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Oyster Bay Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Oyster Bay, New York

BJJ gym Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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

  • 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 oysterbayjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 516-559-6255

Hours

Monday 7 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 7 am–8:30 pm
Friday 7 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 7 am–8:30 pm
Sunday 7 am–8:30 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 Oyster Bay Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 23 mentions

“What has really impressed me is how patient and generous the other, more experienced students are, when helping me and my son during training; the camaraderie is genuine.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“This martial arts school emphasizes camaraderie, individual attention, fitness, and self-defense.”

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🌱 Beginners

“They genuinely care about your progress, tailoring their teaching to your needs, whether you're a beginner or advanced.”

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What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 62 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 4 mentions

“Ironically, after all these years procrastinating, i now cant ever see myself not a member of this gym with these amazing coaches & training partners.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“The community at Oyster Bay Jiu Jitsu is incredibly welcoming and supportive.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 11 mentions

“Professor Dan is a wonderful teacher, teaching our 4 year old son structure and the importance of discipline, while using a calm and kid friendly approach.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 4 mentions

“The lessons go far beyond the techniques – they are values of discipline, respect, and resilience that I will carry with me for life.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My son so enjoys his time at this academy! Loves working towards getting his stripes!”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 6 mentions

“When a Renzo Gracie affiliate school opened in our town, I took it as a sign of fate that I had no choice but to join.”

From the reviews

Professor Dan Medina and Professor Magno Gama have created a great culture at Oyster Bay Jiu Jitsu. My 16 yr. old son and I are new students and we felt welcomed on the first day. The Professors communicate a philosophy that goes beyond just learning a self-defense technique.

★★★★★ — Christian, Sep 2023

A Thank You to Professors Magno, Dan, and Niko I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to Professors Magno, Dan, and Niko for making my first year of Jiu-Jitsu such a special and transformative experience.

★★★★★ — Ziba, Jan 2025

Oyster Bay Jiu Jitsu is an amazing place! Professor Magno and Professor Dan have an astounding touch when it comes to children. They bring an interactive and creative learning environment for each of their students. Both of my children 7 and 8 year old love it here.

★★★★★ — Solange, Mar 2022

Oyster Bay Jiu Jitsu has exceeded all of my expectations. This martial arts school emphasizes camaraderie, individual attention, fitness, and self-defense. The community at Oyster Bay Jiu Jitsu is incredibly welcoming and supportive. It feels like being a part of a close-knit family from day one.

★★★★★ — Greg, Sep 2023

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New to BJJ? Start at Oyster Bay Jiu Jitsu

Oyster Bay 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.

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Your first BJJ class at Oyster Bay 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.

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 Oyster Bay Jiu Jitsu

111 South St Ste 6, Oyster Bay, NY11771

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