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About Makoto Jiu Jitsu Centers

Find Out Who is Behind the Incredible Makoto Jiu Jitsu Centers!

Meet Jerry Minerva

Owner At Makoto Jiu Jitsu Centers

Shihan  Jerry Minerva  - The Luminary behind Makoto Jiu Jitsu Centers

Shihan Jerry Minerva, the esteemed head instructor at Makoto Jiu-Jitsu Centers in Deer Park, NY, brings over thirty-nine years of martial arts experience and expertise to the mat.


With a 5th Degree Black Belt in Goshin Jiu-Jitsu and extensive training in various disciplines including Jeet Kwon Do, Small Circle Jiu-Jitsu, BJJ, Arnis, Muay Thai, and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, Jerry's passion for martial arts is evident in his dedication to continuous learning and growth.


As a certified fitness coach and a volunteer for CAPS (Child Abuse Protective Services) as well as a former instructor for the U.S. Army Military Police and the U.S. Treasury Department, he exemplifies the values of discipline, respect, and community engagement. Jerry and his staff are committed to empowering individuals to achieve their goals and become positive role models in their community.


Shihan believes in building a strong foundation of self discipline, self-esteem and respect that can be transferred to all the things you love to do – both outside of the dojo and during training!


Including but not limited to:


  • Academics
  • Various Other Sports
  • Arts and Social Activities
  • Holding Meetings At Work
  • All Aspects of Life


Each of his classes are filled with exciting, hi-energy, age-appropriate drills that have been carefully designed to build strength, stamina, and endurance, as well as develop important life skills. 

Meet Sensei Soel

Trainer At Makoto Jiu Jitsu Centers

Sensei Soel is a highly dedicated and experienced martial artist at Makoto Jiu Jitsu Centers.


With a lifelong passion for the martial arts, he began his training at the age of five and has since become an integral part of our community.


As he prepares to achieve his well-deserved Second Degree Black Belt next month,


Sensei Soel's commitment to both instruction and personal growth is truly unmatched.


His expertise and unwavering dedication make him a valuable asset to our team and an inspiring mentor to our students.

Kids enjoy a fast-paced, fun filled, self defense workout that helps them grow in a positive, well disciplined, yet challenging way too!

 Fears and concerns about grade school, peer pressure, bullying, or making decisions alone can be scary. But at Makoto Jiu Jitsu Centers we teach your child to be one of life's champions through positive recognition and rewards are given for effort, skill, manners, sportsmanship, and respectful treatment of others

Discover why we've had such outstanding success teaching the community how to become goal-oriented, athletic, and academic achievers at Makoto Jiu Jitsu Centers.

Jerry Minerva, Owner at Makoto Jiu Jitsu Centers

  is fortunate to be assisted by a team of teachers – all of whom are still his students! As a , imparts the wisdom he gained obtaining this rank during , ,  and the best  in town! Students learn different moves,  learning basic self-defense techniques, advanced blocks and strikes, and all the conditioning they need to be healthy and fit!  You've got a lot to look forward to, but only if you START NOW!  Click the button below to get one of our current web specials!

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    Come join our Makoto Jiu Jitsu Centers facility! We offer programs  Kids Martial Arts , and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu classes. We're well known for our super-popular Kids Birthday Parties !


    Choose a program that most interests you and take the opportunity to sign-up right here on our site for one of our awesome  web specials. Or feel free to give us a call at (631) 243-3966  if you have any further questions. On behalf of all of us at , we hope to speak with you soon!

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