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Renzo Gracie Queens
5 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Astoria, New York
Part of Renzo Gracie Academy
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule renzograciequeens.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 347-738-5792
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–12 pm, 5–9 pm |
| Friday | 7–10:30 am, 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It's a great place to start building your foundation as a beginner.”
“Welcoming staff, friendly and competitive training partners, great community and kids program, and lots of class offerings throughout the week.”
“Some specific awesome things: showers, lockers, morning classes, lots of no-gi classes, awesome front-desk assistance.”
“Some specific awesome things: showers, lockers, morning classes, lots of no-gi classes, awesome front-desk assistance.”
“The attention to detail is mind blowing and the one on one attention you receive from the instructors is incredible.”
“Professor Magno Gama's style of teaching is detailed and insightful, making sure to touch on various aspects of BJJ - sport, stand-up, self defense, etc.”
“Professor Magno and his associate instructors are very knowledgeable and welcoming to students of all levels.”
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What members say
“Amazing instructors under the guidance of Magno Gama (black belt professor) who really care about their students and their progress.”
“Welcoming staff, friendly and competitive training partners, great community and kids program, and lots of class offerings throughout the week.”
“Welcoming staff, friendly and competitive training partners, great community and kids program, and lots of class offerings throughout the week.”
“Professor Magno Gama's style of teaching is detailed and insightful, making sure to touch on various aspects of BJJ - sport, stand-up, self defense, etc.”
“I’ve been training at Renzo Gracie Queens for almost three months now, and I can’t say enough good things about this place!”
“The gym is clean and offers several classes each day to accommodate all schedules.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training at Renzo Gracie Queens for almost three months now, and I can’t say enough good things about this place! The professors here are top-notch—extremely professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping every student improve.
I've been coming here for about two years and can't say enough about this place. Everyone here is extremely professional and the level of instruction is second to none. I have made some great friends while training here and it's exciting to see how much they have grown since I started.
I've been going to Renzo Gracie Astoria for the past few months now and I absolutely love it! From day one all the professors (instructors) and students have been friendly and supportive. This is a welcoming environment for new students.
I've had nothing but positive experiences at Renzo Gracie Queens. Professor Magno and his associate instructors are very knowledgeable and welcoming to students of all levels. The gym is clean and offers several classes each day to accommodate all schedules.
New to BJJ? Start at Renzo Gracie Queens
Renzo Gracie Queens comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Renzo Gracie Queens
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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