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A-Force Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy offers Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kids BJJ, and kids after-school programs. The program also includes Adults Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Adults BJJ, and Muay Thai. Classes take place in a clean, safe, and family friendly environment, with a focus on self defense, sport BJJ, and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
A-Force Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy is owned by Andre “Tim” Monteiro, founder of A-Force. Andre Monteiro is a 5th degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt from Rio de Janeiro who earned his black belt in 2003 and has over 25 years of experience competing in, training, and teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. His teaching system is based on Gracie Jiu Jitsu with a focus on self defense, sport BJJ, and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. He is a multiple-time World and European medalist, Nogi Pan Ams Champion, 4-time Super-Fight Champion, 2005 Pan American Adult Bronze Medalist, and NY Pro Champion, and he holds a degree in physical therapy and osteopathy. The academy offers world-class training with an individualized approach to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training, multi-level classes for beginners and advanced students, and instruction from black belt BJJ competitors and professional MMA fighters with over 20 years of experience. A-Force BJJ Academy serves multiple communities across Long Island, New York, and one of its locations is within a 7-minute walk from the Long Island Railroad at the Great Neck location. According to testimonials, students and other martial arts instructors describe Andre Monteiro as an awesome instructor, a great coach, and an instructor who is committed to each of his students and keeps Jiu Jitsu fun.
Last updated April 17, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
A-Force Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy is owned by Andre “Tim” Monteiro, founder of A-Force. Andre Monteiro is a 5th degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt from Rio de Janeiro who earned his black belt in 2003 and has over 25 years of experience competing in, training, and teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. His teaching system is based on Gracie Jiu Jitsu with a focus on self defense, sport BJJ, and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. He is a multiple-time World and European medalist, Nogi Pan Ams Champion, 4-time Super-Fight Champion, 2005 Pan American Adult Bronze Medalist, and NY Pro Champion, and he holds a degree in physical therapy and osteopathy. The academy offers world-class training with an individualized approach to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training, multi-level classes for beginners and advanced students, and instruction from black belt BJJ competitors and professional MMA fighters with over 20 years of experience. A-Force BJJ Academy serves multiple communities across Long Island, New York, and one of its locations is within a 7-minute walk from the Long Island Railroad at the Great Neck location. According to testimonials, students and other martial arts instructors describe Andre Monteiro as an awesome instructor, a great coach, and an instructor who is committed to each of his students and keeps Jiu Jitsu fun.
Last updated April 17, 2026.
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