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Renzo Gracie Latham Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 188 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Latham, 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 3–6) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule renzogracielatham.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 518-785-3505
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8 am, 9 am–8:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8 am, 9 am–8:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8 am, 9 am–8:15 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8 am, 9 am–8:15 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–7:30 am, 9 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 9–11:30 am |
The classes they run
“My kids (4 and 7 years old) had already been training there and I was already impressed by the kids’ program….”
“The instruction is top-tier, with knowledgeable coaches who break down techniques clearly and emphasize both fundamentals and real-world application.”
“Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is an outstanding place to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner.”
Other martial arts here
“There are a lot of women who train here and i also recently started train muay thai.”
What members say
“The instruction is top-tier, with knowledgeable coaches who break down techniques clearly and emphasize both fundamentals and real-world application.”
“Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is an outstanding place to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner.”
“The atmosphere is welcoming, respectful, and motivating—everyone is encouraged to improve at their own pace while still being challenged.”
“The instruction is top-tier, with knowledgeable coaches who break down techniques clearly and emphasize both fundamentals and real-world application.”
“Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is an outstanding place to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner.”
“The environment is always clean, organized, and very welcoming, which makes it such a great place to learn and have fun.”
From the reviews
Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is an outstanding place to train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner. The instruction is top-tier, with knowledgeable coaches who break down techniques clearly and emphasize both fundamentals and real-world application.
I recently began training at Renzo Gracie Latham. My kids (4 and 7 years old) had already been training there and I was already impressed by the kids’ program….but I started to get the itch to try BJJ myself. Suffice it to say, I’m now hooked. The instructors have been incredibly encouraging and supportive.
I can’t say enough great things about this jiu jitsu school. From day one, the environment has been welcoming, supportive, and motivating. Bruno is an incredible- he genuinely cares about his students, takes the time to make sure everyone understands techniques, and creates a space where you feel comfortable learning…
I started training here at this gym because I was curious about jiu jitsu and wanted a place that felt equally structured and comfortable… it exceeded every expectation. The gym is always incredibly clean and the culture is supportive. The coaches are present and genuinely invested in helping you improve!
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Latham Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Renzo Gracie Latham Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 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 Latham Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
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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