I have been taking Brazillian Jiu Jitsu classes at Sun Dojo for about 6 months now. There is so…read moremuch to this place! Community - This is a very welcoming dojo. I was super intimidated before joining but once I worked up the nerve, what I found was a group of positive, friendly people who are here to learn, to get better at Jiu Jitsu and at life. Many people who train here have recommended it to friends or family, or Windsor Terrace neighbors, and there really is a community feel to it. Teachers - It's a special thing to find teachers who can meet you where you are, be supportive and patient, but who also push you to do better, show up for yourself, set big goals and put in 100%. Different instructors have different styles, but all are all great at breaking down complicated techniques, while encouraging you to think deeper about why something works. Everyone gets equal guidance during class. As a beginner, you will be helped, not ignored. Fitness (physical/mental) - Jiu Jitsu is a very challenging workout and it WILL improve your fitness. Classes include intense bursts or agility drills and you will sweat and your heart will pump! But it engages your mind as well as your body. You start to think about things like anatomy and leverage and gravity (even if you don't yet know how to put it all together). No treadmill workout is going to give you that. Heart - Sun Dojo encourages you to take the principals you learn on the mat into the rest of your life. What could you do with more self-knowledge, courage, discipline, less ego and a healthier body? I know I want to find out! Special shout to Professor Laurel who was my first contact at Sun Dojo and who really helped (and still helps!) to ease me into things.

Very happy I joined. My experience (as a beginner) has been overwhelming positive. Big thanks to…read moreProf. Carroll and the community of instructors + students for being so welcoming during my first few weeks at the dojo. Looking forward to more. The basic classes are gentle (i.e. you won't get injured), but challenging enough to improve overall fitness and to make some widely applicable self-defense techniques second-nature to the students. An unexpected benefit at Sun Dojo is the attendance of some advanced students in the basic classes (advanced classes typically follow basic classes on the schedule, so the basic classes probably serve as a refresher for the advanced students). The benefit to beginners like me is that we often get to partner with some seasoned (and patient) people who are already comfortable with the techniques, and often help reinforce the correct way to practice.

My son recently started Muy Thai at Amerikick and our experience has been phenomenal so far…read more Everyone is welcoming and we already feel like part of the Amerikick family. My son is becoming more focused and disciplined which is something he often struggles with. I look forward to him continuing to learn from both his peers and Senseis.

I just tried Amerikick as a Brooklyn local mom! I thought the studio was warm and welcoming and I…read moream excited to join the community. Thanks so much. -Ash

Barry is an amazing judo instructor. He is very patient, knowledgeable, and learned a lot from him…read more He runs a very friendly academy for children and adults.

Very helpful staff! The coaches are very encouraging and helpful. Because of PSABJJ I have learned…read moreso many new self defense skills, as well as becoming skilled in sparring.

Coach Adami and Coach Crocilla have built a wonderful school and community. This place has great,…read morewelcoming vibes. They also offer solid, technical instruction. There are opportunities for whatever you want including women's training, gentler sessions, and full on sparring for the competitive folks. BJJ is not an easy sport and the first months are hard. Just come here and stick with it! You won't regret it. Plus, there's a cute dog.

I LOVE this class! I have been training overall for a…read moreseveral years and this Capoeira Angola Quintal Gowanus class keeps me engaged and challenged. The instructor Jimmy, or by his Brazilian name- Monitor Zoinho, is very fun, upbeat and introduces unique methods of teaching Capoeira. He is a very high-level Capoerista, yet knows what a beginner, or an intermediate student needs. The group is kind and welcoming, and the studio is conveniently located by the F, G and R trains, in the beautiful and chic neighborhood of Gowanus. There are lots of good places to eat at after class, which the group often does together. This also helps bond the group. The studio itself is big and clean with nice floors. I definitely recommend this class for newbies as well as experienced Capoeiristas!

We signed my son (5yrs old) up after he expressed interest in Karate while watching Ninjago. He has…read morenever attended such a class and we didn't know what to expect. The instructor, Howard, was outstanding from the start. He is extremely patient and helps focus the kids. My son has now been going to class for approx. 3 months, 1 time per week and loves it. In fact, he decided to have his 6yr old b-day party at WMA. Howard did such a great job corralling the boys and keeping the fun and energy going for an entire 2 hours. The mini instruction, obstacle course, and board breaking were all fantastic. So many parents made a point to tell us how great you were and how much fun their child had. Thanks to Howard and WMA for making our birthday boy feel especially special (he was very proud to be in front of the class). This was the BEST birthday he's ever had in his 6 years of life! We recommend WMA and Howard for instruction/classes, as well as, a great birthday experience.

This is a real dojo. Respect / eye contact / bow to enter. What a gem to find in the midst of busy…read moremodern BK/NYC. Howard is a wonderful teacher. He is patient and caring with each student. Every type of child thrives under his instruction. I really cannot say enough - whether for your son or daughter / outgoing or shy / etc....WMA is the absolute best.

Absolutely LOVED my experience here. Purchased a Groupon. 5 kickboxing classes for 45 minutes each…read moreand a 15-20 min one-one training to understand the basics and comes with one free tee that is required to be worn during classes. People were extremely friendly, encouraging, and supportive. Instructors remembers your name after one class and corrects your form if it's not accurate so you don't hurt yourself and teaches you how to kick/punch better. Even the students there were so helpful as it was my first time and was willing to spend a few minutes here and there to correct my form. Scheduling classes was easy as there is an app to shows the schedule of various classes. Also, the place is clean is because there are no shoes on the mats. One thing I didn't like was that there are no lockers in the changing room and it's just a place to change and store your belongings. However, it was safe to leave your belongings there as you are working out. Would love to go back again!

I was recently trying to rejoin the world of martial arts after a long time of being out of the…read moreloop. I had zero grappling experience and felt like Bjj was the absolute perfect art to fill said gap. I reached out via email and got a quick reply by voicemail and then by text. They were willing to answer all of my questions, even questions about the rates, contract, fees etc. They answered ALL of my questions AT the initial point of contact, which I very much appreciated and showed a stellar level of customer service on their part. So I showed up for my first introductory class, and as someone who's got plenty of experience in martial arts, I was looking for things that might be worth making note off: the equipment (such as the standing body-bags that the kickboxing class use for training) appeared to be in good shape, the mats weren't dusty or with any obvious debris and the place seemed generally to be very clean from the mats to the lockerrooms and bathroom. The instructers were all very kind to work with me and help me to develop my technique and understanding of what it is I'm getting myself into. It was a good class with great people, no doubt. The only thing I didn't like is the hard-sale strategy to sign the contract. That was why I couldn't continue, even though I really wanted to. Had I been presented with the contract differently, it's quite possible I'd be fully enrolled into my first month's classes right now. But they pitch HARD... for example, I wanted to take at LEAST two introductory classes before making a final decision, and I wanted to sleep on it. A 7 month contract (and that's just the ENTRY LEVEL contract which you are likely going to be asked to renew to a year contract in a few months once you're ready for advanced classes) is a big commitment when you're spending $219 a month, which they state is completely inflexible, regardless of income or situation and must be paid EVERY MONTH... no... matter... what... sick? Doesn't matter. Injured for under 6 months? Doesn't matter. You gotta pay). There are ways to get out of the contract, but ultimately, I was given the vibe of "but if you have an issue you will just call the company that handles our payments... they deal with that stuff" Still, this wasn't enough for me to rule me out. I still wanted it and could "kind of" afford it. The issue was that hard-sell. I am a salesman for a living and I can tell when someone is trying too hard to sell something. I see it everyday from my own coworkers and I respect them for it. Honestly I respect them for it here also. They need money. They are a business. It makes sense and there is nothing wrong whatsoever with that. The only issue though it is was the wrong approach for me and I felt like they should've felt my energy on that. I told them I was uncomfortable and wanted to take a second class and make a decision. Rather than saying something along the lines of "go... take the second class... and let me know what you think. If you need more time, that's okay. When you're ready, we'll be here and we'll be happy to have you as a part of the community "(what probably would've had me come back for AT LEAST a month trial). But what actually happened when I said this, is the gentleman seemed slightly disappointed and even slightly frustrated. He then replied, "... cool okay, but if you do this, I would REALLY need you to get back here right after so we can go over paperwork." It wasn't even subtle. It seemed too desperate. I kept replaying this in my mind, as a salesperson, thinking "man they really as desperate to get the sale..." I've seen it hundreds of times. The face when one of my collegues or even I can't close a sale... the emotion behind the reaction. It was all there and it was clear. No denying it. He wanted that paperwork SIGNED and I get why. It's a business, and businesses need money in order to operate. ... but I had to take a star for that... I was not comfortable and was even a little nervous specifically and only because the person working with me had too hard of a sales pitch. It made me decide that maybe this isn't the right choice for me right now and it unfortunately lead to me asking for cancellation before a single business day had passed. But on the plus side... these are all good people. They are trying to run a good business and have a good culture. I'd be happy to be a part of their community and would even recommend these guys if anyone asks. Everything seemed almost perfect about that place. The only thing that didn't work for me was the sales-pitch and the contract inflexibility. I probably woudln'tve noticed any of this stuff if I wasn't a salesperson myself so don't let my words make you look down on these guys. The world needs as much truth as possible these days, though which is why I had to write this review. Gave me some free gear, treated me with respect and gave me a good lesson; give em a shot

I've been taking early morning Shinobi fitness and Cardio kickboxing classes over the summer. Both…read moreclasses offer a great workout (I use them for cross-training), appropriate for all levels, and are a great mixture of cardio, endurance, flexibility and strength training. I love the individualized approach and small class size. Studio itself is very pleasant, as it has been freshly renovated.

I only did one trial lesson here. This venue offers a variety of classes in different types of…read moremartial arts. I was told that for my trial I could pick any one type of art I wanted to try. I made the mistake of selecting "kickboxing & cardio" thinking that meant intense kickboxing. It turned to really be just cardio exercise from martial artists. It did not teach any fighting techniques. Good cardio exercise is by no means a bad thing, just not what I was looking for. What I can tell you is: This teacher here, Jeremiah, was extremely friendly. He immediately makes you feel very welcomed. He taught very informally - for example, he asked me to call him by his first name, and played pop music as we exercised (note: I arrived early and saw the end of kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class, which appeared equally as informal). I'm not trying to say informality is a good or bad thing - I think it all depends on the person. I'm just describing my experience here. We did jumping jacks, jump ropes, and push ups. We worked in pairs and punched each others hands as we held up protective gear. It was fun! But again, what I did focused on speed and exercising different parts of the body, instead of focusing on things like effective punching techniques. I was paired with different people at different times. Everyone was very nice and welcoming. By the end, we all worked up a good sweat. I know virtually nothing about how this place teaches fighting techniques. But if you want a good cardio workout, this really did seem like a an effective and friendly place. If I was looking for a regular cardio workout, I would have stayed here!