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Gotham Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 9 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 gothamjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (646) 284-1461
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 12–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–6 PM |
The classes they run
“Peter is a fun and great instructor who cares about seeing his students learn proper techniques rather than rolling and show off how good he is.”
“I had a fantastic private training with Peter.”
Other martial arts here
“I wanted to get back into some judo moves from my youth when I was practicing as a child for a few years.”
What members say
“Peter is a fun and great instructor who cares about seeing his students learn proper techniques rather than rolling and show off how good he is.”
“Attentive, skillful, serious, but fun instruction from a colorful Renzo Gracie Blackbelt.”
From the reviews
Peter was the perfect introduction to jiu-jitsu - an incredible balance of big picture, detail, theory, and drills - while making you feel within ten minutes that you were having quick wins to advance around the fundamentals. And he was nice, fun, and clearly loves the martial art. I couldn't recommend more highly!
I wanted to get back into some judo moves from my youth when I was practicing as a child for a few years. I found this teacher and fitness studio near me so decided to try and see how rusty I was. Peter was great as we tackled some basic Jiu Jitsu techniques and my confort level grew. I will definetly go back!
Peter is an awesome, knowledgeable, patient, yet challenging teacher of BJJ. His love of the form and function of the art comes out in his demonstration of the techniques and he is able to communicate his skill clearly. I highly recommended Peter for those who wish to train privately!
Peter is a fun and great instructor who cares about seeing his students learn proper techniques rather than rolling and show off how good he is. One of the most in-depth instructors from a great lineage. Don’t miss out
Your first BJJ class at Gotham 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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