Can't say enough good things about this place. Phenomenal instructors and the most welcoming and accepting environment. Best thing I ever did for my son. Anything else I could write would be an understatement. Less

Took my first adult white belt BBJ class last night and it was awesome! The facility was super clean and very spacious, the group of guys were all friendly and eager to teach/learn. Mike Codella the owner showed me around and made me feel like a part of the family. Their schedule is great with a variety of classes to take. Excited to begin my training. Overall, I highly recommend this gym to anyone from beginner to advanced. Less

Codella Academy is a friendly and respectful environment for all ages and skill levels. Rita and Mike take a personal interest in each of their students and have even gone out of their way to help one of my children on a personal matter when they were in need. My children look forward to each class, whether for jiu jitsu or kickboxing training. We are grateful for the amazing coaching staff that challenge students to train hard while focusing on safety, respect, technique, and confidence building. The coaching staff each take their time to work on form and technique with each student and teach them using real life scenarios that they may face in the real world, such as in school, and not just on the mat. There are always enough coaches on the floor so that each student is looked after and taught safely and correctly. We couldn’t have any higher appreciation and respect for the Codella Academy family and are grateful to be a part of it. This comes with the highest of recommendations to all! Less

My son started five years ago in the kids class and now he rolls with the teens. It has been a great experience. I am amazed to see his growth in BJJ and as a person. The coaches provide a nice balance of firm structure and personal attention. This is a tough sport, but the gym is very supportive. My only regret is that I wish we had started sooner at Codella. Less

Codella Academy not only has the most Jiu Jitsu black belt's on Staten Island but the owner Mike Codella has served our community as a police officer for 20 years as well as received his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt from Renzo Gracie. Mike has been teaching Jiu Jitsu since 2004. Whether you want to learn self defense and make new friends or you want to compete in tournaments , the people you meet at Codella's Academy will help guide you in your journey. They also have children's classes and I would recommend inquiring about that if you want your child to learn self defense, exercise more, and make some new friends. See you on the mats ... 🤙🏼🥋 Less

My son has been at Codella since he was 4 years old, he is almost 10! He has the pleasure of training at this fantastic academy, and I can't say enough good things about it. The instructors, who are also part of a great family, truly excel in working with young students. They not only teach jujitsu skills but also instill values of respect and leadership. It's a welcoming and supportive environment that I highly recommend to anyone interested in jujitsu. Less