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Strategos Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Congers, 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- 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 strategosjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (646) 265-2863
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–12 AM |
The classes they run
“I also felt very comfortable training there as a woman!”
“Whether you’re a competitor, or a hobbyist, brand new or experienced, the Gojani brothers are the best possible coaches to have.”
“Whether you’re a competitor, or a hobbyist, brand new or experienced, the Gojani brothers are the best possible coaches to have.”
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What members say
“Coach Joe and Coach Anthony are hands down the best coaches I’ve ever trained with.”
“The instruction is world-class, the atmosphere is welcoming, and they know exactly how to push you to improve while making training enjoyable.”
“The instruction is world-class, the atmosphere is welcoming, and they know exactly how to push you to improve while making training enjoyable.”
“Whether you’re a competitor, or a hobbyist, brand new or experienced, the Gojani brothers are the best possible coaches to have.”
From the reviews
Strategos Jiu-Jitsu may be a new academy, but the level of instruction is world-class. Anthony and Joe have created a welcoming, challenging, and professional training environment for students of all levels.
If you’re looking for a place to train, stop searching and come here. Coach Joe and Coach Anthony are hands down the best coaches I’ve ever trained with. They’re not just incredible at jiu-jitsu—they genuinely care about every single person who walks through the door, no matter your experience level.
I cannot recommend Strategos Jiu-Jitsu enough. I’ve known Coach Anthony and Coach Joe for a while now, and they are truly some of the best. From the moment you walk through the door, they make you feel incredibly welcome, regardless of your skill level or background.
Anthony and Joe Gojani have been some of the most diligent coaches I have ever worked with. Their drive to attain a great environment for learning and personalized coaching has been unmatched. This is a new gym however the staff has a wealth of knowledge to share and some of the best training partners in NY.
New to BJJ? Start at Strategos Jiu-Jitsu
Strategos Jiu-Jitsu 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 Strategos 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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