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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training for All Ages
At Matt Secor Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, we are dedicated to empowering individuals through world-class instruction in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Our mission is to inspire personal growth, build discipline, and develop practical self-defense skills in a supportive community. With programs tailored for children and adults, we emphasize technique over brute strength, ensuring accessibility for all ages, genders, and body types. Our experienced instructors prioritize student development, fostering confidence, mental resilience, and problem-solving abilities. We maintain a welcoming environment where students learn to overcome challenges on and off the mat, with a focus on bully-proofing for youth and holistic fitness for adults.Our gym serves as a hub for physical and mental transformation, combining traditional martial arts principles with modern training methodologies. By offering free trial classes, we aim to make Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu accessible to newcomers while maintaining rigorous standards for advanced practitioners. Our commitment to quality instruction and community-building has established us as a trusted resource in South Glens Falls, NY.
Services
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mixed Martial Arts Classes
Open Mat Sessions
Free Trial Classes
Highlights and features
- We offer expert instruction from experienced black belt instructors.
- Our curriculum emphasizes technique over brute strength for all body types.
- We provide age-specific programs for children and adults with specialized focus.
- Our community prioritizes safety, personal growth, and mutual support.
- We combine traditional martial arts principles with modern training methodologies.
Services
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Our Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program develops confidence, discipline, and self-defense skills for children aged 4-12. Through a fun-first approach, students learn practical techniques while building physical fitness and mental resilience. The curriculum emphasizes bully-proofing strategies and character development in a supportive environment that fosters teamwork and personal growth.
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes focus on self-defense mastery, physical conditioning, and mental discipline for practitioners aged 13+. Our program accommodates all skill levels from beginners to advanced students, teaching effective ground fighting techniques and strategic problem-solving applicable in real-world scenarios while promoting overall fitness and stress relief.
Mixed Martial Arts Classes
Our Mixed Martial Arts classes combine striking, grappling, and conditioning to develop comprehensive combat skills. Designed for serious practitioners, this program builds physical endurance, mental toughness, and practical self-defense capabilities through structured drills and controlled sparring sessions that enhance both offensive and defensive capabilities.
Open Mat Sessions
Open Mat Sessions provide supervised training opportunities for practitioners to refine techniques and engage in controlled sparring. These sessions allow students to practice learned skills in a structured environment with instructor guidance, focusing on technical refinement and practical application of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu principles.
Free Trial Classes
We offer complimentary trial classes to introduce newcomers to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals. These sessions provide first-time participants with basic instruction in core techniques, allowing them to experience our training environment and teaching methodology before committing to regular membership.
People
Matt Secor
Head Instructor
Professional MMA fighter and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with extensive competition experience. Specializes in developing practical self-defense techniques and mentoring students of all skill levels.
Eric Nichols
Black Belt Instructor
Experienced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt focused on technical precision and student development. Brings competitive expertise to both adult and youth training programs.
Chris Combs
Black Belt Instructor
Dedicated martial arts instructor with deep knowledge of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals and advanced techniques. Emphasizes proper form and progressive skill development.
Derek Ellis
Black Belt Instructor
Seasoned instructor specializing in practical application of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for real-world self-defense scenarios. Focuses on building student confidence through structured training.
Terry Karanikas
Brown Belt Instructor
Experienced martial artist with strong teaching skills, currently training toward black belt. Specializes in youth instruction and foundational technique development.
Questions
What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focuses on ground fighting and submissions using leverage and technique to control opponents regardless of size or strength.
Is BJJ suitable for beginners?
Yes, our program accommodates all skill levels with structured classes that progressively develop technical proficiency and physical conditioning.
Do you offer kids' classes?
We provide age-specific programs for children aged 4-6 and 7-12 that build discipline, confidence, and self-defense skills.
What should I wear for my first class?
Wear comfortable athletic clothing and bring water. We provide loaner gis for trial classes and sell uniforms at the gym.
Are there competitive opportunities?
We prepare students for competition while emphasizing technical mastery and sportsmanship in both training and tournament settings.
How often should I train?
We recommend attending 2-3 classes weekly for optimal progress, with flexible scheduling options available for different skill levels.
Reviews (4)
Matt Johns
Jan 01, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism
Trained at here for my fall semester, great atmosphere and fun place to learn jiu jitsu would of stayed but went back home!
Trained at here for my fall semester, great atmosphere and fun place to learn jiu jitsu would of stayed but went back home!
Derek Ellis
Sep 01, 2021
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MSBJJ has the absolute BEST jiujitsu classes around! The conceptually sound content, the friendships, the way the students and myself grow on and off the mats is ASTOUNDING. The academy itself is immaculate and no matter what someones goals may belearning self defense, fitness and flexibility, competition, etc all the instructors and students can help make anyone the BEST VERSION OF THEMSELVES. Im blessed to be a part of the MSBJJ family
Calin Stock
Aug 30, 2021
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The first day I walked into this gym my life changed. Everyone who goes to Matts truly cares about one another & would give the shirt off their own back for anyone. The level of teaching & training you receive from this gym is world class. Not only was I welcomed with open arms and smiles but the environment & all parties involved made starting jujitsu stress free, fun & fulfilling. I highly recommend this gym for all ages!
Milton Young
Aug 29, 2021
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One of the best jiujitsu academy in the country Professor Matt and Kirill are so experienced, knowledgeable, and dedicated students of the art. The environment is welcoming, and the students treat you like family. If you want to make Jiu Jitsu a part of your life MSBJJ is a great place to start your journey to finding the best version of yourself. At MSBJJ they live and breathe the concept of getting comfortable with the being uncomfortable, and its literally a life changing experience.
