / grappling
385 High St, Ellsworth, ME 04605-2571
🕒 Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 5-6 PM
Rolls Jiu Jitsu LLC Free trial classBJJ / grappling
249 Bucksport Rd, Ellsworth, ME 04605-2733
Portland 2
Stonecoast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Kids BJJ / grappling
131 Johnson Rd, Portland, ME 04102-1988
The Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
651 Riverside St, Portland, ME 04103-5943
South Portland 2
Gracie Barra Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
798 Main St, South Portland, ME 04106-6035
+12072330955 Website All South Portland martial arts schools
Southern Maine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
333 Clarks Pond Pkwy, South Portland, ME 04106
+12072339118 Website All South Portland martial arts schools
Westbrook 2
Team 1 BJJ BJJ / grappling
90 Bridge St, Westbrook, ME 04092-2887
Total Krav maga Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
39 Mechanic St, Westbrook, ME 04092-2855
Augusta 1
Black Bear BJJ and Fitness Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
126 Western Ave, Augusta, ME 04330-7249
Baileyville 1
Bar Harbor 1
Bar Harbor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
12 Bethany Ln, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-6010
Biddeford 1
Team Moreira Jiu Jitsu Biddeford, Adult & Kid classes Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
408 Alfred St, Biddeford, ME 04005
Boothbay Harbor 1
Aaron Blake Brazilian Jiujitsu BJJ / grappling
200 Townsend Ave, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
Camden 1
Caribou 1
Graciefighter Caribou Jiu Jitsu & MMA Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
118 Bennett Dr, Caribou, ME 04736-2052
Durham 1
Peak Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BJJ / grappling
1052 Royalsborough Rd, Durham, ME 04222-5332
Farmingdale 1
Team Lawton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
599 Maine Ave, Farmingdale, ME 04344-1617
Farmington 1
The Foundry Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
218 Fairbanks Rd, Farmington, ME 04938-5773
🕒 Mon, Thu: Kids Beginner Bjj @ 4:15pm
Freeport 1
Empire Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grappling
15 Depot St, Freeport, ME 04032-1503
Gray 1
Carll Clan Brazilian Jiu Jitsu BJJ / grappling
17 Main St, Gray, ME 04039-3505
Houlton 1
Aroostook Grappling Club BJJ / grappling
79 Main St, Houlton, ME 04730-2122
Lewiston 1
Central Maine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
760 Main St, Lewiston, ME 04240-5807
Lovell 1
Oakland 1
Bearclan Jiujitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
826 Kennedy Memorial Dr, Oakland, ME 04963
Old Orchard Beach 1
Bonneau's School of Taekwon-Do BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
7 Ballpark Way, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
Pittsfield 1
VisionQuest Muay Thai & Fitness Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
418 Main St, Pittsfield, ME 04967
🕒 Monday-Thursday 8:30am
Rangeley 1
The Foundry Rangeley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grappling
25 Dallas Hill Rd, Rangeley, ME 04970-4032
🕒 Mon, Thu: Kids Beginner Bjj @ 4:15pm
Rockland 1
Flow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
4 Cedar St, Rockland, ME 04841-3105
Rumford 1
Simple Defense Concepts Kids classesBJJ / grappling
50 Congress St, Rumford, ME 04276-2092
Sanford 1
Thy's Taekwondo Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
890 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073-3572
🕒 Tuesday - 4 to 5 PM
Standish 1
Ebb and Flow BJJ BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
131 Ossipee Trl W, Standish, ME 04084-6127
🕒 Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Topsham 1
Brunswick Martial Arts Academy BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
126 Main St, Topsham, ME 04086-1245
Turner 1
CMBJJ - Turner BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
1355 Auburn Rd, Turner, ME 04282-3778
Waterville 1
Club NAHA Karate-Do Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
126 North St, Waterville, ME 04901-4954
Windham 1
Gracie Gym Maine Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Free trial classBJJ / grappling
770 Roosevelt Trl, Windham, ME 04062-5300
Winslow 1
Huard's Ju-Jitsu and Karate, Inc. Free trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
234 Clinton Ave, Winslow, ME 04901
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Good to know about brazilian jiu-jitsu schools
How much do BJJ classes cost per month?
Most U.S. academies charge $150-200/month for unlimited BJJ classes, with some bundling in no-gi or open mat for the same price. Drop-in classes typically run $20-30, and many gyms waive the enrollment fee if you sign up during a trial week.
Do BJJ gyms offer a free trial class?
Yes — the large majority of U.S. BJJ academies, including chains like Gracie Barra and 10th Planet affiliates, offer one free trial class or a discounted first week (often $19-49) so new students can try a roll before committing to a monthly membership.
How to become a certified yoga instructor?
To become a certified yoga instructor, complete a Registered Yoga School program, usually requiring 200 hours of training covering anatomy, philosophy, and instruction techniques. Afterward, register with an official organization like Yoga Alliance to receive your credential. For guided martial arts and fitness instructor pathways, explore options on MartialArtsAtlas.
Where did brazilian jiu jitsu come from?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Brazil in the early 20th century. It developed from Kodokan Judo ground fighting fundamentals brought to South America by Japanese martial artist Mitsuyo Maeda, which were then adapted by the Gracie family. MartialArtsAtlas helps students find qualified BJJ academies nationwide.