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Monster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Smithtown, 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
- Membership memberships run around $180/mo — many academies also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-member rates
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Website & schedule smithtownmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (631) 683-5100
The classes they run
“Every member of this place from the kids to the blue hairs are the kind of people that would give you the shirt off their back.”
“It’s always a joy to see Monster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA compete.”
“If you're not sure where to join take one private lesson with Derek.”
Other martial arts here
“Diverse schedule with MMA and Muay thai classes included as well.”
“It is an honor to be a part of themonster BJJ MMA and have the opportunity to be around the people who attend.”
What members say
“Every instructor has been great, the members welcomed me with open arms and I've loved every class I've gone too.”
“As a mother of 4 who also trains here, Monster proves to be a non intimidating yet competitive atmosphere to learn in.”
“There is no greater feeling than knowing how hard you can push yourself, and you get to do it day in and day out with the great family that is monster.”
“It’s always a joy to see Monster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA compete.”
“The price is great, especially for a big family and it is soooo clean!”
From the reviews
Monster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the best! The people you train with are great. The instructors are world class and atmosphere is welcoming. Don’t be afraid to come and give it a try, you won’t be sorry you did.
As a mother of 4 who also trains here, Monster proves to be a non intimidating yet competitive atmosphere to learn in. All the instructors and staff are fantastic and a clear reason why it has a family feel. The price is great, especially for a big family and it is soooo clean!!
Best place on Long Island to get fit and learn to defend yourself. There is no greater feeling than knowing how hard you can push yourself, and you get to do it day in and day out with the great family that is monster.
Amazing place. Changes my life in a big way. I feel 100% confident in the ability to defend myself, and loved ones. I am more fit than ever! Plus, I am more mentally and emotionally balanced. I feel in debt to Monster for what they have done for me. It is another family to me.
New to BJJ? Start at Monster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
Monster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA 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 Monster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
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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