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Gracie Barra Long Island
4.8 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · BJJ gym in New Hyde Park, New York
Part of Gracie Barra
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gblongisland.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 516-616-4662
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 12–2 pm |
The classes they run
“My son has been going here for about a year and a half and I have friends who have learned here as well they have an extremely knowledgeable staff and great customer service.”
“I always recommend this location to parents when I hear a child is a victim of bullying or wants to properly train for self defense.”
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging—whether you’re a complete beginner or more advanced, they meet you where you’re at and help you grow.”
What members say
“Absolutely great coaches, awesome guys to roll with, I fully enjoyed!”
“The environment he creates is welcoming, respectful, and inspiring, and it’s clear he genuinely cares about his students’ growth.”
“The environment he creates is welcoming, respectful, and inspiring, and it’s clear he genuinely cares about his students’ growth.”
“The instruction was detailed and well delivered.”
“For anyone looking to get into jiujitsu, stay more active, learn while getting into shape, I HIGHLY recommend Gracie Barra Long Island!”
“He truly shows you how great jiu-jitsu can be—not just as a martial art, but as a way to build confidence, discipline, and resilience.”
From the reviews
I was welcomed in for a drop-in class as a traveling student and had a fantastic experience. The instruction was detailed and well delivered. The professors provided personal attention with excellent input to refine and correct the techniques being practiced.
THE BEST JIUJITSU ON LONG ISLAND! For anyone looking to get into jiujitsu, stay more active, learn while getting into shape, I HIGHLY recommend Gracie Barra Long Island! My jiujitsu journey started when I was watching UFC with my son. We were watching UFC 216 and Demetrius Johnson hit his u forgettable flying armbar.
Jacks coaching style is patient, motivating, and incredibly knowledgeable. He pushes you to be better while making sure you feel supported every step of the way. The environment he creates is welcoming, respectful, and inspiring, and it’s clear he genuinely cares about his students’ growth.
Training at Gracie Barra Long Island has had a profound effect on my life. Coach Jack is an incredible leader and mentor who truly embodies what jiu-jitsu is all about. Through his teaching, you learn just how powerful and transformative jiu-jitsu can be, both physically and mentally.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Barra Long Island
Gracie Barra Long Island 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 Gracie Barra Long Island
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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