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Royal Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Mineola, New York
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
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule royaljiujitsuacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 516-788-1733
Hours
| Monday | 6–7 am, 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 am, 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–7 am, 4:30–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am–1:30 pm, 5:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am–2:30 pm |
The classes they run
“Class schedule is more than ample with morning, noon and night classes during the week and beginner and fundamentals classes on both Saturday and Sunday.”
“This is where my son Elias started jiujitsu 2 years ago and Professor Matheus and Professor Paulo were the reasons why we fell in love with this art!”
“Additionally, the academy maintains a well-balanced schedule of both Gi and No-Gi training throughout the week.”
“Additionally, the academy maintains a well-balanced schedule of both Gi and No-Gi training throughout the week.”
“The instructors are high-level competitors and great teachers, and the other students have been very welcoming.”
“Wide open mat and locker room space and strength lab, all immaculately clean.”
“Your kids will learn not only self-defense in Jiujitsu but sportsmanship, overcoming challenges, and having grit.”
“Class schedule is more than ample with morning, noon and night classes during the week and beginner and fundamentals classes on both Saturday and Sunday.”
Other martial arts here
“Loved my experience training here if mt goal was just to train exclusively BJJ/Wrestling this is an amazing gym for that.”
What members say
“The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and professional, making my daughter's special day a truly memorable one.”
“The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and professional, making my daughter's special day a truly memorable one.”
“Class schedule is more than ample with morning, noon and night classes during the week and beginner and fundamentals classes on both Saturday and Sunday.”
“The instructors are high-level competitors and great teachers, and the other students have been very welcoming.”
“The academy provided a fantastic space for the party, which was clean, spacious, and perfect for kids birthday parties.”
“There’s a good number of women who train at Royal, and they’ve been incredibly welcoming (the women there really stick together and support each other!”
From the reviews
Long term review..... been regularly going to Roya jiu jitsu 3 to 6 times a week for almost 2 years. I've been obese, out of shape and not active for the majority of my life. I've tried dieting and exercise it would only work for so long till I stopped or lost motivation.
This is where my son Elias started jiujitsu 2 years ago and Professor Matheus and Professor Paulo were the reasons why we fell in love with this art! Now my two sons and my daughter do jiujitsu competitively. You’ll be learning from a World champ who still competes and wins which is invaluable.
Update Feb 2026: my daughter trains here now with their amazing kids' program. If the classes are not taught by Matheus Lutes himself (which is often the case) they are led by one of his many talented and dedicated pro athletes who are numerous and all diligent and patient with the kids while fostering a competitive…
I have been training Jiu Jitsu for nearly eight years and have been a member of Royal for a little over a year. The academy offers exceptional instruction and accommodates a variety of schedules, making training accessible for everyone.
New to BJJ? Start at Royal Jiu Jitsu Academy
Royal Jiu Jitsu Academy 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 Royal Jiu Jitsu Academy
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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