Behring Jiu Jitsu NY & Shinobi MMA

Behring Jiu Jitsu NY & Shinobi MMA in Evans Mills is led by Professor Jamie Frier, a first-degree black belt who brings years of experience on the mats to the local Fort Drum and Watertown area. The academy’s instructor team includes Professor Bill Garrett and Professor Grace Nowak, both black belts, with a roster rounded out by coaches holding high ranks in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, judo, and striking arts. Their curriculum reflects a blend of traditional BJJ—rooted in the Behring lineage—and practical cross-training in mixed martial arts and grappling. Classes at Shinobi are structured for progression, starting with fundamental gi BJJ for adults and moving to no-gi grappling sessions that include elements of wrestling and judo. The academy also puts a strong focus on youth development, offering separate gi and no-gi classes for kids as young as age five, with intermediate options as they advance. Youth and adult students alike benefit from the practical teaching approach, which emphasizes live training, positional control, and submission work. Women’s jiu-jitsu classes are led by Coach Nicole Koster, providing a dedicated space for female athletes to develop their skills. Shinobi MMA rounds out its program with striking, MMA grappling, and judo, making it a training home for those interested in both sport and self-defense. Open mats are a regular part of the schedule and drop-ins are welcome. The facility is wheelchair accessible, and the variety of youth and adult classes makes it a steady presence for martial arts in the Evans Mills area.

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