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Renzo Gracie Whitestone

5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Whitestone, New York

Part of Renzo Gracie Academy

BJJ gym Affiliated Competition team

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

  • Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
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  • Website & schedule renzogracie-whitestone.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (718) 747-3330

Hours

Monday 5–9:30 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Wednesday 4–9:30 PM
Thursday 11 AM–1:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Friday 5–8:30 PM
Saturday 11 AM–2:30 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

BJJ classes on the schedule at Renzo Gracie Whitestone, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🏆 Competition Team 3 mentions

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I would recommend RGW to anyone who wants to learn self defense and get a good workout while doing it”

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Other martial arts here

BJJ gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Renzo Gracie Whitestone — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want MMA, muay thai, or wrestling alongside your BJJ, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 20 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 3 mentions

“Great instructors who work with you and a community that makes you feel like family.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly academy 7 mentions

“Mi daughter love this place, small groups friendly people and nice atmosphere all the time.”

📘 strong technique & fundamentals 6 mentions
great workout & conditioning 3 mentions

“His workouts and classes are very intense and will have you sweating and out of breath, he will also take the time to make sure you get every technique down to the last detail.”

active competition team 5 mentions
🧼 clean, well-kept mats 4 mentions

“Great gym, top notch equipment.”

From the reviews

RGW is an awesome gym with an amazing atmosphere, professor Martin is a wealth of knowledge who will take the time to watch you do your technique and help u master it down to the last detail. If you ask him a question about BJJ he will answer it very well thought and detailed.

★★★★★ — James, Dec 2023

Incredible environment, although I have only been coming on and off for 2 months, I have noticed a change in my cardio and how I move, I think it has taught me to be more aware of where my body is at all times, Martin a nice and very good instructor and the people there are great as well, looking forward to coming…

★★★★★ — Michael, Dec 2024

Awesome place girlfriend loves the place, from the coaches to the students. There all friendly and help each other unlike so gyms the students have an attitude.

★★★★★ — Stephen, Dec 2016

Great place, super instructors, they do know What day are doing and the are very dedicated to their teaching, thank you.

★★★★★ — Guapi, Aug 2017

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Your first BJJ class at Renzo Gracie Whitestone

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.

BJJ is a contact sport. Ease in, tap early and often, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Renzo Gracie Whitestone

Lower Level, 150-33 14th Ave, Whitestone, NY11357

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