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Renzo Gracie Bayside
4.7 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Bayside, New York
Part of Renzo Gracie Academy
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 $169/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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule renzograciebayside.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 718-962-7422
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 am, 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–8 am, 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7–8 am, 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 7–8 am, 12–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Renzo Gracie Bayside is an exceptional martial arts academy that offers top-notch training in Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai for adults and kids.”
“My 2 boys (teen & a little guy) along with my husband, have been taking classes at RGB since they opened up & they all love it here.”
“Whether you're looking to learn self-defense, get in shape, or compete at the highest levels, this academy has everything you need to achieve your goals.”
“Whether you're looking to learn self-defense, get in shape, or compete at the highest levels, this academy has everything you need to achieve your goals.”
“Whether you're a beginner or advanced practitioner, everyone is encouraged to challenge themselves and grow at their own pace.”
Other martial arts here
“Renzo Gracie Bayside is an exceptional martial arts academy that offers top-notch training in Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai for adults and kids.”
“Renzo Gracie Bayside is a great jiujitsu and kickboxing gym.”
What members say
“Whether you’re a complete beginner or have previous experience, you’ll find a supportive and family-like environment here.”
“Whether you’re a complete beginner or have previous experience, you’ll find a supportive and family-like environment here.”
“They break down techniques in a way that's easy to understand and provide individualized feedback to help each student improve.”
“Whether you're looking to learn self-defense, get in shape, or compete at the highest levels, this academy has everything you need to achieve your goals.”
“Renzo Gracie Bayside is an exceptional martial arts academy that offers top-notch training in Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai for adults and kids.”
“I've been to many gyns across the world and this is one of the friendliest and cleanest gyms I've been to.”
From the reviews
I waited 1 month after joining to write this review. I wanted to be sure. This is the real deal. No BS at this school. Facility is clean. People are friendly and willing to show the ropes to absolute beginners like myself. The professors and instructors keep a great pace with each class and are very detail oriented.
We have been coming here for almost 7 months. My son is 6 and the amount of growth I have seen is amazing! TRUST the process…and DO NOT interfere with the Process! The dojo/gym fosters a sense of community and structure.
Wonderful place! My 2 boys (teen & a little guy) along with my husband, have been taking classes at RGB since they opened up & they all love it here. My boys beg me to take them every day but we live on Long Island and with school now, it gets tough. The professors, instructors and staff are all truly wonderful.
As someone who was sad about bell plaza sports club being shut down, I’m glad something greater popped up. I was there since the beginning and I’ve seen the transformation of the gym get better and better. The instructors, the other students, and the atmosphere is phenomenal.
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Bayside
Renzo Gracie Bayside 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 Renzo Gracie Bayside
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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