Fabio Clemente StudioX BJJ, New York NY

I love this gym! I’ve been training at Fabio’s for a little over a year and have learned so much. The instructors are poised, caring and masterful and the students have been welcoming and supportive. I’ve made so many friends and always leave more grounded and even more excited to come back.

Moved here from another gym and never looked back. Amazing team that makes you feel like you’re part of a family. Legendary coaches and instruction!

ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT HERE SOOOO kind and loving and i’ve learned so much and gotten so strong.i feel such a strong sense of community i will be training here forever

Studio X / Checkmat NYC has been my home since Spring 2019. Growing up training jiu-jitsu in central Jersey before moving to NYC, this was my first opportunity to join & commit to a team by my own choice and standards-I wanted to think carefully about my decision. After trying out training at several schools in Manhattan, including Unity and Renzo Gracie Midtown, I found a perfect fit with Fabio Clemente's team in the East Village. The gym has a fantastic environment, with a healthy mixture of hobbyists, active color belt competitors, and two Black Belt World Champion instructors, Vedha Toscano and Pedro Fernandes. Fabio Clemente, the gym's founder, was the first practitioner of jiu-jitsu in New York City, giving the studio a rich history and many connections to high level instructors and competitors, both of which are recognized and respected to this day.

Whether your goals are bringing your technique to a higher level by way of individualized, careful instruction, pursuing a craft in a community of like-minded individuals, or simply having fun while learning what your body is capable of, Team Fabio Clemente is the perfect choice.

This is one of the top gyms in the city / country / world. Unbelievably high level training but with the warmest kindest atmosphere. A true community

I’ve been training here for 7 years. As a small older woman, it meant a lot that I felt safe and supported by my teammates.

Amazing gym with world class instruction from high level competitors including masters world champion Pedro Fernandes and no gi world champ Vedha Toscano! Friendly atmosphere in this family run gym

Been training here for six years. Real family vibe. My two younger brothers train here with me, the gym is owned by a family, there are other families that train here. The classes are of a medium size so the coaches know you by name and pay attention to your personal growth, but there are a lot of different training partners so you get a wide range of sparring opportunities. I started as a white belt and the Fundamentals classes are fun, safe, and easy to follow

My two boys (10 and 8) were interested in Capeoria. I’m always interested in expanding their experiences and I am so glad that we did. The classes at Studio X are small, so they get a lot of personal attention. Their instructor is teaching them advanced moves. Challenging them to advance themselves with moves like the Au Batido, but still focusing on the core moves and keeping the entire class involved. I love when I pick them up after class and they are excited to show me what they have been learning.
They love mixing up their week by taking some of the kids jiujitsu classes as well. Which happens to be taught by a world champion black belt. A mix of conditioning, training and games makes the class fun and exhausting. I’m so happy to add these classes to my boys already busy week. They get more than just a work out. They take such pride in their accomplishments from these Brazilian martial arts classes.

Great group of instructors. Everyone takes their time explaining the different moves that we practice. There is a definite family vibe at this studio. It’s also not overwhelmingly large so you don’t feel like an irrelevant member of a much larger organization. The instructors are also world class champions on their own right so a great group to learn from.

We absolutely love these guys! Our 7 year old daughter has some sensory issues and can sometimes be a challenge, but the team here worked so well to support her. This is such an incredible sport for young children!