Customer Success Stories
Hear directly from our students and families. These are Google reviews from members of our community, sharing their experiences training at Day 1 Jiu-Jitsu Newton.
Day 1 is amazing from start to finish. It's easy to get to in Newton, with great parking. The moment you walk in, you're welcomed by friendly staff into a bright, spacious gym with high ceilings. The facilities are top-notch—plenty of mat space and great locker rooms with showers. The children's classes are a perfect mix of fun games, technique, and controlled sparring—my kids love it. I can't recommend it enough!
Day 1 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Newton is the place you want to go, period. The new facility is bright, open, incredibly clean, and everything feels brand new and top of the line. Marcos the head coach has a rare gift. Not every high-level competitor can teach, and not every teacher can teach kids. More than a gym, this is an amazing community. Highly recommend.
The best instructors in the game!! Marcos and Bernardo create a phenomenal environment to learn and have such a vast knowledge of the sport. They have a great facility and it's always clean! The people there are like family and are always very friendly and welcoming to guests and new folks. If you're looking for a great place to train and get better, this is definitely the place you want to try!
I travel from New York regularly to train at Day 1, and honestly wish I could make it there even more often. The academy is run by the best of the best, with a level of instruction and expertise that's truly exceptional. This is the kind of place you're proud to train at—and proud to send your kids to. The most meaningful gifts are the ones that truly change someone's life—and Day 1 is exactly that for the BJJ community.
Dropped in today. Prof Marco and the entire gym were very welcoming. Extremely clean gym and top tier BJJ. Looking forward to visiting again!
Friendly, welcoming environment for folks of all skill levels. Open, beautiful space and world-class instruction. Training partners are great too!
If you're looking for a school that fosters a sense of community as strongly as it imparts skills, look no further. Top notch instruction by genuinely good people.
Hands down the best Jiu Jitsu academy I've trained at. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about your progress. Clean facility, welcoming atmosphere and great rolls and solid technique. Perfect for beginners or competitors alike. Highly recommend!
Day 1 Jiu-Jitsu is an amazing place to train! The academy is located right in the heart of Newton/MA. Professor Marcos is an incredible instructor, very patient, knowledgeable, and truly cares about your progress. What really stands out is the community. Everyone training here is respectful, supportive, and always willing to help. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to start or improve their jiu-jitsu journey!
Day 1 Jiu-Jitsu I would 100% recommend to anyone just starting off or seasoned. Big Mat space, clean mat space, nice clean locker rooms, great training partners ALL around... not to mention very high level teachers/coaches. All very welcoming and value your presence. Great community who just intend on making each other better.
Great community and coaches. A nice balance of advanced and foundational techniques to build off of. Much like Marcos pushes intention when coaching, the place is built with intention to create a community around BJJ while also making the practitioners better at the sport.
Terrific academy! The facility is bright and clean, the instructors are top notch, and the vibe is very welcoming to everyone from brand new students to seasoned practitioners. Highly recommend!
I have nothing but great things to say about this academy. I've been blessed to start my jiu jitsu journey under Marcos and the other instructors here and it's made a major positive impact on my life. Whether you just want to learn the art or compete, you will not find a better place to train. The culture is very welcoming and team-oriented. The facility is also beautiful and very clean.
Great academy that is taught by one of the best in the art. The atmosphere is very friendly and the instruction is world-class. I highly recommend this academy for anyone looking to start BJJ or are looking for a new gym to train. BIG OSS 🤙
A fantastic place to train in Boston. The instruction is the very highest level (multi-time world champions teach all levels), and the facility is beautiful, spacious, and well designed. Marcos and Bernardo lead a culture of rigorous self-improvement, safety, and respectful conduct in training. Their students include high-level competitors and dedicated hobbyists, and everyone shares a spirit of camaraderie and helps each other improve.
Day 1 is an impeccably clean, safe, and family friendly jiu jitsu academy. The coaching is superb: clear, precise and targeted to support building a strong jiu jitsu game. Strongly recommend for anyone - whether you're just starting out, a competition athlete, or a veteran in the sport, you'll have a great time training here.
World-Class Instruction. State of the Art Facility with a clean, approachable atmosphere. Whether you are new to the art, or want to train competitively, this academy is a premier destination to grow your knowledge, sharpen your discipline and find yourself on the mat. It all happens here.
I was lucky enough to train under Marcos, Bernardo, and their team for years - they are simply the best, both on the mat and as people. The level of instruction is elite, but what really sets them apart is the culture they've built. Everyone belongs here, from complete beginners walking in on day one to high level competitors looking to sharpen their game. Day 1 Jiu Jitsu is the product of genuinely great people who care about the sport and their students.
Beautiful gym. Amazing instruction. Great vibe. Marcos is an excellent teacher.