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Spa City Jiu-Jitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Malta, New York
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
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule spacityjja.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 838-286-9800
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–12 pm, 3:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–1 pm, 7–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Not only are there sessions to drill instructionals but there's also great open mats - I was coached by a black belt on how to escape another black belt's leg lock.”
What members say
“They break techniques down in a way that makes them easy to understand and create such a welcoming and supportive atmosphere.”
From the reviews
We love Spa City jiu-tisu!! I can’t say enough great things about Spa City Jiu-Jitsu Academy. The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping every student improve no matter their experience level.
I live 30 minutes away and I always have a great time coming here! I was at Eddie's for 3+ years and am overjoyed to see many of the same people come over, both members and black belt instructors including Eddie. The teaching is outstanding.
Spa City is an amazing place to train. The facility is spacious with two mats, exercise equipment, and even a Peloton bike. Eddie Fyvie is the head instructor and the culture is friendly and welcoming.
New to BJJ? Start at Spa City Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Spa City Jiu-Jitsu Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Spa City Jiu-Jitsu Academy
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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