Brooklyn BJJ

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Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

I just recently moved to the area(staten island) due to being stationed at Ft. Hamilton. I'm an active duty army MP there and looking for a gym to start training in. I've been through army combatives level one which is basically beginner level gi stuff and actually grappled in a tournament after only going through the school and 3 weeks of training. Got my ass kicked but enjoyed it. Sadly that was almost 2 years ago (damn you iraq). I'm looking to get back into going at least 2 times and week and stumbled across this place from searching here and google. Does anyone know anything about this place or anyone that trains here?

I live in Staten Island so I dont want to travel all the way into Manhattan or else my decision would be made at Renzo's. If you don't know anything about this gym can you recommend me a place thats close to the Brooklyn/Staten Island area? Thanks!
 
it is good, i train there...gene dunn and brian glick are the best. however a purple belt teaches the beginner class, since you trained im not sure if you will be in the beginner or advanced(advanced is like a couple stripe white belt and up)

pm me if you want more info.
 
I train their as does alex, very good place with very very certified and great instructors.
 
Kimuralex said:
it is good, i train there...gene dunn and brian glick are the best. however a purple belt teaches the beginner class, since you trained im not sure if you will be in the beginner or advanced(advanced is like a couple stripe white belt and up)

pm me if you want more info.
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i'll probably just start out in the beginner's classes anyways jsut so i can get all my basics back.. the army combatives program is pretty much bjj but with a few twists.. but this place looks like where i'm gonna go.. i guess judging by their website next thurs(17th) they're having a newcomers seminar so i'll definitely go check it out then.. guess i might see you around

Also check out Joey Capizzi on Staten Island. He's a very talented instructor and Renzo Black Belt. I don't think he has a website, but check out his myspace MySpace.com - Joey Capizzi - 33 - Male - STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK - MySpace.com - Joey Capizzi - 33 - Male - STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK - www.myspace.com/joecapizzi
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i found a link to his myspace searching this site.. doesn't realy say much.. actually had to go to his friends to find his gym address.. little annoying it doesn't have a website to check out.. do you train there? can you tell me anything about the place?

also found a place Codella Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy - Staten Island, N.Y. .. anyone know anything about that place? guess he is renzo black belt too? thanks
 
Not sure about the one on Staten Island, but I can attest to the Brooklyn BJJ one. Both instructors are black belts under Renzo, I have met them both and they are good instructors. From what I know, the place has more of a traditional martial arts feel to it.

However, if there's one on Staten Island, you might wanna check that one out too, since it's probably more convenient.
 
SuperSuperRambo said:
Not sure about the one on Staten Island, but I can attest to the Brooklyn BJJ one. Both instructors are black belts under Renzo, I have met them both and they are good instructors. From what I know, the place has more of a traditional martial arts feel to it.

However, if there's one on Staten Island, you might wanna check that one out too, since it's probably more convenient.
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Since i'm fairly new to this, could you elaborate on what you mean by "more of a traditional martial arts feel"?
 
TimSTi said:
Since i'm fairly new to this, could you elaborate on what you mean by "more of a traditional martial arts feel"?
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gene dunn has been doing martial arts basically his whole life, he also runs a shotokan karate school, and he is also a judo blackbelt under sensei shiina. So there is some bowing, and the students are generally very respectful.

Gene dunn likes to have the students help each other, and its a very "family" feel to it. He has one of his purple belts teach the beginner class on bay parkway(the new location).

The 13th ave schools main instructor is brian glick, who i cant say enough good things about. brian is john danahers first blackbelt(afaik), and danaher is one of the best in the world.

If you want, the new school on bay parkway is running some promotional type deal, they gave me a "vip" card. I can give it to you, it basically gives you classes for 2 weeks for free, a free uniform, and a free private lesson. You can just tell them that alex gave you the vip card and your coming in.
 
TimSTi said:
Since i'm fairly new to this, could you elaborate on what you mean by "more of a traditional martial arts feel"?
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Well, you might get a better answer from one of the guys that trains there (as far as an accurate description of the place). BJJ schools tend to be very informal and laid back. Traditional martial arts tend to be more formal and structured, and involves principles like respect, honor, and so forth. For some people the traditional martial arts atmosphere is a negative (for reasons I cannot understand). In other words they teach BJJ as a martial art rather than as you might teach wrestling or boxing.

Or I could be totally wrong about the place.
 
TimSTi said:
Since i'm fairly new to this, could you elaborate on what you mean by "more of a traditional martial arts feel"?
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I've never visited Brooklyn BJJ, but Gene Dunn is also a noted karate instructor, so it's possible that he might incorporate some of the karate etiquette into his BJJ class?
 
SuperSuperRambo said:
Well, you might get a better answer from one of the guys that trains there (as far as an accurate description of the place). BJJ schools tend to be very informal and laid back. Traditional martial arts tend to be more formal and structured, and involves principles like respect, honor, and so forth. For some people the traditional martial arts atmosphere is a negative (for reasons I cannot understand). In other words they teach BJJ as a martial art rather than as you might teach wrestling or boxing.

Or I could be totally wrong about the place.
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your right, another thing i forgot to mention is he incorporates a "student creed"(i believe the gracie barra version that some barra schools have) and then at the end of the class just talks about life, and stuff like that.

Unless your a total meathead, you wont be bothered by it....

and im not sure what "karate" etiquette is, but we do bow sometimes and slap hands before rolling, and the warmup is pretty structured, with some jumping jacks, jogging, pushups/situps/squats, burpees, crabwalks and etc.
 
Kimuralex said:
your right, another thing i forgot to mention is he incorporates a "student creed"(i believe the gracie barra version that some barra schools have) and then at the end of the class just talks about life, and stuff like that.

Unless your a total meathead, you wont be bothered by it....

and im not sure what "karate" etiquette is, but we do bow sometimes and slap hands before rolling, and the warmup is pretty structured, with some jumping jacks, jogging, pushups/situps/squats, burpees, crabwalks and etc.
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Didn't mean to cause any offense; I was just speculating.
 
TimSTi said:
i'll probably just start out in the beginner's classes anyways jsut so i can get all my basics back.. the army combatives program is pretty much bjj but with a few twists.. but this place looks like where i'm gonna go.. i guess judging by their website next thurs(17th) they're having a newcomers seminar so i'll definitely go check it out then.. guess i might see you around



i found a link to his myspace searching this site.. doesn't realy say much.. actually had to go to his friends to find his gym address.. little annoying it doesn't have a website to check out.. do you train there? can you tell me anything about the place?


also found a place Codella Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy - Staten Island, N.Y. .. anyone know anything about that place? guess he is renzo black belt too? thanks
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It's really unfortunate that Joey doesn't have a proper website up. I don't train there, but I train with John Danaher at the Renzo Gracie Academy and have crossed paths with Joey numerous times. Joey used to run a small academy out of his garage or basement or somesuch for several years, but a year ago he opened up a proper academy. He's an excellent instructor, at least worth checking out, especially because he might be closer.

I don't know Mike Codella personally, but he's also a Renzo BB. And re: Brooklyn BJJ, Brian Glick is a fantastic instructor.

If I were you, I'd check out all the places a couple of times and see which fits best with your schedule and needs.
 
one.armed.jack said:
It's really unfortunate that Joey doesn't have a proper website up. I don't train there, but I train with John Danaher at the Renzo Gracie Academy and have crossed paths with Joey numerous times. Joey used to run a small academy out of his garage or basement or somesuch for several years, but a year ago he opened up a proper academy. He's an excellent instructor, at least worth checking out, especially because he might be closer.
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Actually, I found his website. NYCBJJ.com
 
Edgar is an amazing boxing coach and teaches me something new every time I roll with him
 
infamous mattyd said:
Edgar is an amazing boxing coach and teaches me something new every time I roll with him
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I'm looking to finally start BJJ. I live somewhat nearby NYCBJJ.
Not looking to compete or roll with TUF wannabee's, just get in shape and learn some ground self defense.

Would you recomend NYCBJJ?
 
Ranger said:
I'm looking to finally start BJJ. I live somewhat nearby NYCBJJ.
Not looking to compete or roll with TUF wannabee's, just get in shape and learn some ground self defense.

Would you recomend NYCBJJ?
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I've heard nothing but good things about that school. Renzo guys are usually very solid. Respect.
 
Ranger said:
I'm looking to finally start BJJ. I live somewhat nearby NYCBJJ.
Not looking to compete or roll with TUF wannabee's, just get in shape and learn some ground self defense.

Would you recomend NYCBJJ?
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I train with joey and edgar at Renzo's in NYC, so I really can't comment about staten island.
 
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