Team Lawton Martial Arts

Team Lawton Martial Arts Central Maine's Premier Martial Arts Facility Our training center is proud to offer classes taught by highly skilled practitioners.

Our instructors are Champions and Experts in their respective fields, and who are dedicated to providing a safe and fun atmosphere for you to reach all your fitness goals!

Almost 30 years of Jiu-Jitsu 😬 and when I look back, some of the greatest things BJJ has given me have nothing to do wit...
09/04/2026

Almost 30 years of Jiu-Jitsu 😬 and when I look back, some of the greatest things BJJ has given me have nothing to do with belts or medals.

It’s the friendships. ❀ Friendships that have lasted more than 20 years, across different countries, different chapters of life, and thousands of miles. The kind of connection that’s hard to explain unless you’ve shared the mats with someone.

BJJ has given me friends and family all over the world. 🌎 No matter how much time passes, when we meet again, it feels like we pick up right where we left off.

And now, after almost 30 years, one of the most special parts is getting to share this life with my kids. Watching them step onto the mats, meet the people who were part of my journey, and create friendships and memories of their own makes everything come full circle.

Almost 30 years later, I’m still realizing that Jiu-Jitsu was never just about Jiu-Jitsu. It’s about the people we meet along the way. đŸ„‹â€ïž

08/31/2026

Start September strong. đŸ”„ Set the tone for the month by showing up, doing the hard things, and choosing progress over excuses. Whether you’re already training or you’ve been thinking about starting BJJ, make September the month you commit—get on the mats, put in the work, and see what you’re capable of.

08/27/2026

POV: You just got your blue belt
 💙

And the old school brown belts waste ZERO time recruiting you to the dark side. 😈😂

“One word: curiosity .” đŸ€đŸ’€

Apparently blue belt doesn’t just unlock new techniques
 it unlocks questionable friendships and wristlocks. đŸ˜‚đŸ„‹

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“My kid says they don’t want to do Jiu-Jitsu anymore.”BJJ is hard—and sometimes, that’s exactly why they want to quit.Of...
08/24/2026

“My kid says they don’t want to do Jiu-Jitsu anymore.”

BJJ is hard—and sometimes, that’s exactly why they want to quit.

Of course kids would rather stay home, play video games, and choose what gives them instant gratification. That’s easier. Jiu-Jitsu requires effort, patience, discipline, and being uncomfortable sometimes.

They’ll lose. They’ll struggle. They’ll have days they don’t want to go. But that’s where growth happens.
Sometimes parenting means saying:
“I know it’s hard. I know you don’t feel like going today. But we made a commitment, and we’re going to keep showing up.”

Because one day, the lesson they remember may not be the armbar or the takedown.

It may be that they learned not to quit on themselves when things got hard. đŸ„‹â€ïž

08/20/2026

You know what’s crazy? 1 hour at the gym is only about 4% of your entire day. đŸ’Ș

Just 4%.

But that one hour can change the other 96%.

đŸ”„ More energy
đŸ”„ Better mood
đŸ”„ More confidence
đŸ”„ Less stress
đŸ”„ Better sleep
đŸ”„ A stronger body AND mind

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You don’t need to be in shape before you start. You just need to show up.

Give us 4% of your day and see what it can do for the other 96%.

đŸ„‹ Never trained before? Perfect. We love helping beginners take that first step.

👇 Comment “START” or send us a message and we’ll help you get into your first class at Team Lawton Martial Arts & Fitness.

Who’s giving themselves that 4% today? 👊

You don’t have to be in shape.You don’t need experience.And you definitely don’t need to “get ready” before you start. Y...
08/19/2026

You don’t have to be in shape.
You don’t need experience.
And you definitely don’t need to “get ready” before you start.
You just have to walk through the door.
Wednesday night NoGi is about learning, challenging yourself, getting a great workout, and becoming part of a community that wants to see you improve.
Look at this crew. đŸ”„ Every person in this picture started with a first class.
Maybe Wednesday is yours.
👉 Never trained Jiu-Jitsu before? Comment “TRY IT” or send us a message and we’ll help you get started.

📍 Team Lawton Martial Arts
đŸ„‹ Beginners welcome
đŸ”„ No experience necessary

Who’s joining us on the mats tonight?

Adult belt ceremony 2026!
08/06/2026

Adult belt ceremony 2026!

08/05/2026

In Germany, they have a word: Du Kampfzwerg—a battle dwarf. đŸ‘ŠđŸ„‹

When I first learned that word, I couldn’t help but smile. As someone who’s little, it fits.

Jiu-Jitsu has taught me that size has very little to do with what you’re capable of. Strength isn’t measured by your height or weight—it’s measured by your heart, your discipline, and your willingness to keep getting back up.

Being underestimated can be your greatest advantage. The smallest person in the room often has the biggest fight in them.

I’ll proudly be a Kampfzwerg every day. đŸ’ȘđŸ”„

One day you’ll look around the mats and realize that many of the people you started with are no longer there.Life got bu...
08/04/2026

One day you’ll look around the mats and realize that many of the people you started with are no longer there.

Life got busy. Training got hard. Some gave up.

But some chose to stay.

They kept showing up through the setbacks, the injuries, the losses, and the days they didn’t feel like training. Because they stayed, they became stronger—not just in Jiu-Jitsu, but in life.

The greatest reward isn’t just the belt around your waist. It’s the character you build, the friendships that become family, and the person you become along the way.

Congratulations to Benjamin on earning his black belt, and to all of our students who earned their blue, purple, and brown belts. Every promotion represents years of dedication, perseverance, and choosing to stay when it would have been easier to quit.

We are so proud of all of you. Thank you for trusting us with your journey and for becoming more than teammates—you’ve become family. đŸ–€đŸ€ŽđŸ’œđŸ’™

08/03/2026

Motivation gets you started. Discipline keeps you showing up. Mindset determines how far you’ll go.

Some days you’ll feel unstoppable. Other days you’ll be tired, frustrated, or questioning your progress. The champions aren’t the ones who always feel motivated—they’re the ones who train anyway.

Every class, every round, every challenge is an opportunity to become stronger, not just in Jiu-Jitsu, but in life.

Build discipline. Develop a champion’s mindset. The results will follow.

đŸ„‹ What’s harder for you: staying motivated or staying disciplined? Let me know in the comments! 👇

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599 Maine Avenue
Farmingdale, ME
04344

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
5:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
5:30pm - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 1pm
4pm - 6pm

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+12072133818

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