Clockwork Jiu Jitsu Rockaway Chapter
2026-01-08T16:06:55.919Z
I joined Clockwork Jiu Jitsu Rockaway about a month ago having zero prior experience in Jiu Jitsu or martial arts. I could not recommend it enough! Since day 1, I have felt welcomed and a part of the community. What I most appreciate is that everyone has been extremely patient with me. Instead of being frustrated with my inexperience, my classmates gladly take the time to slowly work through movements, answer my questions and even teach me new skills. Kyle (the coach) has always made me feel that he truly wants me to succeed.Clockwork Jiu Jitsu Rockaway is also a professional environment. It is kept extremely clean! Classes have a defined structure. I appreciate that they perfectly balance having a strong, welcoming community while also upholding core values, which is hard to find. I feel safe knowing that anything questionable will not be tolerated.Jiu Jitsu gives you the real-life self defense skills, high intensity workout and community with very low concussion risk! (Compared to contact sports and other forms of MMA) My advice to those that are completely new is to come mentally and physically prepared. Jiu Jitsu is hands down the most challenging but most rewarding thing I have ever done. You easily burn double (if not triple) the calories than you would in the gym because you lose all track of time, becoming completely focused on the moment. I appreciate this because anything occupying your mind goes right out the window.If you're considering joining, definitely take this post as your sign to do so! Thank you so much Kyle!