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Igor Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Gracie Lab
5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Eastchester, 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
- 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 igorgracie.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 914-235-2605
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–5 pm |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been coming here for 3 months and she's learned a lot and most importantly (at this age) it's helped her confidence and assertiveness in and out of the gym.”
“As a grandfather and 60's high school wrestler, I love and respect this place.”
“Special thanks to Coach Kevin for taking the time to give us private lessons to improve our skills and enable us to compete in Jiu-Jitsu.”
“Special thanks to Coach Kevin for taking the time to give us private lessons to improve our skills and enable us to compete in Jiu-Jitsu.”
“I also appreciate that they consistently have female coaches at the kids classes and that's been very valuable for my daughter to see adult women who know self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“We must thank Coach Vitor, Misha, Kevin, Flavio, Scott, and the rest of the staff, who have helped us learn more, both in the Muay Thai program and in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
What members say
“Not to mention my kid is being Taught Brazilian jujitsu by some of the best professors in the world.”
“Steve and the entire team were incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, and professional.”
“The professors and staff make you feel like you are family, and the classes are world class!”
“From the Owner to the head instructors to the assistant instructors, they are all amazing with the kids and the training techniques.”
“My son has been in the kids program for over a year, and the academy has provided him with discipline, patience, and physical activities.”
“Special thanks to Coach Kevin for taking the time to give us private lessons to improve our skills and enable us to compete in Jiu-Jitsu.”
From the reviews
I love this new location. Big, clean locker rooms and bathrooms, plenty of parking. Not to mention my kid is being Taught Brazilian jujitsu by some of the best professors in the world. FIVE STARS. - Football , baseball, basketball are all fine. But the confidence jiujitsu gives my son is a gift he will have forever.
My daughter has been coming here for 3 months and she's learned a lot and most importantly (at this age) it's helped her confidence and assertiveness in and out of the gym.
My son is trained at two different jiu-jitsu facilities and this one stands out by far. From the Owner to the head instructors to the assistant instructors, they are all amazing with the kids and the training techniques. You can tell a lot of thought goes into every single training session.
As a grandfather and 60's high school wrestler, I love and respect this place. Lots of caring young instructors and strong management who encourage their enthusiastic young students. Just the right blend of athletic discipline and personal attention. Very clean and well organized facility. 5 Stars!!!!!
New to BJJ? Start at Igor Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Gracie Lab
Igor Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Gracie Lab 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 Igor Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy - Gracie Lab
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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