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Last Round

Martial Arts

Now Open in Skowhegan

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

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

Tell us who is interested in training. We’ll personally follow up to answer your questions and confirm the right first class.

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 04976

Free trial

Request a free trial and we’ll personally follow up to help you choose the right first class.

Classes

Kids I, Kids II, adult no-gi and gi BJJ, and Kickboxing 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

Families Welcome

Programs

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

Programs are 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

Current 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

Submit a free-trial request and we’ll personally follow up to help you choose the right first class.

Ages 10-14

Current 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

Submit a free-trial request and we’ll personally follow up to help you choose the right first class.

Adults

Current 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

Submit a free-trial request and we’ll personally follow up to help you choose the right first class.

Adults

Current Program

Adult Gi BJJ

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the gi for grip-based control, classical structure, and the traditional fundamentals that round out a complete BJJ game.

Who it is for

Adults who want to train BJJ in the gi alongside no-gi, or who prefer the traditional gi format from the start.

What they will do

Gi grip work, positional fundamentals, coached partner drilling, and controlled live rounds at an appropriate level.

How to start

Submit a free-trial request and we’ll personally follow up to help you choose the right first class.

Teens and adults

Current Program

Kickboxing Fundamentals

Kickboxing Fundamentals focuses on stance, footwork, technique, conditioning, and controlled partner drills. There is no sparring in the beginner kickboxing class.

Who it is for

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

What they will do

Stance, footwork, clean technique, pad work, conditioning, and controlled partner drills — with no sparring in this beginner class.

How to start

Submit a free-trial request and we’ll personally follow up to help you choose the right first class.

Experienced teens and adults

Coming Soon

MMA

MMA will be offered once the foundational class schedule is established and students have a strong base in the core programs.

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

Start in the current BJJ and kickboxing programs. Request a free trial and we will share updates when MMA classes begin.

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 current programs. Request a free trial and ask about competition training 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 built 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

Current programs cover youth BJJ, adult no-gi and gi BJJ, and Kickboxing Fundamentals, with MMA and a competition path coming soon.

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

Current Class Schedule

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

The current schedule centers on strong beginner foundations, with youth classes, adult no-gi and gi BJJ, Kickboxing Fundamentals, and Sunday open mat.

Current 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

Current 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

Current 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

Current Program

Adult Gi BJJ

Adults training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the gi for grip-based control, structure, and traditional fundamentals.

Monday

Adult Gi BJJ

6:30 PM–7:30 PM

Current Program

Kickboxing

Students learning striking fundamentals — stance, footwork, and clean combinations — in a coached, beginner-friendly setting.

Wednesday

Kickboxing Fundamentals

5:30 PM–6:30 PM

Current Program

Open Mat

Students of all levels who want open training time to drill and roll in a relaxed, self-directed setting.

Sunday

Open Mat

2:00 PM–3:00 PM

Community

Beginners and families are welcome here.

Last Round is built for first-timers, parents, and committed students who want a clean, respectful place to train in Skowhegan.

What you’ll see next

We’re preparing a gallery of current class photos, a facility photo, and approved member or parent testimonials. Only real Last Round photography and approved quotes will be used here — no stock or AI-generated images.

  • Current class photos
  • Facility photo
  • Approved member and parent testimonials

Follow along

See updates from the gym on our official Facebook and Instagram pages.

Start Training

Ready to step on the mats?

Tell us who is interested in training. We’ll personally follow up to answer your questions and confirm the right first class.

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