How many BJJ academies are in New York?

There are 59 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies in New York, New York.

What martial arts disciplines are available in New York?

Academies in New York offer training in: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (59 academies).

Are there free BJJ academies in New York?

Currently there are no free academies listed in New York. Contact individual academies for pricing and trial class information.

Where can I find BJJ training in New York?

You can find BJJ academies throughout New York, New York. Browse the map above to find the closest academy to your location.

Are there BJJ academies near New York?

Yes, nearby cities with BJJ academies include: Manhattan (7 academies), Brooklyn (38 academies), Queens (35 academies), The Bronx (12 academies), Staten Island (17 academies).

New York, New York

59 BJJ Academies in New York.

New York City is the BJJ destination on the East Coast — a city where you can hit a 7am class with one of the most decorated black belts in the world, then go grab coffee with five training partners from five different countries. The Manhattan flagship rooms anchor it.

Renzo Gracie Academy in Midtown (224 W 30th St, the "Blue Basement," opened 1996, around 15,000 sqft across three floors) is a one-block walk from Penn Station and has been the East Coast HQ of Renzo's lineage for almost three decades. The current instructor lineup includes Rafael "Sapo" Natal, Fabio Coelho, Mike Jaramillo, and Robson Gracie Jr. Renzo Gracie Academy also has affiliated NYC locations on the Upper West Side and in Brooklyn (Fight Academy) if Midtown isn't where you're staying.

Marcelo Garcia Jiu-Jitsu (250 W 26th St, 3rd Floor, Chelsea) is the other Manhattan landmark — a few blocks south of RGA. Marcelo is a multiple-time IBJJF World Champion and ADCC Champion whose technical style and teaching approach have shaped a generation of grapplers. The room runs morning, midday, and evening sessions on weekdays, and there are visitor day, 2-week, and monthly passes available — bring photo ID. Gi or no-gi, any patches welcome.

What to expect on the mat: classes are large (especially at the flagships), the average belt level rolling next to you is going to be higher than most cities, and the rolls run hard. There's no single "NYC style" — you'll find Gracie self-defense, modern competition jiu-jitsu, leg-locks-heavy no-gi, 10th Planet rooms, and Carlson Gracie–lineage gyms all within a 30-minute subway ride.

Practical tips: drop-in pricing varies by gym — ask the academy directly. Best months are roughly April–June and September–November (mild weather); summers are humid, winters cold, and the gyms are well-heated/AC'd either way. Manhattan rooms are most accessible if you're staying near Midtown or Chelsea. Outer-borough rooms (Brooklyn, Queens) are worth the trip and tend to feel less rushed.

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