Staten Island Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/MMA
About Staten Island Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/MMA
Staten Island Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & MMA is located at 1230 Castleton Ave on Staten Island, New York. The gym offers a broad curriculum including Brazilian jiu-jitsu (gi and no-gi), MMA, Muay Thai kickboxing, boxing, judo, and wrestling for kids, teens, and adults of all experience levels. Classes run seven days a week with morning, afternoon, and evening options available.
The school is led by two accomplished instructors: Mark Fileccia, a BJJ black belt and former NYC and Northeast Muay Thai champion who is also a captain with the FDNY Grapplers team; and Marcio Bittencourt, a 5th degree BJJ black belt trained under Ricardo de la Riva for over 30 years and a two-time European BJJ champion who formerly served as lead instructor for the Brazilian National Police Force. The gym emphasizes building confidence, discipline, and a healthy lifestyle for all practitioners, describing its community as "one big family" committed to supporting one another and the broader Staten Island area.
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Great new MMA/BJJ gym opened on Staten Island! Location: 407 Manor Rd, SI NY. Gym is located a convenient few minutes off the expressway with decent street parking. Atmosphere: The gym has all the proper equipment a member would need and want to see. All equipment was well maintained and looked new. No rips or stains on the mats, etc. There are benches for viewing, sitting or throwing your gear. They also have a bathroom onsite and other necessities. Everything was clean and inviting. There were many types and skill levels of those who joined the Grand opening, young and old, experienced and new, men and women. Everyone got along just great, they looked super comfortable to be there, and really helped lift each other up. Just watching the classes, I got a real sense of family, of pride and confidence. Instructors: If you’re looking for experienced trainers who are enthusiastic and relatable, look no further. During the Grand opening you could see multiple instructors and their diffe
Sibjjmma is a amazing martial arts gyms with classes in Brazilian jiujitsu Muay thai kickboxing and MMA. Full schedule 7 days a week. All the instructors are so friendly and are from all over balck belts from brazil black belts from Manhattan. Brooklyn. Everyone goes there” I brought my kids to meet the owner Mark Felicia he is a kickboxing/MMA amateur champ and a black belt in Bjj from marcio bittencourt. Mark gave great classes to my kids while i was in Staten Island on vacation from Mexico “Super recomendado”
Great gym, great instructors, jiujitsu, MMA, boxing, judo, Muay Thai, and taekwondo. Gym also offers kids classes, and the instructors are all top notch. This place is a lot of fun, and has great people and atmosphere. A+ Highly recommended.
Mark runs an incredible gym and is an exceptional human. He has made my client’s experience at the gym extremely positive. Thank you, Mark!
I’ve been coming here for the past 9 months and it’s been an amazing experience. The instructors are knowledgeable and patient. They make you feel like family. The gym is spacious and clean. The classes are fun and the people here are great. Overall, I highly recommend this gym to anyone from beginner to advanced.
Frequently Asked Questions
DO I NEED EXPERIENCE TO START TRAINING BJJ?
Not at all! Staten Island Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/MMA 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 Staten Island Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/MMA 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.
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