This directory features martial arts academies offering structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instruction for beginners and advanced practitioners. These locations provide dedicated gi and no-gi classes covering positional control, joint locks, and choke escapes. Before contacting an academy, check whether they provide loaner gis for introductory sessions or require specific school-branded uniforms.
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Fournier's Olympic Karate Center
39 Mechanic St, Westbrook, ME 04092-2855
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Team 1 BJJ
90 Bridge St, Westbrook, ME 04092-2887
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Total Krav maga
39 Mechanic St, Westbrook, ME 04092-2855
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Acadia
385 High St, Ellsworth, ME 04605-2571
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 5-6 PM
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Rolls Jiu Jitsu LLC
249 Bucksport Rd, Ellsworth, ME 04605-2733
Portland 2
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Stonecoast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Kids
131 Johnson Rd, Portland, ME 04102-1988
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The Academy
651 Riverside St, Portland, ME 04103-5943
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Gracie Barra
798 Main St, South Portland, ME 04106-6035
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Southern Maine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
333 Clarks Pond Pkwy, South Portland, ME 04106
Augusta 1
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Black Bear BJJ and Fitness
126 Western Ave, Augusta, ME 04330-7249
Bar Harbor 1
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Bar Harbor Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
12 Bethany Ln, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-6010
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Team Moreira Jiu Jitsu Biddeford, Adult & Kid classes
408 Alfred St, Biddeford, ME 04005
Camden 1
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Flow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
255 Molyneaux Rd, Camden, ME 04843
Caribou 1
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Graciefighter Caribou Jiu Jitsu & MMA
118 Bennett Dr, Caribou, ME 04736-2052
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The Foundry Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
218 Fairbanks Rd, Farmington, ME 04938-5773
Mon, Thu: Kids Beginner Bjj @ 4:15pm
Freeport 1
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Empire Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
15 Depot St, Freeport, ME 04032-1503
Gray 1
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Carll Clan Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
17 Main St, Gray, ME 04039-3505
Lewiston 1
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Central Maine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
760 Main St, Lewiston, ME 04240-5807
Oakland 1
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Bearclan Jiujitsu
826 Kennedy Memorial Dr, Oakland, ME 04963
Pittsfield 1
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VisionQuest Muay Thai & Fitness
418 Main St, Pittsfield, ME 04967
Monday-Thursday 8:30am
Rockland 1
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Flow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
4 Cedar St, Rockland, ME 04841-3105
Topsham 1
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Brunswick Martial Arts Academy
126 Main St, Topsham, ME 04086-1245
Turner 1
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CMBJJ - Turner
1355 Auburn Rd, Turner, ME 04282-3778
Windham 1
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Gracie Gym Maine Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
770 Roosevelt Trl, Windham, ME 04062-5300
Winslow 1
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Huard's Ju-Jitsu and Karate, Inc.
234 Clinton Ave, Winslow, ME 04901
Also in Maine
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools55
- Kids Martial Arts Classes40
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools36
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies23
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ Training Classes22
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Martial Arts Schools22
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes22
- MMA Gyms14
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies13
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults9
Good to know
How much do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes cost per month in the US?
Monthly tuition generally ranges from $120 to $250 for unlimited access to classes. Upfront costs often include a uniform (gi), which runs between $80 and $180 for standard lightweight models, plus a $30 to $50 registration fee.
What is the difference between Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu?
Gi training uses a heavy cotton kimono where sleeve, lapel, and pant grips are integral to submissions and controls. No-Gi training relies on rashguards and shorts, emphasizing body hooks, speed, and leverage without fabric grips.
What should beginners wear to their first BJJ class?
Beginners should wear form-fitting athletic wear without buttons, zippers, or hard plastic, such as a fitted t-shirt or rashguard with compression shorts. Most academies supply a sanitized loaner gi for your initial trial class.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Maine can browse 25 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Maine should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 25 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.