BJJ Gyms in Long Island City, United States

CJJA Long Island City

City Jiu Jitsu Academy is a premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training facility in Long Island City, New York, founded in 2024 by Professor Daniel Paulino and Professor Royce Chen. Both co-founders received their black belts from the prestigious Renzo Gracie Academy, bringing a legacy of world-class instruction and technical precision to their students. The academy empowers individuals of all ages through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, offering comprehensive programs for adults, youth, and private instruction. Their training philosophy emphasizes leverage-based techniques that work regardless of size or strength, combined with strategic thinking and problem-solving under pressure. City Jiu Jitsu Academy provides a full-body workout that improves strength, cardio, flexibility, and serves as an effective stress relief outlet. Professor Daniel Paulino is known for his detail-oriented instruction and dedication to student development, with over a decade of experience in BJJ. Professor Royce Chen brings a calm, analytical approach to teaching, with a passion for helping students of all levels gain confidence and mastery on the mat. The academy operates from a fully renovated, state-of-the-art facility featuring men's and women's locker rooms with lockers, individually lockable bathrooms with showers, foot disinfectant stations, seating for working and observing classes, and an açaí and beverages bar.