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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

Where the Take Down is Just the Beginning!

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on ground fighting and submission holds. It originated in Brazil in the early 20th century and has gained popularity worldwide for its effectiveness in real-life self-defense situations and in mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions. BJJ is primarily based on the principles of leverage and technique, allowing a smaller and weaker person to defend themselves against a larger and stronger opponent. It emphasizes grappling and ground fighting techniques, such as joint locks, chokes, and various holds, to control and submit an opponent. One of the distinguishing features of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is its emphasis on positional dominance and the ability to submit an opponent without relying on strikes or kicks.

Practitioners aim to take their opponents to the ground and then use techniques like sweeps, escapes, and submissions to gain advantageous positions or force the opponent to submit. Training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu involves practicing techniques with partners in both drilling and live sparring sessions. This hands-on approach allows practitioners to develop their skills, timing, and reflexes in a realistic setting. BJJ practitioners often wear a gi (a traditional uniform consisting of a jacket and pants) during training and competitions, but there are also no-gi variations of the sport where practitioners wear shorts and a rash guard.

At Nitro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, we love helping our students hone their skills in our welcoming and supportive classes. Regardless of your skill level or experience with martial arts, we feature classes custom-tailored to your specific skill set and desires. As the premier Jiu Jitsu academy in Brewster and Putnam County, NY, you can rest assured knowing you are in good hands with our world-class instructors. Our main objective is to build strength through character, dedication, and hard work for men, women, and children of any background. Nitro BJJ is always accepting new students, so feel free to reach out to our helpful staff anytime or come in for a free trial lesson and consultation.

Why Choose Nitro BJJ?

LEARN BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE!

Because we provide authentic Jiu Jitsu training that comes straight from the heart of Brazil! Our instructors hail from Brasilia and Rio de Janeiro, the home of BJJ, and they’ve come to Brewster to provide high-quality instruction to you, your friends, and your family!

Each one of our professors is a competition veteran with years of experience in the martial arts. We offer Kids Jiu Jitsu classes, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction for all ages and experience levels, and Women’s-Only Jiu Jitsu to teach authentic self-defense skills to ladies from around the Brewster, Carmel, and Mahopac communities. When you train with us, you get unabridged access to genuine training from true professionals — we can help you lose weight, build muscle, learn practical self-defense, and forge stronger bonds with your community.

And when you get started, we’re happy to offer you a free consultation and free uniform! Discover the unwavering confidence that comes with martial arts training… transforming your life is as easy as getting started.

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Jiu Jitsu Will Help You Grapple With Any Challenge.

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Women's Jiu Jitsu

Be Empowered Through Women's Jiu Jitsu Training.

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Kids Jiu Jitsu

Kickstart Your Child's Journey Through Martial Arts.

What Our Students Say

This school is fantastic. The people are great and the instructors really know their stuff. Every one that trains is super kind, supportive and patient.I have been training here for about 6 months and am a different person from when I started. Highly recommend.
Justin Yllanes
Justin Yllanes
00:18 19 May 23
Joined at end of March and I enjoy every training session. Each professor has been wonderful in teaching and showing each technique while explaining the reasons behind them. Valuable lessons and information.
Bryan Turner
Bryan Turner
22:17 17 May 23
I’ve had the best experience at Nitro BJJ and I look forward to training every day!
Billy Collins
Billy Collins
00:13 12 May 23
I have had the best experience at Nitro BJJ. The professors are great, and I would recommend this place to anybody in the Putnam county area!!!
Joey C
Joey C
00:12 12 May 23
Best BJJ academy in Putnam County!
Mike Collins
Mike Collins
00:10 12 May 23
My 5 year old loves Nitro BJJ! He’s in the little grapplers class twice a week. Chuck is awesome with the kids and I see tremendous progress. My son is more confident and working towards a black belt.
Patty Mazzurco
Patty Mazzurco
21:05 11 May 23
So patient and kind to the kids he works with
Riley Christiana
Riley Christiana
20:23 11 May 23
Master chuck is the best!! Patience is truly his virtue. He takes his time with the kids and actually teaches them how to do things. He’s strict but also funny when it’s called for. Highly recommend.
Ali P
Ali P
20:23 11 May 23
Best gym around
Bass Bros
Bass Bros
01:48 14 Feb 23
The best place to train jiu-jitsu in Brewster, NY!
Jonathan Barton
Jonathan Barton
23:12 08 Feb 23
By far the best Jiu-Jitsu academy in Brewster, NY. The professors are excellent, and the best part is that the academy is located right inside Powerhouse Gym of Brewster! When you become a member of Nitro BJJ, you also get a membership to Powerhouse Gym!
Joe Barnes
Joe Barnes
23:09 08 Feb 23
AJ Pieragostini
AJ Pieragostini
21:17 17 Jan 23
K3NE1H
K3NE1H
20:59 13 Jan 23
Leo Thomas
Leo Thomas
20:59 13 Jan 23
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matthew E
matthew E
21:53 10 Jan 23
I love Nitro BJJ! My son has been going since he was 5 (9 now). The discipline and skills he is learning is like no other. The instructors are also incredible and does so well with every age level. My son can’t wait to go to class every week! If you want to get your kids into a great after school activity this is it!
Tiffany Charles
Tiffany Charles
21:48 10 Jan 23
Cristian Artiga
Cristian Artiga
21:36 07 Jan 23
My daughter is part of their little grapplers group and she loves it! I was surprised at how mush she has learned. My 5 year old can now choke me out 😳😅
keith cebollero
keith cebollero
22:20 05 Jan 23
Francis McGreal
Francis McGreal
02:12 21 Dec 22
Definitely recommend this jiu jitsu gym. Justin creates a really relaxing, low-pressure environment that meets you wherever you're at in terms of fitness/martial arts experience. He has.a good balance of guiding students while also giving them space to learn. Based on what I've seen and experienced, Justin connects with his students and is very easy to talk to.For those more experienced with... Jiu Jitsu: Because of Justin's background learning from high quality instructors in high quality gyms, you can be confident that you are learning Jiu Jitsu that actually works in a competition scenario. He is very clear with his instruction, teaches the most up-to-date/modern approaches, and always makes sure to include discussion of the broader concepts/principles behind a technique. If you get the chance to learn from Justin, you're learning from someone that cares a lot about Jiu Jitsu and helping others learn it.read more
Albert Tran
Albert Tran
00:43 19 Dec 22
Martin Saljanin
Martin Saljanin
21:15 17 Dec 22
Great place, great people and a great workout mentally and physically
Tony Saljanin
Tony Saljanin
06:17 17 Dec 22
A beautiful facility and a great school. I highly recommend.
Peter Oberc
Peter Oberc
00:38 17 Dec 22
Makayla Santangelo
Makayla Santangelo
21:19 16 Dec 22
Giovanna Elsroth
Giovanna Elsroth
21:19 16 Dec 22
Great place ! Very knowledgeable crew ! Professor is awesome with explaining technique thoroughly. He is able to break down each technique step by step and the little nuances of each technique .. truly awesome place to train for competition or learning self defense.
Kyle Poole
Kyle Poole
21:09 14 Dec 22
Awesome training and great people to get better at Jutjistu.
Marc Drouin
Marc Drouin
13:12 14 Dec 22
Started training here and learning a lot. Instructors are great and go into detail with each student in all levels.
Frank Castelli
Frank Castelli
01:13 13 Dec 22
Rux Clips
Rux Clips
00:13 13 Dec 22
Over 6 years old When I moved “upstate” from the Bronx, I had to find a place to continue my journey (brown belt). I was promoted to Blackbelt in October of 2020. Needless to say they are very welcoming and offer great training.
Top Notch
J B
J B
20:09 12 Dec 22
Love the experience they have brought me. It’s a great environment and atmosphere and everyone there helps you learn and better yourself everyday. They instill discipline and hard work and I love going there day after day.
Francesco Branca
Francesco Branca
06:46 12 Dec 22
Julian Moffitt
Julian Moffitt
23:25 11 Dec 22
Great place to train and better yourself
Nicholas Azzollini
Nicholas Azzollini
22:12 11 Dec 22
The best in the Business. Highly recommend if you want to roll with some great people and learn a lot.
Andrew Bumgarner
Andrew Bumgarner
22:06 11 Dec 22
Nitro BJJ is hands down the best facility around, whether you are brand new to bjj or a black belt or anything in between. State of the art facility and top-notch instructors. Great classes for both adults and kids. I would recommend anyone looking to better themselves to visit Nitro BJJ.
Mike Trinchitella
Mike Trinchitella
17:29 11 Dec 22
Experienced training
Amauris lopez
Amauris lopez
16:35 11 Dec 22
Great culture and coaches are world class!
Benjamin Andrews
Benjamin Andrews
16:24 11 Dec 22
I joined nitro BJJ about 3 months ago and I have been extremely happy with my experience so far. The environment is amazing and I look forward to showing up to train hard everyday. I felt welcomed from the day I walked in and everyday after that. The quality of coaching is excellent. It’s a little overwhelming when your just starting out but I feel like each day I get better.
Andrew Noce
Andrew Noce
16:21 11 Dec 22
Vincent DiGaetano
Vincent DiGaetano
14:47 11 Dec 22
Great team atmosphere, good for experienced & new to the sport members.
Luis Quiroz
Luis Quiroz
14:39 11 Dec 22
I’ve been training at Nitro BJJ for many years now. This academy has top tier instructors that truly care about the progress and well-being of their students. Head Professor Moreno is the absolute best in the business. His skill set and ability to teach go hand in hand in making him a phenomenal instructor. This facility is not only equipped with a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy, but accompanied... with a Power House Gym, a Foundation Rx Supplement Store, and a physical medicine and rehabilitation center facility.read more
RitzyFlare
RitzyFlare
03:21 11 Dec 22
Great culture. Coaches care about your development and performance in the sport of jiu jitsu. Professor Moreno is one of the best grapplers and professors in the country and will teach you tons. I highly recommend training with the nitro crew.
paolo ciatto
paolo ciatto
02:51 11 Dec 22
Nitro BJJ is a great place to train. You will receive world class training from the instructors. Come over and give it a try.
Frank Soto
Frank Soto
09:41 10 Dec 22
Luciano Ferreira
Luciano Ferreira
03:34 10 Dec 22
Great place , clean and friendly. The head coach is high level black Belt, if you are looking to start or improve your Bjj Nitro is the perfect gym for.
Eduando Spindoa
Eduando Spindoa
01:17 10 Dec 22
Great people and training
Douglas Hahn
Douglas Hahn
00:17 10 Dec 22
The best place ever!
JG Rocha
JG Rocha
23:53 09 Dec 22
Nitro BJJ is the real deal, a first class training facility with top level instruction. The fact that it’s housed within a gorgeous and expansive weight training facility with plenty of cardio options is also very convenient. There is also a full physical therapy department as well as a cafe with healthy food options. I LOVE this place!
Billy Cummings
Billy Cummings
23:34 09 Dec 22
Tuesday and Thursday fundamental coach is awesome
Gianna Dipaola
Gianna Dipaola
23:31 09 Dec 22
Talia Dipaola
Talia Dipaola
23:31 09 Dec 22
The best place to train. Amazing team & instructors. Also located inside Powerhouse Gym. Can also receive PT & Chiropractic care. The ultimate health and wellness center!
Angelina Nicole
Angelina Nicole
23:31 09 Dec 22
The BEST Jiu-Jitsu school around! From the ownership, to management, to the coaches by far the nicest and most knowledgeable staff in the business today. The facility is extremely clean and safe. Great classes for kids and adults. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Nitro BJJ to anyone. I am certainly satisfied thus far and have been blown away by my experience. THANK YOU.
Nikola Zilakova
Nikola Zilakova
23:28 09 Dec 22
Great bjj program. Coach Moreno is the best in the area.
David Herrera
David Herrera
23:25 09 Dec 22
Diogo is a first class instructor, polite, and attentive to all his students with the resume to back his teaching skills.
Jonathan Kroskey
Jonathan Kroskey
23:21 09 Dec 22
Come for the Jiujitsu, Stay for the Porrada
Frank Ciatto
Frank Ciatto
23:19 09 Dec 22
High level training and accommodating to us grapplers on the older side.
Murphy Whalen
Murphy Whalen
23:17 09 Dec 22
moreno bjj
moreno bjj
23:12 09 Dec 22
Been training here for 7 years. Jiu jitsu is life changing and I would highly recommend. Great experience, facilities are top notch, great instruction! My son does little grapplers program as well. Terrific!
Al Vazquez
Al Vazquez
23:00 09 Dec 22
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