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Terrinha Draculino BJJ Team

Terrinha Draculino BJJ Team

Affiliation: Gracie Barra
525 reviews
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About Terrinha Draculino BJJ Team

At Terrinha Draculino BJJ Team in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, we're committed to bringing world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training to our community. We welcome students from ages five to 75, whether you're a world champion or someone seeking better health and fitness. Our academy has established itself as one of New England's premier BJJ programs, and we're dedicated to making championship-level instruction accessible to everyone. It matters where you train—and we invite you to train with us.

Our philosophy is rooted in proven, high-level technique: you don't have to want to be a champion, but you should train with champions who have mastered their craft. Led by Professor Carlos Terrinha, a 5th Degree Black Belt with credentials that speak for themselves—17x Pan American Champion, 6x World Champion, and 5x European Champion—we bring decades of elite competition experience to every class. Our academy is built on respect, discipline, and the belief that training with proven champions ensures you learn self-defense and competition techniques that will stand the test of a lifetime. Come as a stranger and leave as part of the Jiu-Jitsu family.

We offer programs for every age and skill level, including Kids & Teens classes, Adults Fundamentals, Adults Advanced, and Women's Only classes designed specifically for female practitioners. Whether you're five or 75, looking to compete or simply improve your health and fitness, you'll find a program that fits your goals. We invite you to start your journey with us—new students can try two weeks of training completely free, with no obligation. Step onto the mat and discover what it means to train with champions.

Reviews

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25 reviews
Daniel Rivera
2023-09-07

Both my boys (age 6 and 3) are enrolled here and love it! Carlos is an excellent professor/instructor. The students respect him and the studio, are learning a great deal of practical martial arts, and he keeps the kids classes fun and engaging. Technically my 3 year old is just shy of the age cut and I was worried that he wouldn’t have the discipline or patience to get through class, but that hasn’t been the case. I understand that teaching philosophies differ by studio, but Carlos has a way of breaking down complex techniques in manageable steps for the kids to follow. At times, I sit back and wonder why the drills are constantly repeated, only to be impressed with the “ah-ha” moment when the moves click and get pieced together with some other technique. Although a grappling art and very physical, he puts the safety of the kids 1st and is diligent in how he matches students and is attentive to their skill sets and abilities. The 2-week free trial is key as it allows you enough time to assess if your kids are taking to it…mine certainly did and we haven’t looked back yet.

Amelia Foley
2023-07-28

Professor Carlos Terrinha is an absolute gem. My 7 year old son, Gavin started with the 2 week trial classes and I was immediately impressed with Carlos’ patience and knowledge! Each child gets a very in depth, step by step breakdown of each move in a way they can understand. He is an extremely kind man as well and you can tell how much the kids respect him. I HIGHLY recommend this class for children and I can guarantee it’s the same for adult classes.

john repetto
2017-04-05

I've been training under professor Carlos Terrinha for 7 months months now. It's a real honor to be able to learn from someone with so much experience and knowledge. If you want to learn how to defend yourself or just lose weight and get stronger professor Terrinha is the one to learn from. He's built a amazing atmosphere that welcomes all new comers to experience a life changing martial art from a true master.

Mordechai Hanuko
2016-06-09

I'm not local, but I had he pleasure of training with Professor Carlos. He is truly amazing and authentic BJJ instructor. He is patient with his students and truly cares about you mastering each move. If you are local to his school, you must give yourself a favor and come learn the best martial art from the top instructor in the field.

Ron Ortla
2018-12-16

What an amazing BJJ practitioner! I'm so lucky to have Professor Terrinha located right in my backyard. I've been a student for 4+ years, he truly loves BJJ and has dedicated his life to this Martial Art. He continues to inspire his students day in and day out with his hard work and love for BJJ

Frequently Asked Questions

DO I NEED EXPERIENCE TO START TRAINING BJJ?

Not at all! Terrinha Draculino BJJ Team welcomes complete beginners. We offer introductory classes specifically designed to teach the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a safe, supportive environment. Everyone starts somewhere, and our coaches will guide you every step of the way.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO MY FIRST CLASS?

For your first visit, comfortable athletic wear such as shorts and a rash guard works perfectly. Once you train regularly, you'll want a gi (BJJ uniform). We train gi here — our coaches can point you toward the right gear.

IS THERE A FREE TRIAL CLASS?

Yes! We encourage you to try a class before committing. Contact Terrinha Draculino BJJ Team to schedule your complimentary intro class and experience our training environment for yourself.

DO YOU HAVE A COMPETITION TEAM?

Terrinha Draculino BJJ Team fields an active competition team for students who want to test their skills at local and regional tournaments.

ARE THERE CLASSES SPECIFICALLY FOR WOMEN?

Terrinha Draculino BJJ Team offers women-friendly training in a supportive environment. Whether you're interested in self-defense, fitness, or competitive BJJ, you'll find a welcoming space to train.