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Renzo Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Warwick

5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Warwick, New York

Part of Renzo Gracie Academy

BJJ gym Free trial 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

  • 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
  • Website & schedule renzograciewarwick.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 201-852-4304

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Renzo Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Warwick, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 17 mentions

“My kid does jiu jitsu there it's a great and fun experience for kids who love to play around and have fun but also use self defense”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“My kid does jiu jitsu there it's a great and fun experience for kids who love to play around and have fun but also use self defense”

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🌱 Beginners

“This is a must check out establishment for everyone from the beginner to the top shelf individuals , male or female.”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Renzo Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Warwick — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 40 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 9 mentions

“5 hours each way to train at Renzo Gracie because I fully trust our daughter Sufina who competes at the highest jiujitsu level with Professor & his son Cole. They are the best!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“This is a must check out establishment for everyone from the beginner to the top shelf individuals , male or female.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 9 mentions

“Dave is a very knowledgable and humble individual that has the patience to make sure every student fully understands each aspect of his teaching.”

🎖️ legit lineage & affiliation 9 mentions

“5 hours each way to train at Renzo Gracie because I fully trust our daughter Sufina who competes at the highest jiujitsu level with Professor & his son Cole.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“Professor Dave and his team create a family/team environment that is disciplined but motivates and inspires my son to work hard.”

From the reviews

Professor Dave does an outstanding job with the children class. Most kid's BJJ classes are only 2-3 days per week. Warwick BJJ is 4x/ week taught by the owner himself; who is a BJJ black belt. He believes in teaching the kids himself the right way when they are young.

★★★★★ — Matthew, Aug 2018

Professor Maver is truly 1 of the best Jiu-Jitsu coaches in the country. Dave is a very knowledgable and humble individual that has the patience to make sure every student fully understands each aspect of his teaching.

★★★★★ — Dave, Jul 2018

This is the best BJJ club. There are 5 BJJ gyms near my house, but I drive my kids 1 hour 15 minutes to Dave's practice. This is not a commercial gym, He actually trains children.

★★★★★ — Denis, Sep 2023

There is no better gym. I drive 45 minutes just to come here passing two other gyms. The atmosphere, people and training are world class.

★★★★★ — Brian, Apr 2022

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New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Warwick

Renzo Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Warwick 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first BJJ class at Renzo Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Warwick

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 Renzo Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Warwick

28 Church St Ste 12, Warwick, NY10990

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