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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu NY
4.9 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bronx, 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
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- 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 gracieny.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 646-228-1945
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 7–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 7:30–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–2 pm |
The classes they run
“Self defense is my main focus and reason for joining but I did recently compete in my 1st jiu-jitsu tournament and I am over 50.”
“I started here to learn self defense and stay because I discovered that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a treasure chest of knowledge and challenges that add joy and value to my life.”
“He's a great guy and his instructions are presented in a way that is easy and valuable for beginners through upper belts.”
Other martial arts here
“Many members come from diverse backgrounds like boxing, wrestling, and judo.”
“Many members come from diverse backgrounds like boxing, wrestling, and judo.”
“Many members come from diverse backgrounds like boxing, wrestling, and judo.”
“I’ve been in martial arts since I was 10 yrs old I owned a karate school for 28 yrs before I closed it so I know who is a real teacher and one who is in it for Just money.”
What members say
“His class is friendly and holds no judgement of anyone from your first class he and his students want you to succeed they want you to love what they teach.”
“His comprehensive background and extensive training with some of the legends of the Gracie family (including Relson, Rickson, et al.”
“I wanted to ensure I had ample time to understand the techniques, test their effectiveness, and gain a thorough understanding of the curriculum and its rationale.”
“Self defense is my main focus and reason for joining but I did recently compete in my 1st jiu-jitsu tournament and I am over 50.”
“I started here to learn self defense and stay because I discovered that Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a treasure chest of knowledge and challenges that add joy and value to my life.”
“The school is heavily focused on the self defense aspect of Brazilian Jiu jitsu just how Grand Master Helio Gracie wanted the art to be taught.”
From the reviews
First and foremost I’d like to say Mike Casey is absolutely amazing I am blessed to have the luxury of being affiliated with Watershed BJJ were I currently attend as a student in Fredericksburg, Va under Shawn Maines who is an absolute pleasure to call my coach, Mentor, & friend!
Today marks my 1 year training at Relson Gracie, and I'm glad I made that decision to walk through those doors. The head instructor Professor Mike Casey is well versed in his craft and his demonstration of techniques says it all.
I always enjoy training with Mike Casey. He has a wealth of knowledge and continuously seeks more knowledge and a deeper understanding of Jiu-jitsu that he shares openly and generously, not only with his "local" students but with those of us who attend his seminars.
Years ago, I promised myself that I would write a review for this dojo only after earning my blue belt. I wanted to ensure I had ample time to understand the techniques, test their effectiveness, and gain a thorough understanding of the curriculum and its rationale.
New to BJJ? Start at Gracie Jiu-Jitsu NY
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu NY 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 Jiu-Jitsu NY
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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