Gracie Barra North Babylon

Gracie Barra North Babylon

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About Gracie Barra North Babylon

At Gracie Barra North Babylon, we're dedicated to bringing authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the North Babylon community and surrounding areas of Long Island. Our gym serves adult students of all backgrounds and experience levels who are looking to train in a serious, welcoming environment. We focus on making BJJ accessible while maintaining the technical rigor that the Gracie Barra lineage is known for.

Our training philosophy centers on technique-first instruction and progressive, sustainable development for each student. Our instructors bring years of experience in the Gracie Barra tradition and are committed to teaching with patience and attention to detail. The atmosphere at our gym balances intensity with camaraderie—we push each other to improve while fostering genuine respect and support both on and off the mat.

We offer comprehensive adult BJJ classes designed for beginners and advanced students alike, with a curriculum that builds solid fundamentals and advanced techniques progressively. Whether you're starting your BJJ journey or looking to deepen your practice, we welcome you to step onto the mat and experience what training in our community has to offer. Come visit us and find out why so many adults in the area have made Gracie Barra North Babylon their home gym.

Reviews

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213 reviews
Claudia Pardo
2025-01-01

I’ve been a student here for a little over five years and have loved every minute of it. Coach Tara and Professor Carlos run an incredible school. They are patient, caring, and always willing to take the time to walk you through anything you’re struggling with. Both are extremely approachable and never make you feel uncomfortable for asking questions. The atmosphere here is unmatched — the vibes are great, the music keeps the energy up, and the community is full of professors, coaches, and training partners who quickly become lifelong friends. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have years of experience, I can’t recommend this school enough.

Steven Santarpia
2025-01-01

Both of our kids love going to Modern Jiu Jitsu. As parents of two children, we couldn’t be happier with the vibe and level of professionalism at the gym. Professor Carlos is a tremendous teacher and is really great with the kids. Highly recommend!

Dylan Einsidler
2025-01-01

THE place to learn and train Jiu-Jitsu on Long Island. Professor Carlos Rosado teaches each lesson with meticulous attention to detail, his level of instruction quality is second-to-none. Thats because he really loves Jiu-Jitsu as both an art and a science, and he truly cares about the progression of his students understanding of Jiu-Jitsu. If you want to get good fast, or if you simply just want to learn a little bit of the basics, this is your place. The team itself is full of friendly people who are eager to learn and improve. The competition team works very, very hard and if your goal is to compete, you will go far training with this team. I have been learning Jiu-Jitsu with Carlos since 2016 when I come to long island for days at a time…….each time I come to long island, I never have any interest in training at any other academy because it’s just too damn good. All of my Jiu-Jitsu needs are met right here. Good rolls, great instruction, clean academy, friendly people. This is you

Andrea Garcia
2025-01-01

10/10!! If you aren’t going to Jiu Jitsu Modern you are missing out. Everyone is always ready to help each other out. The atmosphere is unmatched, you really do gain a family both on & off the mats. The competition classes are on another level. Professor Carlos & all the coaches have a way with making BJJ classes insightful whether it’s Gi or No-Gi. I’ve been going to Modern for over a year and honestly it is one of the few only things keeping me in NY.

Duy Nguyen
2025-01-01

Jiu Jitsu Modern (JJMDRN) caters to a wide range of students from all backgrounds, ranging from young kids to adults of all ages. If you are looking to get in shape, learn self-defense, or train for competitions in jiu jitsu, all in a supportive atmosphere, then JJMDRN IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!!! Professor Carlos and Coach Tara bring a personal touch to every student. What also amazes me are the amount of students from other schools that cross train here. It is a testament to the level of high quality Jiu Jitsu taught here. Classes are plentiful, accommodate all schedules, and the school is spacious and spotless!!!!

Frequently Asked Questions

DO I NEED EXPERIENCE TO START TRAINING BJJ?

Not at all! Gracie Barra North Babylon welcomes complete beginners. We offer introductory classes specifically designed to teach the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a safe, supportive environment. Everyone starts somewhere, and our coaches will guide you every step of the way.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO MY FIRST CLASS?

For your first visit, comfortable athletic wear such as shorts and a rash guard works perfectly. Once you train regularly, you'll want a gi (BJJ uniform). We train gi here — our coaches can point you toward the right gear.

IS THERE A FREE TRIAL CLASS?

Yes! We encourage you to try a class before committing. Contact Gracie Barra North Babylon to schedule your complimentary intro class and experience our training environment for yourself.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I TRAIN AS A BEGINNER?

Most beginners see strong progress training 2-3 times per week. Consistency matters more than volume early on. As your conditioning improves, many students increase to 4-5 sessions per week.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET A BLUE BELT IN BJJ?

On average, dedicated students earn their blue belt in 1-2 years of consistent training. Progression depends on mat time, active learning, and open rolling. Each stripe reflects real skill growth.