I've been training under Peter Lawson for 3 years, and all I can say is that this is a great gym. The new location is easy to get to--near subway stops and bus stops. It has two floors of mat space that are cleaned after every practice with anti fungal/bacterial soaps. The walls are padded to prevent any falling injuries. It's equipped with standing punching bags and MMA grappling bags, as well as punching mitts and kicking pads. The separate men's and women's locker rooms have lockers, but to be honest in the 3 years I've trained with these guys, I have never "lost" anything or had anything stolen. The school offers classes in Brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ), mixed martial arts (MMA), and kickboxing. There are also kids' classes, which safely cover striking and grappling. The instructors break it down so that they get the most out of their time, and have fun in the process. The BJJ classes are held 3 times a day all week, with 2 beginners classes and an advanced class. On Saturday, there are morning classes with the gi on, and afternoon no-gi classes (just grappling shorts and gym t-shirt). The kickboxing classes are offered 12 times a week and once on Saturdays. The classes can be intense--whether you want to learn to kickbox, or just come for a cardio workout, this class is great in helping you do both. The two instructors, Heather Hardy and Devon Cormack, are both champions in kickboxing, and terrific teachers always willing to push you to the next level. If you don't have gloves or hand wraps, you can purchase them, here. The MMA class is on Saturdays, and goes over the basic and advanced aspects of mixed martial arts. Pete Lawson teaches the grappling alongside the striking. What you learn during kickboxing and BJJ classes, you'll learn to add together in MMA. When you start training, everyone will come up and introduce themselves, so you get to know everyone pretty quickly. I personally trust all of them, and am very willing to train with each because I know that they are going to be careful. The classes range from our black belt instructors (Pete Lawson and Hector Gonzalez), down through the purple, blue and white belts ranks. There are always new people coming in to learn and train, so regardless of what your skill level is you'll always find a healthy spread of competition. Many of our members enter (and win) tournaments, as well. This gym is great. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn these great sports. Whether to compete, or to get in shape, you'll get everything you need here. I've been to other gyms, and this is definitely a top gym willing to help you train hard, and make sure you walk away knowing what you're doing. read more

I have been taking routine kickboxing classes at Brooklyn Martial Arts since the summer of 2016 when I purchased a 4-class I Love Kickboxing Groupon (with free boxing gloves included) to give it a try. The fitness kickboxing classes are a highly addictive, fun group exercise workout. Punching and kicking the full size punching bag is so cathartic, energizing and de-stressing after a day at a sedentary office job that you actually end up looking forward to this particular workout class. In general, the hour long class begins with a tough 10-15 min interval warmup drills followed by half an hour or so of different bag work combinations of punches and kicks, and then some partner work, before concluding with a cooldown stretch session. The various kickboxing instructors have all been patient and knowledgeable and it actually pays to take kickboxing classes taught by different instructors at different time slots as particular instructors may emphasize different aspects, e.g., some instructors really stress proper boxing form, others favor more time with partner work and less with a post-workout stretch, while others do not focus on boxing form so much as the general cardio fat-burning aspects. Fellow classmates have all been friendly and it is definitely inspiring to have classmates share their amazing weight loss stories from consistent attendance of the kickboxing classes at Brooklyn Martial Arts. While the facility is well-maintained, it is only moderately sized so be aware that attendees have needed to share punching bags if a lot of attendees show up for a particular class. I definitely appreciated that Brooklyn Martial Arts only approached me for a sales pitch session once my 4-class Groupon was completed, but that is to be expected since its a small business and they use the groupon to try to attract new gym members. In the end, I opted for the less expensive option to buy an a la carte block of 35 classes rather than joining the gym for unlimited classes since I am already a Dodge YMCA member. If you are looking for a high energy, high tempo, fat burning group exercise class where you might also pickup some kickboxing offense & defensive forms in a friendly environment, you should definitely consider taking kickboxing classes at Brooklyn Martial Arts! read more

I'm a girl who tries many different types of workouts, including but not limited to, spin classes, light weight workout's, barre classes, twerk workout classes, reggae in heels work out classes, pole dancing classes, aqua spin classes, Pilates classes, yoga classes, chisel with weights, jogging the brooklyn bridge, biking the streets of NYC, boxing, and more. Initially I started taking kickboxing when my instructor at the gym went on vacation. I figured it would give me something different to do for a couple of weeks while he was on vacation and then I would stop the kickboxing classes and go back to my regular schedule. Since taking kickboxing at ILoveKickBoxing I have found it one of the most challenging yet most rewarding workouts I have done. I have tried several of the instructors and they all bring a different workout to me that is challenging and fun at the same time. Of course their are days I say I am going to go late and miss the warmup or I don't want to go because the instructor is going to make me run or do burpees, or do bear crawls, or make me workout harder and I do not feel like it today but after the workout those are the very exercises and energy I appreciate. I get a great cardio workout, I feel stronger then I have felt in years, my confidence has increased, my body has changed tremendously in an amazing way, I get to release a lot of stress on the bag, and when I walk the tough streets of NYC I feel like I look cool with my gloves hanging on my shoulder. I truly appreciate the workout I get at ILoveKickBoxing and would recommend it to anyone. Thank you ILoveKickBoxing for the good, positive energy from everyone at the gym and for helping me in so many ways. I truly appreciate and enjoy my workouts!!! read more

Unfortunately, this school is no longer what it used to be. After training at BK Martial Arts, I left and nearly quit training BJJ altogether. A majority of the other students have left BK Martial Arts as well. Some no longer train, while others joined other schools in the NYC area. The atmosphere of the school changed very drastically while I was there, and not for the better. At one point, the school seemed to change allegiance from Renzo Gracie to Lloyd Irving (prior to the scandal). The atmosphere became very ego-centric where the students were constantly imposing themselves on others in an attempt to be the top-dog. Again, if this is what you're into, then this is the place for you, but if you are like me and doing this just for fun, it certainly is not the place for you. Classes are adequate at best. One big issue was the lack of structure to the classes. At times, there didn't seem to be much of a curriculum and the instructor would look to us and ask us "what do you want to do"? There are MUCH better places to train in Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan if you are looking to train BJJ. A positive atmosphere is a major factor for me while evaluating BJJ schools, which this no longer has. If you have no place else to train, I guess this fits the bill, but for serious grapplers... I do not recommend BK Martial Arts. read more

Had bought a Groupon for 10 kickboxing classes, but after the first class I was immediately hooked and signed up for a membership on the spot. Had never done any kind of workout like this before and not only is it the best exercise I've ever given my body, but it's a complete blast! Had been nervous going in with no experience, but everyone from the staff to the instructors made me feel very welcome and comfortable. They're all very personable and caring people. The instructors are amazing and not only on ensure you learn proper technique, but also encourage you to push past your limits, which is where you see personal growth happen. Because they're actual competitive kickboxers, you're being trained by real professionals. I feel like they actually care about my health and my progress, which has resulted in a significant improvement in my overall fitness. Since I've been coming to class regularly, I've even seen a serious improvement in the quality of my sleep! I'm always excited for class and always feel fantastic when it's done. The classes I've attended have never been crowded and you find a sense of camaraderie with the other students quickly. I can't say enough good things about this place. They just rock, period :) read more

I might just be in love with this place. The studio is conveniently located between the A C 3 and 4 trains. I appreciate the variety of instructors. they each have their own unique style and their attitudes are all positive and super supportive. I can tell with every class i take that not only do they love what they do but that they want everyone to succeed at it. Even more surprising are the attitudes of the people taking the class (complete strangers). Usually im weary of being partnered up during an exercise bc lets face it people can be jerks or show-offs. But I found that everyone was very kind from the beginners to the more advanced. I signed up on groupon for a 10 class card. With it you get a free pair of gloves and a bottle of water. After my 1st class i wished i had signed up for more than 10 classes. After my 2nd class i had to become a member and that was just last week. I have personally tried everything from spinning, yoga, and zumba, to hip hop abs and Insanity, and in all these scenarios i experienced a lull in motivation. I am completely confident that this is something that i am going to stick to and enjoy. They also give you a meal plan as well as links to online blogs to help support you in your goals. read more

I absolutely love ilovekickboxing.com at Brooklyn Martial Arts. I previously had a gym membership and have been paying monthly for months and months and never seemed to be able to get myself to go for some reason. I finally realized why. IT WAS BORING! After only 1 kick boxing class at Brooklyn Martial Arts I realized that all I needed to be consistent was something FUN! Kickboxing at Brooklyn Martial Arts is FUN, FUN, FUN! Along with being fun its the best full body workout you'll ever experience in your life trust me. The staff and instructors are extremely friendly and helpful, the workout is AMAZING, and if you're interested in just trying it out, theres a great deal on Groupon which makes it even better! At first I too was a bit scared and unsure of what this class would be like, but the instructors are super friendly and take time out to go to each person and make sure that you're moving the right way. I haven't seen anything like this anywhere else! I was impressed. I quickly became a member after my first class and have not regretted it yet! If you are looking for results, choose Brooklyn Martial Arts! I Love this place times a million : ) read more

Homa is Fantastic at Brooklyn Martial Arts! I wanted to lean and tone my body without having to go to a crowded gym. Most importantly I wanted at least an hour workout within travel distance of where I live in Canarsie, Brooklyn. Happy to say I made the right choice by coming to the Brooklyn site. Homa led today's (3/10) Thursday 12-1 session and is a great instructor. The warm up alone feels like a workout yet Homa will quickly let you catch your breath and keep you going for the hour. I was part of a 5 student group this was nice as it was not a crowded lunchtime workout for a Thursday. I was lucky to try out kickboxing with a 5 session discount at thier website, ilovekickboxing.com for 29.99. You receive a free pair of boxing gloves (Pink or Red I think, mine is Pink :) as well. There is a cuby to store shoes on the 2nd floor, and a workout space with mat and shower on the 3rd floor. There is a membership I am signing up for next week where you can come to class anytime you want for 35 sessions. Great deal I think! Make sure you bring plenty of water and be ready to workout and stretch! Great site to learn kickboxing and easy going atmosphere! read more

As someone new to the hustle and everyday craziness of NYC, ILoveKickBoxing Boerum Hill has definitely been the place to relieve stress, regain energy, and gain confidence in myself. All of the instructors are very knowledgeable, encouraging, and provide a range of workouts applicable to all different fitness levels or workout interests. I've been coming to this particular ILoveKickBoxing gym for two months with all of the instructors and have never felt like I didn't improve form or technique during a class. I can honestly say I've never had the same workout twice and I am definitely getting stronger from each class, even if I feel sore the next morning. Our fellow kickboxers are competitive people who push and encourage everyone in the class in a positive manner. The instructors make it so that we rely on other kickboxers for exercises or drills, which is also an incentive to work hard rather than feeling like you are working out alone. I would strongly recommend trying a few classes with different instructors to get a feel for the energy and style of the classes, even if you're tired after the first day! read more

Soooo, I've been to a few gyms for BJJ and haven't stuck for more than a month, this one I've been with for seven now. It's really fun, my ground game got way better since I started. And the environment is great! Professor is really cool and knows how to be normal and have a convo or get down to rolling. He teaches a lesson so you can understand and will go over as MANY times as you need him to! Everyone knows your name (which makes you feel more at home) and everyone is welcoming and friendly, then it kinda rubs off on you. I was taking the Kickboxing classes, I enjoyed them a lot, especially with Sasha, they really make you sweat! And feel like you were working. And they have so many classes so it's really flexible for different schedules. Sadly, I couldn't continue but that was for my own reasons. But I deff would have. Anyway, I'd recommend this gym, it's cool, great location (by just about every train, which is great bc I move around a lot and commute from the Bronx/Manhattan), super affordable especially when compared to other gyms and the people are just as awesome! read more

I found Brooklyn Martial Arts after a friend of mine who works as a bouncer recommended I study Brazilian Jujitsu (he said it would suit me...). At first, I thought the classes would simply be a good way to exercise while developing some basic skills in self defense. I could never have imagined starting out what an incredible and profound change Jujitsu has made on my life. Everything I do now, I do better, smarter, easier, more effectively, with a greater sense of confidence, composure, and peace of mind. I have fallen completely in love with Jujitsu and the way it has changed the way I think, feel, and act with respect to every other aspect of my life. I cannot put into words how extraordinary grateful I am to Professor Peter Lawson, Professor Hector Gavin, and all my teammates at Brooklyn Martial Arts. I feel so incredibly blessed.to be studying this art form at such an outstanding school. If your even just a little bit curious, I encourage you to give it a go. Jujitsu will change your life, and you won't be able to comprehend how you ever lived without it. read more

This school is great! They offer instruction for beginner BJJ classes 2 times a day everyday except Sunday. They also offer advance BJJ classes everyday and offer an open mat class on Sunday for advance students!. This makes it a little easier for me to train. The classes are taught by Professor Pete Lawson a Renzo Gracie Black belt. He also studied under the legendary Grandmaster DR Moses Powell, and has black belts in several other martial arts. He is patient and an excellent instructor. The price to train is reasonable considering you can train every day even Sunday if you are in the advance class. I am active duty Gunnery Sergeant in United States Marine Corps that is stationed in Brooklyn, NYC. So finding a school to enhance my fitness and Martial arts capabilities is very significant for me and my job. Brooklyn Martial Arts provides me with instruction I need to excel in that aspect. So if you are in the Brooklyn area and want quality instruction of Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Come to Brooklyn Martial Arts ! The Gunny highly recommends this dojo! read more

I signed up for their web special in a moment of impulse because I wanted to do something that the whole family could take part in and I have to say, sometimes it's good to give in to an impulse. The Boerum Hill location is a clean, well maintained facility with small but serviceable locker rooms. It's conveniently located in downtown Brooklyn and my kids love the martial arts class, even my son who is a self-described "indoors kid". They really get the students motivated and focused, even the disruptive ones which is no small feat. Kickboxing, which I and my husband signed up for, is totally kickass and really helps you work up a great sweat. It's held on a separate floor and the high energy of the class really pushes me to give my best effort. I always feel like I've achieved something at the end of a session. And the staff is very friendly and encouraging which is great for novices like us. If you're interested in martial arts training or just want to have fun while getting fit, I highly recommend Brooklyn Martial Arts. read more

I've been taking kickboxing classes here for about 8 months. I started with the Groupon and then signed up as a member with a 65-class pass. They also offer unlimited memberships, but the class pass is perfect for me since I work out here about three times a week. Very conveniently located around the corner from the A/C trains. The instructors are what kept me coming back - super friendly and very helpful, especially since I was a total beginner! A one-hour class involves a really intense warm-up, time on the bags, and partner work. I've definitely seen A LOT of change in my body as a result! The downside to the Groupon is that you need to book your classes ahead of time and spots fill up quickly. Luckily, you don't have to do that as a member! Class sizes vary from day to day. The gym is on the small side but I've never felt too crowded even with 15 other people in a class. I just wish they had classes before noon during the week! Some of the heavy bags could use replacing too. Overall, though, I love it here! read more

I bought a Groupon for 10 classes at this school (I've taken 4 classes so far). The classes are FANTASTIC! First, you leave absolutely drenched. When I say you are going to sweat, I mean you will almost be disgusted until you remember how many calories you just burned. Second, I have taken a lot of kickboxing classes at gyms where you really are just jumping around and "throwing meat" for an hour. This place is actually concerned about your form and true execution of the technique. Also, because you are using a heavy bag you can tell if you are really giving 100% as you complete your workout. Third, the instructors are great! They have fun with you and motivate you and frankly hearing "nobody quits at 10 seconds!" really help you to put it in perspective and give yourself that extra push... I mean who can't endure something for a measly 10 seconds more?!??! They also have traditional martial arts classes (Jiu Jitsu, MMA etc) but I have not had a chance to try any of that but everyone is super friendly. read more

I did the MMA package at brooklyn martial arts and before my deal expired i signed up as a committed member. I'm new to jujitsu and i must say it is very physically demanding and highly technical as a martial arts where as I previously thought it was just wrestling with karate uniforms. The jujitsu program is instructed by Professor Lawson who breaks every movement down to a science and makes it easy to learn by explaining the purpose of each move. The environment is very friendly I've had kungfu experience but the kickboxing program must have been the most physically demanding workout I've ever done in my life. I haven't experienced being neglected, Devon the head instructor has a very watchful eye and corrects my technique. The place is cleaned constantly and people practice good hygiene. I've been to other gyms in the area and must say the location is very convenient and very newbie friendly (unlike other gyms in the area). I'm looking foward to my next class and the UFC party tomorrow! read more

I am 50 years old and just received my blue belt after a year and half of training at Brooklyn Martial Arts. I decided to join Brooklyn Martial Arts after being a long time member of my neighborhood gym and being pretty bored and unmotivated from my gym experience. At Brooklyn Martial Arts the atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly. The students are very respectful and helpful with each other. I have lost 15lbs and am in better shape than when I was 30 years old. With a family to support, my biggest concern prior to joining was getting hurt working out with over zealous 20 and 30 year old kids, but the instructors stress safety at every turn and the supervision and instructing is first rate. No injuries to report My experience at Brooklyn Martial Arts is a far cry from the coldness at my old gym. Today, I'm fit and can confidently defend myself if the need ever arises. Highly Recommended. Robbie read more

I've started taking kickboxing from Groupon, got hooked from the energy and sweat and the possibilities of becoming a better me, and signed up for more! With this class, you work on your core, balance, kickboxing technique, more core... oh yeah~ Don't worry if you have no idea what you're getting into. Just try it and keep at it for a month. You'll be amazed how many more crunches you can do, or how many more seconds you can be in the plank position, not to mention your body looking and feeling better and better...! Various gender, age, and body condition come to this class. The key is to personally work on it, while having fun :) Absolutely no judgement from fellow kickboxers. Instructors will keep you on your toes and push you with happy enthusiasm. Try them all because they have their own way of teaching. Great variety, all very effective. read more

I've been taking classes at Brooklyn martial arts for about 7 months, and its the best school selection i could have chosen. Both the kickboxing as well as the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) classes are given several times a day, every day making it easier to work with your schedule. The kickboxing classes are taught by Muay Thai instructors who make the classes challenging both mentally and physically. When classes are smaller your able to get a more 1 on 1 basis with the instructors, which is really beneficial. The BJJ classes are taught by Peter Lawson, who is a patient instructor and is thorough in his explanations of moves. my ground work has improved significantly thanks to his teachings. I was looking for a school that offered both kickboxing and BJJ to be a well rounded fighter, so i'm glad i found this school. read more