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Auburn Elite Jiu Jitsu & MMA

5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Auburn, New York

BJJ gym Affiliated Competition team

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Plan your first class

  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Website & schedule auburnelitejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule

The classes they run

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

🏆 Competition Team

“A local grappling tournament was closed down last minute and Zac, the owner here, offered to host us all here for free.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 21 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 2 mentions

“Great instructors and gym.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 6 mentions

“They are also a Haven Jiu Jitsu affiliate which means when you train there you are training under a giant jiu jitsu family whose main goal is to make you better at grappling.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“A local grappling tournament was closed down last minute and Zac, the owner here, offered to host us all here for free.”

From the reviews

Amazing people ! Great place to learn from day one till how many years you have under you belt ! I would definitely recommend coming out . Try it out and see how fast you will see this is not just a gym but a family.

★★★★★ — Hailey, May 2022

This is a great place to train. The coaches and students are very knowledgeable and friendly. I've trained at a few different places before and there is something different about the environment at this school. You'll feel at home from the first day you walk in the door.

★★★★★ — Brandon, Sep 2018

A local grappling tournament was closed down last minute and Zac, the owner here, offered to host us all here for free. Great gym with plenty of space, thanks Zac

★★★★★ — William, Dec 2021

Nothing but good things to say about this gym. Training partners are awesome and coaches are down to earth with their students best intrests in mind.

★★★★★ — Jolene, Aug 2019

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Your first BJJ class at Auburn Elite Jiu Jitsu & MMA

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. 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 Auburn Elite Jiu Jitsu & MMA

150 York St, Auburn, NY13021

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