Gregor Gracie Jiu Jitsu is the best place to learn legit BJJ in Brooklyn. The instructors are…read moreAMAZING, extremely knowledgeable of their craft. The Academy is extremely clean, honestly the nicest Academy I've ever trained at. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming of new comers, veterans or if you're looking to get back onto the mats after a long break like myself. I cannot recommend this place enough, you won't regret it I promise.

My two sons have just completed 13 months at Gregor Gracie! Their Jui-Jitsu and Muay Thai program…read moreare excellent!. I highly recommend this place to every parent! Come for the BJJ and stay for the Muay Thai!

Absolutely love training at Renzo Gracie Bay Ridge. Professor Edgar is incredibly knowledgeable,…read morepatient, and passionate about teaching. Whether you're new or experienced, you will feel welcomed and respected. The atmosphere is fantastic with a strong sense of communication. Great mix of learning and drilling with a variety of people to roll and train with. I've seen major improvement in both my skills and confidence since joining. Highly recommend to anyone in Brooklyn looking to train hard, learn, and grow in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to come here.

Awesome School, The Instructors are the Best, Because They Bring the Very Best from Their Students…read more You Come in and are Welcomed into a Family. Don't take my Word, Come by and Check it out for Yourself. You'll be Glad You Did‼

Instructors for the juniors programs are amazing. The classes put significant emphasis on building…read morestudents' self confidence and encouraging peer-to-peer support, in addition to being a great workout for participants of all ages!

I feel that BBJJ is the perfect place to learn about how to defend yourself, the instructors there…read morereally take time to explain and work with the students. I really appreciate all their work and their dedication

I retired from the NYPD in September 2023, weighing 183 pounds and in good shape. Within two months…read moreof retirement, I gained 24 pounds due to poor eating habits and semi-depression. A part of me missed my job, and I lost myself in the process. Fast forward two years later, and I am 4 pounds away from what I weighed in the NYPD academy 22 years ago. I've achieved a 27-pound weight loss, and now I know how to fight. I couldn't have done this without Coach Terry and BKMMA.

Great crop of amateur and pro mma fighters at this gym. Well structured classes that make a whole…read morelot of sense compared to other gyms I've been to. They also have a variety of women's fitness (or mma) and a huge kids program as well. The head coach Terry really knows his stuff and has been running this gym since 2008. A hidden gem deep in Brooklyn

Coming back to Judo after so many years felt like stepping into a memory -- but what I found at…read moreDARFIGHT was more than just nostalgia. It was the same discipline, the same language of toughness and respect I learned on the mat as a kid... but elevated. Refined. Alive. DARFIGHT isn't just a dojo -- it's a living legacy of real Judo, the kind built through blood, sweat, and tradition. The environment is intense but welcoming. The coaches are world-class, not just in terms of skill, but in their ability to bring the best out of every student, no matter their level. I've trained in a few different places over the years, but the moment I walked into DARFIGHT, I recognized something rare: this is the real deal. The mat has energy. The students are hungry. And there's this constant push -- not from ego, but from purpose. Sensei Artur and his team don't just teach technique -- they build you mentally and physically. The workouts are hard. The expectations are high. But the results speak for themselves. I'm stronger, sharper, and more focused than I've been in years. Whether you're a parent looking to toughen up your kid, or someone like me who wants to reconnect with the essence of real Judo, I can't recommend this place enough. DARFIGHT lives up to the name. You'll come in as a student. You'll walk out as a fighter.

10 stars! Sensei Artur is an accomplished judoka, passionate…read moreand intelligent teacher and owner together with his dad, sensei Pasha and him mom judoka trainer Lana created a fantastic environment , he inspired his students to be more confident and successful in all facets of life, leading them to compete in local, national, international and world competitions and events! Gaining numerous awards and recognition. Impressive martial art school with fantastic family and team building feel. I highly recommend this school for kids and adults alike.

Absolutely LOVED my experience here. Purchased a Groupon. 5 kickboxing classes for 45 minutes each…read moreand a 15-20 min one-one training to understand the basics and comes with one free tee that is required to be worn during classes. People were extremely friendly, encouraging, and supportive. Instructors remembers your name after one class and corrects your form if it's not accurate so you don't hurt yourself and teaches you how to kick/punch better. Even the students there were so helpful as it was my first time and was willing to spend a few minutes here and there to correct my form. Scheduling classes was easy as there is an app to shows the schedule of various classes. Also, the place is clean is because there are no shoes on the mats. One thing I didn't like was that there are no lockers in the changing room and it's just a place to change and store your belongings. However, it was safe to leave your belongings there as you are working out. Would love to go back again!

I was recently trying to rejoin the world of martial arts after a long time of being out of the…read moreloop. I had zero grappling experience and felt like Bjj was the absolute perfect art to fill said gap. I reached out via email and got a quick reply by voicemail and then by text. They were willing to answer all of my questions, even questions about the rates, contract, fees etc. They answered ALL of my questions AT the initial point of contact, which I very much appreciated and showed a stellar level of customer service on their part. So I showed up for my first introductory class, and as someone who's got plenty of experience in martial arts, I was looking for things that might be worth making note off: the equipment (such as the standing body-bags that the kickboxing class use for training) appeared to be in good shape, the mats weren't dusty or with any obvious debris and the place seemed generally to be very clean from the mats to the lockerrooms and bathroom. The instructers were all very kind to work with me and help me to develop my technique and understanding of what it is I'm getting myself into. It was a good class with great people, no doubt. The only thing I didn't like is the hard-sale strategy to sign the contract. That was why I couldn't continue, even though I really wanted to. Had I been presented with the contract differently, it's quite possible I'd be fully enrolled into my first month's classes right now. But they pitch HARD... for example, I wanted to take at LEAST two introductory classes before making a final decision, and I wanted to sleep on it. A 7 month contract (and that's just the ENTRY LEVEL contract which you are likely going to be asked to renew to a year contract in a few months once you're ready for advanced classes) is a big commitment when you're spending $219 a month, which they state is completely inflexible, regardless of income or situation and must be paid EVERY MONTH... no... matter... what... sick? Doesn't matter. Injured for under 6 months? Doesn't matter. You gotta pay). There are ways to get out of the contract, but ultimately, I was given the vibe of "but if you have an issue you will just call the company that handles our payments... they deal with that stuff" Still, this wasn't enough for me to rule me out. I still wanted it and could "kind of" afford it. The issue was that hard-sell. I am a salesman for a living and I can tell when someone is trying too hard to sell something. I see it everyday from my own coworkers and I respect them for it. Honestly I respect them for it here also. They need money. They are a business. It makes sense and there is nothing wrong whatsoever with that. The only issue though it is was the wrong approach for me and I felt like they should've felt my energy on that. I told them I was uncomfortable and wanted to take a second class and make a decision. Rather than saying something along the lines of "go... take the second class... and let me know what you think. If you need more time, that's okay. When you're ready, we'll be here and we'll be happy to have you as a part of the community "(what probably would've had me come back for AT LEAST a month trial). But what actually happened when I said this, is the gentleman seemed slightly disappointed and even slightly frustrated. He then replied, "... cool okay, but if you do this, I would REALLY need you to get back here right after so we can go over paperwork." It wasn't even subtle. It seemed too desperate. I kept replaying this in my mind, as a salesperson, thinking "man they really as desperate to get the sale..." I've seen it hundreds of times. The face when one of my collegues or even I can't close a sale... the emotion behind the reaction. It was all there and it was clear. No denying it. He wanted that paperwork SIGNED and I get why. It's a business, and businesses need money in order to operate. ... but I had to take a star for that... I was not comfortable and was even a little nervous specifically and only because the person working with me had too hard of a sales pitch. It made me decide that maybe this isn't the right choice for me right now and it unfortunately lead to me asking for cancellation before a single business day had passed. But on the plus side... these are all good people. They are trying to run a good business and have a good culture. I'd be happy to be a part of their community and would even recommend these guys if anyone asks. Everything seemed almost perfect about that place. The only thing that didn't work for me was the sales-pitch and the contract inflexibility. I probably woudln'tve noticed any of this stuff if I wasn't a salesperson myself so don't let my words make you look down on these guys. The world needs as much truth as possible these days, though which is why I had to write this review. Gave me some free gear, treated me with respect and gave me a good lesson; give em a shot

First class was great and I love the community they are building. They recently moved from Start…read moreSt. and it took me a while to find them.

I'm not the most consistent student but have been coming here for Muy Thai. Ive been layed up due…read moreto a few basketball injuries but returned last week. I usually go to the Saturday classes which Kim teaches. She might be petite but don't let that fool you. She is an absolute assassin! She keeps a good fast pace for the class and is always willing to break down and demonstrate a movement again to you if you're having trouble. I need to start being more consistent because you only get out what you put in. I am moving very soon back to Long Island but will probably keep my membership going if I can because they're that awesome.

Always a great place to stop in and visit. Friendly and knowledgeable instructors. I love the…read moreenvironment and training. If you have never trained, this is the place to go!!!

Excellent instruction by legends of the brazilian jiujitsu world. The biggest and nicest jiujitsu…read moreacademy I have ever been to and I travel the country visiting BJJ gyms. For the price and the level of instruction from world class professors this place is amazing.