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Buffalo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Buffalo, 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
- 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 buffalobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (716) 771-3046
Hours
| Monday | 12–2 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–2 PM, 6–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–2 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 12–2 PM, 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10–11 AM, 12–2 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“They focus on the basics and keep them pretty evenly matched up so that none of the kids get discouraged when doing skills.”
“My son had attended this Academy since the age of six, great teachers, wonderful class schedule with lots of options for attendance that works for you.”
“Multiple school trophies in local tournaments, student gold medals, and we've even had people place on the podium at the IBJJF world championships.”
“While some come to learn MMA, others just come to learn self defense.”
“The flexible class schedule with plenty of beginner classes makes it a great place for beginners and advanced athletes.”
Other martial arts here
“While some come to learn MMA, others just come to learn self defense.”
What members say
“Everyone is welcoming and they have some of the best and most knowledgeable coaches around.”
“The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly and very welcoming to new people walking through the door, but the training is a serious work out.”
“The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly and very welcoming to new people walking through the door, but the training is a serious work out.”
“They focus on the basics and keep them pretty evenly matched up so that none of the kids get discouraged when doing skills.”
“Multiple school trophies in local tournaments, student gold medals, and we've even had people place on the podium at the IBJJF world championships.”
“The Head Instructor, Professor Chuck Anzalone earned his belts directly from Masters Carlson Gracie Sr.”
From the reviews
Amazing place to train. I have been going here for 3 years and there are multiple black belts, including Chuck Anazalone himself (a De La Riva/Carlson gracie Blackbelt) that have taken the time to help me develop my Jiu Jitsu. The school's results speak for themselves.
Fun for the whole family! An awesome environment with high level instruction. A go to for beginners or the experienced. This place has a family feel to it everyone is friendly and helpful. My children love coming here and have fun while learning. With day and evening classes available you can train on your schedule.
This gym is incredible. Whether your a beginner or someone with experience, Buffalo BJJ is the best place to train. Great professors. Great student. Everyone is very welcoming and I’m so happy that I found this place
As a local Police Officer in the area, I was looking for the absolute best training for my job. I was referred by a friend, who had over a dozen years of experience and attended dozens of schools. He described this as the Harvard of Jiu Jitsu in Buffalo.
New to BJJ? Start at Buffalo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Buffalo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy 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 Buffalo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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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