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Richmond County Jiu-Jitsu
4.5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Staten Island, New York
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule instagram.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (585) 216-3668
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:15–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“All together, it is an incredibly wholesome and welcoming training environment for all skill levels including beginners, kids, and woman.”
“All together, it is an incredibly wholesome and welcoming training environment for all skill levels including beginners, kids, and woman.”
Other martial arts here
“An incredible training facility in the heart of Staten Island that does jiu jitsu, judo, and boxing.”
“An incredible training facility in the heart of Staten Island that does jiu jitsu, judo, and boxing.”
What members say
“Awesome school and top grade instruction in jiu jitsu, from Professor Edgar and Professor Burke to all the great other black belts training day to day.”
“All together, it is an incredibly wholesome and welcoming training environment for all skill levels including beginners, kids, and woman.”
“All together, it is an incredibly wholesome and welcoming training environment for all skill levels including beginners, kids, and woman.”
“It was my first time ever doing martial arts and one of the teachers took me to the side and showed me all the basics.”
“He's a gentleman and comes from a great BJJ lineage which offers his students great opportunity to learn from.”
“John and Zully especially maintain a safe, clean environment and vibe.”
From the reviews
Edgar and the team at Richmond County BJJ make everyone feel like family. From day one you are welcomed in with open arms no matter the skill level. Each member of the staff makes an effort to introduce themselves which will quickly put you at ease if unsure of belonging.
If you want professional Jiu jitsu training from top notch experts, in a supportive non judgemental environment with a no tolerance policy for bullying and where all are welcome, Look no further than Coach Edgar and his team!
An incredible training facility in the heart of Staten Island that does jiu jitsu, judo, and boxing. What really stands out to me is the amount of experience on the mats, there is always numerous black belts and brown belts training along side you. You’ll notice how clean it is as soon as you walk in.
Professor Chutan is a pillar in the Renzo Gracie community and the boxing community. You will learn a lot and enjoy your experience. Affordable, welcoming to all, pro all first responders. While safety in the city is rapidly decreasing choose to increase your ability to be safe.
New to BJJ? Start at Richmond County Jiu-Jitsu
Richmond County Jiu-Jitsu 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 Richmond County 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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