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BJJ Classes in Staten Island, NY

Staten Island has 10 BJJ gyms — including 6 with a free trial, 8 beginner-friendly, and 10 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.

Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Tottenville, Staten Island NY)

4.9 ★★★★★ 147 reviews

2955 Veterans Rd W 2nd Floor, Staten Island, NY

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Codella Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 131 reviews

3755 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Staten Island Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/MMA

4.9 ★★★★★ 125 reviews

1230 Castleton Ave, Staten Island, NY

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

Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (New Dorp, NY)

4.9 ★★★★★ 125 reviews

363 New Dorp Ln, Staten Island, NY

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons No-gi Competition team no-ego, friendly academystrong kids programbuilds confidence & discipline

Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo

4.9 ★★★★★ 64 reviews

10 Nassau Pl, Staten Island, NY

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Team Real USA

4.7 ★★★★★ 38 reviews

2298 Arthur Kill Rd, Staten Island, NY

BJJ gym Kids & teens Private lessons expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Castle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.8 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

1595 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY

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

Renzo Gracie Staten Island

4.8 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

4349 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated welcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academystrong technique & fundamentals

Richmond County Jiu-Jitsu

4.5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

2000 Hylan Blvd Ste 2R, Staten Island, NY

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

BJJ gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated expert, high-level coachingwelcoming to beginnersno-ego, friendly academy

Richmond County BJJ - Renzo Gracie Affiliation

5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

2000 Hylan Blvd 2ND FLOOR, Staten Island, NY

BJJ gym Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated no-ego, friendly academyactive competition teamclean, well-kept mats

Good to know in Staten Island

8 of the 10 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 Codella Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo, Renzo Gracie Staten Island, Richmond County Jiu-Jitsu, and 1 more.

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 Staten Island

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 Staten Island →

BJJ in Staten Island: quick answers

How much does BJJ cost a month in Staten Island?
Most Staten Island gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
Do any Staten Island gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 6 of the 10 gyms in Staten Island advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Tottenville, Staten Island NY), Codella Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (New Dorp, NY). Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Staten Island?
Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 8 Staten Island 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 Staten Island?
Yes — 10 Staten Island gyms run kids' or youth BJJ. 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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