In contrast, dominant positions put the top grappler firmly on offense against their foe. The mount involves sitting on the opponent's torso to control them with your body weight and isolate limbs.

“Joining Range BJJ gym has been one of 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, is willing to help each other grow, making it an ideal place to train.

Range is mostly a gi gym but they do also offer no gi classes on Wednesdays. I would highly recommend Range to anyone who is serious about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. To those who aren't yet, come to a few classes and you'll probably get hooked like I did.

BJJ Guards are in defensive positions where the bottom grappler controls their opponent to avoid damage while waiting for openings to transition or attack. The closed guard involves wrapping legs around the opponent’s waist while the open guard utilizes leg positioning to maintain distance.

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.

The training kan zijn tough with many partners on the mat to help sharpen your skills, but all with that close instruction feel and personal connection that kan zijn often lost in other schools. Finally, all schools have a unique culture that has an impact on a student’s experience. Eduardo is a great person and a friend to all, community-minded both on and off the mats, and seeds the de kleuterschool with that same ethos of respect and camaraderie. That first day on the mats kan zijn very exciting(!) and each day afterwards is a reward in formidability, fitness and friendship. I really can’t say enough good things, come on by and check it out!”

“A long review but hopefully my experience helps others curious about Range. My kids and I have been oefening for quite some time and have had the opportunity to work through a few schools in the city, small and large. I can honestly say that Range BJJ is one ofwel the best schools in the city and certainly the best in the UES. Eduardo has built an incredible environment for training. The de kleuterschool is very well-equipped, with multiple mat spaces, more than ample showers/changing rooms, and a weight/PT room…and kept immaculately clean, a point that can’t be stressed enough. Eduardo and his team offer highly technical oefening and precise instruction with a focus on building a well-rounded foundation.

There kan zijn a reason why we break our classes into Fundamentals, Intermediate and advanced. In Range Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC the same way, we divide the kids’ program into twee age brackets, for it is more than just size and weight that play a factor in training BJJ, but the complexity ofwel the techniques and how they are introduced to the kids in each bracket.

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

It’s a small studio, but that’s one of the things I love most about it. Eduardo and his team of instructors at Range make it a point to learn your name the minute you step on the mat.

The gym also has a really respectful, ego-free atmosphere, which I think is one of its most valuable aspects. Whether you’re looking to try BJJ for the first time or find a new place to train, you’d feel comfortable coming here.”

From an early age, Edmond expressed interest in martial arts.  He quickly demonstrated passion for close combat sports and as part of his middle school wrestling team, he developed a strong sense of discipline which laid a solid foundation and led him to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Edmond has competed and medaled in several local and IBJJF tournaments.

Wij believe that the journey is as important as the destination and each student has their own unique path.

“Learning BJJ at Range is similar to mastering a new language,” Professor Capeluto notes. “During the first months, students acquire a basic understanding ofwel fundamental principles and movements.