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Firehouse Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Catskill, New York
Plan your first class
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 firehousejj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 424-772-0198
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 1–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 1–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“My three kids train here, my husband trains here, we spend more time at the gym than home our living room has jealous FOMO at this point.”
“Coach Chris runs a badass women’s class that’s both technical and full of character.”
“Consistently clean and high quality instruction for Jiu Jitsu Gi and No Gi.”
“Coach Larry’s Gi class is always a good time, laid-back and fun, but packed with solid technique and great vibes.”
“They get it my girls just want to play and have fun ie hobbyists, and my son wants to win all the things and would compete every weekend if he could.”
“PJ operates a safe space where beginners, enthusiasts, and professionals thrive together.”
What members say
“The head coach Pj has done a great job of instituting a community based approach, if you want to train, he will figure out a way to make it happen.”
“They have a solid group of women training which I love seeing and everyone was welcoming and good vibes to roll with.”
“I’ve been training at Firehouse Jiu Jitsu for the past year and a half, and I can honestly say it’s been one of the most fun, supportive, and empowering experiences I’ve had.”
“Coach Larry’s Gi class is always a good time, laid-back and fun, but packed with solid technique and great vibes.”
“They get it my girls just want to play and have fun ie hobbyists, and my son wants to win all the things and would compete every weekend if he could.”
“They have a solid group of women training which I love seeing and everyone was welcoming and good vibes to roll with.”
From the reviews
PJ is an amazing teacher his knowledge and passion for jiu-jitsu is unrivaled. His techniques taught are clear and concise and they really work!!! The environment is so welcoming and friendly. I can't wait to continue growing with this team and my teammates!!!
best Jiu Jitsu school in Greene county hands down. PJ has been the best instructor I've had by a mile along my grappling journey. This is a very welcoming environment, and I highly recommend to any newcomers and competitors alike.
I began taking classes at Firehouse about 3 months ago and have loved every class and instructors since coming. The atmosphere is welcoming and really is a community of people that are excited to help you learn. Instructors are knowledgeable and meet you where you are on your journey.
I’ve been training at Firehouse Jiu Jitsu for the past year and a half, and I can honestly say it’s been one of the most fun, supportive, and empowering experiences I’ve had. The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming, especially for women.
New to BJJ? Start at Firehouse Jiu Jitsu
Firehouse Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Firehouse 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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