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JG Monster Jiu-Jitsu Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Brooklyn, New York

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule jgmonsterjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 646-373-1901

Hours

Monday 9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday 9 am–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–9 pm
Sunday 9 am–9 pm

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at JG Monster Jiu-Jitsu Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

Teens BJJ 2 mentions

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👤 Private Lessons 3 mentions

“I am also working with Sensei Jeff to do his private training gym-sessions now as well.”

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🌱 Beginners 4 mentions

“Jeff teaches jiu jitsu in a way that is accessible to everyone from beginners up to higher level practitioners.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at JG Monster Jiu-Jitsu Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 16 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“He is a GREAT coach, and he looks at diet and does individual work outs with you under his BLACKBELT-MINDSET private coaching.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“Jeff teaches jiu jitsu in a way that is accessible to everyone from beginners up to higher level practitioners.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 6 mentions

“If you’re looking to get in the best shape of your life while learning an effective martial art in a welcoming environment, look no further than JG Monster Jiu Jitsu.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 8 mentions

“Jeffrey is a great coach, always will help you and pause the drills just so you understand the details of every move.”

great workout & conditioning 4 mentions

“If you’re looking to get in the best shape of your life while learning an effective martial art in a welcoming environment, look no further than JG Monster Jiu Jitsu.”

🧼 clean, well-kept mats 3 mentions

“Jeff is also deeply committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment for his students to learn and grow in.”

From the reviews

I joined JG Jiujitsu as soon as they opened. I am a 58 year old male and have had my life challenges. Since joining my energy level has improved, my core strength has improved, I am getting in better shape, and I am learning techniques and movements that I never thought were possible for myself.

★★★★★ — Douglas, Dec 2019

Great brand new spacious facility! Jeff is super cool and friendly great and relatable teacher. His skills are superb and his teaching methods have been learned from the best in the world. When I went I felt more like family than just a student.

★★★★★ — Y., Dec 2019

I was looking for a reliable BJJ academy that would feel more like a family, rather then just a martial arts school...And I found one. Jeffrey is a great coach, always will help you and pause the drills just so you understand the details of every move. Every session feels like a private class.

★★★★★ — Shakir, Apr 2021

Jeff is someone who breaks down the moves for a beginner and helps them know what they are doing. He truly cares and not just when there with but when we leave too. If something is going on and I couldn't come - Jeff encouraged me to come back when I can. He is a motivation to the max!

★★★★★ — Adam, Apr 2021

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New to BJJ? Start at JG Monster Jiu-Jitsu Fitness

JG Monster Jiu-Jitsu Fitness 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.

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Your first BJJ class at JG Monster Jiu-Jitsu Fitness

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find JG Monster Jiu-Jitsu Fitness

1256 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn, NY11218

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