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Mushin Mixed Martial Arts (Jiu-Jitsu)
5 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · BJJ gym in New York, New York
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
- 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 mushinmma.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (929) 484-4975
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–3 PM |
The classes they run
“Tony takes such good care of his students and works with them to reach their goals whether it’s get in shape and learn self defense or be a serious competitor.”
“I have been by the gym for a private lesson and a Justin Flores seminar, and both were excellent experiences.”
“Most importantly for me, they emphasise safety before every open rolling session - something I really care about having had bad experiences in the past.”
“Tony takes such good care of his students and works with them to reach their goals whether it’s get in shape and learn self defense or be a serious competitor.”
“I’d highly recommend Mushin to all levels of BJJ, especially if you’re thinking about getting started - trial it out!”
“Parents can sit on the mats and watch the kids train which is really fun.”
Other martial arts here
“As someone who had been doing martial arts most of my life, I must say Mushin Mixed Martial Arts, located in Union Square is the best place I have ever trained at.”
“He has endless knowledge and is great at mixing wrestling in with BJJ.”
What members say
“Great coaches and great people that come In everyday to push you and teach you new things not only on the mats but outside the mats.”
“I’d highly recommend Mushin to all levels of BJJ, especially if you’re thinking about getting started - trial it out!”
“The people who train here are really friendly and helpful; they make you feel part of the community from day one.”
“Every visit has been a positive experience, and the level of technique and instruction is consistently high.”
“Tony takes such good care of his students and works with them to reach their goals whether it’s get in shape and learn self defense or be a serious competitor.”
“The location in Union Square is super convenient, the gym is clean, and the class schedule works really well.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training for about two years now, and I first came across Mushin MMA during an IBJJF competition. Even though I currently live in New Jersey, this has become my go to gym whenever I’m in the city. They’re located just steps from Union Square Park in NYC, making it an easy and convenient commute.
As someone who had been doing martial arts most of my life, I must say Mushin Mixed Martial Arts, located in Union Square is the best place I have ever trained at.
I’ve been a member for over a year now. When I moved to NYC from the UK, I tried 4–5 recommended spots, Mushin stood out by some distance. It really offers everything: a world-class well-mixed program, world-class coaches who care, a great balance of drilling, positional work, and open sparring, plus a comprehensive…
It’s been a while, but I started my martial arts journey @mushnmma. I originally signed up for their striking program and instantly fell in love. Going 4-5 days a week, it was better than going to a regular gym, by far. Many years after, I was actually peer pressured into jiu jitsu and have never looked back.
New to BJJ? Start at Mushin Mixed Martial Arts (Jiu-Jitsu)
Mushin Mixed Martial Arts (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 Mushin Mixed Martial Arts (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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