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Takeover Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Buffalo, New York
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
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule takeoverjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (716) 228-3996
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The kids' jiu jitsu class was awesome - my little guy loved it.”
“Was in town for work and was able to catch a NoGi class at Takeover.”
What members say
“Knowledgeable instruction and a friendly, close knit group of competitive practitioners.”
“Welcoming space to learn jujitsu, nice space to train with other folks!”
“The teachers are all supportive and are able to allocate the training to different kinds of people.”
“Matt taught the adult class and I'm looking forward to implementing some of his techniques into my own game.”
“Great gym, great group of people, very helpful and patient, great coach.”
From the reviews
Matt and Jose’s BJJ instruction is top notch, their passion really shows. The students are all very relaxed and the atmosphere is pretty chill. I hope this BJJ school continues to grow, they truly care about their students and the Riverside community.
Was visiting family in the area and did a drop in class. The mats are incredibly spacious and clean. Everyone I rolled with was very welcoming. Will return in the future.
While on a trip to Buffalo my 10-year-old and I stopped in to train at Take Over Jiu Jitsu. Their instructors (Jose and Matt) were top-notch! The kids' jiu jitsu class was awesome - my little guy loved it. Matt taught the adult class and I'm looking forward to implementing some of his techniques into my own game.
The place to be if you want to learn the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, phenomenal atmosphere & Classes pieced together by the flores brothers Professor Matthew & Jose, Classes for all ages are in swing from Children to Adult classes if you want to give your life a chance to learn something to elevate your Confidence,…
New to BJJ? Start at Takeover Jiu Jitsu
Takeover 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 Takeover 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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