As an "older" white belt trying to progress, I like to train when I am traveling. Prof. Steve and…read morethe guys at Freedom welcomed me to train with them, and I was able to get two great sessions in while on Long Island. Many higher level belts, and everyone is generous to share their knowledge. Learned lots of stuff, and made new friends. Great group of folks, and Prof. Steve knows his stuff. I'll be back. OSS!!

This spot is great, can't say enough good things about it. Switched over here is night and day from…read moremy last bjj gym. No commitment month to month which is huge in this industry, as well as extremely high level training partners, numerous completely legit black, brown, and purple belts train here. Zero confrontational meat heads, everyone here are respectful good dudes, that will help you get better. Always at your pace. Probably the biggest benefit and icing on the cake with this gym is that it's inside of a CrossFit gym, which you get access to with your membership. The last gym I left was more expensive, had 6 month mandatory commitments, worse training partners, no gym with weights and was more expensive.... no joke the only Bjj gym on the island that makes sense In my opinion. Real bang for your buck over here!

Professor Nick is one of best instructors I've had the privilege of learning from. His technical…read moreknowledge and experience is superb and aided a lot in how I implement my own BJJ technique and game. If you want become an absolute beast on the mat, look no further this the one and only master you want have the privilege to learn from!!! Thank you again Professor Nick OSSSS!!!!

From the owner: Looking for high-level Jiu Jitsu training in a welcoming, ego-free environment? Smash Flow Jiu…read moreJitsu in West Islip is your spot. We offer expert instruction for all ages and skill levels from beginners to competitors focused on building skill, confidence, and community. Our instructors are passionate, approachable, and bring years of experience to every class. Whether you’re looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or compete, Smash Flow provides a supportive atmosphere to help you meet your goals. Come for the training, stay for the family.

Dropped in for a wrestling class. I'm not experienced in wrestling. Coach me a quick run down…read morebefore the class started so I would be lost. Class was great. I'm deaf coaches articulated well and were easy to lip read. Whole team was great and welcoming.

From the owner: Forge Wrestling & Jiu Jitsu proudly serves the Holbrook, Bohemia, Ronkonkoma, Holtsville,…read moreFarmingville, Medford, Patchogue, and Bayport communities as the area’s premier wrestling and jiu jitsu academy. With a new location an opening in West Hampton. Our youth wrestling program (ages 4–18) is led by Division 1 coaches and athletes, providing elite-level training in a supportive environment. Our jiu jitsu program (ages 4–adult) is taught by legitimate black belts, offering both Gi and NoGi instruction for beginners to advanced practitioners. Whether your goal is competition, self-defense, or fitness, Forge delivers expert coaching, proven techniques, and a strong community to help every student succeed.

Best Combative Jiu Jitsu school to learn self defense! If you know .... You know! Dojo teaches…read morestudents from children to adults. All the Sensei (teachers) are very helpful in creating proficient techniques. You will learn the concepts, principles, and theories to use in everyday life.

I started training at AJJ when I was 8 years old and trained under O'Sensei Joe for the past 32…read moreyears. I currently teach some classes at the dojo now but it is also the place that I choose to bring all 3 of my children to train. I trust them implicitly with every other instructor in the school and hope they will benefit from it even half as much as I have. I have seen martial arts schools all over Long island and know that AJJ is one of the few places where I could have spent more than 30 years of my life and still feel like I am learning something new every day.

Signed up for the kids intro web special for my 4 year old Son. Went to 4-7 year old Bjj class…read more. and a Krav Maga class.. unfortunately we did not make it through either class.. as it was a mixed Age group and there were 12 year olds in both classes...they also mix kids who have been there for years with new students.. the topics discussed is also not fitting for a 4 year old either. as they were obviously meant for the older students in class.. As a new student they were not welcoming at all, The instructor actually said to my 4 year old son "if your scared go sit down with mommy." At his first class! Makes no sense for him to speak about bullies and yet he's bullying my 4 year old.. At the Krav Maga class My son was told to punch and kick.. was never taught how to so he got confused..but then he was told to sit down again.. The classes are also very large cause they want to pack as many students in as possible so the students spend most of the time sitting...there's also no room for the parents to sit and watch either..

I've been going to Monster BJJ for the past 3 months and I have nothing but wonderful things to say…read moreabout them. The instructors are among the best I have ever experienced--welcoming and super helpful with new students. There are tons of classes to choose from, and most importantly--at convenient times! Both my kids also takes the kids Krav Maga class with Sensei Rich and they love it--they are learning discipline, respect and self-defense. My daughter has had some bullying incidents at school in the past and I love how the class has built confidence and the skills to stick up for herself.

I highly recommend trying jiu jitsu - and find a place where you feel safe and you find your jiu…read morejitsu "family" - that place for me is Gracie Sports USA BJJ. I started back in 2006 in the original location with Marcio Stambowsky - the master at Gracie Sports. Marcio is an excellent friend and mentor who immediately makes you feel welcome. Professor Deborah, Marcio's daughter also teaches at the academy and brings many years of knowledge and experience. All the teachers there are amazing and the kids program is phenomenal as well. Whenever we are early for class - we watch the little kids roll and fight with the same techniques as the adults - it's great to see the quality of the education! Marcio is an 8th degree coral belt and one of the "Famous Five" black belts under Rolls Gracie. His knowledge is vast and deeply layered; it takes time to see that - but it's worth putting in the time! You can only get better! There are two locations - Norwalk across from Costco, and Fairfield near the shops downtown. Jiu Jitsu really helped me get out of my stagnant routine and "off the couch". I don't know if I would even be here today - I was 300 pounds and constantly had internal pains and health issues. I dropped 60 pounds since then and compete between 238-255. I'm still going strong at brown belt and it's my favorite thing to do - we all need something that is for "us" and sometimes you can share that with family members. I see a few couples train together and even have the kids enrolled. Jiu jitsu is awesome - and Gracie Sports USA is the awesomest! Give it a try - join today!

I went onto Yelp to put in my 2 cents and cannot believe there aren't 100's of awesome reviews for…read morethis place. These folks are as good as it gets! They are all rock stars in their own right and our family is so incredibly excited to have stumbled into this gem of a BJJ studio. Our son is a 11 y/o hockey player. He has always been looking for his second sport only this time it found him. My husband brought our kid in for a sampler lesson and oh-my-god it was love at first take-down. Instant addiction. This is THE place to be. Every single instructor is so on top of everything. They are awesome possum people who are gentle, informative, interactive, FUN, and everything you could ever want for your kid all rolled into one. I honestly cannot say enough good things about these folks. You can tell they are a family - and they humbly welcome you in. I wish I could give more than 5 stars. And I also wish we had found them sooner!

Very good Matt is very nice and interacts with the adults as well as the kids even tho he is famous…read morehe still helps everyone and this school helped me learn karate and jujitsu very well

Took the initiative to make the call as a first timer with no experience. The second step would…read morehave been walking in, but due to poor customer service over the phone, I do not even feel the slightest bit comfortable doing so. Considering how many businesses are failing on Long Island due to COVID, you would think serving your community would be number one priority. Clearly some of the employees have forgotten that phone sales are a massive relay.. being attentive, not having an attitude, and clearly engaging with other employees by making faces or mouthing comments or rolling eyes to hear other employees laughing in the background.. this is extremely disappointing and a very poor representation on what an MMA family should embody.