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The 47 BJJ Coop
4.7 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Brooklyn, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 47bjjcoop.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 917-426-8345
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 7–8:30 am, 7–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–8:30 am, 6–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7–8:30 am, 6–10 pm |
| Friday | 7–8:30 am, 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10–11 am |
The classes they run
“Damoon and Anna are fantastic instructors who have created a safe, supportive and communal studio that's perfect for a beginner like me.”
Other martial arts here
“The Karate program is top notch and I recommend it to anyone interested in exploring or getting back into martial arts.”
What members say
“Damoon, the instructor, is world-class, and his attention to detail is so in-depth that I find myself meditating on the instruction weeks after class is long over.”
“The instruction focuses on practical grappling with a high level of attention to detail, and the pool of training partners are uniformly welcoming and friendly.”
“The instruction focuses on practical grappling with a high level of attention to detail, and the pool of training partners are uniformly welcoming and friendly.”
“It can be intimidating to start a new sport, but the group was completely accepting and clearly demonstrated the different techniques that were then practiced with partners.”
“The instruction focuses on practical grappling with a high level of attention to detail, and the pool of training partners are uniformly welcoming and friendly.”
From the reviews
The Differential workshop was outstanding. Four tightly focused classes that went deep into disconnection. Every session built intelligently on the last, building on concepts rather then techniques. The instruction was clear, layered, and refreshingly honest.
Incredible bjj instruction. Super welcoming and friendly vibe but also serious about bjj. Great technique and detail; small class size and plenty of rolling. Welcoming and accessible for first timers but enough experience in the room for higher belts to consistently learn and be challenged.
Really fantastic place to train. Anna is a wonderful instructor, kind, patient, and detail-oriented in her approach. Damoon is very welcoming and encouraging as well, and above all, they both have helped to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. Would recommend the school without any hesitation!
As a small woman, it was intimidating to take the initial step of going to the school. I didn't have any combat sports training and was not sure if I was going to be a good fit. I felt welcomed from the moment I stepped in. The community is very diverse, welcoming, and down to earth.
New to BJJ? Start at The 47 BJJ Coop
The 47 BJJ Coop 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 The 47 BJJ Coop
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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