Una BJJ

Una BJJ in Forest Hills, NY, is led by Professors Fred Villarica and Alonzo Rodriguez, both 3rd degree black belts under Alexandre “Soca” Freitas. The academy traces its lineage directly from Carlos Gracie Jr. to Master Soca, a respected name in the lightweight divisions. Professor Fred brings a background in high school wrestling and a long competitive record, including NAGA and Grapplers Quest championships and multiple IBJJF medals at every rank. Professor Alonzo, an experienced lightweight competitor and Pan Ams gold medalist, has trained under Soca since 2005. Their combined experience is matched by a team of dedicated instructors, including judo black belt Jon García and active competitors like Raheem “Rock” Stevens and Tom Altenburg. Classes at Una are built around a structured fundamentals program for adults, with additional instruction in advanced gi, no-gi, and kickboxing. The adult schedule features early morning, evening, and weekend options, along with open mat sessions for extra training and sparring. The academy also offers a well-developed kids’ program: “Little Champs” for ages 4–6 and youth classes for ages 8 and up. Assistant instructors help guide younger students, and the teaching approach emphasizes respect and steady technical growth. Una BJJ maintains an open-door policy for visitors and drop-ins, reflecting the instructors’ belief that training should be accessible to anyone serious about learning. The academy encourages students to test themselves in competition but welcomes all who want to train, improve, and share the benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and martial arts in Forest Hills.

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