Adventure awaits
At Daruma Martial Arts we offer a safe, fun and friendly training environment in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. All levels are welcome.
Adult Jiu-Jitsu - A dynamic martial art that’s like human chess, where technique and strategy beat brute strength. It’s all about grappling, submissions, and outsmarting your opponent on the ground—perfect for self-defense, fitness, and endless fun on the mats
Adult Striking - Turn your fists, elbows, knees and shins into weapons. The Striking program at Daruma is fast, powerful and full of fun. Perfect for getting in shape, building confidence and unleashing you inner warrior.
Children's Martial Arts (ages 3 to 12) - At Daruma Martial Arts children build confidence, focus and strength in mind body and spirit. Our fun and engaging program blends movement mindfulness and self defence in a positive and supportive environment. through playful drills, technique practice and teamwork. we help children develop discipline, resilience and a love of learning. Its more than just kicks and punches its a journey of growth, balance and self discovery!
Teen Martial Arts (ages 13 to 16) - Unlock your potential in our Teen Martial Arts class! Build strength, improve focus, and learn self-defense in a fun, supportive environment. Our experienced instructors will guide you through exciting techniques, helping you grow both physically and mentally. Gain confidence, discipline, and resilience while making new friends. Join us and discover the power of martial arts!
Monday
5:50pm-6:35pm Daruma Teens 13-16 years old
6:45pm-7:45pm Adult Jiu Jitsu (beginners NoGi)
7:55pm-8:55pm Adult Jiu Jitsu (Fundamentals Gi)
Tuesday
3:30pm-4:00pm Daruma Kids 3-5 year olds
4:10pm-4:40pm Daruma Kids 6-8 year olds
4:50pm-5:30pm Daruma Kids 9-12 year olds
5:40pm-6:25pm Daruma teens 13-16 years old
6:35pm-7:20pm Adult striking (beginners)
7:30pm-8:30pm Adult Jiu Jitsu (fundamentals NoGi)
Wednesday
4:45pm-5:30pm woman’s striking (fundamentals)
6:30pm-7:30pm Adult Jiu Jitsu (fundamentals)
7:40pm-8:25pm Adult striking (fundamentals)
Thursday
3:30pm-4:00pm Daruma Kids 3-5 year olds
4:10pm-4:40pm Daruma Kids 6-8 year olds
4:50pm-5:30pm Daruma Kids 9-12 year olds
5:40pm-6:25pm Daruma teens 13-16 years old
6:35pm-7:20pm Adult striking (beginners)
7:30pm-8:30pm Adult Jiu Jitsu (fundamentals NoGi)
Friday
Closed
Saturday
9:30am-10:00am Daruma Kids 3-5 year olds
10:10am-10:40am Daruma Kids 6-8 year olds
10:50am-11:30am Daruma Kids 9-12 year olds
11:40am-12:25pm Adult striking (sparring invitation required)
12:35pm-1:35pm Adult Jiu Jitsu (fundamentals)
1:35pm-2:00pm members open mat + sporadic coffee or tea.
Sunday
2:30pm-4:30pm Jiu Jitsu open mat Gi + NoGi ($20 non members)
Creating a safe and enjoyable training environment is our primary goal. It takes the contributions of everyone in our community to make that happen. Here are a few ground rules to help foster a safe and fun experience for all.
Martial arts particularly Jiu Jitsu are practiced closely with your training partners. Please ensure that your clothes, body and breath are clean and free from unpleasant odors.
Please only wear simple, smooth attire. This means no zips, buttons, grommets, ornaments, metal-tipped drawstrings, or any other hardware or accessories that could hurt you or your training partner.
Kindly remove all watches, jewellery and piercings that could scratch you or your training partner.
Martial Arts is practiced barefoot. Please no shoes on the mat at any time.
Everyone who wants to participate in our community must treat each other with respect and courtesy. We reserve the right to remove any person from the class we feel is engaging in harassing, discriminatory or intimidating behaviour, or otherwise causing a disruption to the class. In short, please be nice.
Do I need any experience?
No former experience is necessary, people can enjoy learning Martial Arts from any starting point or level of fitness. In our class, we train as a team and encourage all our students to help each other and improve together.
Do I need to be in shape to start?
There is absolutely no experience or fitness background required to start training Martial Arts with us. The class is designed to encourage and welcome people. If it gets too intense for where you are at the moment, you can take breaks and hydrate as needed during the class. Plus, if you stick with it, your fitness will rapidly improve.
What equipment will I need?
In Jiu Jitsu, our bodies are the training equipment. All you need to start is an open mind and comfortable workout attire with no zips, buttons, or hardware. As you progress, a mouth guard is recommended as a safety precaution. If you are interested, we can recommend some more grappling specific attire.
In Striking the same applies as in Jiu Jitsu but you will need gloves and eventually shin guards if you want to spar.
First class is free.
After your first class, if you are interested in exploring Martial Arts further, check out our Intro Challenge Package. It’s 5 classes for only $100 ($20 per class).
After the Intro Challenge prices are as follows.
1 class $45
10 class package $350 ($35 per class)
1 month unlimited classes $250 ($62.50 per week)
12 months unlimited classes (Best value if training twice a week or more) $220 per month ($55 per week)
Founders membership 12 months unlimited classes $195 per month ($48.75 per week) Only 19 of these membership remaining
Daruma Jiu Jitsu founder Ewan Niven receiving his Black Belt from Grappling Icon Marcelo Garcia. Both Photos by Ric Ricard