Vaca BJJ & MMA in West Springfield

I was looking for a place to train while in town for a night and found this amazing gym and group of people. The techniques & drills were informative and provided a great learning opportunity. The gym atmosphere was welcoming. Thank you for your hospitality and valuable learning opportunity.

When it comes to the best training for BJJ look no further. Here you will find a positive rewarding atmosphere filled with some of the greatest people you'll ever meet. Coach Vaca and Morena go above and beyond to teach you with their decades of experience. You'll easily see why they are the best around!

Amazing school, great vibes, relaxed atmosphere that makes everyone feel welcome. Vaca and Morena are incredible teachers, their extensive knowledge and patience is the perfect formula for everyone to learn and grow at the pace that is right for them. Highly recommend!

I’ve been training with Vaca for about 2 years. Not only was I terrified to step on the mats and try jiu jitsu I was also going through a lot of heavy life challenges and no matter what mental state I was in, Vaca showed me kindness and patience. He accepts people with warmth and respect and treats every person the same, whether you are a competitor or a hobbyist, male or female, child or adult. He truly cares about all of his students and wants the best for everyone. His wife Morena is wonderful as well, she is building a beautiful women’s empowerment environment as well as teaching and empowering kids with the kids program. They are doing so much good through this business. Building community, supporting and empowering people and are so very welcoming. The facilities are clean, the instruction is amazing, the other students are supportive and welcoming and I’m not even joking when I say I’ve seen people transform their lives because of Vaca and Morena. I feel so lucky to be a part of this team and would highly recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to train jiu jitsu.

Dropped in for a Friday morning class. Great environment, I felt welcome by all of the students and the Professor. Highly recommend if can make one class or want to make this your home gym. Thank you for the opportunity to train.

Awesome training with quality instruction, a clean facility, and a safe and positive environment. Whether you are new to BJJ or advanced, this is the place!

I am new to BJJ and I was very nervous and apprehensive to start. However, those feelings have gone away as I’ve been welcomed into every class with warm smiles and the utmost patience. Vaca is a great instructor and takes time with everyone he sees needs a little extra help. I highly recommend this establishment for all skill levels. You will find your place here.

I've been to a few different coaches and gyms and I will say that the passion and dedication that Coach Vaca brings to the mats everyday is hard to find. He always dedicates the time and effort to helping his student improve and building his gym into a family. I can't say enough good things about this place!