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East Coast United Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai

4.9 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · BJJ gym in White Plains, New York

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

Plan your first class

  • Membership memberships run around $35/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
  • 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 ecubjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 914-761-1111

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–2 pm
Sunday 6 am–2 pm

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 East Coast United Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 17 mentions

“I was looking for a class for my son and came here after trying essential down the road and wow what a difference.”

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🏆 Competition Team

“There are some that train to compete at the highest level of competition and there are others that train simply to stay in shape.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Our 6 year old son has been here for over a year now and we have seen continued growth with an emphasis on respect and self defense.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“It's a great mix of people training at all levels in both Muay Thai and BJJ.”

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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 East Coast United Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Muay Thai 4 mentions

“The place is clean, the staff is friendly and the fact that they offer Ju Jitsu and muay thai is an added bonus.”

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🦵 Kickboxing

“There are also scheduled days for kickboxing.”

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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 64 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Seriously, if you want to find a place that feels like family and can also be taught by the best instructors (in my humble opinion) then East Coast United is where it’s at!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“Welcoming, respectful, positive, and motivating are just a few words I would use to describe ECUBJJ in White Plains.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 13 mentions

“ECUBJJ has been my home for the past 8+ years and I can honestly say that everyone here is super friendly no matter what each individual's goal is.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“Parents, if you're looking for a school that will teach your child(ren) discipline and self-defense, look no further.”

active competition team 2 mentions

“There are some that train to compete at the highest level of competition and there are others that train simply to stay in shape.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 6 mentions

“The place is clean, the staff is friendly and the fact that they offer Ju Jitsu and muay thai is an added bonus.”

From the reviews

I had an amazing experience learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu here! The coaches are very professional and friendly. They work with you depending on what your goals are from the class - be it self defense, fitness, or just learning the sport.

★★★★★ — Tanya, Jan 2023

I was looking for a class for my son and came here after trying essential down the road and wow what a difference. I appreciate instructors that actually take the time to teach. The place is clean, the staff is friendly and the fact that they offer Ju Jitsu and muay thai is an added bonus.

★★★★★ — Heather, Jan 2025

Excellent program and great instructors! My son started the kids program and LOVES it! He’s tried many types of martial arts and gyms and this is the first he’s enjoyed so much that he dedicates himself and wants to go every day. He is making so much progress. Wonderful gym and staff!

★★★★★ — Natasha, Jul 2021

My husband and I had done a week trial for our sons ages 7 and 4 back in November 2022 and the boys absolutely loved it. Dan was so thorough in explaining everything to us. Tank gave us a tour of the school and answered all of our questions as this was all very new to us.

★★★★★ — Rose, Jun 2023

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New to BJJ? Start at East Coast United Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai

East Coast United Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai 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.

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Your first BJJ class at East Coast United Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai

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 East Coast United Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai

280 Ferris Ave, White Plains, NY10603

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