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Clockwork Jiu Jitsu Rockaway Chapter
4.9 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Rockaway Beach, 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule clockworkrockaway.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (929) 600-7525
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Cannot say enough great things about the children’s classes and staff.”
“All their classes are great but the Saturday am no gi is a must for me weekly.”
“Great facility and environment to learn whether you're brand new to the sport or an experienced competitor.”
“Fellow members, as well as the staff, are friendly and willing to help you overcome obstacles and reach your goals whether it's fitness, fun, or self-defense.”
“Great facility and environment to learn whether you're brand new to the sport or an experienced competitor.”
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What members say
“Matt and Kyle are great instructors and I’m having the best time getting to know how to train and make the right moves!”
“I’m an absolute beginner and my husband has been practicing for years and we both love them and the space.”
“I started my BJJ journey February 2025 and have seen so much growth thanks to this gym and community ❤️Kyle, Mario, Ashley, and Matt have been amazing and supportive since day 1.”
“Competing has always a goal of mine and I never saw myself doing them anytime soon but I've done both in-house and open competitions with their encouragement and trust.”
“Great facility and environment to learn whether you're brand new to the sport or an experienced competitor.”
“Highly recommend for anyone looking to improve their physical and mental health as well as their community!”
From the reviews
We’ve tried so many activities with our 7-year-old daughter nothing really clicked, until we found Clockwork Jiu Jitsu Rockaway Chapter. Now she absolutely loves jiu jitsu, and seeing her so excited, confident, and eager to go to class makes us beyond happy as parents. Coach Kyle and Coach Matt are incredible.
In short Clockwork Jiu Jitsu Rockaway Chapter has been more than your average Jiu Jitsu gym. The owners/instructors are welcoming and encouraging at every step of the process. They’re not only skilled in their practice but they are genuinely passionate about teaching and foster a supportive community.
I did the first Bootcamp with Matt and Kyle and will definitely continue to learn from them. They are Incredibly knowledgeable, talented, patient, and super nice people. I’m an absolute beginner and my husband has been practicing for years and we both love them and the space.
Highly recommend Clockwork Rockaway. Matt and Kyle are as friendly as they are knowledgeable in jiu jitsu. Great facility and environment to learn whether you're brand new to the sport or an experienced competitor. If you live in Rockaway or are just taking a trip to the beach, make sure to stop here first.
New to BJJ? Start at Clockwork Jiu Jitsu Rockaway Chapter
Clockwork Jiu Jitsu Rockaway Chapter 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 Clockwork Jiu Jitsu Rockaway Chapter
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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