From the day 1 beginner to the professional athlete, Unity is one of the most inclusive and inviting atmospheres youll ever find at an NYC gym. Owner, Murilo Santana, and all of the teaching staff have a wealth of knowledge and years of experience to share with you. I would highly recommend dropping in for a free trial class. Unity is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Truly an embodiment of their motto: hard work by good people.

I was fortunate to spend both June and July of this year training at Unity Jiu Jitsu. The instruction is excellent (as expected), but I was shocked on how friendly and nice everyone is at the gym. All the instructors and staff knew my by the end of my second week training there. The students at the gym are also super friendly as well. The training is very intense, but I never felt in danger while rolling at full intensity there. I would 100% recommend anyone interested in training BJJ to checkout Unity.

Prior to coming here (a smaller female), I had a lot of anxieties and concerns, but after the first class, I was hooked. Prof. Murillo and other higher belts provided professional and top-notch training. There is a genuine sense of community and respect here. Everyone is helpful, encouraging and genuinely nice. This is where I refer everyone. Unity makes this small fry feel safe swimming in the ocean.

I went for a trial practice and was very fortunate to come in on a day working stand up technique. This place is a real Jiu Jitsu gym with solid floor space, staff and accommodations. The pacing of the class was just right with the balance between technique and endurance. The students there were very easy to work with and I felt very comfortable in the environment. Overall I would rate this higher than the competing gyms Ive been to elsewhere in the city in all around quality of environment.

I was visiting NYC from St.Cloud, FL and had to stop by Unity after having some of their competitors visit my home gym. The instruction was amazing and clear plus who doesnt want to train with some of the best in the world. They treated me like family and welcomed me in with love and respect. If you are in NYC or just visiting definitely drop by Unity you will not regret it.

Great instructors and community! Really appreciate how everyone is helpful and friendly. The 6:45 classes run 1.5 - 2 hours, so you get more time to drill and roll than your typical 1 hour class which I really like.

If you are looking for the best training, environment, and instruction to learn jiujitsu, Unity is the place to go. Unity has become my home for over 3 years now and it has been the best experience. whether you are looking to start jiu jitsu for the first time or you are looking for world class competition training, you will find it here.

Great instruction and every single person in the gym is very helpful. Great group of people trying to learn jiu jitsu and work hard. I have been to a few gyms before and have never come close to a gym as unique as Unity.

A world class facility full of world class instruction from both male and female instructors. The head coach Murilo Santana is truly one of the most knowledgeable practitioners in this art that you can come across worldwide. The school caters to all levels (competitor, hobbyist, total beginner) and walks of life, super inclusive and a variety of classes available in both the gi and nogi. Classes daily at a wide range of times - its easy to make it fit in with your work/school commitments.I moved across the world to train here from England/Hong Kong and I never looked back. Best decision I made.

I am really enjoying my experience at Unity. I feel like they definitely followed through on their goal to make this a community. They could not have picked a more fitting name for their gym. Everyone is so knowledgeable and friendly. I haven’t really met anyone who is stuck up yet. Everyone seems to be willing to throw in their bit of expertise and the instructors/staff make the students feel seen.

Unity BJJ is extremely friendly, despite being a top-notch competitive gym. I‘ve trained all over the world, and it’s safe to say that this gym ranks in my top 3 favorite gyms. It’s clean, the instructors deliver top-notch lessons, and the community is great! Come on through and see for yourself!

Unity Jiu Jitsu is a really great school. Its tidy, has very large mat space, a work out area, and the instructors are gregarious, and very knowledgeable. The training is very good, and the students all have a great attitude. There are showers, and their schedule works perfectly around a 10-6 workday. Theyre conveniently located right off a train stop, so you dont have to walk a long way to get there if its raining. I would definitely recommend this school if youre interested in great instruction, and training.

Just joined Unity recently but it has been an awesome experience from the first day I walked in. The front desk staff were more than welcoming and helpful with understanding how unitys schedule works and their different memberships despite the many questions I had. The other members at unity are really open and cool people and I really feel the family atmosphere since everyone is so kind.The instructors have also been top notch. As someone new to BJJ, I was a bit nervous going in because of my inexperience. But the instructors in the foundations and white belt classes have a very thought out and structured curriculum. In the more general classes with other belts, white belts are helped out by instructors and also more experienced members to correct technique. Lisander and Anthony especially have been really helpful with providing me with extra instruction and focus when I needed it on some of my techniques. Other reviews have also said it, but Murilos ability to remember your name and give you his focus even as a new belt is very admirable given his stature and accomplishments in BJJ.Whatever your reasons are for starting BJJ, unity is hands down the place to come if you are in NYC.

Where to begin? I am a white belt beginner from out of town, was recommended this place to train.It feels like a family, the regulars at Unity are kind and so patient with newcomers like myself.They are serious about training, inspiring and you can feel such a good energy during class.Murilo is such a dedicated, PRESENT teacher he is the true definition of a leader.If there is one thing I will miss in New York it is Unity!Peace and love and Oss!

Unity provides world class instruction in an extremely friendly and positive environment. The academy is predicated on virtue and I couldnt be happier with choosing this place.

Unity is a great community of hardworking good people who love jiujitsu. Its one of the best bjj schools in NYC and under the tutelage of Murilo Santana and his instructors, your bjj will definitely excel. I came here as a blue belt that was actually just a white belt in skill in 2017 and under Junny, I have become a much better practitioner. Although its really difficult sometimes, I appreciate the intensity and the high standards that students here are held to.I see a couple of 1 star reviews here and would like to take a moment to respond. In particular the person who didnt even have the mettle to use his real name and goes by deez nutz.Murilo has been hosting multiple zoom classes for his students weekly during the whole of the pandemic and offering private sessions to paying students as well. He consistently goes above and beyond for his students and the gym and cares deeply for their progress not only in jiujitsu but in life as well. Given the circumstances with the pandemic and to ensure safety, most students have chosen specific people in their sphere to train with. If deez nuts wanted to train so badly Im sure he could have found a group to train with. Additionally, if he is unhappy with paying for classes he cannot take, he could just simply NOT pay and cancel his membership. It is unfortunate that we are dealing with a pandemic and everyone wishes to get back to a normal training situation, but it seems unfair to hurt an already struggling small business with a negative review that has been forced to be close for the last 6 months as a result of poor political leadership. If you dont like it, believe in this community or have an interest in supporting it, you may leave. No one is forcing you to stay, deez Nutz.

Lots of classes, competitive, and technical. Great place to train!

Unity Jiu Jitsu is a family. Its a place where people from all walks of life can come together for a common love of BJJ. Murilo and Ana have cultivated a supportive and friendly environment for everyone to learn and work hard. Theyre always fair and accommodating, especially during the past several months as a small business dealing with the COVID pandemic.

Top level training and great community of people.

Awesome! 5/5 stars always

Best Brazilian jiu jitsu gym in NYC! The coaches and team are very friendly, attentive and welcoming and always happy to help. Would recommend it a million times! 🥋🤍

My son loves going and its a good outlet for his energy!

I moved to New York recently and toured the top 4 academies in Manhattan, Unity being the first. I was extremely impressed by Murilo taking the time to remember my name and help me on my technique specifically. After my first class I told registration I wanted to check out the other gyms in the city and they thought that was a great idea. After checking out three other gyms I made my decision to join Unity because it had the best blend of competition, teaching, welcoming environment as well as working with me on a plan that fit me best. I have been training two weeks and could not be happier with my decision. Really looking forward to this upcoming year.

Visited this place after many people recommended it. Was only in town for a few short days but I’m very glad I stopped by here. All the students were very welcoming. I did 2 classes on a visitors pass. It gets hot in that room. Great gym culture and top-notch athletes and coaches. Thank you guys for making it so welcoming.

Excellent gym. the 7am class taught by Junny typically has about 20-25 students. a big mix of black belts down to white belts. you will find a great training partner and a great environment.

Horrible school. the head coach literally pushed me outside and used violence against me. I would not recommend to anyone as it seems more of a street and barbaric culture then a Martial art school.

I trained for two weeks at the gym during my stay in New York and could not have made a better choice. Great classes, structure and friendly environment. Professor Murilo and his team are excellent professionals and the class dynamics are very good.

One of the best jiu jitsu experiences I’ve have to date. Dropped in for a class on a work trip, they definitely lived up to their reputation. Do yourself a favor and train with these folks. Oh, super welcoming also!

Unity is an exceptional BJJ school. I dropped in for two classes and was very impressed. Coach Murilo was welcoming and took time to give everyone one on one instruction. The regulars were all very friendly, and tough. Highly recommend and I hope to go back.

Friendly and cohesive community for anyone serious in learning this art. Cannot recommend Unity enough, especially to anyone interested in competition and being part of a supportive and accomplished community. (I finally took the time to join because my kids are progressing so much in the short time theyve been doing sessions with Ana, and itd be great to be able to support them with the basics.)

Unity is a fantastic place to train. You can train with and learn from so many world class athletes in one place I cant imagine going anywhere else. Everybody works hard and you can expect to be pushed no matter what your skill level is. At the same time, everybody is just as welcoming to those of us who can only come a few times a week after work as they are of the competitors training every day. If you are looking to train Jiu Jitsu in NYC then Unity is the place to be!

General members must still pay tuition during the pandemic just to stay at home while “pro” members get to skirt the law and still train on others’ hard-earned money. Way to have perspective.

Unity Jiu Jitsu is a warm and welcoming facility where anyone can feel good about training. This is the only gym in NYC that has world champions training on the mats where you still feel like a member of theTeam no matter your skill level. I will never train anywhere else

Thanks to you, my family was able to exercise well.If I come to New York next time, I want to visit again.muliro Santana 👍 Felipe Silva 👍 Scott Perry 👍 Rafael Babilonio 👍 Anas Robot 👍

Unity is one of the best places to learn jiu jitsu in the world. I am so grateful and lucky to learn from world class teachers like Murilo Santana, Junny Ocasio and so many others (including all the students!)--the techniques they teach literally blow your mind, the rolls are fantastic and the atmosphere is incredibly supportive. Unity is a place for people who love jiu jitsu. And its open everyday (yes, you read that correctly--there are classes on every holiday). Students range from the very young to the very old, all shapes and sizes, but we all have in common that we really, really love jiu jitsu. Come by to check it out!

My sons loves this class, great energy, teachers and vibe. Love that both kids of all ages and adults are there. Only thing is to install an AC it’s just too hot on hot days. Already have 2 of his friends join the class, 2 more this fall

I came down from Toronto for a week for some work and decided to train here while in NYC. By far the best bjj gym I have ever trained at. The gym is serious in all the right ways (intense training, good instruction) and laid back in all the right ways (no stupid gym drama or bjj politics). Super sad to leave, but will hopefully be back to train soon.

This place is amazing...when I opened the door I immediately had flash backs to training in Brazil! I have been blessed enough to train with some of the best ever on four different continents and the level of Jiu jitsu here is as high as you will find anywhere in the world! The staff and students are as friendly and accommodating as if I were in my own home gym even though I was just visiting and that is not something I see everywhere I go. I will be back in November and cannot wait to train with all the high level talent they have there.

Visited a couple times from Canada. Incredible vibe and atmosphere. They are true to their word when they say they dont care about the teams and the politics, they just want to train hard. Murillo truly wants to help everyone get better and spread Jiu Jitsu.

I love this gym! Everyone is always so welcoming and happy to help you wherever you are on your BJJ journey. ❤

Great gym, great training environment and the people are lovely. Highly recommend if youre interested in learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with some of the best in the world.

Amazing training, great energy and friendly environment! There are many classes during the day and all of them are worth it. If I lived in NYC, I would be definitely training there!

First class facility. One of the most welcoming schools we have ever visited. We will definitely be back the next time we are in town.

Ive visited Unity to train during the free Pro Training sessions several times in late 2016 and late 2017. These sessions are very tough and there is always a lot of high level talent in the room during these sessions! Unity has great training partners, great people, great training methods, and most importantly a great leader in Murilo Santana. Murilo was very welcoming and friendly toward me and valued me as a guest. Ill be visiting some more with a friend in March.

Ive only been going here for a couple weeks now, but it has been great so far. Very informative and effective drilling in a welcoming environment. Great group of people

Absolutely wonderful place to train. Incredibly high level instruction, wonderful staff who are super welcoming. Cool vibe, laid back, very tough training sessions which is awesome. Will definitely be back - Brian

Unity has helped our 2 daughters not only become more confident, but also better thinkers in school, with friends, and whenever in a challenging situation. It’s training of the mind and body. Big Thank you and kudos to Ana and all the instructors at Unity.

Best Gym ever, Hope to come back soon!

One of the best gyms out there! My coach has always spoken so highly of Murilo Santana and everything he has learned from him over the years. I have made the trip from Richmond VA twice to train here and certainly will again. The staff is very friendly, the students are tough and dedicated, the location is very convenient and they seem to be very flexible with the needs of students. I’m a small woman and I got sensible but incredibly challenging training. If you are in NYC check Unity out!

Unity is the best school Ive ever been to in NYC. Great training, world class instruction, and a super welcoming friendly environment full of badasses. Never going anywhere else.

Unity BJJ is the best BJJ school in great New York area. Here you get instruction from world class BJJ fighter Murilo. You can even train with many pro BJJ athletes. Dont worry, they will be technical.Come and enjoy!

I went to Unity last week while I was visiting in New York. You couldnt ask for a better school. The training was first rate, the instructors were welcoming and all of the student were as nice as could be.Looking forward to going back next year.

Fantastic instructor and great training partners, world class in every aspect.

Great place with great staff! Highly recommended!

Tightly knit, supportive community of practitioners. I was challenged and able to learn at my own pace. If I wasnt moving away Id still be training there.

Took my son here to experience another form of MMA Sport. We took advantage of the free Saturday lesson we saw in Kidpass. So far my son enjoyed it and Will attend another Saturday class.The only downside is: its quite a commute from Queens. If my son likes it enough...we might be coming more often.

Came for an open mat session with a friend. Great experience , great rolls and awesome staff. A true bjj elite academy. Would def recommend this place to anyone especially if your interested in quality training.

I came for a drop in class while visiting NYC and had a positive experience. Unity was a welcoming atmosphere, offered good instruction, and had a strong team to train with!

Very pleased with my first experience at Unity. I came for one of their afternoon open trainings and was treated kindly by the members there. If you check them out, be prepared for a lot of sweat and hard work! They dont play around here!

Great place to train; there is a friendly relaxed vibe, but training is demanding enough to suit all levels. Murilo is ready to offer detailed advice, and there are lot of different classes to chose from. They need to open up a place here in London!

Unity is my favorite place to train when I’m in NYC. The atmosphere is very inclusive, everyone there is friendly and helpful and Murilo is an exceptional teacher.

Greater training, even greater people. For both beginners and seasoned practitioners

Been here for a week. Murilo was super welcoming. He remembered my name. Classes were packed and still he Found the time to help me with the techniques he showed. Techniques he showed was for all levels and great details👌. Everybody Else was super friendly. Next time im in NYC unity Jiu jitsu for sure.

The first time I stepped into Unity I had a great feeling. I decided to try it, and was signed up as soon as possible. I developed an appreciation for jiu jitsu, thanks to Murilo and my teammates.

Friendly atmosphere, huge mat space and locker rooms! Whether its your first day, or you are already a world champion, there is high level coaching and training partners for you here

Quality people, quality rolls, above excellent professors and teammates.11/10 would recommend

Went for Sunday open mat. Had a lot of technical and fun rolls with awesome partners no matter the belt color (im bluebelt). The pace was high enough to bring out the best of me. The gym itself is small in size (i heard its normal in NYC) but the people and the vibe there makes it enormous. I could not be more thankful for the opporunity to visit Unity. Just visit the place and see it for yourself.

Great experience and great instruction. The instructors and students are very welcoming and respectful.

Great training! Everyone super cool!

Best training in the area and some of the best staff! Never an easy training session oss!

I had the best Jiu Jitsu classes in my life @ Unity. Top notch of training in nyc! Having Murilo and the Miyaos in one academy is more than enough.Thank you Murilo & Miyaos for making my 3 weeks visit a fantastic and full of learning Jiu Jitsu experience. Obrigado! 🙏🙏

I cant begin to tell you how much of an amazing school this is. For anyone whose looking to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu this is the place to be. No matter what level you are in BJJ this school caters to everyone. Not to mention, the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. If youre an avid BJJ practitioner be sure to stop by whenever youre around the city!

If you ever find yourself in the NYC area, drop on in! This is one of the most welcoming, friendly BJJ academies out there, which may be surprising given the high level of competitors and instructors here. Everyone trains together, and people from other academies throughout the city are always welcome to come, which makes all of us better. I have found myself living in NYC part of the year and in Denver the rest of the year. I am so fortunate to be able to train here during the months I live in NYC. I love the vibe here. Women who may feel intimidated to try Jiu Jitsu for the first time should come to one of the Women Only open mat sessions. Ana Lowry and her crew of awesome women at Unity will take you under their wing. It is every Sunday at 10:30am. Come check Unity out!

I can not say enough great things about Unity! The instructors are outstanding. Led by World Champion Murilo Santana, Unity is a great place if you are a novice, wanting to learn more about the art, to the competitor looking to train with one of the most active teams in the sport.Definity a must to drop in and roll with the Miyao Brothers!

The training at Unity is fantastic! Murilo and the other instructors are absolutely the best. They are welcoming and just terrific people. There is such a good vibe and their love of jiu jitsu shines through. Unity is a very special place.

Amazing place to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in NYC & Murillo Santana is a great professor

The atmosphere was unreal, amazing professors and beast everywhere.

Murilo is considered on of the best Jiu-Jitsu fighters and master in Brazil. Now based in NYC, I believe its a pretty cool place to training during my stay in NY. The school is well located in Manhattan and close to a lot of things and subway.

World class instruction and rolls! Great experience!

Ive trained at a few places in NYC and I liked them all but Unity has been my favorite so far. Want to be a pro grappler? They have world class instructors, resident athletes, and students who are going to go on to be big names in grappling you can train with on a regular basis. There is also a large core of students who compete regularly.Are you a busy person and just doing jiu jitsu for fun? They are open every day so its easy to fit some bjj into your week and unlike at some schools, Murilo (the head instructor) focuses on particular themes and techniques over a long time with a lot of attention to detail, so you wont be clueless if you miss a day here or there.Also, the level of attention and coaching youll get is extremely high even if you are just a casual bjjer. Dont think that all of the instructors attention is on the higher level guys and competitors: the balance and atmosphere here works for everyone of all levels.

I have been training jujitsu for 2 years now and moved over to unity jujitsu a month ago. let me tell you, if you are going to be competing this is the place to go. their style is striclty for winning competition and not the traditional jujitsu. i feel like the instructors murillo santana and the miyao brothers are just so passionate in teaching. its not very often you see world champions roll with you in every class. this school will be dominating the BJJ scene very soon. im glad to be part of this school from the very start. OSS !!!!!!

Top notch training in a welcoming environment. Murilo Santana, the head coach, has superb teaching abilities and a well thought out curriculum that is both accessible to newcomers and challenging for experienced practitioners. The atmosphere is super laid back and inclusive and it makes training there very enjoyable. The school also gives you access to an impressive roster of world class athletes (Miyao brothers, Murilo Santana, Luiza Monteiro, Ana Lowry, Yago De Souza) who bring the quality of instruction to a whole new level. Do yourself a favor and schedule your free trial class; you will not be disappointed.

Unity jiu jitsu school is one of the greatest bjj schools in the city. Hands down the best instructions from world class bjj professor Murilo Santana and also having black belts Paulo and Joao Miyao here help as well World bjj champions and a full class of like minded individuals to push and train hard with and also have fun hanging out with is the perfect place to be any and all are welcome to the free training days and open mats drop in are more Then welcome to take classes as well.

Even though I am not that good and show little potential, Murilo always takes the time to correct my technique and make sure that I dont drill the wrong move. Its the only school in the city where instructors go out of their way for all the students, not just the pros.

Great energy , very welcoming and friendly athletes , glad this gym is here !

Best place to train in nyc!!

Best place to train jiu jitsu NYC !!!!!!

Super double plus good

Great sessionWhile on vacation, I was able to attend a Nogi class, by paulo miyao.Very interesting!!!The place you must to be.