Dynamic Muay Thai training for all skill levels
Muay Thai at Nirvana
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Program Description
Unlock the art of the “eight limbs” with our Muay Thai program, combining striking techniques with balance, precision, and power. Whether you’re a beginner looking to build confidence or an experienced martial artist seeking to sharpen your skills, our classes offer a safe, supportive, and challenging environment. Perfectly complementing our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program, Muay Thai provides dynamic stand-up techniques that enhance overall versatility and conditioning. Join us to master striking, clinching, and footwork, while discovering the discipline and strength that come with the “science of eight limbs.”
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Versatile Striking Techniques
Learn punches, kicks, elbows, and knees for dynamic stand-up fighting.
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All Skill Levels Welcome
Perfect for beginners building confidence or experienced fighters sharpening their skills.
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Complete Conditioning
Improve balance, strength, and endurance with high-energy, full-body workouts.
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Supportive Community
Train with like-minded individuals in a safe and encouraging environment.
Schedule
Join us for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes in Melrose every week Monday through Friday! Explore our weekly schedule below.
Schedule
29 Mon
30 Tue
1 Wed
2 Thu
3 Fri
4 Sat
5
29
Sunday
30
Monday
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
🥋 Gi Jiu Jitsu
Our Gi class teaches you how to use grips, collars, sleeves, and pants to control and submit your opponent. Learn the art of timing, pressure, and precision through positional training, transitions, and submissions that translate to both self-defense and sport.
All levels welcome.
1
Tuesday
Young Adult NoGi
Young Adult NoGi
👊 Young Adult No-Gi & Gi (Ages 13–17)
A class built specifically for teens — fast-paced, technical, and focused. Students will learn takedowns, positional control, submissions, and escapes in both Gi and No-Gi formats. We emphasize discipline, self-awareness, and confidence, while creating a supportive and challenging environment.
Beginners and experienced teens welcome. White gi for gi days. Rash guard and shorts for no-gi.
Muay Thai
Muay Thai
🥊 Muay Thai with Coach Dave
Learn the art of striking with Coach Dave, a seasoned Muay Thai instructor and active competitor. This class covers fundamental techniques like punches, kicks, elbows, knees, clinch work, footwork, and combinations — all rooted in authentic Thai style. Dave’s approach blends technical instruction with high-energy drills and live application, making it perfect for beginners and advanced students alike.
Whether you're training for fitness, self-defense, or competition, this class will sharpen your striking and build real confidence.
All levels welcome. Gloves and shin guards recommended.
No Gi
No Gi
🧷 No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
This class focuses on grappling without the gi, emphasizing body control, movement, and submissions suited for real-world scenarios and competition. You'll learn takedowns, positional control, escapes, and submissions built on timing, leverage, and strategy. The pace is athletic, the grips are different, and the scrambles are real.
Open to all levels. Rash guard and shorts/spats required.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
🥋 Gi Jiu Jitsu
Our Gi class teaches you how to use grips, collars, sleeves, and pants to control and submit your opponent. Learn the art of timing, pressure, and precision through positional training, transitions, and submissions that translate to both self-defense and sport.
All levels welcome.
2
Wednesday
No Gi Takedowns
No Gi Takedowns
🕕 No-Gi Takedowns (Wednesdays at 6:00 PM)
Led by world-class competitor Andrew Jacobs — a Judo Black Belt, former USA World Championship Team member, and MMA fighter — this class focuses on high-level No-Gi takedowns for BJJ and MMA. You’ll work on wrestling entries, clinch control, trips, and transitions to dominant positions. No Gi? No problem. Andrew’s experience ensures the techniques are sharp, practical, and effective.
All levels welcome.
BJJ Gi Takedowns
BJJ Gi Takedowns
🕖 Gi Takedowns (Wednesdays at 7:00 PM)
Taught by Andrew Jacobs, a national and world cup medalist in Judo and black rash guard under Joe Lauzon, this class covers powerful gi-based throws, trips, and transitions. Learn to use grips, angles, and balance to control and take down your opponent with confidence. Whether you’re new to stand-up or experienced in competition, Andrew brings deep knowledge and a technical approach to help everyone improve.
Open to all skill levels.
3
Thursday
Young Adult Bjj
Young Adult Bjj
👊 Young Adult No-Gi & Gi (Ages 13–17)
A class built specifically for teens — fast-paced, technical, and focused. Students will learn takedowns, positional control, submissions, and escapes in both Gi and No-Gi formats. We emphasize discipline, self-awareness, and confidence, while creating a supportive and challenging environment.
Beginners and experienced teens welcome. White gi for gi days. Rash guard and shorts for no-gi.
Muay Thai
Muay Thai
🥊 Muay Thai with Coach Dave
Learn the art of striking with Coach Dave, a seasoned Muay Thai instructor and active competitor. This class covers fundamental techniques like punches, kicks, elbows, knees, clinch work, footwork, and combinations — all rooted in authentic Thai style. Dave’s approach blends technical instruction with high-energy drills and live application, making it perfect for beginners and advanced students alike.
Whether you're training for fitness, self-defense, or competition, this class will sharpen your striking and build real confidence.
All levels welcome. Gloves and shin guards recommended.
No Gi
No Gi
🧷 No-Gi Jiu Jitsu
This class focuses on grappling without the gi, emphasizing body control, movement, and submissions suited for real-world scenarios and competition. You'll learn takedowns, positional control, escapes, and submissions built on timing, leverage, and strategy. The pace is athletic, the grips are different, and the scrambles are real.
Open to all levels. Rash guard and shorts/spats required.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
🥋 Gi Jiu Jitsu
Our Gi class teaches you how to use grips, collars, sleeves, and pants to control and submit your opponent. Learn the art of timing, pressure, and precision through positional training, transitions, and submissions that translate to both self-defense and sport.
All levels welcome.
4
Friday
Muay Thai
Muay Thai
🥊 Muay Thai with Coach Dave
Learn the art of striking with Coach Dave, a seasoned Muay Thai instructor and active competitor. This class covers fundamental techniques like punches, kicks, elbows, knees, clinch work, footwork, and combinations — all rooted in authentic Thai style. Dave’s approach blends technical instruction with high-energy drills and live application, making it perfect for beginners and advanced students alike.
Whether you're training for fitness, self-defense, or competition, this class will sharpen your striking and build real confidence.
All levels welcome. Gloves and shin guards recommended.
Live Training
Live Training
🔥 Live Training
This is where everything comes together. In Live Training, you’ll put the techniques you’ve learned into practice with controlled, competitive rolling. Expect rounds with a focus on energy efficiency, strategy, and composure. Come to sharpen your timing, test your game, and build pressure calmly.
Recommended for students who have attended technique classes.
5
Saturday
Student Workshop
Student Workshop
🧠 Student Workshop (Saturdays)
This workshop is designed for students who want to go deeper into their Jiu Jitsu. We break down techniques, answer questions, troubleshoot positions, and give you time to sharpen the details of your game. Whether you're stuck on a sweep, want to perfect a transition, or just need more reps, this is your time.
Open to all members. Bring your questions and come ready to learn.
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Contact Us
Have questions? Get in touch, we're here to help.
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(781) 667 0217
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welcome@nirvanabjj.com
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645 Main Street, Melrose, Massachusetts 02176, United States
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