Adult, Women's & Kids Programs — All Levels Welcome
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU IN LATHAM, NY
World-class instruction. Structured programs. A professional training environment for those committed to real progress.
- Beginner Friendly — No Experience Required
- Kids Ages 3–15 and Adults 16+
- Directly under Renzo Gracie
Kids Program (3-15)
Adult BJJ Program (16+)
Women's BJJ Program (16+)
We are building more than a kids class — we are building future practitioners. Your child will develop skills that carry far beyond the mat.
Whether you’re starting from zero or returning after time away, our adult program gives you a structured path to real progress.
BJJ is uniquely effective for women because it relies on leverage and technique — not size or strength. Our women’s program is structured, safe, and built for long-term development.
- Learn leadership skills
- Increased confidence and reduced anxiety
- Improve overall fitness
- Age-specific classes
- Reach your fitness goals
- Learn practical self-defense skills
- Increase confidence and reduce stress
- 45+ classes per week
- Practical self-defense rooted in leverage
- Build physical mental resilience
- Calm, controlled, and technically focused
- No prior experience required
Kids Program (3-15)
We are building more than a kids class — we are building future practitioners. Your child will develop skills that carry far beyond the mat.
- Learn leadership skills
- Increased confidence and reduced anxiety
- Improve overall fitness
- Age-specific classes
Adult BJJ Program (16+)
Whether you’re starting from zero or returning after time away, our adult program gives you a structured path to real progress.
- Reach your fitness goals
- Learn practical self-defense skills
- Increase confidence and reduce stress
- 45+ classes per week
Women's BJJ Program (16+)
BJJ is uniquely effective for women because it relies on leverage and technique — not size or strength. Our women’s program is structured, safe, and built for long-term development.
- Practical self-defense rooted in leverage
- Build physical mental resilience
- Calm, controlled, and technically focused
- No prior experience required
What Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a ground-based martial art that focuses on technique, leverage, and problem-solving — not size, strength, or aggression.
It teaches you how to control a situation and defend yourself effectively, regardless of your physical size or athletic background. That’s why it works for kids, adults, and women alike.
Students develop:
- Real self-defense skills they can actually use
- The ability to stay calm under pressure
- Respect for themselves and others
- Physical fitness and body awareness
The Capital Region's Most Established BJJ Academy
Founded in 2005, Renzo Gracie Latham is the oldest and largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in the New York Capital Region.
Led by Professor Bruno Tostes, a 4th-degree black belt directly under Master Renzo Gracie, our academy is not just connected to one of the most respected lineages in jiu-jitsu — it is shaped by it.
We have produced over 40 black belts, including professional MMA fighters, law enforcement officers, and people from every walk of life.
Our academy is built for the student:
- Structured beginner onboarding — you will not be thrown into chaos
- 45+ adult classes per week across Gi, No-Gi, and advanced sessions
- One of the largest and most reputable kids’ programs in the Capital Region
- A clean, professional, and welcoming training environment
GET STARTED IN BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU TODAY!
Start with a free trial class and our coaches will personally guide you or your child through everything, helping you feel comfortable, included, and confident from the very beginning.
Your First Session Is Simple
Your first session is a structured introduction to our academy, where you will be guided by an instructor and experience our training environment firsthand. It is beginner-friendly and professionally coached — designed for those interested in long-term training.
Here’s what happens when you reach out:
- A member of our team contacts you
- We introduce ourselves and share more about the academy
- We answer any questions you have
- We help you fill out a waiver
- We prepare you for your first session
- We schedule your first class around your availability
No experience needed. We’ll take care of the rest.
What Our Students Have to Say
"This place has transformed my life"
I’ve not only become proficient in Jiu-Jitsu but also grown as a person. This place has transformed my life
Jason B
"There's no better gym for you"
A place of kindness, warmth, acceptance, and growth, that just so happens to be one of the highest level and most cutting edge jiu jitsu schools in the world. Stop debating. There’s no better gym for you.
Sam S
"One of the best decisions of my life"
One of the best decisions of my life was joining this academy, I highly recommend it.