5 /5 Vivian Matutini: Almost 6 months ago, I decided to follow my curiosity about BJJ and give it a try. Honestly, I was fully prepared to hate it—it pushed a lot of uncomfortable buttons for me. But two trial classes later, I was signing up for a full membership… and now they couldn’t get rid of me even if they tried.
From day one, I’ve been met with the warmest welcome. The culture at this gym is something truly special—supportive, genuine, encouraging, and focused on helping each other grow on and off the mats.
As a female new to BJJ, I’ve never once felt intimidated—everyone looks out for you, and the coaches and male members are all about encouragement and empowering women. I’ve learned a lot, slowly improved, and made some great friendships along the way.
Huge thank you to the coaches; Josh, Chelsea, Troy, Nathan, Will and Harry, the morning crew, and the Somerville BJJ Babes for treating me like family. I’m genuinely grateful to be part of this community.
If you’re curious about BJJ and thinking of giving it a try, Somerville MMA is the perfect place to start!