Renzo Gracie Academy in
New York (NY)

I love going to Renzo Gracie’s HQ to train for competition at Professor Thiago’s competition class. I also take privates with Professor Thiago who’s a great professor and person. Professor Thiago helped me get closer to my goal (World Champion) and this year I took 3rd at Worlds.

Working with Professor Thiago Saldanha has been one of the best decisions I’ve made and has truly taken my game to the next level. His knowledge within the competition square is unmatched and he explains concepts in a way anyone can understand. Would highly recommend both RGA and specifically Professor Thiago to anyone looking to learn high level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

I don’t often give reviews but felt compelled to after reading a few negative reviews. I was a bit shocked at how clean the gym was and how friendly and helpful the people were. As soon as I walked in I was greeted with a big smiling hello by a Muay Thai instructor. I said I'm from out of town and would like to take a no gi class with John Danaher. He said the gym is officially closed for the holidays but feel free to look around. There are three floors and the jiu jitsu is downstairs. There, I was greeted by another friendly face, Rob Constance, who also said the gym was closed and that John Danaher was out of town for the holidays. However, he was there to open the gym for people who wanted to train during the break and invited me join them. I’ve been to many BJJ gyms in the US and have never met kinder or friendlier people! Later I mentioned about the negative reviews. He responded, “Sometimes you get what you give.” These guys went way above and beyond the normal courtesy service. I had an awesome experience! Two thumbs up to Rob & Renzo Gracie’s NYC!!!

An iconic part of NYC. If you live in the city, train here. If you visit the city, train here. An amazing community!

I’ve visited a morning gi class taught by Jason at the academy while on a work trip to NYC. Enjoyed the class, felt looked after by students and the professor, enjoyed rolling!. WVery structured, creative, but with attention to fundamentals. Highly recommended, I’ll come over again when around in SF

Dropped in while in NYC for work and had a great session. Amazing training partners. Highly recommended.

This is the HQ of Team Renzo Gracie, and has been at the forefront of the BJJ scene in NYC since the 1990’s. This is the location of the famous “blue basement” where that created many world-class instructors, and MMA and BJJ world champions. With three floors, they offer gi and no-gi BJJ, Muay Thai, and MMA. As a Renzo Gracie black belt and fellow academy owner, I’ve been training here since the late 90’s. If you’re looking for top quality training in this part of Manhattan, this is the place to go.

My drop-in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) training at Renzo Gracie (RG) in Midtown NYC was such a positive experience. As I'm still at the beginning of my BJJ journey, I needed a fundamentals class and RG had the perfect fit. From Yuri's easy processing at the front desk, to Prof. Bridget's engaging instruction, to their wonderful students' generous participation, to their super-stocked, spacious, clean, and conveniently located facility, it was a great night. No notes

I stopped in for the Saturday class and it was very welcoming. I will admit these guys are tough rolls but that’s what you want if you want to get better. I will definitely be back. I am a member of Daniel Gracie Philly and I will say the hospitality runs in the family.

A great way to spend a Sunday morning in Renzo's Academy in NYC. Nice technical session and sparring, Professor was very welcoming, as were the students. Thanks all 🥋🙏👊

I wanted to like this place as much as its other nyc locations but the kids class instructors leave much to be desired. They are two purple belt young men who spend the class laughing and joking with each other, talking about personal things and texting. They are too immature to teach and lack the professionalism and discipline this sport requires. A school with such a prestigious name should have better quality teachers.

I'm not going to lie to you. I came in as a visitor expecting everyone here to be first-class jerks. Turns out they weren't. Everyone was respectful to each other during rolls, instructors were very attentive to everyone on the mats and it was overall a pretty nice session.

I train at RG in Los Angeles most of the time but travel for work so drop into gyms around the world frequently. I've always wanted to go to the illustrious "Blue Basement" where some of the greatest combat sport athletes in the world have put in rounds! My first visit here today did not disappoint. I was welcomed by very friendly staff at the front desk, introduced to the instructor and given a tour. The advanced jiujitsu class was well run, and very beneficial to my learning. I peeked my head in and saw the foundations class was well-attended and organized in the other room adjacent to us, and the Muay Thai mat was high-energy! What an amazing gym. I highly recommend it whether you're a combat sports vet, or completely new and want to try. Everyone is super nice and you'll have a lot of support and great training partners. Max stars for Renzo Gracie New York Midtown (HQ)!!! *Pictured left to right: myself, Professor Robson Gracie (master Renzo's youngest brother), and my friend-New York City fitness professional celebrity-Rick Richey!

One of the best decisions in my entire career was coming to this academy. Not only do you meet people from every walk of life, but the level of detail and overall history here is hard to match. Was training at Renzo's for a little over two years. Under their Muay Thai Program, under coach Mark and Mateo. Not only is this gym highly credentialed in BJJ, but equally as talented when teaching Muay Thai.

I was there for a moment, and Renzo Gracies nephew, Victor and his wingman, Jason came walking it. They greeted me as if I was a long lost friend and made me feel at home. I was given a basic tour by Jason. I got changed and started basic warm ups with the class - Jog, butt kick, side to side, shrimp, etc. The instruction was broken down. All and all it probably had 15 moves. We did breakout sessions w/ a partner 1st 5 moves, then 2nd 5 moves, then 3rd. Then, you drilled with resistance against the moves, once you had the move down start to finish. After drilling, I rolled with a purple belt then blue, white and then a black belt. That black belt, George, holy cow, was he good. I gave it my all to try and kill him. I'm pretty sure during our roll, he checked his email and made a sandwich. That man was amazing!!!!! My drilling partner and all of my rolling partners; everyone was uber cool. On my way out the door, I was stopped by Victor , who initially greeted me. After a quick discussion, he introduced me to Professor Renzo's daughter, who was just as cool as everyone else. I'd highly recommend this place. I'm giving it 5 🌟 because I can't give it 6. Show up on time, have a clean gi and be kind and respectful, and you'll love the place and fit in with no issues. This place produced the "Danaher Death Squad". I'm sure that they have "drop ins" trying to see if they can dominate Renzo's students. Don't be "that guy." Nobody likes "that guy."

I've been a student here for over a year, I really enjoy the Muay Thai and BJJ group classes. Great instructors who are knowledgeable and supportive. I felt right at home as a beginner! And shoutout to my coach Pj for those killer private lessons!

I have been working privately with Elijah, who is an incredible person and teacher. He has been super supportive and patient with me with my very first intro to Muay Thai. I can't say enough great things about him. All of the staff I have met here have been really kind and encouraging as well. Having no prior experience, Renzo Gracie has really made me feel very comfortable and welcomed into their family. If you're thinking about trying this out, do it.

Top instructors, history of excellence, very clean, and family friendly. Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Mixed Martial Arts, Wrestling, Boxing… I love this gym! If you or your family are looking to increase physical fitness, improve overall health, learn self-defense, train with top athletes, learn from the best in BJJ, MMA, and Muay Thai… I highly recommend this gym!!

Renzo Gracie Academy is a phenomenal place to study BJJ. I have been going for 2 years. They have the best professors in the game who compete regularly themselves and who are gracious when helping out their students collectively and individually. I also appreciate the fact that they have plenty of showers and lockers in the mens locker room. Don’t be afraid to jump in and be bad at something new - Jiu Jitsu is a highly rewarding endeavor, a necessity for self defense, and a great workout. I wish I could spend my whole day doing it at this gym with this team. Oss 👊🏻

Renzo Gracie Academy is filled with great instructors, highly skilled who love to teach and amazing people from all over the world, eager to learn and push themselves with you. I’ve met some of the best people I’ve ever known here.

Renzo Gracie Academy is the best Brazilian JiuJitsu academy in New York City and in the world. The Professors and staff are some of the best in all of JiuJitsu. The facility is second to none with over 1,500 square feet and 3 floors of space with huge mat areas & locker rooms making it one of the biggest in the world. The academy offers a wide range of classes for all levels through out the whole day ( Morning, Afternoon & Evening ). Monday through Friday there are 5 beginners classes a day making it easily accessible for someone starting. The academy has been open since 1996 and a staple in the JiuJitsu community ever since…. Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan it is easy to get too and begin your training. I highly recommend coming in and trying a class.

The Mecca of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the Northeast. All the staff is extremely friendly from the front desk to all the professors. Classes are taught by high level professors who’ve been learning from the best of the best. All students are very welcoming and helpful. If you’re looking for high level training, recreational training or even to get in healthy lifestyle — highly recommended.

This academy is a great place to train. They have classes spread throughout the day so it's easy to find a time that works for you. The teaching is top notch. There are a variety of professors who have different specialties, and different body types so you can align with training that best fits your style. There is also an expertly run women's program as well. So if you feel a little apprehensive rolling with guys or just want more female training partners they have you covered. 🙂

Great place to learn bjj, a ton of competitive jitsers, great teachers and facilities. Mats are clean and training places are well air conditioned. Felt at home there.

My husband and I have been with Renzo Gracie Academy for years, and our children are members of the academy as well. Amazing staff, meticulous professionalism, world-class techniques. With Thai boxing and MMA thrown in for good measure, our entire family feels confident in our self-defense skills. We can't visit to go back when the businesses re-open.

What an amazing school with a great vibe! I stopped in when Master Renzo and John Danaher were doing a charity seminar for one of their students who had cancer. Students were super cool and it was an amazing experience to walk into the World Headquarters of the Renzo Gracie Academy for the first time!

An excellent dojo and fitness facility for those seriously interested in Brazilian JiuJitsu and overall conditioning. The instructors are outstanding and committed to actively teaching students of all levels. It’s also a great place to catch a seminar also held by some of the best instructors in the industry. I have never been disappointed with a single experience here.