Study Brazilian jiu jitsu
at Gentle Art Studio in Astoria
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MIND + BODY
Gentle Art Studio,
the latest new
business to pop
up on Astoria
Boulevard, offers
lotus jiu jitsu
for members of
the community focused on
improving their body and
mind with a fun and useful
martial art.
The school — located at
28-02 Astoria Blvd. — offers
classes starting from
the age of 3 teaching Brazilian
jiu jitsu, which focuses
on grappling for self-defense, fitness
and competitions. Their Jan. 18 grand
opening welcomed new and
experienced martial artists to
train and improve their lives
through the art's teachings.
Kelly Borges, the co-owner
and assistant instructor at
the school, stressed the importance
of Gentle Art being a
place welcome to everyone in
the area.
“Jiu jitsu is for everyone
and Gentle Arts Studio is for
everyone,” said Borges. “We
have kids from age 3 up to
an 80-year-old student in here,
and we really want to impact this
community as much as we can in a positive
way.”
BY JESSICA MILITELLO