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Anthony Quatrochi's Martial Arts Institute
4.9 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Wappingers Falls, New York
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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 (ages 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule aqmai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 845-298-2177
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–10 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–10 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–10 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–5 pm |
The classes they run
“My family’s experience with AQMAI started when my son, at age 4 or so, was invited to try out a class with his buddy, who’s older brothers were already at the school.”
“Shihan Quatrochi and all the wonderful instructors really do a great job in teaching me, and all the other students, jujitsu and self-defense skills.”
“The dojo is very beginner-friendly, which is great for me, and the atmosphere is welcoming and supportive.”
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What members say
“He loved it from the first class, and he continued to train there until he left for college (and still checks in when he is back).”
“My family’s experience with AQMAI started when my son, at age 4 or so, was invited to try out a class with his buddy, who’s older brothers were already at the school.”
“Watching my kids grow up, in both confidence and capability, and to mature in such a healthy environment has been a pure joy.”
“The values they teach, that’s it’s not all about fighting and competition is great.”
“AQMAI has given me a great deal of confidence in my own abilities, and in doing so I have been given fantastic experiences that I wouldn't trade for the world.”
From the reviews
They say there are no mistakes in life.. Certainly true when I decided to sign my grandson up for summer camp. Now enrolled in the junior class. The journey began, a path to follow for anyone needing focus, confidence and a feeling of being understood. Protecting the body .. but the mind and soul.. all inclusive.
Anthony and the entire staff have gone out of their way to make my son feel accepted. In just his first month as a student there he has made so much progress. We drive 30 minutes to get there, despite there being another dojo right in our town, because they are Anderson Certified and have the patience and the drive to…
I have been going to AQMAl since 2021, and it is the best martial arts school around. Shihan Quatrochi and all the wonderful instructors really do a great job in teaching me, and all the other students, jujitsu and self-defense skills.
My family’s experience with AQMAI started when my son, at age 4 or so, was invited to try out a class with his buddy, who’s older brothers were already at the school. He loved it from the first class, and he continued to train there until he left for college (and still checks in when he is back).
New to BJJ? Start at Anthony Quatrochi's Martial Arts Institute
Anthony Quatrochi's Martial Arts Institute 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.
Your first BJJ class at Anthony Quatrochi's Martial Arts Institute
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.
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