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Matt Secor Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 135 Google reviews · BJJ gym in South Glens Falls, New York
Plan your first class
- 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mattsecorjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (518) 932-1793
Hours
| Monday | 9–11:30 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–11:30 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9–11:30 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9–11:30 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 9–11:30 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“My kids train here as well, the kids coaches are great at meeting each kid at their level and making their training fun.”
“Had a one on one conversation with most of the people that were there.”
“Stopped in for an open mat and everyone was very welcoming.”
“Since then, my husband decided to attend at Matt Secor’s as a hobby to get in shape and then we started sending my younger daughter once a week to acquire some self defense.”
What members say
“I attended two classes during my stay, and both were some of the best instruction I’ve ever received.”
“The instructor I spoke with was extremely friendly and welcoming, which set the tone for a great experience.”
“Everyone is unconditionally supportive of each other and you will receive whatever effort you decide to put in.”
“Between situational passing rounds, circling up and discussing technique after, and the general camaraderie the members have with each other, I had a great time.”
“Oh, and great exercise too.”
“Matt Secor’s facility is clean, has plenty of mat space, and has a solid recovery room.”
From the reviews
MSBJJ has the absolute BEST jiujitsu classes around! The conceptually sound content, the friendships, the way the students and myself grow on and off the mats is ASTOUNDING.
I was visiting the Glens Falls area for work and looked up local jiu jitsu gyms. Matt Secor BJJ immediately stood out, so I called ahead to check the drop-in protocols. The instructor I spoke with was extremely friendly and welcoming, which set the tone for a great experience.
Kids Classes: consist of varying levels of skill, ages K-8, usually begin with a warm-up followed by skills/instruction/critique and then practice • Seating for parents and siblings • Open mat time on weekends--kids can attend in addition to classes. Three classes/week is typical, 45 minute class, around 5-7pm.
After thinking about it for a couple of years, I finally walked through the door about seven months ago. I signed myself and our four yr old daughter up for classes and it is one of the best, if not the best, decisions I have made in the past year.
Your first BJJ class at Matt Secor Brazilian 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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