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The Grappling Club
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The Grappling Club

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About

The Grappling Club offers comprehensive training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, and mixed martial arts, with a coaching team led by founder and black belt Alex Bednenko. The gym maintains an intentionally manageable size, allowing instructors to provide personalized attention to every student regardless of their skill level. This approach ensures that both beginners and experienced grapplers receive detailed technical instruction that accelerates skill development.

reviewsWhat Members Say

Members consistently praise the gym's knowledgeable and patient coaching, with multiple reviewers highlighting how instructors like Alex Bednenko, Lui, Mila, and Elias provide compassionate, attentive instruction that helps everyone improve. Reviewers describe the community as exceptionally welcoming and supportive, creating a tight-knit atmosphere where members form close friendships. Many note that the gym feels like a family, with world-class instruction that gets students proficient quickly when they dedicate effort. Several reviewers specifically mention returning whenever they visit New York City.

rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)

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Ali Aamir

3 months ago

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I've been training at the Grappling club for 3 years now, and it's been an incredible journey. The instruction here is top-notch – the coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping everyone improve, regardless of skill level. What really sets this place apart, though, is the community. I've met some of my closest friends on the mats here. Everyone is supportive, welcoming, and creates an atmosphere where you actually look forward to showing up for training. It's more than just a gym – it's a tight-knit community that's become a huge part of my life. Whether you're a beginner or have been grappling for years, I can't recommend this club enough. It's been one of the best decisions I've made.

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Joshua Arnold

4 months ago

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Outstanding gym that has changed my life for the better. The coaches and fellow members are elite and have allowed to improve my martial arts skills tremendously. Anyone looking to learn BJJ/wrestling/and even Muay Thai should look into training here. The gym isn’t too big, allowing for the coaches to give more attention to every student. S/O to Lui and Mila the owners for fostering such an amazing environment.

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Russell Seeger

4 months ago

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I've trained at clubs in three different states, and The Grappling Club offers hands down some of the most compassionate and attentive instruction one can get. Even if you show up with no experience and without knowing anyone, you will receive the coaching and care of a member who's been training here for years. The cherry on top is that the instructors are also world class and will get you very good very quickly if you put in the work. This club is truly a family and a force of nature. If you have the chance to train here, I can't recommend it enough.

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Manny S

3 years ago

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I had a great first experience at the Grappling Club training BJJ no-gi fundamentals taught by Elias and mixed level no-gi open mat afterward. Elias' teaching style made it easy to learn for both me (with about 1.5 years BJJ experience) and one other newer student. This was my last pre-Christmas training session while visiting NYC to see family, and I will definitely be back the next time I visit the city.

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Sasha Podoprigora

4 months ago

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Great gym with high level technique, great attention to detail, and skilled competitive room. Very welcoming environment, highly recommend for everyone, wether just starting or competing at a high level.

paymentsMembership

$220/mo

Contact

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370 S 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA

scheduleHours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

groupCoaches & Instructors

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Alex Bednenko

Founder / Instructor

Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Black belt under Josh Griffiths. Taught Jiu Jitsu and Submission Grappling for a decade at schools including Clockwork Jiu Jitsu, High Ground Jiu Jitsu, Penn Hills MMA, and Chok Sabai before founding The Grappling Club.