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Zero Gravity Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Brooklyn, 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
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule zerogbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 646-353-7238
Hours
| Monday | 4–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30–11 am |
| Wednesday | 5–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–11 am, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 4–10 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2:15 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–1 pm |
The classes they run
“Really great school with great teachers they've taught my son so much and helped him build self confidence”
“His instruction is incredibly detailed and patient, making even complex techniques feel accessible to beginners like me.”
What members say
“His instruction is incredibly detailed and patient, making even complex techniques feel accessible to beginners like me.”
“Excellent instructors, clean and safe environment, a positive and supportive environment to study this amazing art that is BJJ!”
“They challenge students to not only perform clean techniques, but also to fully understand why and when each technique should be used.”
“They challenge students to not only perform clean techniques, but also to fully understand why and when each technique should be used.”
“Really great school with great teachers they've taught my son so much and helped him build self confidence”
From the reviews
Don’t even second guess it just go. I’m really short and was super intimidated especially when I saw that it was ppl much bigger than me. The instructor and even some of the regulars paid extra attention to me when I told them this and I got it! I was able to flip the instructor!
Professor Anthony Buckwitz is a fantastic teacher with loads of knowledge stored in his head. I've enjoyed every class that I've attended thus far. It has definitely benefited my life overall in terms of my confidence and my physical and mental health. I would definitely recommend to visit his place and try a class.
Excellent, high level instruction from Anthony and Gary. Professors regularly train with students, and they constantly provide helpful feedback and adjustments. They sincerely care about their students. Laid back and friendly training environment. Supportive and welcoming towards women. Five stars!
Anthony is the guy who knows how to roll, instruct and be a nice and funny guy. His knowledge of BJJ is beyond expectations and he has solutions for any BJJ related issues. Very friendly atmosphere and students who are not insanely competitive.
New to BJJ? Start at Zero Gravity Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Zero Gravity Brazilian 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 Zero Gravity Brazilian 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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