The Upstate Grappling Club

The Upstate Grappling Club is situated at 15 Liebich Lane in Halfmoon, NY 12065. Located 1 mile from interstate 87, the training facility was initially established in 2023 to serve grappling and combat sports practitioners in the Capital Region. Visitors and prospective members can contact the gym by calling (518) 406-5700. Training is led by Head Coach Mikey Portela, who holds the rank of BJJ Black Belt. Grappling classes are supported by Jiu-Jitsu and Wrestling Coach Seamus Leavey, a black belt since 2016 from Lindenhurst, NY. Boxing instruction is coached by professional boxer Rayjay Bermudez, an American Boxing Federation National Champion from Troy, NY. Core instructional programs include All Levels Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Advanced Gi or No-GI Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and The Upstate Boxing Club. The weekly schedule also includes an Open Mat Session open to practitioners across different academies. New members can begin training with a trial promotion offering 1 week free.