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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
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Codella Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 131 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Staten Island Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/MMA
4.9 ★★★★★ 125 reviews
Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (New Dorp, NY)
4.9 ★★★★★ 125 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo
4.9 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Team Real USA
4.7 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
Castle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
Renzo Gracie Staten Island
4.8 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Richmond County Jiu-Jitsu
4.5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Richmond County BJJ - Renzo Gracie Affiliation
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
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.
- Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Tottenville, Staten Island NY) ★★★★★ 4.9 (147)
- Codella Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (131)
- Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (New Dorp, NY) ★★★★★ 4.9 (125)
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.
- Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Tottenville, Staten Island NY) ★★★★★ 4.9 (147)
- Codella Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (131)
- Staten Island Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (125)
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.
- Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts (Tottenville, Staten Island NY) ★★★★★ 4.9 (147)
- Codella Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (131)
- Staten Island Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/MMA ★★★★★ 4.9 (125)
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.