@Jiu-Jitsu NYC Martial Arts Academy

@Jiu-Jitsu NYC Martial Arts Academy offers Kids Jiu-Jitsu, Toddler Jiu-Jitsu, Toddler beginner kickboxing, Kid’s Kickboxing, and Kid’s Advanced MMA. It also offers Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing & Muay Thai, Kettlebell, and Beginner MMA.

Programs

• Kids Jiu-Jitsu — Ages 5–15 · Kids Jiu-Jitsu confidence, coordination, anti-bullying skills, and real grappling fundamentals in a structured Queens academy environment.
• Toddler Jiu-Jitsu — Ages 3–6 · A first martial arts experience built around movement, listening, balance, and safe play for young children.
• Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — Beginner to advanced · Learn leverage-based self-defense, no-gi and gi fundamentals, pressure-tested technique, and competition-ready training.
• Kickboxing & Muay Thai — Adults and kids · Striking classes for fitness, discipline, footwork, defense, and practical confidence without long-term contracts.
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — A grappling-based martial art focused on controlling a resisting opponent and self-defense.
• Muay Thai — A highly-effective self-defense martial art.
• Kickboxing — A powerful striking martial art combining elements of traditional boxing with dynamic kicking techniques.
• Kettlebell — Adult · Adult kettlebell classes are a full-body workout designed to build strength, endurance, and mobility.
• Beginner MMA — Adult · Only on Fridays from 6:30pm to 7:15pm · Adult MMA combines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and Wrestling. Must have taken bjj and kickboxing classes first.
• Toddler beginner kickboxing — Ages 3–6 · Saturday mornings from 11:15am to 11:55am
• Kid’s Kickboxing — Kids Kickboxing teaches children focus, discipline, and confidence while keeping them active and engaged.
• Kid’s Advanced MMA — Kids MMA combines Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Wrestling in a safe and age-appropriate way.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old

About the provider

The academy’s leadership team includes Professor Alvaro Tautiva, Owner and Head Instructor; Alex Castro, Morning Instructor; Santi Furlong, Jiu-Jitsu Instructor; and Kim-Lien Kendall, Kettlebell Instructor. Its mission statement is, “A Queens martial arts academy built for real progress.” The academy says Professor Alvaro’s vision of bringing Jiu-Jitsu to his hometown has transformed the academy into a hub where members connect, share, and evolve together.

No contracts. Students must arrive on time to class. If put on a waitlist, students cannot take class and may only observe. Students are recommended to bring their own flip flops. Avoid walking barefoot throughout the gym unless on the mats.

Last updated September 27, 2026.