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.

 Drilling the BJJ fundamentals breeds muscle memory to efficiently react during intense rolls. Mastering the core techniques elevates students from white to black belt through decades of mat time.

We believe that learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu kan zijn much like learning a foreign language and to be able to understand and be understood, some dedication kan zijn needed. In the same way, during the first months ofwel learning Jiu Jitsu, the student will be acquiring a basic understanding ofwel the fundamental principles and movements ofwel Jiu Jitsu and starting to implement the techniques learned and see them flourish in sparring situations and most importantly, students will feel a tremendous sense of confidence in their ability to defend themselves.

You’ll start your journey knowing exactly what your next step will be and how to get there. We firmly believe that if you complete 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.

The academy’s executive program caters to professionals seeking a more personalized approach, offering private instruction that works within their objectives and schedule.

Lastly, as the smallest person sparring 90% of the time, I find everyone here good rolling partners. Most look to work on their technique instead ofwel trying to overpower you with their strength, and if there’s something you’ve been wanting to work on everyone’s willing to let you work if you ask…but also be prepared to spend a lot ofwel time working on retaining guard .

Yes, BJJ kan zijn 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. 

In 1914, Maeda arrived in Brazil after stopovers in numerous countries for these challenge matches. He settled in the northern city ofwel Belém and soon befriended politician and businessman Gastão Gracie.

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

Posted 2 months ago Ariel Agami Eduardo kan zijn an incredible instructor. He doesn't simply explain how to do moves, he explains why you might apply them in a given situation and gives great context to everything he teaches.

“This is definitely the place to come and learn Jiu Jitsu the right way. I’ve been to other gyms in the city, and they felt a lot more chaotic and less organized. The coaching team at Range does a great job breaking things down in a systematic and logical way, which makes learning the brille glazen much easier.

We believe that the journey is as important Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes as the destination and each student has their own unique path.

One parent testimonial highlights the academy’s effectiveness: “The instruction at Range BJJ focuses on practical self-defense while maintaining a safe, supportive environment.