Southern Maine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
About
Southern Maine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu offers comprehensive training across multiple martial arts disciplines including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, wrestling, and karate. The gym is led by head instructor Rodrigo, who is described by members as a BJJ legend with immense knowledge. He has recently expanded the coaching staff to include other high level black belt instructors, ensuring students receive top notch instruction across all skill levels. The teaching format emphasizes thorough practice with clear instructions, covering both fundamental basics and advanced techniques that many gyms don't typically offer.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the world class instruction, particularly highlighting head instructor Rodrigo as a BJJ legend with immense knowledge. Reviewers describe a welcoming, family like atmosphere where everyone from drop in visitors to long term students feels included and supported. Multiple reviewers mention training at the gym for years, with one student having progressed through the entire kids rank system to blue belt under Rodrigo's guidance. The teaching format receives specific praise for clear instructions, thorough practice of techniques, and instruction that matches all skill levels from basics to advanced moves.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Mack Ocker
2 months ago
I was in town for a couple of days for work and was able to drop in for two classes here. Everyone was very welcoming and helpful, and the training was top notch! Highly recommend checking them out if you're in the Portland area.
Austin Kinnard
8 years ago
Awesome place to do BJJ. Great people and a world class instructor. Come in you won't be disappointed.
John Painchaud
a year ago
Been training here for quite some time. Top notch people and instructors. Would recommend highly to anyone.
Maya Karolak Vinson
a year ago
I have been a student under Rodrigo for 8 years now! It is always a pleasure to learn here because everyone is like family and the format in which the classes are taught help me learn well. He makes sure that you know the moves he teaches in and out and we always practice them thoroughly. He gives clear instructions and I also get a range of different partners to roll with. What he teaches matches everyone skill level. He teaches basics and many advanced techniques a lot of people don’t normally see. Seeing everyone makes my day and I have climbed the entire kids rank under his help. I am now a Blue Belt.
tyler fleurant
a year ago
Great place to train. Rodrigo is a BJJ legend. He has immense knowledge, and has recently added some other high level black belt instructors. Good family atmosphere. Would highly recommend checking it out if you are looking to start BJJ.
Contact
333 Clarks Pond Pkwy, South Portland, ME 04106, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 7:00 – 8:00 AM, 4:30 – 5:30 PM, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 – 8:00 AM, 4:30 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 – 8:00 AM, 4:30 – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 – 8:00 AM, 4:30 – 5:30 PM, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 – 8:00 AM, 4:30 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed