# CJJA Long Island City

> Long Island City, United States

## Overview

**Name:** CJJA Long Island City

**Description:** 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.

**Status:** Active

## Contact Information

**Address:**
10-14 50th Ave, Long Island City, New York, United States of America
Long Island City, NY 11101, United States

**Phone:** (718) 210-1860

**Email:** info@cityjiujitsuacademy.com

**Website:** https://cityjiujitsuacademy.com/


## Hours of Operation

- Monday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
## Pricing

## Instructors


### Daniel Paulino - Black

**Role:** Head Instructor

**Bio:** Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and co-founder of City JiuJitsu Academy. With over a decade of experience, he trained under the prestigious Renzo Gracie Academy, where he developed a deep understanding of technical precision and teaching methodology. Known for detail-oriented instruction and dedication to student development.


### Royce Chen - Black

**Role:** Head Instructor

**Bio:** Dedicated practitioner and co-founder of City JiuJitsu Academy. Received black belt from Renzo Gracie Academy. Brings a calm, analytical approach to teaching, with a passion for helping students of all levels gain confidence and mastery on the mat.


## Programs

### Fundamentals

**Skill Level:** Beginner

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Beginner-friendly BJJ program focusing on core techniques for those with 0-2 stripes

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### Intermediate Gi

**Skill Level:** Intermediate

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Intermediate level gi training for students with 2+ stripes

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### Intermediate No-Gi

**Skill Level:** Intermediate

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** Intermediate level no-gi grappling for students with 2+ stripes

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### Competition Class

**Skill Level:** Advanced

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** Advanced training for competition-focused students with 3+ stripes

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### Youth Program

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Fun and structured BJJ training for children ages 3-12, building confidence, self-defense, and character

**Classes:**

### All Levels

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** all_ages

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** Classes open to everyone regardless of experience level

**Classes:**



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**Last Updated:** March 01, 2026

**Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/united-states/new-york/long-island-city/cjja-long-island-city)