Back to Basics Martial Arts & Fitness

I enjoyed my time there with everyone that came to the Sunday Women’s Jui Jitsu class. Everyone is so kind and understanding. I walked in knowing nothing of martial arts and now I feel more confident about myself.

Regarding the one Jiu-jitsu class I attended , Wed 7-9:30pm no gi beginners and advanced class:Top class gymJeff the head coach is a legend and creates a great environment. Excellent teacher. Provides context and references for the techniques he teachesSparring was quality. Great set of competitors on the mats. Jeff leads the room with a lot of energy, during sparring as well. The night I went was just a round-robin, king of the hill, guard passing kind of sparring night.Other:No bare feet allowed in the bathroom. Slippers outsideNo shoes on the matNo showers

I have nothing but good things to say about my experience training at Back to Basics. Jeff and the rest of the coaching staff are extremely knowledgable and provide a very welcoming environment for all levels.

Last summer, I was living in Boston for my job and was unfamiliar with the area's MMA gyms. After researching several options, I decided to check out Back to Basics. From the first class, I knew it was the perfect place for me to spend my summer training.The community at the gym is fantastic because everyone is friendly, supportive, and dedicated to their training. The classes are well thought out, and the curriculum is concise and effective. Most importantly, Jeff is an exceptional coach who empowers his students to develop their own style while also pushing them to surpass their physical and mental limits.Looking back, I have fond memories of my time training at this gym, and I hope to return someday. If you're looking for a truly special place to train, I can't recommend Back to Basics enough. You won't just be welcomed into a gym, you'll be welcomed into a community.

Back to Basics is an amazing place to train with a friendly environment molded by Jeff Perez. To show my appreciation, I have written a rhyming haiku:Jeff is the man. Woo!He is my coach and pal too.We love Jiu-Jitsu.

I've been to a lot of gyms and back to basics has by far one of the best environments and communities. Everyone from the coaches to the students are extremely welcoming and the coaching is second to none. Jeff coaches in such a way that everyone will walk away from a class having learned something regardless of skill or prior experience. Regardless of your goals, if you're looking to get in shape, learn self defense, or compete this is an amazing gym.

First time doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and had a very positive experience. Jeff is incredibly kind, passionate, and knowledgeable. The community and environment was very friendly and made learning easy. Highly recommend taking a class and training there.

If I could rate ten stars, I would. I started BJJ on a whim and was so nervous I would be completely out of my element, but I felt so accepted and encouraged with Jeff and the team.Women = completely safe spaceEveryone = respectful to the max, the more experienced people are always down to help and there is a strong spirit of camaraderie and learning rather than competitionGym = easily accessible on Newbury StreetEquipment = always clean and safeCoaches = the bestHow you feel knowing you get to go here on weeknights and learn to choke people out = badass

I travel fairly often for work and like to hit up the local Jiu Jitsu Gyms when possible.Though I was only able to attend two classes, it became immediately obvious that there are a ton of skilled people at this gym. And it's clear why:Jeff (the owner) has done a great job of fostering an amazing gym culture here. There's a perfect balance of not taking yourself too seriously, while also seriously working to improve everyone at the gym. Jeff discusses technique with students, but also the mindset/philosophy you should have when rolling.Great gym. Do yourself a favor and stop by if you're in the Boston area.

I've been training with Coach Jeff for about a year now in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and fitness in both a private and class setting. I can without hesitation say that I am in the best shape of my life both physically and mentally thanks to this training. The Martial Arts program that Coach Jeff provides focuses on the understanding of body mechanics that allow you to feel confident going up against any opponent no matter what advantage they may have over you on paper. At Back to Basics you get out what you put in so whether you want to get into better shape and learn how to defend yourself or become a competitor in your combat sport of choice, there is no better place to reach those goals.