Flow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
About
Flow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Portland, ME offers training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, catering to both adults and children. The gym is led by Head Instructor Hayden Martz, a First Degree Black Belt, supported by a team of experienced coaches including Meg Gleasner, Sandra Martz, Aidan Hamar, Hayleigh Martz, and Sam Martin. These instructors provide specialized programs for kids, adults, women, fundamentals, and competition preparation, with Sandra Martz also serving as the Strength & Conditioning coach. The facility includes a pro shop called Flow Gear by Breakpoint, offering training apparel and equipment.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members praise the supportive, patient coaches who inspire excellence while maintaining a kind approach. They highlight the welcoming family atmosphere where training partners are respectful and conscientious, creating a safe environment especially for children. Specific coaches mentioned positively include Hayden Martz for his friendliness and knowledge, while parents note their kids gain confidence and treat jiu-jitsu like a physical puzzle they never tire of. Reviewers consistently describe the gym as having top tier quality with a community focused culture where everyone genuinely cares about each other's training.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Jessica Alexander
6 months ago
Can’t recommend Flow highly enough! My 9 year old son has been training at Flow for over two years and LOVES it. The coaches are all supportive, patient and kind, and also inspire excellence. The kids are respectful of each other and are good training partners. I have sat through a lot of classes, and very rarely do kids get hurt (and I’ve only seen minor injuries like a mistakenly poked eye.). No kicking or punching. My son is a nerdy math type, and jiu-jitsu is the perfect sport for him. It’s like a physical puzzle or chess game and he never gets bored of it! He also is on the Flow Competition Team, and this has been a great way to challenge him and help him learn how to work through really big emotions. He’s gained so much confidence from jiu-jitsu at Flow and I am so glad that we found it!
matt mcgee
a year ago
Dropped in as a visitor, and have to say that the energy and attitude here were awesome, only matched by my home gym. Fantastic group of people, would recommend to anyone thinking about trying this sport out if local, or for a visit if you are just in the area for a bit.
Mishale Starling
3 years ago
This place is so amazing for the kiddos! (Probably the adults too lol but I can only review based on my sons experience) The instructors are patient and friendly and they have so much fun! My son looks forward to it between days! I rate them a 12 out of 10!
Andy Gaines
7 years ago
Great place to train! I was in a trip from Illinois and stopped in for a private. Hayden is super friendly and knowledgeable. The location is great and the facility is clean with plenty of space. You could tell it’s a great family atmosphere. Not sure if I’ll ever be back to Camden, it if I am I’ll definately be stopping in again.
edward anthonis
7 months ago
From the moment I walked in, I knew I’d found an outstanding place to train and after three months, it has more than lived up to that first impression. The gym has a welcoming, supportive culture where everyone truly cares about their training and each other. Every person I’ve met here has been kind, respectful, and a conscientious training partner. It’s a top-tier experience, run by approachable, genuine people who genuinely care about the gym, their team, and their students. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a community-focused, high-quality training environment.
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Contact
4 Cedar St, Rockland, ME 04841, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 4:45 – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 4:45 – 8:30 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Meg Gleasner
Kids Instructor
Brown Belt
Hayden Martz
Head Instructor
First Degree Black Belt
Head Instructor at Flow Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Sandra Martz
Strength & Conditioning coach, Women’s, Adult & Kids BJJ Instructor
Brown Belt
Aidan Hamar
Kids & Adult BJJ Fundamentals instructor
Brown Belt
Hayleigh Martz
Competition Coach
Brown Belt
Sam Martin
Muay Thai Coach
Comes from a long line of established striking gyms with highly regarded coaching.