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BJJ Gyms in New York
299 BJJ gyms across 166 cities in New York — including 178 with a free trial, 238 beginner-friendly, and 268 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each gym runs — or browse the map.
BJJ — the gentle art — has spread from Rio to every corner of America, and New York now has academies for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, self-defense, kids' and women's programs, or the competition team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in; all levels are welcome — just leave your ego at the door.
Cities in New York
- New York
- Brooklyn
- Staten Island
- Bronx
- Rochester
- Buffalo
- Kingston
- Port Jefferson Station
- Astoria
- Huntington
- Poughkeepsie
- Albany
- Latham
- Long Island City
- Mahopac
- Patchogue
- Smithtown
- Syosset
- Syracuse
- White Plains
- Auburn
- Binghamton
- Brewster
- Catskill
- Deer Park
- East Northport
- Eastchester
- Endicott
- Flushing
- Hamburg
- Holbrook
- Huntington Station
- Lindenhurst
- Long Beach
- Malta
- Manhasset
- Manlius
- Merrick
- New Rochelle
- New Windsor
- Niagara Falls
- Oakdale
- Oceanside
- Port Chester
- Ridgewood
- Rockville Centre
- Schenectady
- South Glens Falls
- Valley Stream
- Wappingers Falls
- Webster
- Whitestone
- Yorktown Heights
- Amityville
- Amsterdam
- Baldwin
- Baldwinsville
- Batavia
- Bath
- Bayside
- Beacon
- Bellport
- Briarcliff Manor
- Carmel Hamlet
- Chatham
- Cheektowaga
- Chester
- Chestnut Ridge
- Cicero
- Clifton Park
- Commack
- Congers
- Corning
- Cortlandt Manor
- Cutchogue
- Delmar
- Duanesburg
- East Islip
- Evans Mills
- Farmingville
- Fishkill
- Forest Hills
- Fort Salonga
- Franklin Square
- Garden City
- Garnerville
- Glen Cove
- Goshen
- Great Neck
- Greenfield Center
- Harrison
- Hauppauge
- Hawthorne
- Hilton
- Irondequoit
- Islip Terrace
- Ithaca
- Jackson Heights
- Jamaica
- Keeseville
- Lake Grove
- Lake Ronkonkoma
- Le Roy
- Levittown
- Liverpool
- Lockport
- Lynbrook
- Malone
- Malverne
- Maspeth
- Massapequa
- Massapequa Park
- Medford
- Middletown
- Miller Place
- Mineola
- Montgomery
- Mt Vernon
- Nanuet
- New City
- New Hyde Park
- North Babylon
- North Merrick
- North Rose
- North Tonawanda
- Northport
- Oneonta
- Oriskany
- Oswego
- Otisville
- Oyster Bay
- Phoenix
- Pine Bush
- Plattsburgh
- Port Jervis
- Port Washington
- Queens Village
- Red Hook
- Riverhead
- Rockaway Beach
- Rockaway Park
- Rocky Point
- Roslyn
- Rye
- Salamanca
- Saratoga Springs
- Sayville
- Scarsdale
- Scotia
- Seaford
- Southampton
- St James
- Suffern
- Tannersville
- Valatie
- Victor
- Walden
- Wantagh
- Warwick
- Watervliet
- West Babylon
- West Islip
- West Seneca
- Woodside
- Yaphank
- Yonkers
Featured BJJ gyms in New York
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-New York ranking →
Tai Kai Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA
5 ★★★★★ 457 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Haven Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 404 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Clockwork Jiu Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 349 reviews
Vamos MMA & Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 326 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Long Island MMA and Fitness Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 294 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ronin Athletics MMA NYC - Gracie Jiu Jitsu and Self-Defense
4.9 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Simple studio with padded mats & walls, offering martial arts sessions & a free intro class.
More ways to train in New York
- Best BJJ gyms in New York — the state-wide ranking
- BJJ for beginners — 238 beginner-friendly gyms in New York, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen BJJ — 268 gyms in New York with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 178 gyms in New York offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's BJJ — 49 gyms in New York with women's classes
- Browse BJJ class types — beginner, kids', women's, private, no-gi, open mat, competition team and more
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BJJ programs in New York
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
Other martial arts trained in New York
Most BJJ gyms are multi-art. Here's what else New York gyms teach under the same roof.
BJJ in New York: common questions
- How many BJJ gyms are in New York?
- Our directory lists 299 BJJ gyms across 166 cities in New York. The cities with the most are New York (24), Brooklyn (18), Staten Island (10).
- How much does BJJ cost a month in New York?
- Among New York gyms that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $35–$100 (median around $60). Prices vary by academy and how often you train, and many gyms don't post online — so check the gym's own schedule. Our cost guide breaks down what to expect.
- Are free trial classes available in New York?
- Yes — 178 gyms in New York advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the gym's site.
- Can beginners and kids train BJJ in New York?
- Absolutely — BJJ welcomes all levels. 238 New York gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 268 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and no reputable gym makes you roll before you're ready.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start BJJ?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Rolling (live sparring) builds up gradually and a good gym never throws beginners into it; tapping early and often keeps every roll safe. Drilling-focused fundamentals classes let you build skill at your own pace, and you can leave your ego at the door.