Jiu Jitsu in New York
681 academies across 266 cities
Jiu Jitsu Scene in New York
New York's BJJ scene is thriving with over 800 academies, concentrated heavily in NYC and its boroughs. The state hosts major IBJJF tournaments and local competitions monthly, drawing competitors from the entire East Coast. Manhattan and Brooklyn are particularly dense with high-level instruction, while upstate regions offer more traditional, close-knit training environments.
Women's BJJ
New York's female BJJ community is robust and growing, with many gyms offering women-only classes and female-focused training programs, particularly in urban areas.
Kids' BJJ
The kids' BJJ programs in New York are well-developed, with strong competition teams and structured curriculum paths from major academies across the state.
For Beginners
New York offers numerous beginner-friendly programs with both gi and no-gi options, though training costs tend to be higher in metropolitan areas.
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Albany
Alden
Amityville
Amsterdam
Aquebogue
Astoria
Auburn
Babylon
Baldwin
Baldwinsville
Bardonia
Batavia
Bath
Bay Shore
Bayport
Bayside
Beacon
Bellmore
Bellport
Binghamton
Blasdell
Bohemia
Brewerton
Brewster
Briarcliff Manor
Bronx
Bronxville
Brooklyn
Buffalo
Carle Place
Carmel Hamlet
Catskill
Cazenovia
Cedarhurst
Center Moriches
Central Valley
Chatham
Cheektowaga
Chester
Churchville
Cicero
Clarence
Clifton Park
Cobleskill
College Point
Commack
Congers
Coram
Corning
Corona
Cortlandt
Cross River
Cutchogue
Deer Park
Delmar
Depew
Douglaston
Duanesburg
East Hampton
East Islip
East Meadow
East Northport
East Patchogue
East Rockaway
Eastchester
Elmhurst
Elmira Heights
Elmont
Endicott
Endwell
Evans Mills
Fairport
Far Rockaway
Farmingdale
Fishkill
Floral Park
Flushing
Forest Hills
Franklin Square
Fredonia
Freeport
Freeville
Fresh Meadows
Garden City
Gardiner
Garnerville
Geneseo
Geneva
Glen Cove
Glen Head
Glendale
Glens Falls
Glenville
Goshen
Grand Island
Great Neck
Greenfield Center
Greenlawn
Hamburg
Hartsdale
Hastings-On-Hudson
Hauppauge
Haverstraw
Haviland
Hawthorne
Hewlett
Hicksville
Highland
Holbrook
Hopewell Junction
Hornell
Horseheads
Howard Beach
Huntington
Huntington Station
Hyde Park
Islip Terrace
Ithaca
Jackson Heights
Jamaica
Jamestown
Jamesville
Johnson City
Kings Park
Kingston
Lake Grove
Lake Ronkonkoma
Larchmont
Latham
Levittown
Lindenhurst
Liverpool
Lockport
Long Beach
Long Island City
Lynbrook
Mahopac
Malta
Malverne
Mamaroneck
Manhasset
Manlius
Marcellus
Marcy
Maspeth
Massapequa
Massapequa Park
Mechanicville
Medford
Merrick
Middle Island
Middle Village
Middletown
Miller Place
Mineola
Monroe
Montgomery
Moriches
Mt Kisco
Mt Sinai
Mt Vernon
Nanuet
New City
New Hampton
New Hartford
New Hyde Park
New Paltz
New Rochelle
New Windsor
New York
Newburgh
Niagara Falls
Niskayuna
Norfolk
North Babylon
North Bellmore
North Merrick
North Tonawanda
Northport
Nyack
Oakdale
Oceanside
Old Bethpage
Olean
Oneonta
Ontario
Orangeburg
Oriskany
Oswego
Owego
Oyster Bay
Ozone Park
Painted Post
Patchogue
Pearl River
Phoenix
Plainview
Plattsburgh
Point Lookout
Port Chester
Port Jefferson Station
Port Washington
Poughkeepsie
Queens
Rego Park
Rensselaer
Ridgewood
Riverhead
Riverton
Rochester
Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Park
Rockville Centre
Rocky Point
Rome
Round Lake
Sag Harbor
Saratoga Springs
Scarsdale
Schenectady
Scotia
Selden
Setauket- East Setauket
Shirley
Shortsville
Shrub Oak
Smithtown
Somers
South Glens Falls
South Ozone Park
St James
St. Albans
Staten Island
Stony Point
Suffern
Syosset
Syracuse
Troy
Uniondale
Utica
Valatie
Valley Stream
Victor
Walden
Wantagh
Wappingers Falls
Warwick
Waterloo
Watertown
Watervliet
Waverly
Webster
West Babylon
West Hempstead
West Islip
Westbury
Westhampton Beach
White Plains
Whitestone
Williamsville
Wingdale
Woodhaven
Woodside
Yaphank
Yonkers
Yorktown Heights
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in New York
New York offers a vibrant Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu community with 681 academies across 266 cities. The BJJ scene continues to grow, with many academies offering comprehensive training programs for all skill levels.
Explore academies in popular locations like New York, Brooklyn and Rochester. Many schools offer free trial classes for new students.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does BJJ training cost in New York?
Monthly membership costs vary widely, ranging from $150-300 in upstate regions to $200-400 in NYC, with some premium academies charging more.
Are there differences between NYC and upstate New York BJJ scenes?
NYC offers more frequent training options and higher instructor density, while upstate areas typically provide more affordable, community-focused training environments.
How often are BJJ competitions held in New York?
Major tournaments occur quarterly, with local competitions happening monthly, particularly in the NYC metro area.