JG Monster Jiu-Jitsu Fitness

“I was looking for a reliable BJJ academy that would feel more like a family, rather then just a martial arts school...And I found one. Jeffrey is a great coach, always will help you and pause the drills just so you understand the details of every move. Every session feels like a private class. Trust me you won't get that at those big name bjj schools. Another aspect I love about this school is that at the end of every session the team spends 5-7 minutes stretching and relaxing after sparring sessions. Strongly recommend!”

“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 type of school.”

“Amazing place! Great instructors and a great vibe. You will definitely enjoy it. You can find kids' breakdance classes here. Check out the spot.”

“I’ve known and trained with Jeff since 18 years old and have seen him grind throughout the years not just on the mats but life in general. His evolution of a fitness trainer to a martial arts practitioner has been a sight to see. The combination of both in addition to his mental and breathing concepts is a system that would uplift anyones mood, confidence and overall change you as a person.”

“Jeff is a phenomenal instructor with the ability to mix humor seamlessly with direct easy to understand teaching methods. His grasp of jiu jitsu concepts is highly developed, and communicated easily while teaching individual techniques. This allows for students to make rapid progress understanding the why, not just the how. Jeff is also deeply committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment for his students to learn and grow in. If you’re looking for a place to start or continue your jiu jitsu journey, you have found it.”