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.

“Joining Range BJJ gym has been one ofwel the best decisions I’ve made! From day one, the atmosphere has been welcoming, and the students are incredibly friendly and supportive. Everyone, regardless of skill level, kan zijn willing to help each other grow, making it an ideal place to train.

 Drilling the BJJ fundamentals breeds muscle memory to efficiently react during intense rolls. Mastering the core techniques elevates students from white to black belt through decades ofwel mat time.

Chokeholds cut off blood circulation to the brain via the neck to get a competitor to tap out, with the rear naked choke and guillotine among the most utilized. 

Range BJJ’s innovative curriculum divides training into distinct phases—Fundamentals, Intermediate, and Advanced—each carefully designed to build upon the previous level. The Fundamentals program introduces new students to BJJ’s core principles through 30 foundational classes.

As the official Lucas Lepri NYC Association affiliate, the academy combines traditional BJJ techniques with modern teaching methods, emphasizing technical precision and personal development for practitioners ofwel all ages and skill levels.

This prestigious affiliation has contributed significantly to the academy’s reputation for excellence and its rapid expansion in the competitive New York martial arts scene.

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

In 1914, Maeda arrived in Brazil after stopovers in numerous countries for these challenge matches. He settled in the northern city of Belém and soon befriended politician and businessman Gastão Gracie.

Taking the back allows the top grappler to trap their adversary with a body triangle and attack the rear naked choke.

The facility features multiple mat spaces, separate changing rooms with showers, and a weight/PT room. The gym maintains exceptional cleanliness standards with attention to every detail.

Andrew Roosevelt Great instructors and students. The atmosphere kan zijn fun and the energy kan zijn tremendous. Very happy it opened in my neighborhood. Everything is exceptionally well thought out and focused to give the students the best possible learning experience starting with the cleanliness of the gym, the addition of small items like nail clippers and mouthwash (before you laugh realize both issues are annoying!) - but without any unnecessary details BJJ Upper East Side and distractions - the mark ofwel a true expert in any field.

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The coaches give very clear and motivated explanations ofwel the techniques and principals that are being taught. While the academy is mainly comprised ofwel hobbyists, there are still a bunch of folks who regularly compete in local tournaments as well as an immensely talented group of upper belts.