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Dan Covel Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · BJJ gym in New York, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule coveljiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (315) 525-7094
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“His private lessons are some of the best I’ve ever had.”
“If you are looking to learn Jiu jitsu for competitive martial arts, self defence, or to just improve yourself while having fun - this is the place.”
“Wether you are highly experienced or a brand-new beginner, you will be getting the best instruction in an truly welcoming and professional environment.”
Other martial arts here
“The partnership with Hinds Combat Muay Thai is also fantastic, adding even more value to his gym and making it easy to fit in all your training sessions.”
“Dan is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and judo black belt and an accomplished kickboxer.”
What members say
“Wether you are highly experienced or a brand-new beginner, you will be getting the best instruction in an truly welcoming and professional environment.”
“Wether you are highly experienced or a brand-new beginner, you will be getting the best instruction in an truly welcoming and professional environment.”
“Dan also creates a positive and supportive environment, making it a comfortable space for everyone to thrive, whether theirh goals are focused on fitness or competition.”
“The techniques and knowledge I've gained have not only improved my Jiu Jitsu but have also enhanced my overall physical fitness and mental resilience.”
“Dan also creates a positive and supportive environment, making it a comfortable space for everyone to thrive, whether theirh goals are focused on fitness or competition.”
“The atmosphere at the school is wonderful, students are welcoming and the facility is clean.”
From the reviews
Best Coach in the world. I’ve been Coached by many jiujitsu black belts, some of them world champion level, but nobody does it like coach Dan, the way he teach and passes his knowledge to his students is beyond amazing. You are missing out if you are not training with coach Dan
Dan is an exceptional coach who offers unparalleled training. Having personally trained with him for years, I can confidently say that he never fails to deliver. Under his guidance, I have grown both as a martial artist and as an individual.
I can't say enough great things about Dan Covel! Training here was an incredible experience. Professor Dan is not only a skilled practitioner but also an outstanding instructor. His passion for Jiu Jitsu is infectious, and he creates a welcoming and supportive environment for all skill levels.
Dan is one of the most skilled grapplers I’ve ever trained with. His knowledge, skills and experience are so vast that it’s almost unbelievable. He is able to explain the most difficult techniques and teach them in a way that anyone can understand and learn.
New to BJJ? Start at Dan Covel Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Dan Covel Brazilian 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 Dan Covel Brazilian 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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