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Una Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Forest Hills, 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 (ages 4–15) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's BJJ classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 unabjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 718-268-0044
Hours
| Monday | 5–6 am, 11:30 am–12:30 pm, 4:30–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am–12:30 pm, 4:30–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–6 am, 4:30–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am–12:30 pm, 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5–6:30 am, 11:30 am–12:30 pm, 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“It was a wonderful experience, the instructors are very attentive to all of the children and actually took the time to give them feedback so that they can continue to progress.”
“I’ve tried the morning mixed level classes, PM beginner classes, and the no gi classes— all provide a challenge and great mix of practitioners to roll with.”
“I’ve tried the morning mixed level classes, PM beginner classes, and the no gi classes— all provide a challenge and great mix of practitioners to roll with.”
“On top of that everyone who competes bring back medals every time, so that tells the caliber of Jiu Jitsu players you’ll be training with and learning from.”
“I’ve tried the morning mixed level classes, PM beginner classes, and the no gi classes— all provide a challenge and great mix of practitioners to roll with.”
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What members say
“Both professors (Fred and Alonzo) are simply amazing- they are very knowledgeable black belts with great teaching skills.”
“That combination and balance made every class a joyful and safe experience, especially for beginners.”
“Una BJJ’s team of instructors are incredibly professional and detail-oriented, but at the same time approachable, friendly and just genuinely enjoyable to train with.”
“Una BJJ’s team of instructors are incredibly professional and detail-oriented, but at the same time approachable, friendly and just genuinely enjoyable to train with.”
“On top of that everyone who competes bring back medals every time, so that tells the caliber of Jiu Jitsu players you’ll be training with and learning from.”
“Everything was clean and there was plenty of space to work.”
From the reviews
Excellent Bjj school with a very welcoming environment. Both professors (Fred and Alonzo) are simply amazing- they are very knowledgeable black belts with great teaching skills.
I’ve been training at Una BJJ for years, and it’s honestly one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The school has a great atmosphere — there’s a real sense of camaraderie here that you don’t find everywhere. The owners are awesome people who genuinely care about the students and the environment they’ve created.
Fantastic experience! Fred, Alonzo, and the team at UNA have created a very respectful and welcoming environment in which they genuinely want to see everyone succeed as a practitioner, regardless of your goals (competition, self defense, or fitness).
Great gym with great coaches. UNA is the real deal. Instructors don’t waste any time and get right to the warmups and drills. I only trained here for a few months last year but the experience was well worth it and would highly recommend to anyone!
New to BJJ? Start at Una Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Una Brazilian Jiu-jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. 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 Una Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
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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