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Kids BJJ in Staten Island
10 gyms in Staten Island, New York show real evidence — from their own sites or parents' reviews — of running kids or youth BJJ classes. BJJ is a genuinely good fit for children: it builds confidence, focus, and fitness in a disciplined, respectful setting, and young beginners drill technique and positional games rather than sparring hard. The best move before enrolling is simply to go watch a class — ask each gym what age ranges its classes serve and what its rolling policy is for kids, and notice whether the coach is patient and the room is calm and organized. Gyms are ranked below by local reputation (rating weighted by review count), and with 10 options in town, it's worth visiting two before you decide.
1. Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Tottenville, Staten Island NY)
4.9 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
“My 5-year-old daughter has been attending Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts in Tottenville for over a year. We spend around 4 hours a week there and attend special camps for fun and…” — Taryn
2. Codella Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 131 reviews
“My two boys, ages 6 and 8, have been going to Codella Jujitsu for over a year, and it’s been an awesome experience. I’ve been around martial arts and sports my whole life, and…” — House
3. Staten Island Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 125 reviews
“Great gym, great instructors, jiujitsu, MMA, boxing, judo, Muay Thai, and taekwondo. Gym also offers kids classes, and the instructors are all top notch. This place is a lot of…” — Malcolm
4. Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (New Dorp, NY)
4.9 ★★★★★ 125 reviews
“Had both my kids in here and they both learned a lot in a short amount of time! John and the teachers are great! My step daughter who is very shy and timid was learning karate and…” — Joseph
5. Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo
4.9 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
“Great dojo. My son has been here about 8 months and we’re extremely happy with it. The senseis are the real deal—firm, structured, and clear with expectations, but still patient…” — Vincent
6. Team Real USA
4.7 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
“Best gym around! Always have fresh workout routines for the class-based programs & equipment in the 3-floor facility is always being cleaned and well maintenanced. It’s a family…” — Bianca
7. Castle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
“What a great opportunity for the people of Staten Island NY that want a great place to learn and train Jiu Jitsu. Robert and Marc (I have both of them personally for many years)…” — John
8. Renzo Gracie Staten Island
4.8 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
“Parenting sure has changed, kids not playing outside and hook on their electronics. I wanted to get my young kids active and prepare them for the world. Both of my young kids go…” — J
9. Richmond County Jiu-Jitsu
4.5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
“Edgar and the team at Richmond County BJJ make everyone feel like family. From day one you are welcomed in with open arms no matter the skill level. Each member of the staff makes…” — Jaree
10. Richmond County BJJ - Renzo Gracie Affiliation
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
“Simply amazing. My girls (10 and 13) have been going since Dec. The classes are small to reasonably sized, the instructors are excellent, and the instructor to student ratio is…” — Wethepeople2026
Enrolling your child in Staten Island: practical notes
- Watch a class first. Any welcoming gym will let you and your child observe before signing up. Look for a patient coach, a calm and organized room, and kids who are having fun while staying on task.
- Ask about age ranges. Confirm which class fits your child — many gyms split younger kids from older kids and teens — so the pace and content match their age.
- Ask about the rolling policy for kids. Reputable gyms keep young beginners on positional drills and controlled games; live rolling should be introduced gradually, kept light, and closely supervised.
- Keep gear simple to start. Comfortable athletic clothes and water are enough for a first class — most academies lend a gi, and they'll tell you when it's worth buying your own. See the what-to-wear guide.
- Use a free trial. Many gyms offer a free trial class — the lowest-pressure way to find out if it clicks for your child. See free BJJ trial classes.