5 jiu jitsu gyms are training students in Long Island City right now, ranked by the JJA Score — our blend of real Google reviews, class offerings, competition pedigree, and trust (currently averaging 5.0/5 across 333 ratings). The Top 5 are this year's award winners; every other gym is ranked right below. Compare pricing, schedules, gi and no-gi, kids and adult classes, and book a free trial.
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Kids jiu-jitsu in Long Island City, NY: 4 academies teach children's BJJ, including 1 with a 3-6 little-kids program and 1 with teen classes. Expect around $195/mo for youth. Start with a free trial and watch a class before you commit.
Across Long Island City gyms that publish youth pricing, kids jiu-jitsu averages about $195 a month. Most run a free trial class first.
1 Long Island City gym takes kids as young as 3-4 in a little-kids program. Most Long Island City academies start structured kids classes around age 5-6 and split by age and size from there.
BJJ for beginners in Long Island City, NY: 4 academies have a free intro or trial class. Best move is to book one, watch a fundamentals session, and feel the room before you join.
4 Long Island City gyms offer a free trial. Look for "fundamentals" or "all levels" on the schedule, wear gym clothes, and just show up to your booked trial.
Long Island City has 5 jiu jitsu gyms operating right now, 3 of which our team has verified directly. Their average Google rating is 5.0/5, pulled from 333 total ratings across 5 reviewed academies. Membership averages $191/mo and drop-ins about $50 across the 4 gyms that publish pricing. Most reviewed: City Jiu Jitsu Academy (102 Google reviews).
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Every gym gets one JJA Score from 0 to 100, a weighted blend of five factors. A gym needs at least 40 Google reviews to be eligible for the annual Top 10, and missing data never counts against a gym. We re-rank monthly.
By the JJA Score, City Jiu Jitsu Academy ranks #1 in Long Island City for 2026 (5.0 stars across 102 reviews). The score blends rating, review volume, class robustness, competition, and trust — rewarding complete gyms, not just high stars.
Across the 4 Long Island City gyms that publish pricing, membership averages $191 a month and drop-ins about $50. Many don't list rates publicly. Industry standard is $150-$250/mo unlimited, $20-$40 drop-in. Free trial classes are common. Book one before you sign up.
5 gyms listed. 3 are verified by our team.
Yes. Most Long Island City BJJ gyms welcome beginners even without a dedicated fundamentals track. Look for "intro" or "all levels" on the schedule. Use the free trial to test the room before signing up.
Most Long Island City BJJ gyms have female training partners on the regular schedule, even without a women's-only class. Many welcome new women students with a free trial. Ask the gym about their typical mix before deciding.
Yes. Most Long Island City BJJ academies run kids' programs starting around age 4-5. Look for classes split by age bracket (4-7, 8-12, 13+) and a dedicated kids' coach.
5.0 out of 5, based on 5 rated academies.