Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Empire

Great for Competition. Not Built for Chaos.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an incredible art. It builds control, focus and an understanding of leverage most systems never teach.

It’s also a great sport.

If you are interested in competition grappling, BJJ will challenge you, sharpen you and develop skills that carry over into all areas of life.

Our lead instructor has over 36 years of hands-on experience in Catch Wrestling, Russian Sambo and is a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

You will be learning from someone who has spent a lifetime on the mat and knows how to pass that knowledge on.

But here’s the part most schools won’t tell you:
BJJ is Not the Best Choice for Self-Defense

Let’s be honest about what happens off the mat:

So Why Train BJJ at Empire?

Because we teach it with context.

Because we want you to be great at what BJJ does and fully aware of what it doesn’t.

If you are in it for competition, for control…for the mental discipline and physical conditioning, you will love it here.

And if you are serious about real-world self-defense, then CHECK out our KAJU-KAI program

Enrollment Update:

Our BJJ program is currently full and not accepting new students.
But if you would like to be notified when a spot opens, we have a waitlist for those who want first access.

No pressure. No pitch. Just your name on the list when the next opening comes up.

Real Self Defense near me

Empire Defense and Fitness provides classes to Albany, Colonie, Latham, Guilderland, Delmar, Troy, Clifton Park & Niskayuna communities.

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8 Corporate Circle
Albany, NY 12203

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