Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA training for all levels. Whether you want to compete, lose weight, or learn self-defense, this is where you start.
No contract. No credit card. No commitment. Just show up.
You signed up for a gym membership. Went for a few weeks. Stopped. The workouts felt pointless. Nobody noticed if you showed up or didn't. You're still out of shape, still stressed, still looking for something that actually sticks.
Every month that passes is another month of the same routine that isn't working. Another membership collecting dust. Another year older without feeling stronger, sharper, or more confident.
Jungle Gym is different because you're not exercising alone. You're training with a team, under a Black Belt coach, learning a real skill that demands your full attention. That's why people who quit every gym they've ever joined train here for years.
Start Your Free WeekEvery class builds a different piece of the puzzle. Together, they make you dangerous.
Ground fighting, submissions, sweeps. The chess of martial arts.
Striking, clinching, takedowns. The complete fighting system.
No-gi grappling for competition and self-defense.
Takedown mastery from standing positions.
Real-world self-defense that actually works on the street.
Full-body workouts that transform your physique.
Justin "Master Chim" Garcia received his BJJ Black Belt from Royce Gracie Black Belt Rob Kahn, and built his skills training alongside UFC legends Royce Gracie, Glover Teixeira, Kenny Florian, and others. That foundation of hard work, high skill, and relentless tenacity earned him respect from some of the most accomplished figures in the MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu worlds.
But Master Chim didn't build Jungle Gym to create fighters. He built it to create transformation. For over 20 years, he's brought that world-class martial arts pedigree to the Bronx and made it accessible to everyone, from first-timers to lifelong practitioners.
"You will not find a more passionate instructor."
Elliot Pacheco walked into Jungle Gym out of shape and unsure. He walked out a completely different person. That kind of transformation happens when you train with a team, not alone on a treadmill.
Martial arts training does what regular gym memberships cannot. It gives you a reason to keep showing up.
Elliot Pacheco, before and after training at Jungle Gym.
Jump into whichever one sounds right. No prerequisites. No experience required.
Traditional kimono training. Learn grips, chokes, and the foundational techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Submission wrestling without the gi. Fast-paced, athletic, and great for MMA crossover.
Full mixed martial arts combining striking, wrestling, and ground fighting into one complete system.
Practice what you've learned with training partners. Roll, drill, and sharpen your game at your own pace.
No experience needed. Here is exactly what happens when you walk in.
We'll show you around the gym, introduce you to the coaches, and answer every question you have.
Borrow a gi or wear comfortable clothes. You do not need to buy anything before your first class.
No one expects you to be in shape. The warm-up is designed to get your body moving at your level.
You'll be paired with a partner who knows it's your first day. They will guide you through every move.
That feeling after your first class is something a regular gym will never give you. You earned it.
"The best school around. I know because I looked everywhere first."
"Lost weight, gained confidence, and made friends for life."
"As a woman, I never felt out of place. The respect on the mats is real."
That's exactly why most people start. You don't get in shape to train martial arts. You train martial arts to get in shape. We meet you where you are.
Training is controlled and coached. You go at your own pace. Nobody's throwing you to the wolves on day one.
Comfortable athletic clothes. We have loaner gis for BJJ classes. Bring water and a towel.
We'll talk about membership options. Zero pressure. If it's not for you, no hard feelings.
We have students who started in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. There is no age limit on getting better.
No contracts. No pressure. No credit card. Just show up and train for a full week, completely free. Fill out the form and we will call you within 24 hours to schedule your first class.
"The best school around. I know because I looked everywhere first."
Daniel R., Adult BJJ Student