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Emerald City Jiu Jitsu
4.6 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Cicero, 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
- 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 ecjjcny.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 315-288-4352
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–1:30 pm |
The classes they run
“this school offers bjj, nogi jiu jitsu, wrestling, judo, striking, I mean what more could you ask for.”
“If you’re looking to compete this is the place to go!”
“Great Coaches & People, My son & Step-daughter come here together when they have time.”
Other martial arts here
“this school offers bjj, nogi jiu jitsu, wrestling, judo, striking, I mean what more could you ask for.”
“this school offers bjj, nogi jiu jitsu, wrestling, judo, striking, I mean what more could you ask for.”
What members say
“Sam, Joe, Freddy, & Tomas are all amazing coaches who really care about their students!”
“The coaching staff is both highly knowledgeable and genuinely friendly, making every class engaging and easy to follow for all skill levels.”
“Freddie ran an excellent class with great technique.”
“If you’re looking to compete this is the place to go!”
“This is a great gym with multiple black belt coaches.”
From the reviews
Great atmosphere and top of the line instructors. Couldn't recommend this place enough!
Best gym around without question!! Came in there and they took me right in like I was one of their own. Sam, Joe, Freddy, & Tomas are all amazing coaches who really care about their students! If you’re looking to compete this is the place to go!
40 years old with no prior experience. The coaches and other students are all a great group of people. All of the instructors are friendly and knowledgeable.
Switching to Emerald City has been an incredible experience! The coaching staff is both highly knowledgeable and genuinely friendly, making every class engaging and easy to follow for all skill levels. The gym’s culture is welcoming and supportive, with respectful training partners and a strong sense of community.
Your first BJJ class at Emerald City 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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