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Breathe Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Yaphank, New York
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule breathejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (631) 250-2950
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The classes are skills-based, focusing on building a strong foundation with age-appropriate drills that push everyone to grow and improve.”
“Both of my kids have been in Professor Dan and Coach Jamie’s BJJ classes for the past couple of years, and the skills and confidence they’ve gained are incredible.”
“I also started training last year in the all-women’s class and more recently the basics classes, I couldn’t be happier.”
“They met me where I was and somehow had me drilling with confidence, laughing, and actually feeling good enough to compete.”
“They’re not only learning self-defense but also discipline, confidence, self-empowerment, teamwork, a positive mindset, and how to overcome challenges.”
“Our lesson with them was as fun as it was informative, and I would definitely recommend training at Breathe Jiu Jitsu for students of all levels.”
What members say
“Danny is an awesome professor Very knowledgeable and personable, super easy-going and definitely makes you feel welcome from the second you walk in.”
“Our lesson with them was as fun as it was informative, and I would definitely recommend training at Breathe Jiu Jitsu for students of all levels.”
“Breathe Jiu Jitsu, owned by Professor Danny Stolfi and Coach Jamie Stolfi, has become such a special place for our family.”
“He taught a very clear and detailed progression of techniques that everyone - regardless of prior knowledge or skill - was able to learn and implement.”
“It’s a place we smile, sweat, support and celebrate each other.”
“My son started training here over two years ago in the Little Kids program and has now moved up to the Big Kids classes.”
From the reviews
I had the pleasure of learning from and working alongside Professor Danny at Art of Jiu Jitsu Academy in Costa Mesa Ca. Professor Danny is a Blackbelt under the Mendes Bros and has a deep technical knowledge which he is able to convey in an easy to understand way.
My boys just started their first experience with martial arts. We were very nervous about how they would connect with it. Coach Danny, Adam, Jeff and Jaime were so welcoming and helpful. Their interactions and patience with kids is so great.
Professor Danny and Jamie are such wonderful and caring people and it definitely shows in their academy! They’re super knowledgeable and make learning jiu jitsu fun. I highly recommend Breathe Jiu Jitsu!
Breathe Jiu Jitsu, owned by Professor Danny Stolfi and Coach Jamie Stolfi, has become such a special place for our family. The facility is beautiful, clean, and spacious, with a huge mat area that gives everyone plenty of room to train and grow. The atmosphere is always positive, encouraging, and full of energy.
New to BJJ? Start at Breathe Jiu Jitsu
Breathe Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Breathe Jiu Jitsu
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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