Google reviewers rate Paxibellum Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NYC five out of five stars based on 114 reviews, with the owner responding to 32% of comments. Customers frequently describe the facility as clean, safe, and welcoming, noting that instructors provide detailed, patient guidance suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. The community is characterized by a supportive, non-competitive atmosphere that fosters camaraderie and technical improvement. No recurring criticisms or patterns of dissatisfaction appear in the provided five-star excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 114 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 114 Google reviews (103 with written comments, 6 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 32% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 11, 2026.
Service: Kickboxing Gym serving New York, New York.
Data from Google, last updated November 6, 2026.
Star ratings
114 Google reviews we collected
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5 stars114100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
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Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 103 written reviews
98%praise
Praise13098%
Complaints32%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude5239%
Would recommend2720%
Quality & results2116%
Speed & response118%
Honesty & trust118%
Communication86%
Price & value32%
What customers talk about
We read 103 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“The Gym was welcoming, patient and a community environment working with each other to make you better.”
“highly recommend paxi to anyone looking to train jiu jitsu.”
“I cannot recommend Paxibellum more highly.”
“paxibellum jiu jitsu has an incredible atmosphere, and the instruction from chad is top notch.”
“you immediately feel welcomed and comfortable, whether you’re experienced or completely new to jiu jitsu.”
“you can tell he genuinely cares about the people he teaches and the culture he’s building.”
“He takes the time to explain the small details that are often overlooked by beginners.”
“Aside from having a very reasonable rate, chad was very accommodating and generous in allowing me to think things over before i decided to try it out.”
People customers mention
Chad41 reviews
Manhattan3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
I love Pax! Finding a comfortable training space as a woman in BJJ can be difficult, but the coaches at Pax ensure that the gym is always safe, welcoming, and clean. The community is wholesome and oriented towards creating a safe learning environment. Other gyms have a toxic competitive atmosphere, but Pax is different than the rest.
Beyond what was already said, I've learned so much over the past year. The detail in Coach Chad and Selvin's lessons are incredible. Anyone can learn from these guys and they make sure to tailor the lesson to your needs.
So grateful for this training space, and so glad I stumbled upon this gym!
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Joe Hanvey2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Joe has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I moved into the area starting a new job. The Gym was welcoming, patient and a community environment working with each other to make you better. Chad has a high EQ and pairs off experienced with newbies, drilling smartly while pushing you - professional, comfortable and a welcoming environment. Train here and you will improve. Ossssss
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Jaden McKnew1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Jaden has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
paxibellum jiu jitsu has an incredible atmosphere, and the instruction from chad is top notch. you immediately feel welcomed and comfortable, whether you’re experienced or completely new to jiu jitsu. chad does a great job breaking techniques down in a way that’s easy to understand while still challenging you to improve. you can tell he genuinely cares about the people he teaches and the culture he’s building. great training, great people, and a great environment overall. highly recommend paxi to anyone looking to train jiu jitsu.
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Valentine Body WorksLocal Guide · 19 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Valentine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Paxibellum is an exceptional Jiu Jitsu academy where you will be able to scale to a higher level no matter your experience. You can expect master-level technique focused classes, supportive and friendly environment where you can feel completely safe to do your best on a given day.
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Matthew LandellLocal Guide · 11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Matthew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
This gym will always be my third space! The community this gym fosters is incredibly welcoming. The culture Chad has facilitated is one to commend.
I must emphasize that the coaches at the gym are all incredibly skilled and knowledgeable. True knowers of jitsu. Love Paxibellum!
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Andre Adao14 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Andre has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I stopped by at Paxibellum for a class and a few different open mat sessions. Coach Chad and everyone training there are very welcoming. Coach Chad is very knowledgeable and approachable, I learn something every time I'm there.
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Marie Eugenie2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Marie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
During a short break from work i decided to embark on a bjj gym trial hopping adventure to determine which gym i can rate as overall fantastic in terms of cleanliness, camaraderie, safety, right pacing etc. i came across paxibellum as recommended by 2 friends who also workout at another gym. I did like 2 trials actually because after the first one some months ago, i was injured again so i was sidelined. This gym is wonderful. Aside from having a very reasonable rate, chad was very accommodating and generous in allowing me to think things over before i decided to try it out. Not once did he pressure me on the spot to join. In fact he encouraged me to do another trial. Months later i did finally decide to take advantage of their promo rate for summer and im so grateful i did. Every class is tailored to what one needs. I came in after an injury so im slowly able to ease into the fundamentals which is all I really need at the moment. There was no rush to jump into the complicated techniques and i felt no pressure to roll either which is almost something we are kind of expected to do at my previous gyms. Although I have not fully committed to truly choose this as my permanent gym, im weighing in doing that someday because it is so easy to feel like i have been part of their gym for a while even if ive been attending just a few classes. You dont lose anything. Just try it. It’s really a great place.
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Ryan Clark5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ryan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Nothing but great things to say about Paxibellum. I began training at Pax a little under a year ago with no martial arts experience and Chad has been an amazing coach from the beginning fundamentals to learning more advanced techniques. The gym is full of great people who create an extremely positive environment for training, learning, and having fun. I recommend Pax to anyone looking to get into martial arts or searching for a new gym to train at.
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Evan Yang2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Evan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I’ve been training at Paxibellum for about 10 months now, and I can honestly say I’m really glad I chose this gym. The coaches are great, everyone is welcoming, and the atmosphere makes you want to keep coming back and improving. I’ve learned a lot since I started and met some great people along the way. Definitely recommend Paxibellum to anyone thinking about trying jiu-jitsu, whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience.
