Queens.
Make your next stop the mat.
Explore academy locations across Queens. Compare the commute, explore programs mentioned by each school, and contact the academy to plan your first visit.
in this borough
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Clockwork Jiu Jitsu Rockaway Chapter
Confirm grappling programs101-05 Shore Front Pkwy, Rockaway Park, NY 11694
Kings Combat Forest Hills
Confirm grappling programs72-08 Austin St, 2nd Floor, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Program details come from public sources. Confirm current classes and locations directly with the academy.
Jiu-jitsu in Queens: choose your route, then your room
Astoria, Long Island City and Bayside offer different starting points for a Queens training week. The borough name alone will not tell you which academy fits your route. Begin with the place you can reach consistently, then compare the teaching format and the class you would join. These three schools show why reading a detailed program page can be more useful than comparing broad labels such as beginner friendly.
Sources reviewed · 2026-10-25Queens Jiu Jitsu: class structure in Astoria
Queens Jiu Jitsu publishes detailed descriptions of its gi, no-gi and fundamentals classes. Its fundamentals program is designed around white belts, using light-resistance live games and positional practice. The schedule page also describes a women's class as a supplement to co-ed training, along with children's BJJ in gi and no-gi formats.
Those details give you concrete things to discuss before joining. A complete beginner can ask which fundamentals session is appropriate, while someone returning to training can compare that structure with an all-level class. The academy's published informal, student-run open mat is members only. That distinction is particularly useful for visitors: a school can accept drop-ins to classes while keeping an open mat restricted.
City JiuJitsu Academy: a defined introduction in Long Island City
City JiuJitsu Academy is at 10-14 50th Avenue in Long Island City. Its booking guidance separates Intro for people without experience from Adult Fundamentals for those with some experience. The academy also lists a youth program, private instruction and a downloadable class schedule.
That distinction matters when you are choosing a first session: fundamentals does not always mean the very first class a school wants you to take. Explain your background when booking and follow its introductory pathway. The academy lists showers and seating for working or observing classes, useful details to investigate if you are training before work or bringing a child. Confirm how those facilities can be used during the session you plan to attend.
Renzo Gracie Bayside: separate adult and children's plans
Renzo Gracie Bayside lists its address as 45-58 Bell Boulevard. The official site presents adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling and kids BJJ, with separate adult and children's schedules. It also lists other martial arts, making the exact class name important when arranging a visit for yourself or a child.
For an adult, start by asking whether the available session is gi BJJ or submission grappling and which level it suits. For a child, confirm the BJJ age group and the current children's timetable. A shared academy address does not tell you whether a parent and child can train at compatible times. Work that out before treating the school as a convenient family option.
Turn three locations into a useful short list
Test the journey to a particular class, including the trip home. Use the academy entrance as the destination and leave time to change. If your work and home are in different parts of Queens, compare both starting points; the nearest school to home may not fit a weekday routine.
Then make the program comparison precise. Specify gi or no-gi, your experience, the days you can attend and whether you are arranging a one-off visit or looking for regular training. Parents should add the child's age and previous experience. Ask about the required uniform and current booking terms before buying equipment. This produces a practical decision: a particular class, at a reachable location, with an understood way to begin.
Plan your next visit.
Compare the essentials.
Check the details with each academy.
| Academy | Programs mentioned | Academy website |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Jiu Jitsu31-19 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY 11105 | Gi BJJ · No-Gi · Wrestling | Visit website ↗ |
| Lotus Club Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Flushing150-15 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354 | Gi BJJ · No-Gi · Kids & youth | Visit website ↗ |
| Enigma Brazilian Jiu Jitsu36th Avenue, Astoria, NY | Gi BJJ · Kids & youth | Visit website ↗ |
| Kings Combat Forest Hills72-08 Austin St, 2nd Floor, Forest Hills, NY 11375 | Check with academy | Visit website ↗ |
| Una Brazilian Jiujitsu100-33 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375 | Gi BJJ · No-Gi · Wrestling | Visit website ↗ |
| Peak Performance / Caio Terra Academy Queens22-20 College Point Blvd, Flushing, NY 11356 | Check with academy | Visit website ↗ |
| East Coast United Queens Academy of BJJ12-40A Clintonville St, Whitestone, NY 11357 | Gi BJJ · No-Gi · Kids & youth | Visit website ↗ |
| Marlon Colorado BJJ NYC & Judo Academy47-10 32nd Place, Long Island City, NY 11101 | Gi BJJ · No-Gi · Wrestling | Visit website ↗ |
| City JiuJitsu Academy10-14 50th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101 | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu · Kids & youth | Visit website ↗ |
| Clockwork Jiu Jitsu Rockaway Chapter101-05 Shore Front Pkwy, Rockaway Park, NY 11694 | Check with academy | Not listed |
| Renzo Gracie Bayside45-58 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361 | Gi BJJ · No-Gi · Kids & youth | Visit website ↗ |
| Kings Combat Fitness98-120 Queens Blvd, Rego Park, NY 11374 | Gi BJJ · Kids & youth | Visit website ↗ |
| Royal Jiu-Jitsu Queens83-20 Kew Gardens Rd, Kew Gardens, NY 11415 | Gi BJJ · Kids & youth | Visit website ↗ |
| Renzo Gracie Queens32-62 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY 11103 | Gi BJJ · Kids & youth | Visit website ↗ |
| Renzo Gracie Whitestone150-33 14th Avenue, Whitestone, NY 11357 | Check with academy | Not listed |
| AT Jiujitsu NYC80-22 Northern Blvd, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 | Gi BJJ · No-Gi · Kids & youth | Visit website ↗ |
| Team Jucao LIC Jiu Jitsu47-46 Vernon Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, NY 11101 | Gi BJJ · Kids & youth | Visit website ↗ |
| The Jiu Jitsu Lounge1519 Decatur St, Suite 102, Ridgewood, NY 11385 | Gi BJJ | Visit website ↗ |
| 5 Boro FightHaus55-41 Myrtle Ave, Queens, NY 11385 | Gi BJJ · No-Gi · Kids & youth | Visit website ↗ |
| Cornerstone Thai Boxing42-18 162nd St, Flushing, NY 11358 | Gi BJJ · Kids & youth | Visit website ↗ |
| Lifestyle BJJ/MMA30-89 38th Street, Astoria, NY 11103 | Gi BJJ · Kids & youth | Visit website ↗ |
| Tiger Schulmann's - Astoria31-01 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11103 | Kids & youth | Visit website ↗ |
| Tiger Schulmann's - Rego Park97-27 Queens Blvd, Rego Park, NY 11374 | Kids & youth | Visit website ↗ |
| Tiger Schulmann's - GlendaleAtlas Park, 8000 Cooper Ave, Glendale, NY 11385 | Kids & youth | Visit website ↗ |
| Tiger Schulmann's - Middle Village61-22 Fresh Pond Road, Middle Village, NY 11379 | Kids & youth | Visit website ↗ |
| Tiger Schulmann's - Bayside213-02 Northern Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361 | Kids & youth | Visit website ↗ |
| Tiger Schulmann's - Jackson Heights75-37 31st Ave, East Elmhurst, NY 11370 | Kids & youth | Visit website ↗ |
| Tiger Schulmann's - Bellerose241-12 Jericho Turnpike, Bellerose, NY 11426 | Kids & youth | Visit website ↗ |
A little local knowledge.
How do I choose a jiu-jitsu academy?+
Start with a location you can train at consistently. Ask the academy about beginner classes, coaching, membership terms and a suitable first session. The right fit depends on your goals and experience.
Can I drop in or try a class?+
Policies vary by academy. Contact the school before arriving to confirm availability, fees, equipment and any experience requirements. A listing does not guarantee a free trial or drop-in access.
How current is this directory?+
This U.S. directory uses source snapshots collected on October 25, 2026, with website information detected automatically. Programs, contact details and schedules can change. Confirm details directly with the academy.
About the New York directory
116 listings, initially adapted from bjj.nyc and enriched with public academy information. Confirm current programs, contact details and locations directly with each academy. Images and logos are credited to their sources.