Sansei Mark is a increadibly dedicated instructor; even when he was on crutches, never missed a…read moreclass. My son has been studying at Evolutionary Martial Arts for three years, and on top of being a great deal, (up to 3 classes a week) it is very focused and individualized instruction. There are also community building exercises like in House tournaments, Mother's Day and Father's day Classes and the occasional movie nights. All in all a great experience and a solid learning environment. I would not hesitate to recommended Evolutionary Martial Arts to anyone interested in advancing their Karate Skills,

Sensei Mark offers wonderful karate classes. My children have been taking classes there for 5…read moreyears. Sensei Mark is able to strike a perfect balance of discipline and warmth. He really strives to understand each of his students, finding the right opportunities to challenge them once they have built up a strong enough base of skill. Although we don't even live near the dojo, we travel out of our way as we have tried other teachers and were not able to find a teacher as skilled as Sensei Mark.

This academy and all the people I've met here are very near and dear to my heart. If you're in NYC,…read morethis is definitely the place to check out. I've trained at many other Gracie Academies, both in the United States and Brazil, and Renzo's has always been my favorite. You get it all, BJJ, MMA, Kickboxing, NoGi Grappling, and Kids classes. You also gain access to the widest variety of high level training partners imaginable. On any given day you'll run into UFC Fighters, world BJJ Champions, ADCC Champions, and movie stars. It's pretty cool. I know people are always complaining about the price and how expensive it is. Yes, it's not cheap to train at Renzo's, but like they always say, "you get what you pay for". And that's exactly it, you pay more money sure but what you get in return is absolutely worth the expense. I could go on and on about what makes Renzo's academy unique but at the end of the day to truly appreciate what they offer, you just have to experience it first hand. Give this place a look. I doubt you'll be disappointed.

Anyone who rated this above a two was paid to. The instructors egg on cheating and are biased…read moretowards some children and totally neglect others.

I started practicing Taekwondo 6 years ago while I was studying at SUNY Albany. When I graduated, I…read morewas looking for a place that I felt I could continue my training as both an instructor and competitor. I came across New York's Finest while checking out dojangs on the island and felt very welcomed and became quite excited about training here when I learned how Master Gregotowicz competed back in the day. Anyone really interested in competing or already competing, I highly advise training here as Master Gregotowicz has tons of experience. Additionally, achieving your black belt here is also Kukkiwon certified.

Employees were very nice and it is a great school. The owner is very friendly. It is in a…read moreconvenient spot and they helped my child get stronger. I LOVE THIS PLACE!

A great traditional HapKiDo school!! The instructor is awesome and really great at teaching this…read moreawesone art. I get a great workout every class, and feel confident that I defend myself if I ever need to. All of that along with the stress relief and fun of class makes Choe's HapKiDo a MUST!!

Amazing instructors to help create balance and fitness at any age and skill level . A great balance…read moreof form , discipline and history.

I went to this school for 8 months before I got a little burnt out and stopped going. It is a…read morereally great workout and they teach you a lot of technique. The price is the best in the city, since it is a non profit organization and none of the teachers actually get paid. The class is intense & military style (be prepared to not laugh or chit chat & get yelled at). It took a bit of getting used to, since at first I thought all the teachers were mean, but eventually I realized they are actually nice people, they are just trying to get the job done & are very serious about their style of martial art & discipline. Before joining I had taken Taekwondo for ~2 years, so I was a little frustrated at how slow the techniques were taught. You can not get the next technique until the first one is learned to near perfection. I went from practicing all sorts of fun kicks (trying to learn a 720) to doing just the groin kick for a full month (plus some basic punches) and it was extremely frustrating. I understand why they do this, and I did feel my basic punches had improved significantly, but it was still frustrating. Students are allowed to show up early & stay late to practice, which is very nice, but they are not allowed to practice any techniques not taught at that school. I was however, allowed to practice some gymnastics, which was great. The class is 2 hours long, the first 45 minutes are a strenuous workout and the last half is technique. Class time is usually twice a week but the longer you go there the more classes you can attend without paying extra. Because I work a lot at my job, this time schedule eventually burnt me out (and I hate not showing up for something I'm paying for). Some days I would have liked to skip the workout & just practice technique, or vice versa. I'm more a fan of hour long classes. Pros: - Technique - Workout - Seriousness - Discipline - Price - Nice gym, good room for the amount of people - Good class size (not too small, not too big) - Plenty of teachers for individual attention. - Camaraderie - Eventually (+8 - 12 months) you will learn sparring Cons: - Class time length eventually burnt me out a bit. - Slow teaching new techniques - I like the taekwondo style better (more kicks, this is just a personal opinion though) - I liked the kicking bags at my old gym better (the ones they have I think are mainly for punching) - I would have liked more bag/pad practice (but at least they had some which I'm sure a lot of gyms don't in the city). - I would have liked to spar sooner.

Came here for 2 Muay Thai classes: bag and pad…read more This was my first time taking a legit Muay Thai class, and I had a lot of fun. The instructors were very kind and welcoming, and were more than happy to guide me on my moves for my first time here. They offer a lot of classes here, including jiu jitsu, kali (Filipino knife fighting), and kettlebell classes. They also have a section with weights and cardio machines, as to be expected of any standard gym. There were 3 shower stalls

I came here for a weekend Pad Work workout followed by a Bag Drills classes. It was my first time…read moredoing any martial arts whatsoever so I really didnt know what I was walking into. However, from the very start I was greeted by friendly staff and the instructors were amazing. They helped me with my form, gave me personal instruction on how to improve, and watched to make sure I was doing everything correctly. I loved the Pad Work class so much that I went a few days later once again. The workouts are tough, especially if you're not in shape and they'll have you sweating a few minutes into the class however I can't stress how worth it feels afterwards. I also really like that they allow drop-ins. Want to show up to a class later in the day? Ok! Don't want to go? No obligation to show up. I'll definitely be going again.

Its been 25 years since I last attended a martial art school. The onslaught of arthritis made it…read moreabundantly clear I was destined to become limited if not completely compromised. Physical ag and the return of dexterity in my hands is paramount. Once a martial artist always one, therefore the introduction to Tang Soo Do has become my remedy. I cannot emphasize how under the tutelage and discerning eye of Sah Bum Nim Rodney V. Ralph what a pronounce difference it has made in my agility and dexterity. I look forward to my commitment to Tang Soo Do and Sah Bum Nim Rodney V. Ralph. William Harrington

I haven't had formal martial arts training since the 90's. However, I've been incorporating all the…read moretechniques that I've learned and absorbing what is useful. I had the privilege of trying 2 trial lessons from Mr. Ralph and his Assistant instructor, Ms. Strong. Words can't express how fun and informative the training from them was. I hope to continue training w/ these 2 when the time comes and I'm ready to commit. Tang Soo!

Just joined Unity recently but it has been an awesome experience from the first day I walked in…read more The front desk staff were more than welcoming and helpful with understanding how unity's schedule works and their different memberships despite the crazy amounts of questions that I had. The other members at unity are really open and cool people and I really feel the family atmosphere since everyone is so kind. The instructors have also been top notch. As someone new to BJJ, I was a bit nervous going in because of my inexperience. But the instructors in the foundations and white belt classes have a very thought out and structured curriculum. In the more general classes with other belts, white belts are helped out by instructors and also more experienced members to correct technique. Lisander and Anthony especially have been really helpful with providing me with extra instruction and focus when I needed it on some of my techniques. Other reviews have also said it, but Murilo's ability to remember your name and give you his focus even as a new belt is very admirable given his stature and accomplishments in BJJ. Whatever your reasons are for starting BJJ, unity is hands down the place to come if you are in NYC.

My daughter has been training at Unity for over a year now…read more In brief: Kid Class - There are many BJJ schools near my home, but I chose to travel farther so that my daughter could train at Unity. I visited several BJJ schools across NYC before deciding. - The instructors strike the perfect balance of kindness and toughness, fostering discipline and resilience in the kids. - Unity is one of the rare places worldwide where a kids' class is led by a BJJ world champion (Sebastian Rodriguez). The other instructors are equally amazing and accomplished. Adult Class - It is inspiring to see so many women training, including multiple with black belts. - If I squint my eyes hard enough, I can picture my daughter as a woman training with them. Note: - To be fully transparent, I haven't trained at Unity as an adult myself. My BJJ experience was at a school led by Vitor Shaolin. - I have also trained in Krav Maga for several years, far more than in BJJ. - In my humble opinion, BJJ is the best self defense, especially for kids. Thank you for giving my daughter the incredible opportunity to train at your amazing school.