607 Grappling - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts

607 Grappling - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts in Endicott, NY, is led by head instructor Kyle Mills, a black belt with a diverse martial arts background and military experience as a former U.S. Air Force intelligence analyst. After his deployment with Joint Special Operations, Mills returned to the Binghamton area and deepened his training under 2nd-degree black belt Mike DesRosiers at the United Fighting Arts Institute in Vermont. This lineage connects to Subconscious Brazilian Jiu Jitsu through notable figures like Roger Gracie and Jean Jacques Machado, grounding the academy in respected Brazilian Jiu Jitsu traditions. Kyle’s involvement in the local scene reflects a steady effort to grow BJJ in the Vestal and Endicott communities. The academy’s schedule includes a solid mix of gi and no-gi classes, with fundamentals and orientation sessions taught by Christi Bulman, a brown belt and longtime practitioner who also leads female-only classes focused on self-defense and situational awareness. Youth instruction is handled by purple belt Ethan Barry, who brings experience from Tang Soo Do and emphasizes a fun, educational environment that supports anti-bullying efforts through the “Bullies Over Buddies” program. This shows a commitment to age-specific programming and community engagement beyond just mat training. Practically, 607 Grappling operates from a clean, accessible 3,000-square-foot facility with over 1,100 square feet of dedicated mat space. The gym offers Thai kickboxing alongside its Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes, including open mat sessions for extra training time. Their routine sanitation practices and well-equipped space reflect attention to safety and comfort for all members. Located on Exchange Avenue’s lower floor, the academy serves as a consistent training spot for grapplers and martial artists in the greater Binghamton area.

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