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SD Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC
5 ★★★★★ 208 Google reviews · BJJ gym in New York, 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
- 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sdjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (929) 371-8664
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 3:50–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30–9 AM, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 3:50–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30–9 AM, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“Silvio, Mauricio, and Vedha are not only incredibly high-level competitors, but they are also genuinely amazing human beings.”
“Silvio and Vedha have curated a gym culture which emphasizes safety and kindness and in which higher belts continually support and help beginners.”
“During a stay in New York, I had the opportunity to visit SD Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC with my son.”
Other martial arts here
“You have a mix of bjj world champions, mma fighters, martial arts hobbyists, and your average joe.”
What members say
“Silvio and Vedha are great instructors.”
“I went to the morning class and everyone was very welcoming and kind, the instruction was excellent and I had some great rounds to kick off the day.”
“I went to the morning class and everyone was very welcoming and kind, the instruction was excellent and I had some great rounds to kick off the day.”
“The instruction is truly world class, with details and techniques taught at the highest level while still making it easy for everyone to understand and improve.”
“Silvio, Mauricio, and Vedha are not only incredibly high-level competitors, but they are also genuinely amazing human beings.”
“As soon as you walk in you sense the effort and dedication into making this a clean, safe, and welcoming training environment.”
From the reviews
Silvio and Vedha are great instructors. I have been training with Silvio since I started my BJJ journey and have been to many gyms across the world. I always have a lot of fun training here. Training partners are all respectful and very skilled.
Amazing gym! Elite level instruction. Everyone friendly. Gym is immaculately clean and light. Light or hard rolls available, caters to all! Rolled with every belt: allowed to work by black belt, then allowed a young white belt to work. 10/10 recommend!
SD Jiu-Jitsu is hands down the best jiu-jitsu gym in New York City. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the culture they’ve built, it’s welcoming, supportive, and truly feels like a family.
Had an amazing experience training at SD Jiu Jitsu in New York City. From the moment you walk in, everyone is incredibly welcoming and makes you feel right at home.
New to BJJ? Start at SD Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC
SD Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC 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 SD Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC
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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