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Renzo Gracie Fight Academy
4.3 ★★★★☆ 64 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Brooklyn, 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
- Membership memberships run around $370/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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule renzgraciebrooklynnyc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 718-704-0631
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
Other martial arts here
“I train Muay Thai there and the community is very supportive and informative.”
What members say
“World class instruction by some legendary instructors.”
“Unlike many other BJJ gyms there is a family feel to the place very welcoming.”
“The professors here are highly knowledgeable and incredibly supportive, creating a positive learning environment that fosters growth.”
“Their commitment to teaching goes beyond just technique; they genuinely invest in each student's development and encourage us to push our limits.”
“Just visited from RGA WGC UK - coaching was super friendly, calm and informative - thank Renzo Gracie Brooklyn!”
From the reviews
I wholeheartedly recommend this academy for anyone looking to elevate their Jiu-Jitsu skills. This place has a remarkable track record of nurturing exceptional talent, and I can proudly say that I am one of its success stories.
Renzo Gracie Brooklyn is the best! The people in this gym became like a second family for me. I made lifelong friends here. The instruction is the highest quality and the workouts are excellent. Whether you are just beginning or advanced, this is the place to go, period.
EXCELLENT place to train... ALOT of champions are born there... EXCELLENT instructors... EXCELLENT training... I consider everyone here, my extended family... I LOVE THIS PLACE
Outstanding coaches at an incredible facility. I train Muay Thai there and the community is very supportive and informative. The coaching staff cultivate and and create champions. I highly recommend it to anyone interested.
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Fight Academy
Renzo Gracie Fight Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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 Fight Academy
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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