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Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Bay Ridge
5 ★★★★★ 34 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
- 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
- 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 renzograciebayridge.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 718-812-4745
Hours
| Monday | 12–1:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:45–6 pm, 7–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:45–6 pm, 8–10 pm |
| Thursday | 3:45–6 pm, 7–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 3:45–4:45 pm, 7–9 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“My daughter just started here and the professionalism plus the dedication is over any other beautiful things you see happening here!”
“More than that I have brought my kids to the kids classes and my Wife has even joined the Women's classes.”
“I drop in randomly on Wednesday for the 8pm no gi class, I train at a different gym and rep their gear here too.”
“I drop in randomly on Wednesday for the 8pm no gi class, I train at a different gym and rep their gear here too.”
“Since then we are thrilled to be apart of the kids competition team and the growing Women’s class!”
“Also is beginner friendly brought my cousin who never trained to class and they showed him the same thing and thought him the warmups before class.”
Other martial arts here
“Professor Edgar Chutan in addition to being an accomplished bjj practitioner was also boxing coach to multiple who's who of mma world champions.”
“Professor Edgar Chutan in addition to being an accomplished bjj practitioner was also boxing coach to multiple who's who of mma world champions.”
What members say
“High level Jiu-Jitsu, very inviting atmosphere and excellent instruction.”
“Also is beginner friendly brought my cousin who never trained to class and they showed him the same thing and thought him the warmups before class.”
“Also is beginner friendly brought my cousin who never trained to class and they showed him the same thing and thought him the warmups before class.”
“Our son age 6 began in August 2025 and he loves working with Sebastian and the entire staff.”
“Since then we are thrilled to be apart of the kids competition team and the growing Women’s class!”
“I started training here at Renzo Gracie Bayridge five years ago.”
From the reviews
One of the best decisions I have ever made. I feel so lucky to have found this Academy. It doesn't get any better than Renzo Gracie Bay Ridge. Everyone is like family and you can learn at your own pace. In as little as 3 months I have learned tons.
This isn't just a BJJ gym this is a family a community of people wanting to see others succeed and do better. Professor Edgar has fostered something rare, yet powerful his approach to teaching is unique and gets results.
We are so grateful for Renzo Gracie Bay Ridge! Jiujitsu has become a family affair for us over the last 5 years. Since then we are thrilled to be apart of the kids competition team and the growing Women’s class! There is an extensive amount of classes for us to train all week!
I joined jujitsu just wanting to have a hobby but after the first class I was hooked. The environment is great, the people are funny and always have me drained by the end of class. I walked in wanting a hobby and left with a life style.
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Bay Ridge
Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Bay Ridge 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 Jiu-Jitsu Bay Ridge
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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