The Academy
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Established in 2003, The Academy is Maine's premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA training center, founded by black belts Jay Jack and Amanda Buckner. The gym operates within the Renzo Gracie lineage through Jay Jack's training under Amal Easton. It offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in both gi and no-gi, MMA, and Muay Thai classes for all levels. Several current instructors trained at The Academy and earned their black belts there, reflecting a strong internal progression and community culture. The dedicated On-Ramp program introduces beginners with no prior experience to the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Training
- Styles
- Jiu Jitsu · Gi / No-Gi
- Affiliation
- USBJJF
- Founded
- 2003
Programmes
- Beginners' course
- Open mat
Your first visit
- Trial
- Intro offer · US$150.00
- Beginners
- No experience needed
Timetable this week
Monday
Jiu JitsuGiSparring
Open mat
Jiu JitsuGi
Jiu JitsuGiSparring
Tuesday
Jiu JitsuNo-Gi
Open mat
Jiu JitsuBlue belt and up
BeginnersJiu JitsuNo-Gi
Intermediate
Wednesday
Jiu JitsuGiSparring
Open mat
Jiu JitsuNo-Gi
Jiu JitsuNo-GiSparring
Thursday
Jiu JitsuGi
Open mat
Jiu JitsuBlue belt and up
Technique
Beginners
Friday
Jiu JitsuNo-GiSparring
Saturday
Intermediate
BeginnersJiu JitsuNo-Gi
Open mat
Sunday
Jiu JitsuGiSparring
Opening hours
- Monday
- 16:30-19:30
- Tuesday
- 12:00-14:00, 16:30-19:30
- Wednesday
- 06:30-07:30, 16:30-19:30
- Thursday
- 12:00-14:00, 16:30-19:30
- Friday
- 06:30-07:30, 16:30-19:30
- Saturday
- 12:00-14:00
- Sunday
- 10:00-11:00
Prices
Per termCamp8 classestwice a weekMonWedvalid 4 weeksJiu Jitsu
US$150.00From the gym's website, checked 27 September 2026.
Coaches
- Jay Jack
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Amanda Buckner
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Paul Gorman
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Beau DeCourcy
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Matthew Frahm
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Shaun Durfee
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Arthur Haines
CoachJiu Jitsu · Brown Belt
- Cooper
Coach
- Brandon Clark
CoachJiu Jitsu · Blue BeltMuay Thai
Contact
- Website
- https://theacademymaine.com
- @theacademymaine
Questions about The Academy
Where is The Academy?
The Academy is at 18 Ashmont St, Portland, ME 04103, USA.
Which sports does The Academy teach?
The Academy is listed for Jiu Jitsu, MMA and Muay Thai.
Can I try The Academy before joining?
Yes. The Academy has an intro offer for US$150.00.
When are the beginner classes at The Academy?
The Academy runs classes open to beginners on Monday 06:00, Monday 16:30 and Monday 17:30.
When is The Academy open?
The Academy is open Monday 16:30-19:30; Tuesday 12:00-14:00 and 16:30-19:30; Wednesday 06:30-07:30 and 16:30-19:30; Thursday 12:00-14:00 and 16:30-19:30; Friday 06:30-07:30 and 16:30-19:30; Saturday 12:00-14:00; Sunday 10:00-11:00.
How much does The Academy cost?
Prices at The Academy: On-Ramp Program: US$150.00 a term.
Gyms near The Academy
Southern Maine Brazilian Jiu-JitsuUnmanaged listing5.5 km away · 333 Clarks Pond Pkwy, South Portland, ME 04106Jiu Jitsu
Gracie Barra South PortlandUnmanaged listing6.2 km away · 798 Main St, South Portland, ME 04106, USAJiu Jitsu
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