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Buffalo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
4.5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Buffalo, New York
Authentic Thai — reviews and the gym's own info point to coaching rooted in Thailand's muay thai tradition. If lineage matters to you, ask where the coaches trained and about their kru.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth muay thai classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Sparring & clinch sparring and clinch sessions for members ready for controlled contact — always optional and coach-supervised
- Fight team a competition team for members who want to test themselves as amateur fighters
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule buffalobjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 716-771-3046
Hours
| Monday | 12–2 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–2 pm, 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–2 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 12–2 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10–11 am, 12–2 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“The flexible class schedule with plenty of beginner classes makes it a great place for beginners and advanced athletes.”
“My son had attended this Academy since the age of six, great teachers, wonderful class schedule with lots of options for attendance that works for you.”
“The emphasis on technique and sparring has greatly improved my game.”
“" The Academy is building a top competition team with countless medals, trophies and awards hanging everywhere when you walk in.”
“While some come to learn MMA, others just come to learn self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“Buffalo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy is the premiere gym in Buffalo, NY to learn authentic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.”
“While some come to learn MMA, others just come to learn self defense.”
What members say
“Everyone is welcoming and they have some of the best and most knowledgeable coaches around.”
“The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly and very welcoming to new people walking through the door, but the training is a serious work out.”
“The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly and very welcoming to new people walking through the door, but the training is a serious work out.”
“" The Academy is building a top competition team with countless medals, trophies and awards hanging everywhere when you walk in.”
“I have attended this academy for over a year now and I cannot speak highly enough of the instruction, the great people and the cleanliness.”
“They focus on the basics and keep them pretty evenly matched up so that none of the kids get discouraged when doing skills.”
From the reviews
Fun for the whole family! An awesome environment with high level instruction. A go to for beginners or the experienced. This place has a family feel to it everyone is friendly and helpful. My children love coming here and have fun while learning. With day and evening classes available you can train on your schedule.
This gym is incredible. Whether your a beginner or someone with experience, Buffalo BJJ is the best place to train. Great professors. Great student. Everyone is very welcoming and I’m so happy that I found this place
As a local Police Officer in the area, I was looking for the absolute best training for my job. I was referred by a friend, who had over a dozen years of experience and attended dozens of schools. He described this as the Harvard of Jiu Jitsu in Buffalo.
I've been training at Buffalo Bjj for over 9 years now. I'm a purple belt. I'm the definition of hobbyist when it comes to Brazilian jiu jitsu. I can only make 1 or 2 classes a week, sometimes less than that. With that being said I still feel like part of the team.
New to muay thai? Start at Buffalo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Buffalo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at Buffalo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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