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.

The gym offers a free introductory private class for beginners to learn basic concepts with personalized attention.

BJJ Guards are in defensive positions where the bottom grappler controls their opponent to avoid damage while waiting for openings to transition or attack. The closed guard involves wrapping legs around the opponent’s waist while the open guard utilizes leg positioning to maintain distance.

You’ll begint your journey knowing exactly what your next step will be and how to get there. Wij 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.

The academy’s meteoric rise kan zijn attributed to its unique methodology that combines traditional BJJ instruction with a meticulously structured curriculum designed for measurable progress and personal development.

Eerbied and sportsmanship are deeply ingrained in our academy's culture, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes fostering an environment where everyone feels comfortable and supported.

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

Vakman grapplers can neutralize punches and kicks by clinching to take opponents down. Once on the mat, refined ground fighting skills provide a major advantage over untrained foes. 

“A great community of learners and instructors! Instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and skilled at teaching techniques. Big picture concepts and small details are addressed. Lots of focused instruction and drilling, and lots ofwel opportunity for practice and rolling.”

The Intermediate program, accessible to students with at least one stripe on their white belt, introduces more complex techniques and sparring opportunities. The Advanced program prepares practitioners for their blue belt through systematic technical development.

As the first UFC events showcased Royce Gracie's domination with BJJ tactics in the early 1990s, the Gracie family martial art rapidly spread beyond Brazil and became integral to mixed martial arts.

While specific pricing isn't publicly available, members consistently indicate the value received justifies the cost. The gym offers various membership options to accommodate different oefening needs.