This directory section lists academies offering focused Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instruction in ground fighting, joint locks, and chokeholds. These locations emphasize pure grappling, featuring both traditional Gi and modern No-Gi classes without requiring striking practice. Before attending your first session, verify whether the school provides loaner gis or allows standard rash guards for trial classes.
New York 32
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5BORO FightHaus
55-15 Metropolitan Ave, New York, NY 11385
SAT: 12pm-2:30pm
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Butch's Boxing & MMA
203-18 35th Ave, New York, NY 11361
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Clockwork Jiu Jitsu
650 Broadway, New York, NY 10012-2315
Mon 7am-8:30pm, Tue 8am-9pm, Wed 8am-8:30pm, Thu 11am-9pm, Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-2:30pm, Sun 11:30am-2:30pm
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Codella Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
3755 Victory Blvd, New York, NY 10314-6706
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DiamondHeart Striking and Grappling
67 Ingraham St, New York, NY 11237-1405
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Evolution Muay Thai
12 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001
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Fabio Clemente Jiu Jitsu
123 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003
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Fabio Clemente StudioX BJJ
6 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003
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Fight Factory
2915 Ocean Pkwy, New York, NY 11235-8003
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Glory Martial Arts Center
9312 4th Ave, New York, NY 11209-7005
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Gotham Jiu Jitsu
730 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019-4105
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Hinds Combat Midtown West
360 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018-6412
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JKD NYC
35 W 43rd St 4th Fl, New York, NY 10036
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Jiu-Jitsu NYC
82-19 Northern Blvd, New York, NY 11372
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Lotus Club Jiu Jitsu Flushing
153-14 Northern Blvd, New York, NY 11354
Mon 7:30 - 9:00 PM
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Marlon Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu New York City
47-10 32nd Pl, New York, NY 11101
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Masterskya
264 Canal St, New York, NY 10013
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Mayo Kickboxing and MMA Academy
84-33 Jamaica Ave, New York, NY 11421
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NYC Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
780 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036-7000
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Next Evolution Martial Arts
1786 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10029-6123
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Paxibellum Martial Arts
4 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011-4622
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Pillar JiuJitsu
1661 Nostrand Ave, New York, NY 11226
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Range Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
328 E 61st St, Ground Floor, New York, NY 10065
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Renzo Gracie Academy
224 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001
Monday-Friday 6:40am-9pm. Saturday 9:00a
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Renzo Gracie Bay Ridge
7914 3rd Ave, New York, NY 11209-3602
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Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Upper West Side
246 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023
Mon 6am-9pm, Tue 6am-9pm, Wed 6am-9pm, Thu 6am-9pm, Fri 6am-9pm, Sat 7am-3pm, Sun 9am-2pm
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Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Wall Street
22 New St, New York, NY 10005-0063
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Ronin Athletics
265 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016-0971
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SD Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC
333 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019
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Square Circle® New York
139 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038
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Upper West Side Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
928 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025-3745
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Virtues Martial Arts
61-05 Woodside Ave, New York, NY 11377
Brooklyn 11
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Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
2418 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234-5517
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Darfight Martial Arts
130 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235-8066
05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
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Johnny Karate Martial Arts
389 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231-4103
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Masterskya Kids
297 Livingston St, Brooklyn, NY 11217-1001
7AM - 9PM
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Park Slope Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
518 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215-4809
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Physical Culture Collective
857 Broadway Fl 2, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 9:30
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Renzo Gracie Fight Academy
100 Bayard St, Brooklyn, NY 11222-4908
Monday-Friday 6:40am-9pm. Saturday 9:00am-12:
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The Dojo NYC
280 Starr St, Brooklyn, NY 11237-2610
9 am – 8 pm
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The47bjjcoop
396 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225-3426
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Unlimited Martial Arts
171 Meeker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Zero G Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
319 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY 11231-1337
Bronx 5
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Bronx Jiu-Jitsu
1621 Crosby Ave, Bronx, NY 10461-5234
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Bronx Martial Arts Academy
1051 Allerton Ave, Bronx, NY 10469-4419
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Jungle Gym Martial Arts
1526 Unionport Rd, Bronx, NY 10462-7801
Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 9:00
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Kaizen Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
1005 Morris Park Ave, Bronx, NY 10462-3114
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Powerspeed Taekwondo
5912 Riverdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10471-1603
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Breathe Jiu Jitsu
84 Horseblock Rd, Brookhaven, NY 11980-9741
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Carlos Henrique Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Team
200 Wilson St, Brookhaven, NY 11776
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Lock Down Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
749 Hawkins Ave, Brookhaven, NY 11779-2208
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Vanguard Academy Jiu Jitsu
2686 Middle Country Rd, Brookhaven, NY 11755-3307
Albany 3
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Albany Krav Maga
8 Corporate Cir, Albany, NY 12203-5186
Wed 9:30am-12:30pm, Thu 4pm-7:30pm, Sat 9:30am-12:30pm
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Team Jucão Albany
100 Everett Rd, Albany, NY 12205
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Victory Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
1095 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205-3566
Monday 6pm Tuesday 7pm Wednesday 6pm
Flushing 3
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Cornerstone Thai Boxing
42-18 162nd St, Flushing, NY 11358
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Korea Taekwondo
130-30 31st Ave, Flushing, NY 11354
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Korea Taekwondo-KTKD
133-08 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354
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American Killer Bees
10-82 Cypress Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385
Thu 6pm-8:30pm, Fri 5pm-8pm, Sat 12pm-2:30pm, Sun 12pm-1pm
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The Dojo NYC
1082 Cypress Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385
9 am – 8 pm
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United Tae Kwon Do Center
859 Wyckoff Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385
Astoria 2
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Gentle Art Studio
28-02 Astoria Blvd, Astoria, NY 11102
Saturday 9am Saturday 9am
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LifeStyle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
30-89 38th St, Astoria, NY 11103
Bayside 2
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High Performance Martial Arts
212-85 26th Ave, Bayside, NY 11360
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Renzo Gracie Bayside
45-58 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361
Monday12:00 pm Tuesday 12:00 pm Wednesday ...
Beacon 2
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Evolution Grappling Academy
320 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508-3019
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Inner Strength
297 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508
Buffalo 2
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175 Rano St, Buffalo, NY 14207-2176
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SPAR Self Defense
4685 Transit Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221-6022
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High Performance Martial Arts
1966 Jericho Tpke, East Northport, NY 11731-6207
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Trigon Academy of Martial Arts
576 Larkfield Rd, East Northport, NY 11731
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Funk Fighting Academy Farmingdale
238 Fulton St, Farmingdale, NY 11735
05pm - 06pm
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Long Island MMA Training Center
590 Smith Street, Farmingdale New York, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Islip 2
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Motiv Martial Arts
66 S 2nd St, Islip, NY 11706-1000
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Soca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
187 Higbie Ln, Islip, NY 11795
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Kempo Karate
Division Ave, Levittown, NY 11756
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Kempo Martial Arts
74 Gardiners Ave, Levittown, NY 11756-3705
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Rochester Top Team
1900 S Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14618-5621
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Synthesis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
1225 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
Sayville 2
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Gracie Jiu Jitsu Sayville
94 W Main St, Sayville, NY 11782
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Kioto Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Sayville
205 Main St, Sayville, NY 11782-2505
Babylon 1
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Kempo Martial Arts
179 Great East Neck Rd, Babylon, NY 11704-8009
Batavia 1
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First Response MMA
232 Ellicott St, Batavia, NY 14020-3509
Bedford 1
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Marti Martial Arts Academy
118 Route 117 by Pass Rd, Bedford, NY 10507-2140
Beekmantown 1
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Robert Hugus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
11 Spellman Rd, Beekmantown, NY 12901-5326
Bellmore 1
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JitzLab Martial Arts
1863 Newbridge Rd, Bellmore, NY 11710
Brewster 1
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Altus Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
1620 Route 22, Brewster, NY 10509-4027
Mon 8am-8pm, Tue 8am-8pm, Wed 8am-8pm, Thu 8am-8pm, Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-8pm
Cairo 1
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Pathway Martial Arts
454 Main St, Cairo, NY 12413-3118
Calverton 1
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Vamos Mixed Martial Arts Calverton
4462 Middle Country Rd, Calverton, NY 11933-1185
Monday – Friday : 9am
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Rigoro Gym
295 NY-304, Clarkstown, NY 10954
Colonie 1
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Electric City BJJ
7 Lombard St, Colonie, NY 12304-2510
Monday 9:00 AM
Conklin 1
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Broome County Martial Arts
589 Conklin Rd, Conklin, NY 13903-2713
Cortlandt 1
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Whetstone Jiu Jitsu
2305 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt, NY 10567-5267
Depew 1
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Lake Effect Martial Arts
2106 George Urban Blvd, Depew, NY 14043
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Victory Mixed Martial Arts
65 W Main St, East Islip, NY 11730-2319
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Integrated Martial Athletics
3 Sunnyside Ter, Eastchester, NY 10709-2037
Evans Mills 1
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Behring Jiu Jitsu × Shinobi MMA
25519 NY-342, Evans Mills, NY 13637
15 - 7pm
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Una Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
100-33 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375
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Kempo Franklin Square
380 Franklin Ave, Franklin Square, NY 11010-1213
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Progressive Martial Arts
175-25 Horace Harding Expy N, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Garnerville 1
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Rockland Grapplers and Boxing
60 W Railroad Ave, Garnerville, NY 10923-1260
Gates 1
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Samurai Martial Arts
1512 Spencerport Rd, Gates, NY 14606-3524
2pm - 8pm
Geneva 1
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Finger Lakes Martial Arts Center
43 Seneca St, Geneva, NY 14456-3502
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Soca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Glen Cove
20 Glen St, Glen Cove, NY 11542
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Sanuk Martial Arts
3 Bond St, Great Neck, NY 11021-2460
Harrison 1
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Gracie Lab Jiu-Jitsu by Igor Gracie
316 Halstead Ave, Harrison, NY 10528-3719
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Kempo Karate Smithtown Hauppauge
922 Wheeler Rd, Hauppauge, NY 11788-2900
Holbrook 1
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Vamos Mixed Martial Arts
1708 Church St, Holbrook, NY 11741-5918
Monday - Friday : 9am to 6pm
Hollis 1
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AmeriKick Martial Arts
80-07 189th St, Hollis, NY 11423
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Zen Jiu Jitsu
278 Main St, Huntington, NY 11743
Tue + Thu 4:00 PM
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Kinetix Combat Sports & Fitness
1385 E 2nd St, Jamestown, NY 14701
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APEX Combat Sports
19 Avenue D, Johnson City, NY 13790-2207
Keeseville 1
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ADK BJJ
1790 RT-22, Keeseville, NY 12944-3743
Kingston 1
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Downtown Grappling
90 Abeel St, Kingston, NY 12401-6010
Lagrangeville 1
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Hudson Valley Jiu-Jitsu
1097 RT-55, Lagrangeville, NY 12540-5027
Latham 1
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Renzo Gracie Latham Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
836 Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110-2109
Le Roy 1
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Bohn's MMA and Behring Jiu-Jitsu School
8 Lake St, Le Roy, NY 14482-1006
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Kempo Martial Arts
200 E Montauk Hwy, Lindenhurst, NY 11757-6030
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Long Beach Jiu Jitsu
162 W Park Ave, Long Beach, NY 11561-3336
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City Jiu Jitsu Academy
10-14 50th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
Mahopac 1
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Black Hole Jiu Jitsu
141 Buckshollow Rd, Mahopac, NY 10541-3720
Malta 1
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Malta Jiu Jitsu Academy
100 Saratoga Village Blvd, Malta, NY 12020
Marcy 1
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MK Martial Arts
9647 River Rd, Marcy, NY 13403-2076
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Wind Jiu-Jitsu
838 N Broadway, Massapequa, NY 11758-2451
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Renzo Gracie MMA Academy
680 Route 211 E, Middletown, NY 10941-1757
Thu 4pm-10pm, Fri 10am-1pm, Sat 8:30am-3pm
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Fat Cat Jiu Jitsu
157 Ward St, Montgomery, NY 12549-1112
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School of MMA
36 Broadway, Monticello, NY 12701-1502
5:30pm-6:30pm
Mt Kisco 1
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Next Level Martial Arts
145 Kisco Ave, Mt Kisco, NY 10549-1418
New City 1
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Renzo Gracie Rockland
730 NY-304, New City, NY 10956
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Dojo1 Martial Arts Academy
3900 Oneida St, New Hartford, NY 13413-8901
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Jungle Gym Martial Arts New Rochelle
714 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801-1815
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Apocalypse Jiu Jitsu
329 Windsor Hwy, New Windsor, NY 12553-6909
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JIU JITSU MODERN
1502c Deer Park Ave, North Babylon, NY 11703
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Integrity Martial Arts
1333 Strad Ave, North Tonawanda, NY 14120-3061
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North East BJJ MMA
81 Fort Salonga Rd, Northport, NY 11768-2889
Nyack 1
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Renzo Gracie Rockland
9 Ingalls St, Nyack, NY 10960
Oakdale 1
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Kioto BJJ South Shore
96 Biltmore Ave, Oakdale, NY 11769-1158
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The Dojo
3553 Long Beach Rd, Oceanside, NY 11572-5700
Otisville 1
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Budo Jiu-Jitsu MMA News
185 Grange Rd, Otisville, NY 10963-3123
Monday & Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm
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Iron Guard BJJ
65 Main St, Pine Bush, NY 12566-6401
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United Studios Progressive Martial Arts
200 Wilson St, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
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SUB-G Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
123 Pike St, Port Jervis, NY 12771-1824
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Precision Boxing & Mixed Martial Arts
60 Firemens Way, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-6524
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Vamos Mixed Martial Arts
67 E Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901
Monday – Friday : 9am
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High Performance Martial Arts
38 N Village Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570-4602
Monday—Friday: 1:00PM
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Warrior Jiu Jitsu
379 NY-25A, Rocky Point, NY 11778
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Electric City BJJ
7 Lombard St, Schenectady, NY 12304
Monday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Selden 1
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Victory Mixed Martial Arts
280 Middle Country Rd, Selden, NY 11784-2532
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Monster Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA
24 Bellemeade Ave, Smithtown, NY 11787-1855
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Matt Secor Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
131 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls, NY 12803
Mon–Fri 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
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Hamptons Jiu Jitsu
395 County Road 39A, Southampton, NY 11968-5242
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Peloton B Jiu-Jitsu
2800 Spencerport Rd, Spencerport, NY 14559-1977
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Renzo Gracie Staten Island
4349 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10312-6501
Syosset 1
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ECMMA Syosset Martial Arts Academy
567 Jericho Tpke, Syosset, NY 11791-4505
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Kempo Martial Arts
337 N Central Ave, Valley Stream, NY 11580-1133
Victor 1
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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Victor
8050 Victor Mendon Rd, Victor, NY 14564-9029
Wantagh 1
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Soca Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
1913 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793-3930
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Black Hole Jiu Jitsu
1285 US-9, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Warwick 1
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Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu of Warwick
28 Church St, Warwick, NY 10990-1114
Waverly 1
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Isshinryu Martial Arts Academy
23 Circle Dr, Waverly, NY 14892-9744
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Long Island MMA and Fitness Center
669 Sunrise Hwy, West Babylon, NY 11704-6002
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Buffalo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
22 French Lea Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224-1610
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Spar Self Defense
4685 Transit Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221
Woodside 1
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Glory Mixed Martial Arts
45-35 47th St, Woodside, NY 11377
Also in New York
- Traditional Martial Arts Schools1,051
- Kids Martial Arts Classes786
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Schools497
- MMA Gyms418
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Gi Training Programs252
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Training Academies248
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Classes244
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Martial Arts Schools243
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and BJJ Training Classes242
- Karate Classes for Children and Adults112
- Mixed Martial Arts Gyms and Training110
- Self-Defense Classes and Safety Workshops107
- Kickboxing Classes for Beginners and Adults96
- Martial Arts Schools with Fat Loss Programs47
- Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Seniors and Adults47
- Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools37
- Family Martial Arts Classes and Academies34
- Historical European & Filipino Martial Arts Classes22
- Dedicated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academies and Programs20
- Jiu-Jitsu Fundamentals and Beginner Classes12
Good to know
How much do monthly memberships cost at dedicated BJJ schools?
Unlimited monthly training typically costs between $120 and $230 per month depending on the region and head instructor rank. Single drop-in fees usually range from $20 to $35 per class.
What is the primary difference between Gi and No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu?
Gi training requires a heavy cotton kimono and belt where gripping fabric is central to submissions and throws. No-Gi uses rash guards and board shorts, relying on body hooks and friction, which creates a faster-paced grappling environment.
How long does it take to earn a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Earning a BJJ black belt requires an average of 8 to 12 years of regular training 3 to 4 days per week. Students progress through white, blue, purple, and brown belt ranks based on skill, sparring performance, and time on the mat.
How to lose body fat percentage?
Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in New York can browse 164 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.
How to drain fluid from ear?
Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in New York should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 164 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.