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Flow Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Auburn, New York

BJJ gym Affiliated Kids & teens

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

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
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  • Phone +1 315-702-3222

Hours

Monday 6–9 pm
Tuesday 6–8 pm
Wednesday 6–9 pm
Thursday 6–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10–11:30 am
Sunday Closed

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 Flow Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 2 mentions

“I dropped by on a Wednesday evening unannounced and was welcomed by the students while the kids class was going on and then invited right into the adult class by the owner.”

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🔓 Open Mat

“I went back for Saturday open mat and had a good time.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Whatever your reason is for wishing to start, whether it be: fitness, self-defense, combative competition, curiosity, becoming a more educated fight fan, etc.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 15 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“Was in town visiting and everyone was so friendly and welcoming and I really enjoyed the class”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 16 mentions

“Was in town visiting and everyone was so friendly and welcoming and I really enjoyed the class”

active competition team 3 mentions

“Whatever your reason is for wishing to start, whether it be: fitness, self-defense, combative competition, curiosity, becoming a more educated fight fan, etc.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 2 mentions

“And did i mention that were gracie affiliated?”

From the reviews

This is a fantastic academy. Everyone is very welcoming and treat you like family. I had to travel to Auburn for a couple months and they took me in like I'd been there for years.

★★★★★ — Mike, Oct 2023

This school has helped me in immeasurable ways: I am in better physical shape, I feel I am in better mental shape and I have accomplished things I never thought I was capable of, all thanks to this school and the great coach and students.

★★★★★ — Dave, Aug 2017

A welcoming environment that soon makes you feel like you’re part of a family. In fact, I now consider the people of this gym to be family. The caring people here have helped me out multiple times both inside and outside of the gym.

★★★★★ — Matthew, Aug 2017

I dropped by on a Wednesday evening unannounced and was welcomed by the students while the kids class was going on and then invited right into the adult class by the owner. During class he went over some darce escapes one of which fills a hole in my game. I went back for Saturday open mat and had a good time.

★★★★★ — Kenneth, Aug 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 15 reviews →

Your first BJJ class at Flow Brazilian 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.

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 Flow Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

100 Genesee St, Auburn, NY13021

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