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Renzo Gracie Rockland
5 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · BJJ gym in New City, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule renzogracierockland.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (877) 353-4797
Hours
| Monday | 9:30–11 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30–11 AM, 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30–11 AM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30–11 AM, 5:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Both of my kids and I train here and the discipline, confidence and skills we learn here will serve us well for the rest of our lives.”
“This is not a sport I ever imagined I would take up, but I started with the women’s program and gradually progressed to mixed classes, and then tournaments as I gained confidence.”
“This is not a sport I ever imagined I would take up, but I started with the women’s program and gradually progressed to mixed classes, and then tournaments as I gained confidence.”
“I came here 6 years ago with the goal of wanting to learn self-defense with absolutely no prior athletic experience.”
“Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned competitor, you'll find a supportive and encouraging environment that also pushes you to excel.”
What members say
“Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned competitor, you'll find a supportive and encouraging environment that also pushes you to excel.”
“Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned competitor, you'll find a supportive and encouraging environment that also pushes you to excel.”
“The instruction is highly technical, with a strong emphasis on both fundamentals and advanced concepts—perfect for anyone serious about improving.”
“This is not a sport I ever imagined I would take up, but I started with the women’s program and gradually progressed to mixed classes, and then tournaments as I gained confidence.”
“As a long-time student, former staff member, and a black belt, I’ve been with Renzo Gracie Rockland since its inception—and one thing has never changed: Professor Omar.”
“The facility is stunning, immaculately clean, and well-maintained, making it a comfortable and inviting place to train.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training for close to a year now. From the moment I walked in, I was blown away by the welcoming atmosphere and the care that goes into the instruction. The facility is clean and spacious, and its students pay close attention to their hygiene.
I’ve been training at Renzo Gracie Rockland since August 2025, and since then I can honestly say that I feel like I found exactly what I’ve been missing. Ever since I got out of the Military, I felt disconnected and missed the sense of belonging to something bigger than myself.
As a long-time student, former staff member, and a black belt, I’ve been with Renzo Gracie Rockland since its inception—and one thing has never changed: Professor Omar. He is consistently caring, detail-oriented, and fully invested in making sure every student truly understands what’s being taught.
Renzo Gracie Rockland is an amazing place to train Brazilian JiuJitsu. It’s more than a gym, it’s a family. The teachers and students are extremely talented and personable and everyone is supportive of each other.
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Rockland
Renzo Gracie Rockland 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 Rockland
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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