Stonecoast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Stonecoast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is led by head coach Shaun Durfee, a black belt who began training in 2004 under Jay Jack and Amanda Buckner. Shaun earned his black belt in 2015 after years competing in MMA, Muay Thai, and BJJ at national and international levels. While competition shaped his foundation, his focus turned to coaching and long-term development. He founded Stonecoast as Maine’s first kids-only BJJ school, creating a space where young students learn discipline, respect, and calm under pressure through structured training. The academy’s core program serves children from age 4 to 16, divided into age-appropriate classes that build on skills like focus, teamwork, balance, and coordination. The Littles Program introduces the youngest kids to basic movements and physical fitness through fun activities. Older kids move into partner drills and a curriculum designed to develop both technique and character. Stonecoast also offers no-gi wrestling and takedown classes for ages 7 to 16, blending wrestling and BJJ to round out the grappling experience. Besides the kids’ program, Stonecoast provides gi and no-gi classes for adults, including fundamentals, intermediate, and live training sessions. Drop-ins are welcome, making it accessible for visitors and locals from nearby towns. The combination of gi and no-gi training alongside youth wrestling under one roof makes the academy a practical choice for families and grapplers looking for varied training without needing multiple gyms. Located on Johnson Road in Portland, the gym focuses on steady progress and skill-building rather than quick fixes or flashy trends.

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