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Brian Beaury Jiu Jitsu

4.8 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Watervliet, New York

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens No-gi Competition team

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule brianbeauryjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 518-360-1064

Hours

Monday 11:30 am–12:30 pm, 5–8:15 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am–12:30 pm, 5–8:15 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am–12:30 pm, 5–8:15 pm
Thursday 11:30 am–12:30 pm, 5–8 pm
Friday 11:30 am–12:30 pm, 5–7 pm
Saturday 10:30 am–12:30 pm
Sunday 10–11 am

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 Brian Beaury Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 6 mentions

“Brian Beaury Jiu-Jitsu hosts a diverse team of men, woman and children of all skill levels.”

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🏆 Competition Team 3 mentions

“There are a variety of class types and times to suit your needs whether you’re a casual enthusiast or a professional competitor.”

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🌱 Beginners 6 mentions

“I was hesitant attending an “all levels” class but from the moment I stepped in, I was greeted with friendly faces and professionalism.”

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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 Brian Beaury Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

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 100 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Great instructors, great environment, and great training partners!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“I like that there are classes available that are geared towards beginners, and the relaxed atmosphere of the gym.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 16 mentions

“I was hesitant attending an “all levels” class but from the moment I stepped in, I was greeted with friendly faces and professionalism.”

active competition team 3 mentions

“There are a variety of class types and times to suit your needs whether you’re a casual enthusiast or a professional competitor.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 5 mentions

“Head Instuctor Brian runs a clean, professional BJJ facility with a fantastic atmosphere.”

💗 welcoming to women 4 mentions

“All of the guys and women that train at the gym are very friendly and always giving positive feedback to the kids.”

From the reviews

I have never practiced BJJ and had an absolutely phenomenal experience at my first class. I was hesitant attending an “all levels” class but from the moment I stepped in, I was greeted with friendly faces and professionalism.

★★★★★ — Ryan, Apr 2024

This place is perfect for someone that wants to start their kid in an activity. We enrolled our son hoping he would open up to socialize, Even though he ultimately wasn’t ready to continue and had a hard time adjusting often crying and leaving the mat every coach handled the situation with so much understanding and…

★★★★★ — Rose, Feb 2026

Every time I have gone to this gym, I have been met with nothing but kindness and respect. Everyone is super knowledgeable and the high level belts are trying to teach more than hurt, and there are a ton of people that attend.

★★★★★ — Dustin, Dec 2024

This is a really cool gym! They have two great mat spaces upstairs and another mat/bag area downstairs. The environment is very welcoming and I got a chance to attend two classes while traveling. Definitely a must for BJJ training in Albany/Troy.

★★★★★ — William, Feb 2020

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New to BJJ? Start at Brian Beaury Jiu Jitsu

Brian Beaury Jiu Jitsu 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Brian Beaury 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.

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 Brian Beaury Jiu Jitsu

1623 2nd Ave, Watervliet, NY12189

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