Fort Greene BJJ is a martial arts academy at 412 Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene, Brooklyn — our newest location, built by the same team behind Renzo Gracie Bayside and Bronx Martial Arts Academy. We teach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai kickboxing — practical self-defense skills that build real fitness, mental toughness, and quiet confidence. Beginners start alongside experienced practitioners. Everyone progresses at their own pace.
Jiu-jitsu is a practice. It's problem-solving through movement — the chess match between technique and instinct. You'll learn how to control a situation using leverage and positioning, not size or strength. That's what makes it effective self-defense for anyone, regardless of build or athletic background.
Jiu-jitsu has been taught at this address since 2009. We're proud to keep the art alive here — new ownership, new energy, same commitment to the craft.
Three NYC locations · Hundreds of families · Same standards
Introductory Offer
$20
Three classes for one person — adult or child. BJJ, kickboxing, or mix and match. A loaner gi is included, so you don't need to buy anything before you start. If you love it, sign up. If not, nothing owed.
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Classes for every experience level.
Structured Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for ages 6–12 that builds confidence, discipline, and the ability to stand up for themselves. A curriculum with real progression — every child trains, every class, and earns their own advancement.
View Kids Schedule →Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for all experience levels — from your very first class to advanced competition training. Learn practical self-defense through technique, leverage, and live sparring in a structured, ego-free environment.
View Schedule →Muay Thai kickboxing fundamentals and conditioning. Develop striking technique, footwork, and real fitness in a focused, no-nonsense training environment. All levels welcome.
View Schedule →What Families Say
“My son was struggling with confidence and focus. After six months here, his teachers noticed a difference — and so did we. He walks taller now.”
— Parent of a 9-year-old
Fort Greene“I started at 42 with zero athletic background. The instructors made me feel welcome from day one. Best decision I've made for my health in years.”
— Adult student, 18 months in
Clinton Hill“The kids program is the real deal. Structure, discipline, and actual martial arts — not just games with a belt at the end. My daughter earned every stripe.”
— Parent of two students
Bed-Stuy“I was nervous about getting hurt. Turns out it's the safest I've ever felt learning something physical. Partners actually help each other here.”
— Adult beginner, 6 months in
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For Parents
Four things jiu-jitsu builds that most activities can't.
Jiu-jitsu teaches your child to control a physical confrontation without throwing a punch. They learn to hold, pin, and neutralize — not to start a fight, but to end one. The confidence that comes from knowing they can handle themselves is visible. You'll see it at home.
Every class has structure. Warm-up, technique instruction, drilling, live training. Your child learns to follow a process, pay attention to detail, and push through difficulty — not because someone yells at them, but because the art demands it.
No bench. No tryouts. No positions to compete for. Every child trains, every class. Progress is individual and visible — they earn their own advancement.
We teach controlled technique in a supervised environment. Sparring is age-appropriate and closely monitored. Parents are welcome to watch every class — in fact, we encourage it.
Your First Day
You will be. And nobody will care. Every single person on that mat was the worst one in the room on their first day. Most of our students started with zero martial arts experience. Beginners train alongside experienced practitioners in every class — you'll never be thrown into something you're not ready for.
Jiu-jitsu gets you in shape — that's part of the practice, not a prerequisite. Come as you are. You'll be surprised how quickly your body adapts when the training is engaging enough that you forget you're working out.
Training partners are taught to work with each other, not against each other. This isn't a fight gym. It's a cooperative learning environment where technique is prioritized over aggression. We go at your pace.
A loaner gi is included with your intro — you don't need to buy anything. For No Gi classes, wear athletic shorts (no zippers) and a fitted shirt. Show up 10 minutes early. We'll introduce you, walk you through everything, and pair you with a training partner who knows how to work with beginners.
Then you spent $20 and tried something new. No contract. No cancellation process. No guilt. But most people who make it through the first three classes don't quit — because the challenge itself becomes the reward.
Our training culture is cooperative and technique-driven — not ego-driven. We actively maintain an environment where everyone trains with respect, regardless of gender, size, or experience.
Schedule
Classes run Monday through Saturday — and we're adding more. Your $20 intro works on any class below.
| Time | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:30–5:15 PM | Kids BJJ Ages 6–12 Gi | Kids BJJ Ages 6–12 Gi | Kids BJJ Ages 6–12 Gi | Kids BJJ Ages 6–12 Gi | Kids BJJ Ages 6–12 Gi | Open Mat All Levels Gi/No Gi (10:00–11:00am) |
| 6:00–7:00 PM | Adult Kickboxing MMA Shorts | Adult Kickboxing MMA Shorts | Adult Kickboxing MMA Shorts (11:00–12:00pm) | |||
| 7:00–8:00 PM | Adult BJJ All Levels Gi | Adult BJJ All Levels No Gi | Adult BJJ All Levels Gi | Adult BJJ All Levels No Gi | Adult BJJ All Levels Gi | Kids BJJ Ages 6–12 Gi (12:15–1:00pm) |
Academy Hours: Monday–Friday 4 PM – 9 PM · Saturday 9 AM – 2 PM
Schedule is expanding — new classes added regularly
Go Further
Group classes hold up to 20 people and cover a structured curriculum. For focused, accelerated training, we offer two ways to go deeper.
One-on-one with an instructor, fully focused on you. Whether you're brand new and want to build confidence before group classes, or experienced and sharpening a specific part of your game — private lessons are built around your individual goals and pace.
One student, one instructor · Scheduled around your availability · All levels
Semi-private sessions built around a specific technique. Each lab holds a maximum of 4 people and runs in four-session blocks. Sign up for the technique you want to work on — once a block is full, it's locked for the month. Smaller groups, sharper focus.
4 students max per lab · Each block is 4 sessions (1 month) · Individual sign-ups
FAQ
No experience necessary. No commitment required. A loaner gi is included, and we'll pair you with a partner and walk you through everything. Just show up at 412 Myrtle Avenue.
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