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Oswego Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Oswego, 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- 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 oswegojiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 315-644-2744
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 12–3 pm |
The classes they run
“Kids have been coming here for over a year and it’s worked wonders to build their confidence, build a community, and gain useful life skills.”
“The sheer amount of medals and laurels hanging on their champions wall in the gym shows the dedication and success in producing high quality athletes!”
“They worked one on one with her and pushed her to work hard.”
“Whether you’re training for self-defense, fitness, or competition, this is the place to do it.”
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What members say
“Excellent coaches—including highly ranked IBJJF competitors—combined with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.”
“Great group of people, highly recommend even if you’re like us just traveling through this was a great and welcoming place to come train.”
“Great group of people, highly recommend even if you’re like us just traveling through this was a great and welcoming place to come train.”
“The technique of the day and its variations were exceptional 💯.”
“The sheer amount of medals and laurels hanging on their champions wall in the gym shows the dedication and success in producing high quality athletes!”
“Joe is a phenomenal head coach who makes learning Jiu Jitsu both accessible and disciplined, and the gym is a fantastic environment for networking and growth.”
From the reviews
This is my first gym, but I don’t think I could have asked for a better environment to learn and be part of the Jiu Jitsu family. Coach Joe is top notch for a personable and knowledgeable instructor. Easy to talk to, easy to learn from and is genuinely happy to teach his craft.
Coach Joe is not only an amazing coach but he is an amazing person. I have never seen someone so dedicated to something. When he sets his mind to something he does it and gets it done. Since becoming a part of this gym i have found myself again and feel so accomplished with everything.
Oswego Jiu Jitsu is an incredible place to train! Joe is a phenomenal head coach who makes learning Jiu Jitsu both accessible and disciplined, and the gym is a fantastic environment for networking and growth.
JUST DO IT!!! Coach Joe and Coach Doug and all supporting members will be your new family! My name is Damari Dublin. I’ve had confidence issues all of my life because I was scared of what the world thought and what could happen to me because I was weak.
New to BJJ? Start at Oswego Jiu Jitsu
Oswego 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 Oswego 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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