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School Of Grappling

5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Franklin Square, New York

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Hours

Monday 3–8 pm
Tuesday 3–8 pm
Wednesday 3–8 pm
Thursday 3–8 pm
Friday 3–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 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 School Of Grappling, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids BJJ 8 mentions

“Coach Mike is patient, kind, doesn't yell at the children yet they all listen to him and show respect.”

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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 School Of Grappling — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🤸 Wrestling 3 mentions

“If you are looking for a great facility in Nassau County for youth wrestling or BJJ School of Grappling is your place to be!”

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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 16 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, high-level coaching 6 mentions

“Best coach you could ever want for yourself or your kids”

From the reviews

School of Grappling is an excellent organization. Lead by coach/black belt Mike Maher the school is the best in Long Island in my opinion. He offers wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and both programs are high level but at the same time made for all.

★★★★★ — Dekel, Nov 2024

Coach Mike has such a gentle giant vibe to him. Teaches and guides kids where they gain confidence and skill at a rate I've never seen. No frills straight skills would sum it up.

★★★★★ — Kari, Nov 2023

If you are looking for a great facility in Nassau County for youth wrestling or BJJ School of Grappling is your place to be! Coach Mike is patient, kind, doesn't yell at the children yet they all listen to him and show respect.

★★★★★ — Ginamarie, Jul 2026

Coach Mike, is one of the most patient, technical, and passionate coaches I have ever met. His innate ability to instruct all levels from youth to adults, is exceptional. There is a reason why he has trained countless county and state champions in wrestling and jiu jitsu. I highly recommend the school of grappling!

★★★★★ — Gareth, Apr 2021

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Your first BJJ class at School Of Grappling

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 School Of Grappling

983 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY11010

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