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Brooklyn Motumbaxé Capoeira Jiu Jitsu--Mestre Lampréia

5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Brooklyn, New York

BJJ gym Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • 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
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  • Website & schedule lampreiamotumbaxe.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 917-573-9517

Hours

Monday 5–8:30 pm
Tuesday 6:45–8:30 am, 5–9 pm
Wednesday 5–9 pm
Thursday 6:45–8:30 am, 5–8 pm
Friday 5–8:30 pm
Saturday 9:45 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

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 Brooklyn Motumbaxé Capoeira Jiu Jitsu--Mestre Lampréia, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 19 mentions

“It was for my daughter who loves physical activity it was a wonderful experience her teacher Lee was kind, caring and a great instructor .”

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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 Brooklyn Motumbaxé Capoeira Jiu Jitsu--Mestre Lampréia — 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 39 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“They have created a warm, welcoming and inclusive community that we feel very lucky to be a part of.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 9 mentions

“More than just an amazing, fun work out there is music, singing and a loving community that feels like family.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Incredible care and attention to detail -- if you consistently show up to put in the work, you will definitely see improvement in your grappling skills.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“It was for my daughter who loves physical activity it was a wonderful experience her teacher Lee was kind, caring and a great instructor .”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“They are simultaneously nurturing and strict with the kids - instilling values of discipline, respect, personal responsibility, hard work, and perseverance.”

From the reviews

Motumbaxé is the best! I’ve been training martial arts for 20yrs, capoeira for 4 years, and the past year at Motumbaxé. I love this place. Mestre Lampréia is an amazing teacher. His experience, passion and care for his students are why I train at Motumbaxé.

★★★★★ — Leanne, Feb 2019

My son is having such a great time here. He’s making friends and socializing. He’s also learning a discipline that will help bring structure into his life. He’s autistic and has ADHD. In class he’s able to focus and fully participate. The instructors are amazing.

★★★★★ — Catherine, Mar 2022

I’ve been training under Mestre Lampreia for about 14 years now and he knows Capoeira. Come out to take a class and bring some friends to make it more fun. We know training is more fun with a friend. This is your stop for Capoeira.

★★★★★ — Dave, Nov 2017

My son (age 7) started classes here over the summer. This studio is so impressive that I had to write a review. Wow! This studio and the instructors provide some of the best classes I've seen in NYC, period.

★★★★★ — D, Oct 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 39 reviews →

Your first BJJ class at Brooklyn Motumbaxé Capoeira Jiu Jitsu--Mestre Lampréia

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 Brooklyn Motumbaxé Capoeira Jiu Jitsu--Mestre Lampréia

76 Nevins St, Brooklyn, NY11217

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