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West End Jiu-Jitsu Club - BJJ & Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Long Beach, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 4–15) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule westendjiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (516) 360-0172
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–12 PM, 6–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–7 AM, 6–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–12 PM, 6–7 PM |
| Thursday | 6–7 AM, 6–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10–11 AM |
| Sunday | 10–11 AM |
The classes they run
“I have known Owen since 2001,and in that time he has become someone I trust completely — not only with my own life, but with the lives of my children.”
“Brian and Owen are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about helping everyone improve, whether you’re brand new or experienced.”
What members say
“Amazing space, amazing instructors, amazing community, and very very clean!”
“Clean great ventilation and a welcoming, safe professional environment.”
“Clean great ventilation and a welcoming, safe professional environment.”
“Amazing experience, respectful environment, very detail oriented technique learning, perfect for any levels.”
“Amazing space, amazing instructors, amazing community, and very very clean!”
From the reviews
I am a lifelong Martial Artist. I have known Owen since 2001,and in that time he has become someone I trust completely — not only with my own life, but with the lives of my children. There are very few people I could say that about, and Owen is at the top of that list.
This class is so amazing I always have wanted to find a class for my daughter but all the other schools were not as top notch as this one! I love this school and I’m so happy. Another reason why this school is so good is because of the number of coaches and how nice they are!
Owen is a Jiu-Jitsu Master and a black belt. Jitsu has been his one of his greatest passions. He is an excellent instructor as well. I encourage people to visit West End Jiu-Jitsu Club to become experts themselves and learn from the best!
Love this gym. Instructors are great and it’s a fantastic culture they’ve set up in Long Beach. The place is always pristine, members are respectful, instructors are smart and patient, and I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of this place.
New to BJJ? Start at West End Jiu-Jitsu Club - BJJ & Self Defense
West End Jiu-Jitsu Club - BJJ & Self Defense 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 West End Jiu-Jitsu Club - BJJ & Self Defense
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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