From first-timers to competitors and kids — there's a class built for exactly where you are.
No-Gi BJJ · Submission Grappling
Adult BJJ & Submission Grappling
All levels · Adults
No-Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and submission grappling for adults — high-intensity fitness and competition techniques in a welcoming, all-levels environment.
Kids No-Gi BJJ
Kids BJJ & Submission Grappling
Ages 5 – 16
Kids No-Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for ages 5–16 — building coordination, discipline, confidence, and focus while they have a blast.
No-Gi Competition
Competition Team & Coach Mentoring
By assessment
Our competition team and coach mentoring program — coming soon. After showing dedication in regular classes, express your interest to Coach Luis for a skill assessment.
About
Why train at The Jiu Jitsu Lounge
The Jiu Jitsu Lounge, established in 2024, is a BJJ academy in Ridgewood, Queens dedicated to providing the highest quality training and the best learning experience possible. We focus exclusively on No-Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and submission grappling, and we work to stay at the forefront of competition techniques so we can deliver high-level instruction to every student. Led by black belt coaches Luis Cabrera and Andrew Franco, the academy gives its students a road map to success through goal setting, self-defense, and self-mastery. For kids, that means personal development and the morals, values, and character traits shaped during childhood; for adults, it means physical and mental growth paired with practical self-defense skills. Whether you are seeking a dynamic activity for your child or want to break free from a monotonous gym routine, martial arts offers a unique, accessible approach centered on personal growth — and a large lounge and viewing area means parents and guests can watch in comfort.
A coach who invests in how you learn
At The Jiu Jitsu Lounge, our coaches are serious about being the best they can be — so they've
joined a community of forward-thinking coaches, led by Greg Souders, who train with the
constraints-led approach: a modern, games-based method grounded in
motor-learning science. You learn by solving real problems on the mat — and build skill faster.
Head coach and co-founder of The Jiu Jitsu Lounge. A 1st-degree black belt, Professor Luis draws on his competition experience, athlete-level training, and diverse disciplines to give students a strong foundation. He is known for the pace of his classes, his technical demonstrations, and the body-type modifications he provides so each student can make the techniques their own — and he genuinely enjoys being a mentor to his students, on and off the mats.
Andrew Franco
1st Degree Black Belt
Head coach and co-founder of The Jiu Jitsu Lounge. A 1st-degree black belt, Professor Andrew is an active competitor who stays on top of the latest techniques and teaching methods. Alongside Coach Luis, he provides students with a road map to success through goal setting, self-defense, and self-mastery.
Schedule
Weekly class schedule
Find a class that fits your week. New students and drop-ins always welcome.
Schedule coming soon — reach out and we'll get you booked into your first class.
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Life on the mats
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What students say
Loved by our community
★★★★★5.0 · perfect rating on Google
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I have had the privilege in being a student of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach Luis Cabrera's teachings since 2017. Coach Luis utilizes his competition experience, athlete level training and diverse discipline to provide a strong foundation for teaching. I truly enjoy the pace, technical demonstration and body type modification he provides during each class. My Jiu-Jitsu, physic, and health have improved drastically under Coach Luis!
ACAntonio CamachoBrown Belt“
Luis truly enjoys being a mentor to his students, on and off the mats. I can say it has been a privilege training alongside of him, anyone and everyone could benefit from his instruction.
TATeresa AvillanBronx, NY“
My son, Connor has been training under Coach Lu for 3 years. His temperament has changed since taking Jiu Jitsu. He is more focused and disciplined student.
MVMelissa VelascoBronx, NY
Contact
Come train with us
Questions before your first class? Reach out — we're happy to help.
No contract. No commitment. Just come train with us for a week and see what modern grappling instruction feels like. If it's not for you, no hard feelings.
★★★★★5.0 on Google
“I have had the privilege in being a student of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Coach Luis Cabrera's teachings since 2017. Coach Luis utilizes his competition experience, athlete level training and diverse discipline to provide a strong foundation for teaching. I truly enjoy the pace, technical demonstration and body type modification he provides during each class. My Jiu-Jitsu, physic, and health have improved drastically under Coach Luis!”
— Antonio Camacho
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