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Gregor Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 201 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Brooklyn, 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
- 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
- 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gregorgracie.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 347-294-4016
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8:30 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“The teaching is clear and technical, with a strong focus on fundamentals and real-world application.”
“The academy has very highly qualified Professors for kids also , the environment is very familiar and organized.”
“Women's only classes, as well as coed classes for beginners, intermediates, and advanced students, are offered.”
“Some no-gi classes on Mondays and Wednesdays during the early afternoon (11:45-1pm) and Friday (6pm - 7:15pm).”
“The academy actively participates in IBJJF tournaments.”
“What love the most is there are at least 3-4 Professors there to teach kids, sometime I feel it’s one on one class!”
“They recently hosted a Women's Open Mat, which was a great success and a testament to their commitment to the Jiu Jitsu community.”
“The teaching is clear and technical, with a strong focus on fundamentals and real-world application.”
“As a total beginner, I was nervous about walking into a dojo, but the environment here is incredibly welcoming and non-intimidating.”
Other martial arts here
“Under this same roof, students have the opportunity to learn Muay Thai, Judo, and self-defense.”
“Under this same roof, students have the opportunity to learn Muay Thai, Judo, and self-defense.”
What members say
“Each instructor is knowledgeable, experience and clearly have been trained to teach.”
“For anyone looking for a serious Jiu-Jitsu school with high-quality coaching and a truly welcoming environment, this academy is outstanding.”
“For anyone looking for a serious Jiu-Jitsu school with high-quality coaching and a truly welcoming environment, this academy is outstanding.”
“I've learned a lot from not only taking his classes and implementing his technique into my game, but also listening to the stories he has shared with us.”
“The academy actively participates in IBJJF tournaments.”
“Anyone interested in learning traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from high level instructors should consider Gregor Gracie Academy in Brooklyn, New York.”
From the reviews
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Gregor Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy is truly exceptional! My 11-year-old son and I have both been attending classes here, and the experience has been phenomenal. The instructors—Giulia, Juan, Enzo, and Victor—are not only highly skilled but also incredibly patient and supportive.
My daughter Mila is 4 years old, she has been going to the academy since last months. First she’s a little shy, but each time she goes, she feels more confident! Now, she’s so happy to go each time! The professors there are amazing! So gentle and so good with kids!
My grandson loves this school! So many friendly and professional athletes catering to our 3 year old, teaching them a structured class, team work, learning to listen, earning strips on his belt for improvement and even for eating healthy!
Amazing place. Our two sons train here 4 and 7 years old. We wanted a place where the style of instruction would be supportive and positive but the progression would be merit-based. Gregor Gracie BJJ stood out in this regard. The instructors are kind and friendly and great w kids.
New to BJJ? Start at Gregor Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Gregor Gracie 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 Gregor Gracie 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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