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Renzo Gracie MMA Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Middletown, 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
- Membership memberships run around $40/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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rgamiddletown.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (845) 695-0620
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 3–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, 3–10 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I literally spent over a month watching the coaches before I brought my daughter to attend and ultimately started attending myself.”
“If you're considering trying Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, Submission Grappling, MMA, Classes for kids are also available.”
“There is no better place in the Hudson Valley to train for all levels of competition or just to get in shape.”
Other martial arts here
“If you're considering trying Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, Submission Grappling, MMA, Classes for kids are also available.”
“Reno Gracie MMA Academy in Middletown, NY, has been an amazing place for my son.”
“If you're considering trying Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, Submission Grappling, MMA, Classes for kids are also available.”
“If you're considering trying Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, Submission Grappling, MMA, Classes for kids are also available.”
What members say
“BJJ was more of the same, coach Z was very knowledgeable and explained things very well.”
“There is no better place in the Hudson Valley to train for all levels of competition or just to get in shape.”
“The flexible hours make it easy to fit training into my busy schedule, and the instructors are top-notch - knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to help.”
“They are a very skilled and thoughtful group of professional coaches teaching basic though advanced techniques for kids and adults.”
“Reno Gracie MMA Academy in Middletown, NY, has been an amazing place for my son.”
From the reviews
Went in for my first time it was very welcoming. I was introduced as a new student, the staff as well as the current students made me feel part of the group .The class was very informative the warmups were great and rolling with all the students and different belts was a very enlightening experience.
Reno Gracie MMA Academy in Middletown, NY, has been an amazing place for my son. He’s on an IEP and struggles with sensory and behavioral challenges, but the coaches here have been incredibly patient and understanding.
"5/5 stars! I'm so impressed with RENZO GRACIE MMA ACADEMY in Middletown, NY.The flexible hours make it easy to fit training into my busy schedule, and the instructors are top-notch - knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to help.
As a coach and more importantly a father I can speak first hand to the not only the skill of the staff but the ability to bring the best out yourself or your child. I literally spent over a month watching the coaches before I brought my daughter to attend and ultimately started attending myself.
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie MMA Academy
Renzo Gracie MMA Academy 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 MMA 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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