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BJJ & Submission Grappling
BJJ & Submission Grappling
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or BJJ, is a martial art that uses grappling and ground fighting to control an opponent, without using any striking or weapons. Founded in the early 20th century, BJJ helped to uplift and develop the sport of submission grappling. Submission grappling is a combat sport that focuses on controlling an opponent without striking, taking your opponent to the ground, gaining a dominant position, and using techniques to force your opponent to give up using a physical or verbal submission (tap-out).
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or BJJ, is a martial art that uses grappling and ground fighting to control an opponent, without using any striking or weapons. Founded in the early 20th century, BJJ helped to uplift and develop the sport of submission grappling. Submission grappling is a combat sport that focuses on controlling an opponent without striking, taking your opponent to the ground, gaining a dominant position, and using techniques to force your opponent to give up using a physical or verbal submission (tap-out).
Meet Our Coaches
Meet Our Coaches
Our coaches are seasoned Martial Arts practitioners and competitors.
Our coaches are seasoned Martial Arts practitioners and competitors.
Ethan Milich is a lifelong martial artist, practicing Tae Kwon Do, Gōjū-ryū Karate, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in his youth. Ethan joined the Marine Corps at 18 and quickly advanced through the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) earning his Brown Belt. In January 2023, Ethan began seriously training BJJ at The Dojo NYC in Bushwick, Brooklyn under IBJJF black belt Gabriel Marte. Since then, he has competed in over a dozen tournaments and trains jiu-jitsu every day. In 2025 he decided to pursue martial arts as a career and encourage kids to start their own martial arts journey as a way to avoid trouble and become the best versions of themselves. He still trains at The Dojo NYC and currently resides in Queens with his wife Smitha.
Smitha Varghese Milich started her martial arts journey in August 2023. She started training under Josh Melendez and immediately got obsessed and started taking more classes as well as seminars, retreats and competing in tournaments. Smitha trains at The Dojo NYC and Gracie Barra Long Island while helping to coach at The Way BJJ.
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