City Jiu Jitsu Academy

9.40
10-14 50th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
Perfect for:
Serious BJJ PractitionersFamilies
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City Jiu Jitsu Academy interior

About

City Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Long Island City, New York, is a modern martial arts facility founded by black belt instructors Royce Chen and Daniel Sena Paulino, both with extensive experience from the Renzo Gracie Academy. The academy offers a wide range of classes for all ages and skill levels, with a particular emphasis on technical proficiency and safety. Their state-of-the-art facility features spacious mat space, private shower rooms, and separate locker rooms, creating an ideal environment for both serious training and casual practice.

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9.40/10

Our weighted 10-point scoring system for martial arts academies prioritizes instruction quality, training environment, and overall student experience.

We consider factors like instructor expertise, class structure, and facility quality. Our assessment combines student feedback, expert reviews, and website information.

Scores above 9.00 denote world-class quality, signifying premier martial arts training experiences.

Instructor imageInstructors
9.80
Class Structure imageClass Structure
9.50
Safety and Hygiene imageSafety and Hygiene
9.70
Facility Quality imageFacility Quality
9.60
Value for Money imageValue for Money
9.00
Location and Accessibility imageLocation & Accessibility
8.50

Public Review Sentiment

Google
Based on 89 Google Reviews
The academy has overwhelmingly positive feedback, with students consistently praising the instructors' technical expertise, teaching ability, and the welcoming atmosphere they've created.
Last Updated 2 Mar 2025

Instructors

Professors Danny and Royce are highly respected black belts with extensive competition experience and teaching backgrounds from the prestigious Renzo Gracie Academy. They are consistently praised for their ability to break down complex techniques and provide individualized attention to students of all levels.

Facility

The academy features a modern, spacious facility with ample mat space and excellent amenities. The facility is consistently maintained at high cleanliness standards with separate locker rooms and shower facilities.

Pricing

While specific pricing isn't publicly available, students consistently indicate that the value received from high-quality instruction and facilities justifies the cost. The academy offers various membership options including family discounts.

Facility

Spotless and PristineSpaciousShowersLocker RoomsSpacious Mat AreaViewing AreaAir Conditioning

Gym

Mixed AtmosphereWelcoming VibeExcellent Safety

Instructors

Black BeltsCompetition ExperienceTechnical ExpertisePatient Teachers

Classes

GiNo-GiCompetitionAdvancedOpen matKids ClassesAdult friendly

Pricing

Excellent ValueFree trial

The academy offers a welcoming free trial class with focused attention from instructors to help new students get started.

Location

Limited ParkingGood Accessibility

Opening Hours

Open now
Monday 7AM - 8PM
Tuesday 7AM - 8PM
Wednesday 7AM - 8PM
Thursday (Today)7AM - 8PM
Friday 7AM - 8PM
Saturday 9AM - 2PM
Sunday Closed

Location

Conveniently located near the Vernon Jackson 7 train stop in Long Island City, making it easily accessible via public transportation from Manhattan and Queens.

Address

10-14 50th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

Website

https://cityjiujitsuacademy.com/

Phone

1 718-210-1860

Frequently Asked Questions

What experience level is required to start training?

No experience is required - the academy welcomes and accommodates complete beginners while also catering to advanced practitioners.

What is the minimum age for children's classes?

Children can start training as young as 3 years old in age-appropriate classes.

Are there specific requirements for gi color?

Only black and white gis are allowed for members, though no gi is required for the first trial class.