Home › New York › Carmel Hamlet › Grail Jiu Jitsu
Grail Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Carmel Hamlet, 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule grailjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (914) 483-8199
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–1:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–1:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Myself and my son have become passionate with Jiu Jitsu which is a direct result of the environment that has been created by Professor Carroll, Professor Laurel and their staff.”
“The instructors are fantastic with kids—patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly skilled at keeping them engaged while teaching discipline, confidence, and self-defense.”
“I had no experience and I started with the trial class, I was a little nervous and that’s ok but I’m glad I did and I wish I had done it sooner.”
Other martial arts here
“All of the boys do jiu jitsu and I go to kickboxing.”
What members say
“Anyone who is considering trying, go to any class lead by either Professor Carroll's! They're amazing classes and well worth the time!”
“They are both extremely knowledgeable and patient and have created a non intimidating environment for all to feel welcomed, capable and accomplished in martial arts.”
“Professor Carroll possess a wealth of knowledge and experience, which he shares with his students in a welcoming and safe environment.”
“My daughter absolutely loves this Jiu Jitsu dojo.”
“We highly recommend Grail to anyone looking for a supportive, fun, affordable, and healthy community.”
“I had the pleasure of attending a women's self defense class with Professor Laurel and was immediatley interested in joining Grail Jiu Jitsu with my daughter.”
From the reviews
Being a student of Professor Carroll’s for several years now , I can wholeheartedly say that very few endeavors in my life have been as rewarding and at the same time challenging as the practice of Jiu Jitsu.
Aside from being a first-rate martial art academy, Grail Jiu Jitsu has created a welcoming family environment focused on continuous self-improvement and making the world a better place through the practice of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Grail is a gem. What started as a fun after school activity for one son now has my husband, 2 sons, and myself all attending. All of the boys do jiu jitsu and I go to kickboxing. Both my husband and I have lost over 20 pounds each and are just overall stronger and have improved our cardiovascular health.
A simple phone call changed more than I could have imagined on Tuesday afternoon. From the initial conversation with Professor Laurel to getting on the mat with Professor Carroll I knew this was a relationship that had my best interest.
New to BJJ? Start at Grail Jiu Jitsu
Grail Jiu Jitsu 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 Grail 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.
More BJJ gyms near Carmel Hamlet
Altus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
JIU JITSU HAUS
4.9 ★★★★★ 125 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Mahopac Judo & Ju-Jutsu club
5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site