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Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Wall Street
5 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · BJJ gym in New York, 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 (ages 3–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule renzograciewallst.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (212) 217-6380
Hours
| Monday | 6:45 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:45 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5:45 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–2 PM |
The classes they run
“I highly recommend signing up your kids, both boys and girls, to train at Renzo Gracie Wall Street and learn from the best of the best!”
“I really love being able to take women's-only classes and mixed classes, and explore a lot of aspects of my training.”
“I’m on vacation in NY and just visited morning no gi class with Mathaus.”
“I’m on vacation in NY and just visited morning no gi class with Mathaus.”
“The instructor discouraged two new beginners from sparring with each other.”
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What members say
“RGA Wall Street has world class instruction for kids and adults.”
“Staff: welcoming and accommodating (Daniel, Gabriel, Fabian - Wednesdays) Instructors: Luca Atalla, Fred (Wed) The Class: - Warmly greeted by the instructor (handshake/hug).”
“Staff: welcoming and accommodating (Daniel, Gabriel, Fabian - Wednesdays) Instructors: Luca Atalla, Fred (Wed) The Class: - Warmly greeted by the instructor (handshake/hug).”
“What is especially terrific is that they have a woman's program, with an amazing teacher who really focuses on technique.”
“The kids program is outstanding and great for neurodiverse kids.”
“I can't say enough good things about Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy Wall street.”
From the reviews
The Four Seasons of Jiu-Jitsu Gyms. - 3 kids classes (3:45-5:45pm) - 5 adult classes (6:00am - 7:00pm) - Clean - Spacious - Two islands of mats: large and small - Men's Locker Room has 51 lockers, 5 showers, 4 sinks and 4 bathroom stalls.
Renzo Gracie Wall Street is a great place to train jiu jitsu. What is especially terrific is that they have a woman's program, with an amazing teacher who really focuses on technique. She has also built a really caring, supportive community within the gym.
I absolutely love our gym! My kids enjoy it and have learned so much and my husband also attends and competes! I started the woman’s class and I love it! It’s a great experience! You meet other women and you feel comfortable trying out the positions and everyone is so friendly and welcoming!
I can't say enough good things about Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy Wall street. The instructors here are absolutely fantastic—kind, patient, and incredibly attentive to the kids. They make every child feel welcome and supported, ensuring that everyone learns at their own pace while having a great time.
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Wall Street
Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Wall Street 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 Wall Street
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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