Albert Percy
Albert Percy is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, experienced competitor, and one of Long Island MMA's most trusted grappling coaches. After beginning his own training at LIMMA around age 17, Albert has grown into a major part of the academy's kids program while continuing to coach and compete.
From Teen Student to Black Belt & Coach
Albert has trained with Long Island MMA since he was around 17 years old. Years inside the same academy gave him a deep understanding not only of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but of LIMMA's culture and long-term approach to developing martial artists.
He eventually earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Gregg DePasquale and developed into a successful competitor while taking on an increasingly important coaching role.
Albert at one point stepped back from competition to devote more of his attention to developing students—particularly younger athletes. Today, he is head of LIMMA's toddler program and one of the lead coaches in the kids grappling program while continuing to compete himself.
Albert learned inside the same system he now helps teach, giving him firsthand perspective on how students can progress from their first classes into technically capable grapplers.
Learning Through Problem-Solving
Albert makes extensive use of the Constraints Led Approach, placing students into guided grappling situations where they have specific goals, rules, or problems to solve rather than relying only on memorized sequences.
Give Students a Real Problem
Instead of only rehearsing a predetermined sequence, students are placed into specific positions with a clear objective they must work toward.
Let the Athlete Adapt
Because a partner is actively responding, students develop timing, balance, decision-making, and the ability to adjust when the first solution does not work.
Build Skills That Transfer
Guided live training helps students develop instincts and understanding that carry directly into rolling, competition, and other realistic grappling situations.
Grappling Development Across Ages
Albert's coaching spans Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi grappling, youth development, and practical grappling instruction for members of the first-responder and military communities.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Develop positional understanding, control, escapes, submissions, transitions, timing, and the problem-solving skills required for effective live grappling.
Explore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu →Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Albert plays a major role in LIMMA's youth development system, helping children learn grappling through structured, engaging instruction built around skill, confidence, adaptability, and continued progression.
Explore Kids BJJ →No-Gi Grappling
Develop control, movement, positional awareness, submissions, and live decision-making without relying on the grips and structure of the gi.
Explore Grappling Classes →Kids, Grapplers & First Responders
Albert's coaching role reaches several very different groups, from some of LIMMA's youngest students to experienced grapplers and members of the law-enforcement, military, and first-responder communities.
Young Athletes
As head of the toddler program and a lead kids grappling coach, Albert helps young students develop movement, confidence, problem-solving, and technical foundations in an age-appropriate environment.
Developing Grapplers
Albert's constraints-led approach challenges students to understand positions rather than simply memorize techniques, making it useful for grapplers progressing into increasingly dynamic live training.
First Responders & Military
Albert primarily teaches LIMMA's free Sunday No-Gi class for first responders, active military members, veterans, and retired first responders, with an emphasis on control, ground defense, and practical grappling.
A Competitor Who Became a Cornerstone Coach
Albert combines years of development inside Long Island MMA with competitive experience and a modern approach to teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to students at very different stages of their martial arts journey.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
Albert earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt after developing within the Long Island MMA system under Gregg DePasquale.
IBJJF Black Belt Medalist
Albert continues competing at the black belt level in IBJJF tournaments, staying sharp as both an athlete and a coach.
Kids Program Leadership
Albert is head of LIMMA's toddler program and one of the lead kids grappling coaches, helping establish the technical foundation for younger athletes.
First Responder Program Instructor
Albert primarily teaches LIMMA's free Sunday No-Gi program for law enforcement, first responders, military personnel, and veterans.
Learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Through Real Problem-Solving
Whether you're looking for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for yourself or a structured program for your child, Long Island MMA offers coaching designed to develop technical understanding, confidence, and skills that transfer into live training.