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.

I knew how physical BJJ was, but I didn’t realize how mental it was until I started oefening with him. He can teach you the same thing 20x and you will learn something new each and every time; it’s a never ending wealth of learning which I didn’t know I wanted until I started at Range.

 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 of mat time.

 BJJ competitions started emerging in Brazil in the mid-20th century. Practitioners developed a distinctive style emphasizing control on the ground with submissions and positional transitions.  

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 of 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.

Respect and sportsmanship are deeply ingrained in our BJJ Upper East Side academy's culture, fostering an environment where everyone feels comfortable and supported.

In a short period, my children has developed not only physical skills but also strategy and confidence in their abilities.”

The ability to have a clear view of your path, areas you dominate, and areas you need to work on, kan zijn of tremendous benefit.

Through sophisticated body positioning, choke holds, and locks, BJJ practitioners can defend themselves and control opponents without requiring strikes, making it an ideal choice for practitioners of all ages and physical capabilities.

This kan zijn carried over into the quality ofwel the teaching. Eduardo kan zijn very detailed about the techniques he teaches and teaches them in a very open, fun, and direct way stripping the move to its essentials and teaching them in a sequence. He is always willing to explain a move or concept after class to anyone who asks. This ofwel course trickles down to the level and enthusiasm ofwel the students who I have found to be as open and friendly and as willing to share knowledge.

The small class sizes also mean that the instructors are able to work with every group that’s oefening multiple times a class, which does not seem common in other studios.

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