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BJJ Classes in Long Island City, NY
Long Island City has 3 BJJ gyms — including 3 with a free trial, 3 beginner-friendly, and 3 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each gym runs, so you can find your academy and book your first class. All levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
City Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Marlon Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu NYC
5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Team Jucao Long Island City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4.9 ★★★★★ 41 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Long Island City
For a recognized affiliation or lineage (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance), members point to City Jiu Jitsu Academy.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Marlon Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu NYC runs women's BJJ.
Plan your first class
These gyms offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try BJJ before you commit. Check each gym's schedule for the current offer.
- City Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (112)
- Marlon Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu NYC ★★★★★ 5 (83)
- Team Jucao Long Island City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (41)
New to BJJ?
These gyms are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that rolling builds up slowly and tapping keeps it safe. Everyone in the room started with a first class.
- City Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (112)
- Marlon Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu NYC ★★★★★ 5 (83)
- Team Jucao Long Island City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (41)
Kids & teen BJJ in Long Island City
These gyms run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline and self-defense. Check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.
- City Jiu Jitsu Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (112)
- Marlon Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu NYC ★★★★★ 5 (83)
- Team Jucao Long Island City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ★★★★★ 4.9 (41)
BJJ in Long Island City: quick answers
- How much does BJJ cost a month in Long Island City?
- Most Long Island City gyms don't post prices online. BJJ is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by academy. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Long Island City gyms offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 3 of the 3 gyms in Long Island City advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including City Jiu Jitsu Academy, Marlon Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu NYC, Team Jucao Long Island City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Offers change, so confirm on the gym's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start BJJ in Long Island City?
- Yes. BJJ welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 3 Long Island City gyms are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. Rolling (live sparring) builds up slowly, a good gym never pressures newcomers, and tapping keeps every roll safe — just leave your ego at the door.
- Are there kids' BJJ classes in Long Island City?
- Yes — 3 Long Island City gyms run kids' or youth BJJ. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, and fun in a supervised setting; check each gym's schedule for age groups and times.