555 Jiu-Jitsu

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I would highly recommend and encourage this place, although its location is new, most of us have been training together for a long time.
In my 15th year of training with this crew and the head instructor, Brian Glick, we have shared personal and physical growth over the years. As a teacher, I feel the instructors have a good pedagogical method in their instruction, there is continuity and an emphasis on discipline which is crucial for learning.
I just started bringing my 6 yr old to train, she loves the environment and feels completely comfortable training with bigger kids.

This dojo has well earned it's highly positive recommendations.

Jiu Jitsu is a highly interactive martial art, based totally in your ability to trust your partner/teacher. If you are not secure in the fact that your partner/teacher can and will keep you even relatively safe from harm, it is highly unlikely that you'll have any desire to participate in it - unless you're a daredevil. I know I'm not.
I've come to know many people that have quit or stayed away from jiu jitsu for exactly this reason. I have one piece of advice for them, and anyone reading who feels apprehensive about training; trust Brandon.
This is not an instance where I'm telling you to blindly trust in a teacher you have not met. I have trained with many different individuals in this martial art, both new and experienced, and I have yet to meet a single one that has matched not only Brandon's capacity, but his genuine desire, to honestly gain your trust. This is manifest in his constant involvement in and concern for your well-being in the dojo; his wealth of knowledge and understanding - not only regarding martial arts, but life itself - which he gives up freely; his attentiveness; his kindness; and his never-ending pursuit of greatness and improvement in himself. And he improves because he understands that the better he is, the better he can serve YOU.
You'll know who Brandon is the moment you step through the front door because the qualities of his that I've mentioned, which do not describe the entirety of his character, exude at nearly all times. Or simply because he's polite enough to greet you. I guess you'll have to step through that door to find out.

555 Jiu Jitsu is a special place.

I've had the privilege to train and learn under Professor Glick. Not only is he an incredible BJJ practitioner -- he might be an even better instructor. Technical skills and breadth/depth of knowledge are a given -- what I find really sets him apart is his ability to tailor his teaching on-the-spot to each student, regardless of experience. He has a gift for pinpointing the exact details needed in any given situation and communicating them concisely in a way that just clicks.

If you're looking for a place to train in the NYC/Brooklyn area, I highly recommend 555 Jiu Jitsu. The environment is very welcoming and respectful. Instruction is top-notch. Coaching staff are friendly and highly-skilled. Facilities are clean and well-kept. Training is high quality -- technical, safe, and controlled. Every session feels thoughtfully structured and, most importantly, fun.

If you’re looking for a truly legit Jiu Jitsu school in NYC, 555 Jiu Jitsu is the spot. As a purple belt, I’ve trained at enough places to know the difference between an average gym and a great one — and this place is great.

The school is run by high-level, authentic instructors, not just people cashing in on the Jiu Jitsu wave. And I have to highlight one absolute gem of an instructor: Coach Brandon. His attention to detail, the way he breaks down technique, and the genuine care he puts into helping every student grow is next-level. You can feel his passion on the mats, and it makes training here something you actually look forward to.

Whether you’re brand new or experienced, you’re going to learn, improve, and feel supported. Check out 555 Jiu Jitsu — you won’t regret it.

I drive from North Jersey multiple times a week to train at 555 Jiu Jitsu. I do this mainly to learn & train with my teacher Professor Brian Glick, his staff, and students that help me grow & evolve as an instructor, jiu jitsu school owner, and practitioner of the grappling arts. In my 5 years as a student of Professor Glick I have witnessed many of his students that were once brand new to jiu jitsu acquire foundational skills that have served them very well on the path to becoming more masterful. The training is systematic, intelligent, & safe. Being a smaller, older practitioner running my own school in NJ, it is important that the people I train under and with care about my safety & well being.
I believe it’s important to highlight that Professor Glick’s teacher is widely considered one of, if not the best jiu jitsu teacher in the world. He himself is considered one of the best teachers in the world. This is not hyperbole… I drive from NJ to Brooklyn 3 times a week to train at 555, if you live close by or even remotely close consider yourself lucky. Got to the website now and sign up for 555’s Jiu-Jitsu’s intro offer. Your first step on a journey that will yield long lasting benefits in your ability to defend yourself, stay in shape, reduce stress and connect with a likeminded community.