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Last Round

Martial Arts

Opening Soon in Skowhegan

BJJ, Kickboxing & MMA in Skowhegan for Beginners, Families, and Competitors.

Structured training for kids, teens, and adults in a clean, welcoming gym.

Last Round Martial Arts is Skowhegan's beginner-friendly BJJ, kickboxing, and MMA gym for kids, teens, adults, and competitors.

How We Train

Structured classes, respectful training, and a clear path from day one to real skill and confidence.

Location

6 Main St Unit #5, Skowhegan, Maine

Opening soon

Join the waitlist now for launch updates and first access.

Opening classes

Kids I, Kids II, and adult no-gi BJJ fundamentals.

Jake, head coach at Last Round Martial Arts, smiling and clasping hands with a training partner on the mat after training.

Why trust Last Round

Jake

Last Round is led by a black belt with real cage experience and nearly two decades on the mats.

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt
  • Former Cage Titans amateur MMA competitor
  • Silver and bronze medalist in absolute divisions at Flow Sub Only, Maine's largest grappling tournament
  • 18 years in BJJ, MMA, and kickboxing
  • 11 years training with SBG, with supplementary training at Sityodtong Boston
  • Traveled the U.S. and beyond, training at top gyms including Tristar, Greg Jackson's, Marcelo Garcia's, and more
  • 3 years coaching kids at The Foundry in Farmington, Maine

Who this gym is for

Last Round is for Skowhegan families comparing options for their kids, adults who have never stepped on a mat and want a clear place to start, and anyone who has trained before but still wants a room that stays organized and respectful. If you want structure without ego, honest expectations, and space to grow at your own pace, you belong here.

Beginner-Friendly

Kids to Adults

Clean Structured Classes

Competition Path Available

Programs

Choose the training path that matches your age, goals, and starting point.

The launch plan is organized around who the class is for and how to begin, so parents and beginners can understand the next step without guessing.

Ages 5-9

Launch program

Kids I

A structured introduction to movement, listening, balance, and beginner-friendly grappling fundamentals in a coached group setting.

Who it is for

Kids who are new to martial arts and benefit from clear structure and encouragement.

What they will do

Movement drills, partner basics, simple self-control habits, and age-appropriate fundamentals.

How to start

Join the waitlist and we will share launch timing for the first youth sessions in Skowhegan.

Ages 10-14

Launch program

Kids II

Skill-building classes for older kids who want discipline, confidence, and a stronger athletic base without getting thrown into an intimidating room.

Who it is for

Older kids who want a clear starting point, better body control, and practical martial arts coaching.

What they will do

Fundamental grappling, partner drills, mat awareness, and coached live work at an appropriate pace.

How to start

Join the waitlist and we will confirm launch dates and the best starting class for your child.

Adults

Launch program

Adult No-Gi BJJ Fundamentals

Beginner-friendly no-gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focused on position, control, escapes, and smart progression in a clean, welcoming gym.

Who it is for

Adults who want to start BJJ from scratch or return to training with more structure.

What they will do

No-gi fundamentals, positional drills, coached partner work, and controlled live rounds when appropriate.

How to start

Join the waitlist and we will let you know when the first adult no-gi BJJ classes open.

Teens and adults

Coming soon

Kickboxing

Technical striking classes are part of the long-term plan, with launch details to follow once the opening schedule is locked.

Who it is for

Students who want to build striking fundamentals, timing, and conditioning in a coached setting.

What they will do

Pad work, stance and footwork practice, clean combinations, and progressive partner drilling.

How to start

Join the waitlist and choose Kickboxing so we can notify you when those classes are announced.

Experienced teens and adults

Coming soon

MMA

MMA is planned as a later-stage offering once the foundational class schedule is established and the first training groups are running.

Who it is for

Students who want an integrated striking and grappling path after building fundamentals.

What they will do

Position-to-striking transitions, wall work, takedowns, and coached MMA-specific scenarios.

How to start

Join the waitlist and select MMA so you hear about rollout timing as soon as it is confirmed.

Committed students

Coming soon

Competition Team

Competition-focused training will be available for students who want more rounds, sharper game planning, and a clearer performance path.

Who it is for

Students who want to train beyond hobbyist pace and prepare for competition deliberately.

What they will do

Focused drilling, situational rounds, accountability, and coaching around tournament preparation.

How to start

Begin in the core classes, then join the waitlist for competition updates as that path opens.

Why families and beginners choose Last Round

Clean coaching. Clear expectations. A gym that feels welcoming from day one.

Parents, first-timers, and serious students all need the same thing at the start: a clean space, structured classes, and coaches who make the next step obvious.

Beginner-friendly fundamentals

Classes are built to help brand-new students understand what they are doing before intensity ever becomes the point.

  • No experience required
  • Clear instruction and pacing
  • Questions are expected

Clean, structured training

The gym is being positioned around clean space, organized classes, and coaching that helps people settle in quickly.

  • Warm-up, instruction, drilling, then guided live work
  • Built for families and first-timers
  • Consistency over chaos

A path beyond day one

The launch schedule starts with youth and adult no-gi BJJ fundamentals, with kickboxing, MMA, and a competition path expanding from there.

  • Start where you fit now
  • Grow into harder training over time
  • Competition is available when it makes sense

Opening schedule

Classes designed to give kids, teens, and adults a clear place to start.

The first schedule is centered on strong beginner foundations, with youth classes and adult no-gi BJJ leading the opening lineup.

Launch program

Kids I

Kids building confidence, coordination, and classroom-ready focus.

Tuesday

Kids I

4:30 PM - 5:10 PM

Thursday

Kids I

4:30 PM - 5:10 PM

Launch program

Kids II

Older kids who want structured training, discipline, and beginner-safe coaching.

Tuesday

Kids II

5:20 PM - 6:05 PM

Thursday

Kids II

5:20 PM - 6:05 PM

Launch program

Adult No-Gi BJJ

Adults starting BJJ with no experience or returning to train with structure.

Tuesday

Adult No-Gi BJJ Fundamentals

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Thursday

Adult No-Gi BJJ Fundamentals

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Get started

Be first to hear when Last Round opens.

Join the waitlist for launch updates, first-access details, and guidance on the right program for your household or training goals.

Join in under a minute. We will keep you posted on launch timing, opening updates, and the best first step for your household.