BJJ Academies in New York.
New York is one of the deepest BJJ states in the country, anchored by New York City's two flagship rooms in Midtown Manhattan.
Renzo Gracie Academy at 224 W 30th Street opened in 1996 — Renzo's New York HQ. Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu in Chelsea (250 W 26th Street) opened in September 2009 under multiple-time IBJJF gi and no-gi World Champion Marcelo Garcia (2007 ADCC absolute champion). Both rooms have hosted and produced a who's-who of modern BJJ.
Beyond New York City, upstate New York runs an active BJJ surface. Buffalo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy operates in western New York alongside Buffalo United Martial Arts and Lake Effect Martial Arts. NOVA Jiu Jitsu in Rochester was founded in 2009. Albany's surface runs through Team Jucão BJJ in Scotia and Clifton Park, plus Atlas Jiu Jitsu's locations across Albany, Glens Falls, and Hudson.
Tournaments and seminars in New York.
XGen Elite Sports Complex · Buffalo, New York
American Grappling Federation (AGF) Gi and No-Gi jiu-jitsu tournament for kids through adults, at XGen Elite Sports Complex in Buffalo, New York.
Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center · New York, New York
Grappling Industries Gi and No-Gi grappling tournament with round-robin brackets for all belt levels and ages, at Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center in New York, New York.
Glacier Ridge Sports Park · Rochester, New York
North American Grappling Association (NAGA) Gi and No-Gi grappling tournament with divisions for all ages, belt ranks, and skill levels, at Glacier Ridge Sports Park in Rochester, New York.
The Oncenter · City of Syracuse, New York
Grappling Industries Gi and No-Gi grappling tournament with round-robin brackets for all belt levels and ages, at The Oncenter in City of Syracuse, New York.
Kevin T. Keane Sports Park at Nardin Academy · Buffalo, New York
Grappling Industries Gi and No-Gi grappling tournament with round-robin brackets for all belt levels and ages, at Kevin T. Keane Sports Park at Nardin Academy in Buffalo, New York.
Major R Owens Health & Community Center · New York, New York
Grappling Industries Gi and No-Gi grappling tournament with round-robin brackets for all belt levels and ages, at Major R Owens Health & Community Center in New York, New York.
Kevin T. Keane Sports Park at Nardin Academy · Buffalo, New York
Grappling Industries Gi and No-Gi grappling tournament with round-robin brackets for all belt levels and ages, at Kevin T. Keane Sports Park at Nardin Academy in Buffalo, New York.
Kevin T. Keane Sports Park at Nardin Academy · Buffalo, New York
Grappling Industries Gi and No-Gi grappling tournament with round-robin brackets for all belt levels and ages, at Kevin T. Keane Sports Park at Nardin Academy in Buffalo, New York.
Open mats in New York.
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Staten Island, New York
Weekly Thursday evening open mat at Renzo Gracie Staten Island, after the adult BJJ class. See the gym's FAQ or contact them for the drop-in policy.
Thursday open mat details →New York, New York
Weekly Thursday drilling-and-sparring open mat at Jiu Jitsu NYC in Jackson Heights, bookable on the gym's schedule page.
Thursday open mat details →New York, New York
Weekly Thursday night open mat at Studio 1908 Jiu Jitsu by the Miyao Brothers in Jersey City.
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Queens, New York
Weekly Friday open mat block at Hou Man Do Martial Arts Academy in Queens, listed across the 5pm and 6pm grid rows of the academy schedule.
Friday open mat details →Staten Island, New York
Weekly Friday evening no-gi open mat at Renzo Gracie Staten Island. See the gym's FAQ or contact them for the drop-in policy.
Friday open mat details →New York, New York
Weekly Friday evening open mat at Unity Jiu Jitsu on West 14th Street, per the academy's printable schedule.
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New York, New York
Weekly Saturday early no-gi open mat at UNA Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Forest Hills. The gym has an explicit open-door policy: visitors and students from other schools are welcome to drop in and train. End time not published.
Saturday open mat details →Staten Island, New York
Weekly Saturday adults open mat at Empower Martial Arts and Self-Defense on Staten Island. End time not published.
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