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Glory Mixed Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 250 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Woodside, New York
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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule glorymma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (718) 433-0544
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–12:30 PM, 4–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–12 PM, 4–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–12 PM, 4–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–12 PM, 4–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–12 PM, 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–3:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I came to this gym with no knowledge of martial arts and glory helped me learn the basics of muy Thai.”
“I have been taking my son to martial art classes here for a while now and it’s honestly the best place for kids of all ages.”
“He was in Glory MMA since he was 4th grade and now he is in high school.”
“Parents bring their children to learn self-defense.”
“So, don't be afraid to join if you're a complete beginner: everyone will help you and you will train at your own pace.”
Other martial arts here
“I had the chance to take a Muay Thai class while visiting my family in Queens, and it was such a great experience.”
“Learning taekwondo and now mixed martial arts taught him to work hard to be good at something while learning discipline and having fun at the same time.”
What members say
“This is the gym for you and for your kids the coach are amazing, nice & very professional his so kind.”
“So, don't be afraid to join if you're a complete beginner: everyone will help you and you will train at your own pace.”
“I had the chance to take a Muay Thai class while visiting my family in Queens, and it was such a great experience.”
“I came to this gym with no knowledge of martial arts and glory helped me learn the basics of muy Thai.”
“The gym was also clean and well-maintained, making it an enjoyable place to train.”
“Learning taekwondo and now mixed martial arts taught him to work hard to be good at something while learning discipline and having fun at the same time.”
From the reviews
This is a wonderful environment for children and adults. The kids learn martial arts and home rules which helps with discipline. The staff is extremely knowledgeable talented and caring. I like it here. The studio has changed its name to Ultimate Champions Martial Arts. It continues to be a wonderful environment.
My son is Andrew. He was in Glory MMA since he was 4th grade and now he is in high school. He is so happy to be in Glory MMA. Glory MMA is not only teach for fighting, also teach your kid confident and respect to each other. Help the kids behavior also. We love Glory MMA.
I had the chance to take a Muay Thai class while visiting my family in Queens, and it was such a great experience. Coach Mike was incredibly kind and professional he even brought me water before class, which I really appreciated. His students were welcoming and supportive, creating a very positive training environment.
This gym has one of the best communities, not just in martial arts gyms, that I've ever seen. Coach Mike is a super kind person that has fostered an environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of their martial arts level or physical condition.
New to BJJ? Start at Glory Mixed Martial Arts
Glory Mixed Martial Arts 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 Glory Mixed Martial Arts
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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