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Fabio Clemente StudioX BJJ
5 ★★★★★ 141 Google reviews · BJJ gym in New York, 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
- 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 studiox.nyc — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (646) 875-0920
Hours
| Monday | 6:45–8:30 AM, 11:30 AM–1:45 PM, 3:45–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:45–8:30 AM, 11:30 AM–1:45 PM, 3:45–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45–8:30 AM, 11:30 AM–1:45 PM, 3:45–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45–8:30 AM, 11:30 AM–1:45 PM, 3:45–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:45–8:45 AM, 11:30 AM–1:45 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:45 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM |
The classes they run
“I took a free fundamentals class and was initially really nervous, especially because there was only one other woman in the entire building.”
“I am in my late 50's with kids; been training here for over two years.”
“Amazing gym with world class instruction from high level competitors including masters world champion Pedro Fernandes and no gi world champ Vedha Toscano!”
“Amazing gym with world class instruction from high level competitors including masters world champion Pedro Fernandes and no gi world champ Vedha Toscano!”
“This is an excellent gym for beginners and higher belts looking to join a gym with a positive culture and excellent instruction.”
Other martial arts here
“I’m a BJJ novice (couple years of judo experience) and have done a couple drop-ins as a friend trains here regularly and have really enjoyed it!”
What members say
“Amazing gym with world class instruction from high level competitors including masters world champion Pedro Fernandes and no gi world champ Vedha Toscano!”
“This is an excellent gym for beginners and higher belts looking to join a gym with a positive culture and excellent instruction.”
“They have taken great care to foster a fun and supportive culture at this gym, and take the cleanliness of the facilities very seriously.”
“I took a free fundamentals class and was initially really nervous, especially because there was only one other woman in the entire building.”
“Great teachers and classmates, such a great place for learning and working up a sweat.”
“They have taken great care to foster a fun and supportive culture at this gym, and take the cleanliness of the facilities very seriously.”
From the reviews
This is an excellent gym for beginners and higher belts looking to join a gym with a positive culture and excellent instruction. I started training here as a new white belt ~7 months ago. As a first gym, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
I’ve been training at Studio X for two years, starting with no martial arts experience, and it’s been incredible. The community is welcoming, supportive, and perfect for beginners, especially women. The gym’s legacy as the oldest in New York, along with its deep ties to Brazil, makes it truly unique.
Amazing team offering the best that BJJ can be. I am in my late 50's with kids; been training here for over two years. I never thought I would be doing the things I do; but the instructors carefully introduced me to the skills needed to learn BJJ. Community is inclusive and warm. Kids program is thoughtful and strong.
Amazing gym with world class instruction from high level competitors including masters world champion Pedro Fernandes and no gi world champ Vedha Toscano! Friendly atmosphere in this family run gym
New to BJJ? Start at Fabio Clemente StudioX BJJ
Fabio Clemente StudioX BJJ 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 Fabio Clemente StudioX BJJ
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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