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Clockwork Jiu Jitsu

Martial arts school · New York, NY

5.0 ★★★★★ 375 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
75%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

Clockwork Jiu Jitsu at a glance

Google reviewers rate the facility five stars based on 375 reviews, highlighting a welcoming community and clean facilities. Customers frequently praise the beginner bootcamp for its clear, patient instruction that accommodates all skill levels, including children. The school offers convenient access near subway stations and maintains a positive atmosphere for both adults and kids. One criticism involves the absence of a direct phone line, requiring prospective students to submit an online form to make contact.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 375 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 375 Google reviews (297 with written comments, 19 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 75% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 5, 2026.
  • Service: Kickboxing Gym serving New York, New York.

Data from Google, last updated November 6, 2026.

Star ratings

375 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars37199%
  • 4 stars21%
  • 3 stars10%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star10%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 297 written reviews

  • Praise29899%
  • Complaints41%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude12441%
  • Would recommend8528%
  • Quality & results4214%
  • Honesty & trust227%
  • Speed & response145%
  • Communication103%
  • Price & value52%

What customers talk about

We read 297 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “…and he’s real chill i loved everything about this gym it’s beginner friendly aswell so I recommend coming here.…”
  • “…i loved everything about this gym it’s beginner friendly aswell so I recommend coming here.…”
    “I recently had the pleasure of training at a fantastic Jiu Jitsu gym in Rockaway Beach, and I can't recommend it highly enough!”
  • “I attended the Intro to Jiu Jitsu bootcamp, and I had an awesome experience!”
    “I decided to come here rather than a gym that offers multiple styles because I know I won’t train what I’m horrible at.”
  • “Now that I'm at the halfway mark I can honestly say Ray and Esther have done an extraordinary job.”
  • “I was looking for a place to begin learning and at Clockwork I found it immediately.”
  • “Very clear and detailed instruction, a ton of information in a short amount of time, and its fun as hell”
  • “Incredibly kind staff, great clients, reasonable pricing (it’s the city), and a true lust for learning that you don’t find anywhere else.”

People customers mention

  • Josh 34 reviews
  • Ray 23 reviews
  • Griffiths 6 reviews
  • Esther 5 reviews
  • Manhattan 5 reviews
  • Jiujitsu 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 375 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Team members customers mention
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Ryan Schroth2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ryan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Absolute touch of class

Response from the owner · 9 hours ago

Thank you, Ryan, for the wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear you felt it was a touch of class and appreciate you recognizing our team's effort. We look forward to welcoming you back.

Jack Lurie1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Jack has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very kind community, instructors are great. Would definitely recommend.

Response from the owner · 6 days ago

Thanks so much for the great review, Jack. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed our community and instructors and appreciate the recommendation. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Jacob Abraham12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jacob has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Extremely friendly place to train at.

Response from the owner · a week ago

Jacob, thank you so much for the kind words. We are thrilled to hear you find our training environment friendly and welcoming. We look forward to supporting your progress and seeing you again soon.

Diego Cussen1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Diego has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I was looking for a place to begin learning and at Clockwork I found it immediately. But I also found a community and personal growth. I can't stop recommending it to my friends, and to whoever reads this.

Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Diego. We are thrilled that Clockwork was the right place to begin your learning journey and that you found community and personal growth here. It means a lot that you are recommending us to your friends and others. We look forward to supporting your continued progress.

Naz2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Naz has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

THIS GYM WAS AMAZING. On my first day I was introduced to everyone and I told them I was new and everyone worked with me taught me some new stuff and Expecially the guy that was teaching his name was Ray, he also went over some moves with me aswell or anything I was having trouble with and he’s real chill i loved everything about this gym it’s beginner friendly aswell so I recommend coming here.

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you Naz for the fantastic review! We are thrilled you felt welcomed and that Ray and the team were able to help you learn new moves and get comfortable. We pride ourselves on being beginner friendly and appreciate your recommendation. Hope to see you back soon and keep up the great work.

Tosh Rice4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tosh has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Clockwork is the real deal. I just completed their beginners bootcamp and would 100% recommend it to anyone who is curious about jiu jitsu but doesn’t know where to start. Our instructors Ray, Josh and Esther were kind, cool, knowledgeable and above all patient. If you’re on the fence, do it.

Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Tosh, thank you so much for the fantastic review and recommendation. We are thrilled you enjoyed the beginners bootcamp and that Ray, Josh and Esther made the experience kind, patient and informative. Hearing that you would 100% recommend us means a lot. We look forward to seeing you back on the mats.

Drew McNaughton9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Drew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I highly recommend their boot camp for beginners, it takes you from knowing nothing about jiu jitsu to an excellent starting point in just a month. Anyone interested in getting a proper introduction to this sport should look no further! Shoutout to Ray, Esther and Josh!

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you, Drew. We are thrilled the boot camp gave you a strong start in jiu jitsu. We will pass your shoutout to Ray, Esther and Josh. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to supporting your continued progress.

Kyle Carlson4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kyle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Highly recommend the bootcamp for rank beginners. Very clear and detailed instruction, a ton of information in a short amount of time, and its fun as hell

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thanks so much for the awesome review, Kyle! We are thrilled to hear the bootcamp was clear, packed with helpful information, and fun for you. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you in another session.

Lee10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

유튜브보다가 알게되어서 방문했습니다. 분위기도 정말 좋았고 모두 친절했습니다.뉴욕에서 주짓수 하고싶다면 여기 적극 추천합니다:)

Response from the owner · a month ago

Lee님, 유튜브 보고 방문해 주셔서 감사합니다. 분위기와 직원 친절함을 좋게 봐주셔서 기쁩니다. 뉴욕에서 주짓수 하실 분들께 추천해 주셔서 감사합니다. 앞으로도 좋은 수업과 환경 유지하겠습니다. 다음에 또 뵙겠습니다.

Ravneet Singh3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ravneet has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I came to Clockwork BJJ looking for a true beginners bootcamp somewhere I could learn from the ground up alongside people starting at the same level. Now that I'm at the halfway mark I can honestly say Ray and Esther have done an extraordinary job. They've helped me work on my foundations in the fundamentals while being incredibly patient with my skill level every step of the way. Every class feels welcoming well structured and focused on actually learning not just getting through drills. These classes have become something I genuinely look forward to during my week. I can't wait to keep going and see how much more I grow. Thank you, Ray and Esther! Highly recommend Clockwork BJJ to anyone thinking about starting jiu jitsu.

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you, Ravneet. We are thrilled to hear you are enjoying the beginners bootcamp and that Ray and Esther have helped build your foundations with patience and clear instruction. It means a lot that classes feel welcoming, structured, and something you look forward to each week. We appreciate the recommendation and are excited to watch your continued progress.

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