Clandestine Submissions - Sanford, Maine

Mars B.

If you’re visiting Maine and looking for a top-notch gym to train at, Clandestine Submission Gym is the place to go! I dropped in while on vacation and had an incredible experience. The owner and instructor, Travis, is not only highly knowledgeable but also incredibly welcoming, making it easy to feel at home right away. The gym has a fantastic group of dedicated and friendly athletes, which adds to the overall great atmosphere. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just starting out, I highly recommend checking this gym out you won’t be disappointed!

Allanna W.

While Clandestine is not my home gym, I would gladly make it so if I lived nearby. Travis is a great teacher: always ready to learn and always happy to share his knowledge. His enthusiasm for BJJ made me jump back in and I'm always happy to drop into his school when I'm able. The people are great and the facility itself is clean and bright. Don't be afraid to try BJJ, this is a great place to start!

Samuel S.

Clandestine Submissions has got to be one of, if not the, best places to train BJJ in southern Maine. Everyone in this gym cares about getting better at the sport and helping their friends/fellow students improve. The teacher is knowledgable and very approachable, as are all of the upper-belts that make their way through. Not to mention- safety is always a priority. This group has genuinely changed my life for the better, and the gym has helped shape me into a better person, on and off the mats. I highly recommend this gym to anybody who is looking to get in better shape, learn a combat sport, or just get moving while learning something new.

W. T. P.

I love this gym! The teacher is amazing, the students are super supportive, and we make it a point to both push each other and grow while also making sure to keep each other safe. As the instructor says, “we’re all healthy, and we all have to work tomorrow. Let’s keep it that way.” BJJ has given me a purpose, self confidence, and it’s fun! I recommend this school to EVERYONE!

Kyle J.

As of this writing I've been training here for about 6 months, attending around 3-4 classes per week!

This has been my first experience learning a martial art as an adult, I’m loving my time here.

The way classes are taught meshes very well with the way I learn. We will spend a few weeks going over a position before moving forward. When those positions come up in live drilling I find myself automatically moving, rather than having to pause and think about what is going on like when I first started. Spending some time on each position gives everyone plenty of time to figure out what works for them, and ask questions if something isn’t clicking properly.

Everyone at the gym is super friendly, and it’s been fun to watch everyone steadily get better!

I’d recommend this place to anyone who’s interested in Jiu-Jitsu, or martial arts in general.

Gary S.

My son started training here three years ago, when he was fifteen, and it's helped him in many ways. This has been a great gym and Travis has been the perfect teacher for him.