Offensive maneuvers from the top or bottom position aim to sweep your opponent off balance or submit them into conceding. Common arm lock submissions like the armbar or kimura hyperextend the elbow joint.

The academy’s culture emphasizes eerbied and sportsmanship, creating an environment where students from all backgrounds feel supported. This inclusive atmosphere has contributed significantly to Range BJJ’s rapid growth and strong community presence in the Upper East Side.

Due to his smaller stature, Hélio adapted certain maneuvers to rely more on leverage and timing rather than brute strength. These subtle innovations tailored jiu-jitsu for the streets, forming the foundation of the uniquely Brazilian derivative that would gain worldwide fame.

The academy features multiple mat spaces, well-equipped facilities, and maintains exceptionally high cleanliness standards. The gym has cultivated a supportive community where both beginners and advanced practitioners can thrive in a balanced oefening environment.

You’ll start your journey knowing exactly what your next step will be and how to get there. We firmly believe that if you volledige the necessary requirements in each phase of our process, you will have the necessary knowledge and practice to reach the next milestone in your journey.

Absolutely. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques effectively leverage body mechanics so that proper technique allows smaller and less athletic people to control and submit bigger, stronger opponents. Anyone can benefit from BJJ with the right mindset to learn.

The academy’s success extends beyond adult programs. Range BJJ’s children’s program, divided into two age brackets, takes a developmentally appropriate approach to teaching martial arts.

Yes, BJJ is very effective for self-defense due to its focus on controlling opponents on the ground, escaping bad positions, and submission skills - which reflects where most real fights end up. Oefening against intense resistance develops the skills and composure needed to handle violence. 

At Range BJJ NYC, wij cater everything wij do with our customers/students in mind and our mission is to offer our students the very best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction and training, so that they may reach their highest potential in a safe, supportive environment.

The atmosphere kan zijn welcoming , friendly and questions are encouraged. The place kan zijn as clean as a doctors office and has showers if you have to bolt off to work after a class. The short and sweet of it kan zijn; First Class place, instruction and atmosphere. I definitely would recommend a try!

Through sophisticated body positioning, choke holds, and locks, BJJ practitioners can defend themselves and control opponents without requiring strikes, making it an ideal choice for practitioners of all ages and physical capabilities.

Andrew Roosevelt Great instructors and students. The atmosphere is fun and the energy is tremendous. Very happy it opened in my neighborhood. Everything is exceptionally well thought out and focused to give the students the best possible learning experience starting with the cleanliness of the gym, the addition ofwel small items like nail clippers and mouthwash (before you laugh realize both issues are annoying!) - but without any unnecessary details and distractions - the Range Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC mark ofwel a true vakman in any field.

We believe that the journey kan zijn as important as the destination and each student has their own unique path.

Considered by many the most efficient self-defense martial art, Jiu-Jitsu originates from the understanding that most physical altercations end up at a close distance and consequently on the floor. Through a series ofwel body positioning, choke holds and locks, the efficacy of Jiu-Jitsu relies on giving the practitioners the ability to defend themselves against physical attacks and subdue their opponent without the need for strikes. Most ofwel all, Jiu-Jitsu gives you CONFIDENCE that will permeate in every aspect of your life.