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BJJ Classes in Kingston, NY

Kingston has 5 BJJ gyms — including 3 with a free trial, 4 beginner-friendly, and 4 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.

Midtown Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 180 reviews

635 Broadway Floor 2, Kingston, NY

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–17

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Ascended Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Yoga

5 ★★★★★ 143 reviews

307 Wall St Ground Floor, Kingston, NY

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Malandros Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

307 Wall St, Kingston, NY

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome No-gi Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Downtown Grappling

5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews

90 Abeel St, Kingston, NY

BJJ gym Beginners welcome Kids & teens strong technique & fundamentals

AQMAI Kingston

5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews

260 Plaza Rd, Kingston, NY

Memberships around $33.13/mo

BJJ gym Kids & teens

Good to know in Kingston

2 of the 5 gyms with posted hours are open on Sundays.

For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to Midtown Jiu Jitsu and Malandros Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Midtown Jiu Jitsu runs women's BJJ.

Plan your first class

These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.

Free trial & intro classes, gym by gym →

New to BJJ?

These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.

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Kids & teen BJJ in Kingston

These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

Kids BJJ in Kingston →

BJJ in Kingston: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Kingston?
A few Kingston gyms list a membership around $33.13/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the gym's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
Do any Kingston gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 3 of the 5 gyms in Kingston advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Midtown Jiu Jitsu, Ascended Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Yoga, Malandros Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Kingston?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 4 Kingston gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
Are there kids' BJJ classes in Kingston?
Yes — 4 Kingston gyms run kids' or youth BJJ, with some classes starting as young as age 4. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.

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