Few would say that Watervliet is a very exciting place. It has the vibe of a decaying factory town that's so common in this area. There is an Armory, and Ted's Fish Fry. Most of the residences likely have wallpaper from the 1970s.
Brian Beaury Jiu-Jitsu is located in the heart of Watervliet in a converted garage space. Brian became interested in jiu-jitsu when a friend tricked him into taking a class (apparently he lured Brian by saying it was a boxing class). He became hooked, obtained his black belt, and ended up competing on the international scene. Over several years, Brian has created a robust community of hobbyists, competitors, and MMA fighters as well. People push each other hard on the mats, but there are also older grapplers, out of shape people, etc. Classes can be packed, often with 30-40 people. Brian barely advertises or promotes himself, but people are drawn to the community he has created. There is something compelling about a person who is so highly skilled, and equally as humble. It's difficult to capture the vibe there with words; it's certainly relaxed (no bowing, uniforms, etc) but at the same time, students are driven and work hard. Lots of good-natured banter. Grapplers from many walks of life populate the mats.
There are plans to expand to keep up with demand, but Brain wants to make sure the new space still looks gritty. It's no-frills. I made fun of him because he tried to put some championship belts up on the wall with double-sided tape. When the belts quickly fell down, he left the tape up as a decoration: for almost a year. I'm hopeful that the new gym will look just as awesome.
Drop-in are $20, classes are 7 days per week (Gi and nogi)
Work
Need to really look to find the place
Hardware
One of the Saints watches over the gym from the utility closet/changing room.