JG Monster Jiu-Jitsu Fitness — Local services in New York

I highly recommend joining JG Fitness if you:

Love technical Jiu Jitsu and are looking for more personal, detailed instruction. Are interested in holistic fitness, such as mobility work and breathwork. Are looking for an awesome community of friendly health-minded people.

I've trained BJJ for a couple of years at a large gym in Manhattan, and before that I was a successful high school wrestler. Though I progressed to my blue belt at my first gym, I found myself getting hurt constantly, and my technical skills had plateaued as the class size was such that I was having a hard time getting personal instruction.

My experience with JG has been very positive. In two months of training I can confidently say that my technique has dramatically improved, specifically guard passing and submission technique. JG is a high level black belt who spent 20 years training with the best guys in the sport. At most gyms you would be receiving instruction from instructors who have far less experience than Jeff, particularly if you are a beginner - so it's pretty rare to find a gym where you can have small class sizes taught by someone of Jeff's caliber.

I'm also feeling generally as fit as I've ever been since my high school wrestling days thanks to the JG approach to fitness and movement. Jeff and his partner, Carolyn, have the knowledge and equipment of a full fledged PT pratice. Carolyn is a highly skilled Yogi and fitness instructor herself. I've been practicing yoga sporadically for 6 years, and she is without a doubt the best Yoga / Mobility coach I've learned under. They've helped me address some old injuries and tightness, and I'm really thankful to have their help.

One thing to note, if you are looking to test yourself with intense and competitive rolls, this may not be the place for you. While there is light rolling, Jeff intentionally emphasizes technical drilling, light rolls and movement training. For me this is ideal, I have a lot of experience with intense rolls and I'm happy to spend more time in the gym learning technique and less time sidelined by injuries from hard rolls. With that said, if you are looking for the unique intense workout you can get from a competition gym, you might consider another...

A PRIVATE STUDIO RUN BY A SERIOUS COUPLE WHO CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING! AN AWESOME EXPERIENCE! LIFE CHANGER! I'LL BE COMING BACK FOR MANY MANY CLASSES TO COME! The JG Monster Jiu-Jitsu Fitness studio is the best for my needs! I am 52 years old and I am about 80lbs heavier than I should be for good health. I went to the JG Monster Jiu-Jitsu studio thinking that if I took up this martial art I would for sure make a move towards health -- and loosing weight would be a nice side-effect. LITTLE DID I KNOW - they have a method of low-impact Jiu-Jitsu that is a serious workout every class! It's cardio, strength, HIIT, Jiu-Jitsu and Yoga poses to finish -- all of that rolled into one! It's like Jiu-Jitsu forms this workout foundation and they build all these great movement work-outs in with the Jiu-Jitsu! I was so effected right from the first class I had to go home and take a nap (a great nap!). Since starting I have been to five weekend classes and one weeknight class and they continue to be challenging and fun and an amazingly effective workout for the whole body -- in a low-impact way! It's the best combination of weight-loss, cardio, movement and martial arts I've ever experienced. I've already lost about 10lbs in the first couple of weeks. I am also working with Sensei Jeff to do his private training gym-sessions now as well. He is a GREAT coach, and he looks at diet and does individual work outs with you under his BLACKBELT-MINDSET private coaching. I am having a life changing experience and I will be going back to Carroll Gardens (beautiful neighborhood and great private studio too by the way) to work with Sensei Jeff and Carolyn for many, many months and years to come! One-of-a-kind martial arts / Jiu-Jitsu based workouts! Great people and...

Jeff teaches jiu jitsu in a way that is accessible to everyone from beginners up to higher level practitioners. Jeff truly cares about his students’ progress and is enthusiastic about sharing his vast technical knowledge. I trained for years at a big school in Manhattan and the quality of instruction at JG Monster Jiu Jitsu paired with Jeff’s personal approach to teaching create a learning atmosphere that is unmatched.

If you’re looking to get in the best shape of your life while learning an effective martial art in a welcoming environment, look no further than JG...