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Bruno has created a culture of respect and support for others and one where the kids set high standards for themselves and learn real self discipline. When my kids walked in years ago and Bruno welcomed them with a big smile and welcomed us all with a handshake, I knew our kids would learn a lot more than JJ from him. The kids literally ADORE him. all of them do. he balances the discipline with the fun so well that they all want to please him and they hang on his every word. Both the very young and the teenagers. He really loves kids and it shows. In fact I think he just loves people. I highly recommend this place!

Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value. I loved every minute I spent at submit your friend academy. I only left because I moved!!! I’m a petite girl with no experience, and I was so worried coming in. Bruno is an amazing instructor, and the women’s class has a fantastic community that made me feel so comfortable. I feel more comfortable and confident now that I train BJJ! I consider everyone there a friend and would highly recommended to anyone.

Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value. I have been training Jiu Jitsu whenever I have been in the Boston area since Submit Your Friend Academy first opened and, in short, it is a fantastic school. The instructors are all very skilled at both teaching and Jiu Jitsu, and they seem to sincerely enjoy sharing their passion for Jiu Jitsu. The school is kept very neat and clean, and there are single-person changing rooms and bathrooms, including showers. More than anything else, I enjoy and recommend this school because of the cooperative and family-friendly atmosphere. The classes are both physically demanding and very welcoming. Students are encouraged to go at whatever pace they can handle, and I have never felt judged when I did not know a technique or when my cardio was not as good as I wanted it to be. That culture seems to extend to all of the classes, from pee-week to a variety of adults classes. Overall, this is a great Jiu Jitsu school, and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a place to train or who is interested in trying Jiu Jitsu.

Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value. I have trained at SYF academy for almost 3 years and have found it to be one of the most welcoming & challenging Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academies I have had the pleasure of training at across the world. The staff are highly professional and skilled instructors with dozens of years experience, and there are a wide array of classes ranging from pee-wee to competitor level each week. The facilities are like new, always spotless & carefully cleaned after each session. There are showers, bathrooms and changing rooms for each gender as well. I strongly recommend anyone considering starting BJJ, or an already active athlete, to stop by and check out the academy. The academy has plenty of different level students that will present a challenge for just about anybody, from absolute beginner to competitive black belt.

Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value SYF Academy is an amazing place to train BJJ. If you’re nervous about starting BJJ, don’t be! Instructors and students are always willing to help, such a great atmosphere on and off the mat!

Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value Submit Your Friend was my introduction to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and I have to say that it was the best, most welcoming experience I could have imagined. I was able to start with 2 free weeks (5 classes) of 1-on-1 instruction to get me ready for the group classes, and it got me hooked immediately. Bruno and Jess are fantastic people, and both very skilled at BJJ. They are meticulous with their cleaning - especially now during the pandemic, they have been able to remain open due to their very strict policies and precautions. There was never a moment where I felt unsafe, and its overall a great environment to learn. There is a variety of class offerings, from gi to no-gi, and several high-level instructors who are more than willing to help you out with whatever you are struggling with. I cannot recommend this school enough, SYF is the best around!