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Grappling
at Williamsburg MMA

(Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Greco-Roman, Freestyle and folk style Wrestling)

Grappling Classes in Brooklyn

Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling Taught as One Connected System at Williamsburg MMA

Grappling: Taught with Structure and Intent

Grappling is not just ground fighting. It includes standing control, balance, takedowns, pins, transitions, and pressure—skills that exist across Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Wrestling.

At Williamsburg MMA, our Grappling classes integrate:

  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

  • Judo

  • Wrestling (Greco-Roman, freestyle, and folkstyle)

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These classes are designed to help students understand how grappling actually works as a whole, rather than as isolated rule sets.

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This is grappling taught with clarity, not confusion.

What Our Grappling Classes Focus On

Instead of jumping between styles randomly, our grappling program is built around shared fundamentals.

We emphasize:

  • Posture and balance

  • Clinch control and hand fighting

  • Takedowns and entries

  • Transitions from standing to ground

  • Pinning, pressure, and positional dominance

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Students learn why techniques work across styles, not just how to perform them in one context.

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The Role of Each Grappling Style

Each discipline keeps its identity, while contributing to a deeper understanding of grappling.

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

  • Ground control and submissions

  • Positional awareness

  • Escapes and recovery

  • Control under pressure

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Judo

  • Balance and off-balancing

  • Grip fighting

  • Throws and standing control

  • Upright posture and timing

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Wrestling (Greco-Roman, Freestyle, Folkstyle)

  • Takedowns and defense

  • Clinch positioning

  • Pressure and pace control

  • Pins and transitions​

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Students don’t replace one style with another; they learn how they reinforce each other.

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Who Grappling Classes Are For

Our Grappling classes are ideal for:

  • Students who want strong takedowns and standing control

  • Jiu-Jitsu practitioners looking to improve their stand-up

  • Wrestlers expanding ground awareness

  • Judoka improving transitions and control

  • MMA athletes building complete grappling skill

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These classes complement, but do not replace, standalone Jiu-Jitsu or striking classes.

Jiu-Jitsu for Beginners in Brooklyn

You do not need experience to start Jiu-Jitsu.

Beginner students focus on:

  • Learning to move safely on the ground

  • Understanding basic positions

  • Developing balance and awareness

  • Building confidence without ego

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Classes are structured, coached, and paced. Students are not rushed. Progress is built through consistency and understanding, not force.

Safety, Control, and Longevity

We prioritize:

  • Technical control over intensity

  • Smart, aware partner training

  • Clear communication

  • Coaching feedback in real time

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Training is guided by an individualized teaching approach. Students progress at their own pace, with coaching adjusted to experience level, learning style, and goals. This creates an environment where students stay focused, calm, and engaged; even under pressure

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Our goal is not to dominate training partners.
Our goal is to build competent, confident grapplers who can train for years.

How Grappling Connects to Striking

Strong grappling fundamentals improve:

  • Clinch control in Muay Thai

  • Balance while striking

  • Transitions between ranges

  • Calm decision-making under pressure

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Students learn to maintain posture and position whether striking, clinching, or on the ground.

A Grappling Program Built to Last

Our Grappling classes are not about trends or rule-set chasing. They are about understanding control, leverage, and movement, regardless of context.

This approach creates grapplers who are:

  • More balanced

  • More adaptable

  • More composed

  • More effective

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