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Balanced Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 143 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Eastchester, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule balancedmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (914) 663-8342
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM–8:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8:45 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9:15 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8:15 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–4 PM |
The classes they run
“We wholeheartedly recommend Balanced Martial Arts to any parent seeking a program that promotes focus, fun, health, and a foundation for a disciplined and fulfilling life.”
“The instructors at BMA emphasize the importance of respect and self-discipline while ensuring the children enjoy themselves and feel comfortable being kids on the mat.”
“Additionally, they work one on one with any students who may benefit from a review/practice session.”
“In addition to learning this art, karate has & will continue to provide my daughter with self defense & confidence life skills.”
“They make it fun for them, but also make sure that they are listening, following instructions and doing the exercise correctly despite it being a beginner class.”
Other martial arts here
“My daughter began beginner karate in October at nearly 10 years old to incorporate athletics for a non-sporty kid.”
What members say
“They make it fun for them, but also make sure that they are listening, following instructions and doing the exercise correctly despite it being a beginner class.”
“From day one, the Sensei have fostered an environment that is welcoming, disciplined, and empowering — no matter your age, skill level, or background.”
“The school is more than just a place to learn kicks and punches—it’s a place where our children grow in confidence, character, and discipline.”
“Since she has started, she has built so much confidence, she loves going to every class, she has made friends and most importantly she believes in herself.”
From the reviews
Balanced Martial Arts is a fantastic institution that I recommend to all my friends. The instructors are all excellent and the class schedule provides people with any type of schedule opportunity to fit a class in. They have a strong character development platform to accompany the martial arts curriculum.
Our experience with BMA has been nothing short of amazing. First, our son began his martial arts journey here, and now our daughter is proudly following in his footsteps. The school is more than just a place to learn kicks and punches—it’s a place where our children grow in confidence, character, and discipline.
I've been training at Balanced Martial Arts for several years now, and I can honestly say it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. From day one, the Sensei have fostered an environment that is welcoming, disciplined, and empowering — no matter your age, skill level, or background.
My son has been attending Balanced Martial Arts for a year and a half. In that time, I have been incredibly pleased and impressed by both the quality of the education and progress he has made. The individualized attention and encouragement he has received from the team of Senseis has been a huge motivation.
New to BJJ? Start at Balanced Martial Arts
Balanced Martial Arts 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 Balanced Martial Arts
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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