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Bjj Academies in South Portland

Review the 2 tracked locations in South Portland, ME, then jump directly into search if you already know what style or schedule you want.

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South Portland, Maine is home to 2 BJJ academies in our directory. These academies hold an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 21 reviews. Each listing brings together programs, class schedules, location details, and community reviews so you can compare options before stepping onto the mats.

New to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? Look for a BJJ academy offering beginner fundamentals classes, a free trial or intro week, and a weekly schedule that fits your routine. Listed options in South Portland include Southern Maine BJJ (in Maine Warrior Gym) and Dragon Fire Martial Arts. Visiting two or three academies before committing helps you find the coaching style, mat culture, and pricing that match your goals.

You can also browse BJJ academies in other cities in Maine, including Sanford. These are statewide suggestions; check each location and travel time before planning a visit. Whether you're new to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or an experienced grappler training in South Portland, Maine, comparing the area's 2 listed BJJ academies on schedule, class sizes, instructor lineage, and trial offers helps you find the right fit.

Listings for South Portland bring together public academy records and directory information. Details may change, so confirm schedules, programs, pricing, and contact information with each academy. Compare the BJJ academies below by the available ratings, programs, and reviews to choose where to start training.

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Bjj Academies in South Portland

Academies in South Portland, ME

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South Portland, ME

Dragon Fire Martial Arts

650 Main St

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4.7 / 11 reviews
South Portland, ME

Southern Maine BJJ (in Maine Warrior Gym)

333 Clarks Pond Pkwy

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Frequently Asked Questions About BJJ academies in South Portland

How many BJJ academies are in South Portland?
South Portland, Maine currently lists 2 BJJ academies in our directory, with available location and contact details collected in individual profiles; confirm current schedules and information with each academy. They hold an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 21 reviews. Rather than pointing you to a single studio, we let you compare every BJJ academy in South Portland, Maine side by side, reviewing instructor backgrounds, program focus such as gi, no-gi, or hybrid curriculums, and typical class times, so you can shortlist a few academies before ever picking up the phone. With 2 BJJ academies currently listed, South Portland, Maine is a smaller market, so it is worth checking each academy's own site or calling ahead to confirm the current beginner schedule before making the trip. Comparing multiple options up front also makes it easier to judge coaching style and mat culture before signing any long-term membership agreement.
What is the best BJJ academy in South Portland?
South Portland, Maine is home to 2 BJJ academies, including Southern Maine BJJ (in Maine Warrior Gym), one of the listed options in this area. They hold an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 21 reviews. There is no single "best" answer that works for everyone: someone training for competition-level no-gi grappling needs a different room than a parent looking for a kids' fundamentals class, and a nervous first-timer needs a different coaching style than an experienced blue belt shopping for a new competition team. Instead of picking a winner for you, this page lets you compare Southern Maine BJJ (in Maine Warrior Gym) against every other BJJ academy in South Portland, Maine on the details that actually matter, including available review counts, program offerings, price, and how close each location is to where you live or work. We recommend visiting the top two or three options that match your goals and sitting in on a class before signing any membership agreement.
How much does Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu cost in South Portland?
Membership pricing at BJJ academies in South Portland, Maine varies by program, contract length, and weekly class count, and it is not uniformly published across all 2 BJJ academies listed here. Academies offering both gi and no-gi programs, open mat access, and competition team coaching tend to charge more than a basic fundamentals-only membership. Ask academies in South Portland, Maine whether they offer a free trial class or a discounted intro week, so you can try the coaching style and mat culture before committing to a monthly plan. It is worth calling or checking each academy's own website directly for current pricing, since promotional rates and family or student discounts change more often than this directory can track and are rarely listed in full here.
Can beginners start Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in South Portland?
Yes. Among the 2 BJJ academies listed for South Portland, Maine, ask which offer beginner fundamentals classes and whether they have any prerequisites. The directory does not establish that every listing runs a beginner program. They hold an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 21 reviews. A typical beginner track covers basic positions, escapes, and submissions in a controlled setting before students are paired up for live sparring, called rolling, and most academies pace that introduction over several weeks rather than throwing new students straight into full-contact rounds. If an academy offers a trial class or introductory visit, use it to judge whether a given school's coaching style, class size, and mat culture in South Portland, Maine feel like the right fit before signing a longer membership agreement. If you are unsure where to start, calling ahead to ask about the next beginner-only session is usually the fastest way to get a clear answer.

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