Pawtucket · Rhode Island

Team Santos Fighting Academy

999 Main St, Pawtucket, RI 02860

4.635 reviews · via Google

About Team Santos Fighting Academy

Team Santos Fighting Academy in Pawtucket, Rhode Island is led by head instructor and owner Mat Santos, a third-degree black belt under Tim Burrill, who teaches the advanced gi and no-gi classes. The academy runs BJJ fundamentals, all-levels no-gi, Muay Thai and MMA, Tiny Tigers for ages 3-13 and a women's self-defence programme, with a six-person instructor bench that is entirely home-grown — every other coach holds their belt under Santos. Adults pay $150 a month for unlimited classes with a $77 seven-week beginner intro, and the team competes actively, including at Tap Cancer Out fundraising events.

Pricing

Memberships

Adults (14 and up) — unlimited classes

$150/mo

Beginner intro offer — 7 weeksFor beginners; runs seven weeks.

$77

Programs & discounts

Military, first responders and students — unlimited classesFirst responders

$125/mo

Tiny Tigers (ages 3-13) — up to 4 classes per weekKids

$100/mo

Women's self-defenceWomen's

$70/mo

Visits & passes

Daily pass

$20 drop-in

Trial class

No free trial — the beginner entry point is $77 for seven weeks, or a $20 daily pass. The academy asks you to call before a first visit so they can place you in the right classes.

Programs

Gi
No-Gi
Kids
Beginners
Competition
Women's
Self-Defense
MMA

Weekly Schedule

11:30 AM

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu

5:00 PM

Kids Bjj Ages 7-11

6:00 PM

Advanced BJJ

7:30 PM

Foundations BJJ

Mon

11:30 AM

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu

5:00 PM

Kids Bjj Ages 7-11

6:00 PM

Advanced BJJ

7:30 PM

Foundations BJJ

Tue

10:00 AM

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu

5:00 PM

Kids Bjj Ages 3-6

6:00 PM

Advanced No-Gi

7:30 PM

Muay Thai

Wed

6:00 AM

Morning BJJ (call ahead)

11:30 AM

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu

5:00 PM

Kids Bjj Ages 7-11

6:00 PM

Advanced BJJ

7:30 PM

Foundations BJJ

Thu

10:00 AM

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu

6:00 PM

Advanced No-Gi

7:30 PM

Muay Thai

Fri

6:00 AM

Morning BJJ (call ahead)

11:30 AM

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu

5:00 PM

Open Mat

Sat

10:00 AM

No-Gi Jiu Jitsu

Sun

10:00 AM

Open Mat (call ahead)

Instructors

Mat SantosBlack Belt

head instructor and owner

Lineage: Tim Burrill

Keith DohertyBlack Belt

BJJ instructor

Lineage: Mat Santos

George ThibaultBlack Belt

Muay Thai and kids instructor

Lineage: Mat Santos

Davey LefortBrown Belt

beginners BJJ instructor

Lineage: Mat Santos

Billy SenecalBrown Belt

beginners BJJ instructor

Lineage: Mat Santos

Jose FernandezPurple Belt

assistant instructor

Lineage: Mat Santos

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Team Santos Fighting Academy cost?+

Monthly membership at Team Santos Fighting Academy ranges $150 per month. Drop-in classes are $20.

Does Team Santos Fighting Academy offer gi or no-gi classes?+

Team Santos Fighting Academy offers both gi and no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes.

Who is the head instructor at Team Santos Fighting Academy?+

The head instructor is Mat Santos, a black belt with lineage through Tim Burrill.

Does Team Santos Fighting Academy have a kids BJJ program?+

Yes, Team Santos Fighting Academy offers a dedicated program for children.

Does Team Santos Fighting Academy accept drop-ins?+

Yes, Team Santos Fighting Academy accepts drop-ins for $20 per class. Contact the gym to confirm availability.