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Fat Cat Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Montgomery, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule fatcatbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 845-222-6283
Hours
| Monday | 7–8:30 am, 12–1:30 pm, 5–6:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–8:30 am, 12–1:30 pm, 5–5:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–8:30 am, 5–6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7–8:30 am, 12–1:30 pm, 5–5:45 pm |
| Friday | 7–8:30 am, 5–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It’s a great family environment where adults, children, and people of all walks of life are welcome to train.”
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What members say
“Fantastic instruction, solid student base catering to all ages, and additional events and off the mat events that really makes the team feel like a family.”
“My son and I both train here and absolutely love it.”
“Positive experience for the children to train and practice discipline.”
From the reviews
Great place to learn and train Jiujitsu. My son and I both train here and absolutely love it. Anthony Vetro is an amazing and patient sensei. Beside all of that what my son and I love is the family atmosphere we have here at Fat Cat. Very highly recommended
I wanted to try Jiu jitsu, I was also nervous to. When you are curious about starting you read a lot online and you’ll find no shortage of people stressing how important it is to find the “right gym.” I walked into Fat Cat and asked if it was a good day to try BJJ for the first time.
Fat Cat Bjj has been a phenomenal place to train in the martial arts. Sensei Vetro and the instructors are very experienced and take the time teach you the intricacies of the arts. In addition, they’re practical, and let students know what it’s takes to improve.
I am currently a white belt and joined Fat Cat about 3 months ago. I work full time and go to school online. I also workout but I wanted to do some sort of functional strength activity. A great buddy of mine at work who is a blue belt told me to join. The first day was awesome, and is Free.
Your first BJJ class at Fat Cat 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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