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Alpha MMA & Jiu-Jitsu Port Chester

5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Port Chester, New York

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule portchestermma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 914-447-6316

Hours

Monday 5–8:30 pm
Tuesday 5–8:30 pm
Wednesday 7–8:30 pm
Thursday 6–8:30 pm
Friday 7–8:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Alpha MMA & Jiu-Jitsu Port Chester, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

📘 Fundamentals 2 mentions

“You'll find training partners who challenge you appropriately, whether you're working on fundamentals or preparing for competition.”

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🧒 Kids BJJ 6 mentions

“The environment is welcoming, encouraging, and truly focused on helping kids grow both on and off the mat.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned grappler, they meet you where you are and help you grow every step of the way.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Alpha MMA & Jiu-Jitsu Port Chester — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🏟️ MMA 10 mentions

“I've been training at Alpha MMA Gym for about a month, and as someone who wanted to start BJJ and MMA, I can confidently say this place is on another level.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 34 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Coach Tim and Coach Mike are great, high level, experienced coaches in order to level up your game whether it’s in striking or grappling.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned grappler, they meet you where you are and help you grow every step of the way.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 18 mentions

“Coach Tim and the team are incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and foster a great environment for high-quality, hard training.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“You'll find training partners who challenge you appropriately, whether you're working on fundamentals or preparing for competition.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“The founder and coach has managed to help me to progress with the same kindness and get me in my first competition with a successful outcome!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 9 mentions

“The environment is welcoming, encouraging, and truly focused on helping kids grow both on and off the mat.”

From the reviews

Visiting from Ecuador, I had a fantastic experience training here. Coach Tim and the team are incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and foster a great environment for high-quality, hard training. The facility is a standout gym in Westchester, offering convenient on-site parking and highly affordable rates.

★★★★★ — Nelson, Apr 2026

I've been training at Alpha MMA Gym for about a month, and as someone who wanted to start BJJ and MMA, I can confidently say this place is on another level. What immediately struck me was the incredible leadership from coaches Tim and Mike.

★★★★★ — Silvana, Aug 2025

From the moment I walked in, I felt like family. The instructors here aren't just world-class athletes-they're world-class people. They teach with passion, patience, and a deep respect for the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

★★★★★ — Andres, Jul 2025

Alpha MMA & Jiu-Jitsu Port Chester has been such a positive experience for our family. Tim is incredibly kind, patient, and supportive, and has been especially wonderful with our boys (ages 8 & 4). The environment is welcoming, encouraging, and truly focused on helping kids grow both on and off the mat.

★★★★★ — Kelsey, May 2026

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New to BJJ? Start at Alpha MMA & Jiu-Jitsu Port Chester

Alpha MMA & Jiu-Jitsu Port Chester comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first BJJ class at Alpha MMA & Jiu-Jitsu Port Chester

Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Alpha MMA & Jiu-Jitsu Port Chester

18 Central Ave, Port Chester, NY10573

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