Hands down the best gym in wny. Fantastic and supporting community wether its your 1st day or 5th year. Extremley knowledgeable teachers who have a drive for wanting students to succeed. I recommend this gym to anyone who needs a new community or even getting into bjj.
July 2025
I recently dropped in for a class while visiting the area, and I couldn’t be more impressed. The staff and students were professional, courteous, and very welcoming.
The facility is top-notch—locker rooms, well-maintained mats, and a great overall vibe. They have a great culture: experienced practitioners with no egos, patience toward new students, and a genuine love for the art. Everyone was humble, respectful, and focused, which made learning feel safe and fun.
I’ve been training for 8 months, and I learned more in this one class than I expected. I’ll admit, I was a little intimidated by their photos (they look pretty mean... read full review
July 2025
I'm originally from Buffalo but now live and train out of state. I dropped into Lake Effect when visiting home. The facility itself is awesome and extremely clean and well kept. Instruction is top-notch and Michael and his coaches give individualized attention to all students. The culture is really welcoming and friendly, I felt right at home when I walked in. Lake Effect is officially my new home away from home! Thank you!
Hands down the best gym in wny. Fantastic and supporting community wether its your 1st day or 5th year. Extremley knowledgeable teachers who have a drive for wanting students to succeed. I recommend this gym to anyone who needs a new community or even getting into bjj.
I recently dropped in for a class while visiting the area, and I couldn’t be more impressed. The staff and students were professional, courteous, and very welcoming.
The facility is top-notch—locker rooms, well-maintained mats, and a great overall vibe. They have a great culture: experienced practitioners with no egos, patience toward new students, and a genuine love for the art. Everyone was humble, respectful, and focused, which made learning feel safe and fun.
I’ve been training for 8 months, and I learned more in this one class than I expected. I’ll admit, I was a little intimidated by their photos (they look pretty mean... read full review
I'm originally from Buffalo but now live and train out of state. I dropped into Lake Effect when visiting home. The facility itself is awesome and extremely clean and well kept. Instruction is top-notch and Michael and his coaches give individualized attention to all students. The culture is really welcoming and friendly, I felt right at home when I walked in. Lake Effect is officially my new home away from home! Thank you!