Marcelo has carefully crafted an incredible gym culture over many years for both hobbyists and world class athletes. All of the staff are incredibly friendly and supportive. The gym is the most professional Ive seen in terms of cleanliness, starting on time, and structure. Would highly recommend for visitors and full-time members.

Best place to train Jiu-Jitsu in the city!

Best place to train. amazing level and amazing sparring. and people is very welcoming. the place is very clean and pretty. cant wait to move there and train

The best, so clean, and the best environment! Staff is nice and so helpful

Amazing facility with instructors who genuinely care to make this the best possible experience, regardless of your level. Joined here as a beginner and felt welcome from the second you walk in the door. It starts from the top, and you couldn’t find a nicer and more helpful team of instructors. Would be hard pressed to find a better place to train.

Great people in a great space. Very professional, clean and welcoming.

Traveling in NYC to train and I was blown away by the gym amazing facility and most importantly amazing people.We were made to feel welcome for the moment we walked in the door, classes were amazing and well taught we were blown away by how friendly everyone was and when your rolling in another gym it puts you at ease.World class champion instructors world class people world class facility.If your in NYC and you train you have to visit you will not be disappointed.

Super legit no-gi training. Mr. Garcia is a kind and intelligent leader. His instructors are professional, passionate and knowledgable. Almost makes me want to move to NYC. ALMOST

Marcelo is by far the best bjjer ever. His academy is amazing and full of friendly people. Renrique and Paul are top notch instructors. If you ever thought about doing bjj, come here. They have a free trial offer. Feel free to stop by.

This is a world class destination for training BJJ.

Dropped into the 8:45pm beginners class on 10/16/2019, during a business trip to NYC. They do not currently offer gi rentals, but do offer them for sale. Facility locker rooms are being renovated and expanded, so it was tight squeezing into the dressing room. One professor gave me a quick tour of the soon to be ready expanded locker rooms and mat space- very nice! Current mat space was large and clean. The instructors and students were very accommodating to guests. The professor provided a lot of feedback and technique correction during drills, as much as other regular students received. I will be back on my next trip to NYC and look forward to seeing the completed renovations. Thank you Marcelo Garcia Academy!

I have never been here or lived in NY but I can tell it’s awesome

An absolutely amazing place to train. Marcelo, Scott, Phil, and the rest of the team are so genuinely welcoming. If you are looking for the best instruction, the toughest rolls, and the nicest people then this is where you want to be.Im looking forward to training here when ever I am in in New York.Thank you Marcelo and team!

Marcelo fosters a culture of fun and friendly training that pushes everyone to the max. The facility is very clean, and the students and staff all friendly and accessible. Marcelo and the other professors not only teach classes regularly, but often participates in the warmups and live training sessions. The academy always has visitors which allows for training and networking with people from all around the world, all of the time.

Was in NYC on holiday so had to stop in, made the choice to visit Marcelos over Renzos because of the friendly atmosphere Id heard about and it didnt disappoint. Everyone I drilled/rolled with were very personable and the same can be said for the staff. Great experience all round, oh and the instruction is top notch from world level competitors.

Love training at Marcelos when visiting New York... the instruction is amazing and they treat you like your one of their own. Ill visit every chance I get to learn from the best!

Ive been training here for 2 months. Fantastic school.My favorite parts:- 8 classes a day on weekdays. Can easily fit any schedule.- World class instructors. Seriously, some people move to NYC JUST to train at this school.- Clean facilities.

Besides being one of the GOATs of Grappling, Marcelo is also the nicest person. This also shows in all members of his gym. As a foreign visitor, I was warmly welcomed by everyone. Marcelo also took the time in his busy schedule and had a casual chat with us after class. It’s 40$ for a day pass. Will come back if I get the chance.

Was here on a business trip and they treated me like one of the crew. They give instruction in a way that doesnt feel paternalistic. As an upper belt I appreciate that very much.

Back in time this place was like my second home!great people,great family!oss🙏🏽

Thank you for your hospitality - From Melbourne Australia.Was greeted very well by the staff and loved the training experience with the team. Great Vibe and Culture you have.Thank you :)

Have trained here a couple of times when Im town. One of the best schools Ive had a chance to train at. An honor to learn directly from some of the best.

I have 40+ years experience in the martial arts and have trained with some of the best.Marcelo Garcias Academy is one of the best on the planet.Hes a world champion that personally teaches everyday and exhibits the kind of attitude that black belts should. Humble, practices what he preaches, hes patient with his students, has a gracious personality and a good sense of humor. A professional, laid back environment where everyone trains hard, gives100% and encourages their classmates.

The absolute best academy in the world.If you want to train bjj and are just starting it’s perfect.If you are advanced, it’s one of the places with highest level bjj athletes in the world.To top this, people are so friendly that you can almost call them family adter a few months of training.On of my favourite NY places!

MGA is known for their instructors and it lives up to the hype. Whenever Im in the area I stop by the academy for a class or two. The instruction is awesome and rolling with their students is always competitive. Its a little intimidating at times, but youll be fine.

The best gym in NYC. Visit all the gyms around you that are the most convenient for you. Visit all the gyms that have coaches that you might like. You will find that marcelcos coaches and students have created a great culture. It is different than most in that you are encouraged to go through fundimentals for a while before you start to get rolled into the ground. In a short time you will have what you need to roll anywhere. I came with a wrestling and martial arts background and have completely enjoyed all the coaches here. Joel, Paul big Matheus and little Matheus (who isnt little). Cant wait to make it a few more years.

Not only is he one of the best BJJ competitors on the planet, he is just as good of a coach and instructor. What is even more impressive is how grounded and humble he is. Marcelo is also one of the nicest people you will ever meet. If you have a chance to go train at this school you would be crazy not to.Prof. Dan Guillemette

Starting training here a few months ago. People are very chill in conversation but not afraid to go hard in training. For me that is what I want out of a BJJ school. World class instruction that trickles down through the ranks from Marcelo himself. This isnt a school just cashing in on his name. Marcelo teaches classes himself throughout the week and was even willing to roll with a white belt like yours truly (spoiler alert: I lost). I doubt you ll find a school with an instructor with so many accolades in the BJJ world who really shows his passion for teaching like Marcelo does and like I said before, this attitude trickles down through the ranks. If youre prepared to sweat, learn and push yourself, this is the school for you.

Ive been training Jiu-Jitsu for 6 years now and Marcelos academy is by far the elite of the elite. World class instruction from the basic class all the way up to the advance with Marcelo teaching those programs. Marcelo doesnt just instruct but be participates with the rest of the class in the warm up drills and rolls with the students. The academy is filled with tons of talent, ages, sizes, styles, and level of skill so no matter where you are in your BJJ history you will benefit from training here. The size of the new location is pretty large for NYC, and there tons of classes around the clock so regardless of what your schedule is like there is always opportunity to train. I cannot recommend this place enough, in fact I think anyone living in NY and not training here is just doing themselves a disservice. The staff is amazing, the gym is top notch, and the level of training is just off the charts. What else is there? Oh yeah, theres a 5X World champ and 4X ADCC champ who just happens to be one of the nicest guys on the planet running the show. Nothing left to say except get yourself there now!

World class instructors and students, very friendly atmosphere. Amazing school for visitors and all belt levels.

Came for the free week of training, stayed for the Acai.But seriously, you wont find a better school to train at. Fantastic enviroment, instruction, and training.World champions everywhere at every level, great people, and also, its Marcelo.

Back in the spring of last year, I decided it was time to step up my jiujitsu training. After extensive research on forums and videos, I decided to take a trial fundamentals class at Marcelo Garcia academy. I was absolutely blown away by the level of instruction and attention to detail. The techniques were clarified and broken down in ways I have never experienced. Marcelo is everything he is rumored to be and more. Paul and Bernardo are also phenominal instructors. I commute over two hours a day just to train at this academy and every second is worth it.

MG is a genius. The best academy in the world 10/10.

Best place to learn Jiu Jitsu. world class instructors and amazing training partners. A level of expertise that you wont find anywhere else.

Best school I have ever been to, I would highly recommend this school to anyone that wants to take their Jiujitsu to the next level..

Probably the best place in the world to train and understand Jiu Jitsu.From Bernardo Faria To Marcelo Himself all the teachers are incredible.Lessons are very well structured in a very friendly and serious atmosphere. Each one teach one. As a visitor i was impressed how people are nice and welcoming.Imagine a place where gianni grippo is drilling as Dillon Danis and Mateus Dinis are trying to kill each other etc etc...The is no such place like Marcelo GarciaThe staff is awesome and the facility beautiful. I wish i could live in NY just to keep on training with these guys.Highly recommended.

I travel a lot with work, Im a Brown belt and this place is the greatest place to train in NYC. Great people, fantastic space and did I mention the instructor!. I learn so much every time I am in NYC training here!.

Excellent BJJ and a very welcoming atmosphere!

Dont listen to any review less than 5 stars! One of the best gyms in the world, Marcelo is not only an amazing competitor but also of the most caring friendly teachers Ive had the the pleasure to learn from. The academy has amazing competitors like Bernardo Faria, Gianni Grippo, Dillon Dannis, Matheus Diniz and soo many more. Super high level training that can surely step up anyones game. I wish i could give it 6 stars!

This is one of the best BJJ schools around. Got to train and roll with Marcelo who is amazing on the ground. I never felt so tired while he barely sweated!! Paul and Henrique and also good instructors who have incredible attention to detail. Alot of the students are very good and it shows they have great teachers.

Heres what I considered when looking at BJJ schools. After visiting Marcelos, it was an easy choice.Instruction - Marcelo teaches plenty of classes, which is very exciting. Its good to know that the technique you are learning has worked at the very highest levels and in impressive fashion. His Assistant Instructors are all very high level (Paul in-particular is awesome), top quality guys with excellent communication and kind demeanors. I dont think Ive learned from a single person that doesnt carry a world medal on their resume. Overall exposure to elite level teachers is amazing.Student Personalities - Everyone is cool. Everyone is willing to help. If you want to roll hard, they will go with it. If you want to flow, theyll go with that too. Theres no egos there. You could spend 10 years training there and you still wont be the best player in the room. Everyone is humbled, happy and willing to help.Development - Due to the plentiful amount of world level players in the room, the skill level really trickles down. Im a white belt with prior nogi and wrestling experience. I routinely roll with other white belts but also a lot of blue and purple belts. Those blue and purple belts routinely train with brown and some black belts who are mostly world medalists. So when Im rolling with those blue/purple belts, Im like a toy to them... more so then any other school Ive been to. I expect to lose to blue and purples but it happens here in far more dominant fashion. It sharpens your game when defending against people, who regularly work with very high caliber players and so on up the ranks. There is a high bar here and it forces you to tighten up your game rapidly. Its a great feeling as long as you accept the challenges and dont mind the butt kicking. Having a room of world medalist at the top, really brings everyone elses game up.Facilities - Clean. Very clean. Very, very clean! Oh - its also 3,000 square feet of pristine mat space. So... ya know, it does the job. Theres always staff in addition to the instructor to help with membership questions etc.Schedule - Theres so many classes. If you cant fit in AT LEAST a couple classes per week, you might want to loosen up your schedule. Check the site for specifics but its a very accommodating schedule, starting from 7 AM and running to late evening.Cost - The same as every other high level school in the city and well worth it. Theres no registrations fees or belt promotion fees like many other schools charge. Just pay the monthly dues and nothing else. Plain and simple. At some places you begin to feel a commodity to the owner of the school. Not at Marcelos. Thats not the culture. Its all about jiu jitsu here.You get two free classes, so give it a try. This is a place where jiu jitsu is truly loved. So if you love jiu jitsu, you will feel at home.

Best Bjj training in Nyc. Great friendly while intense place.

Very professional, very nice people. Clean mats, locker room and showers.

Great people, great vibe, and world class instructors.

No worries.

High quality bjj!

Best school in NYC

Amazing

Marcelo is LEGEND

Team of champions

Academy of bjj and grappling among the best in the world. Large, illuminated and clean, the room offers an excellent environment for training. It is easy to meet some of the best athletes in the world to train and ride with everyone calmly. Respect and professionalism are at the top. Fantastic!