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.

Just started in December and it's great! The staff is wonderful. They're friendly, very helpful and…read morethey do check up on you. I've missed a few classes due to family and work stuff, and it's nice when they text me to see how I'm doing and if I'll be in tonight's class. It's rare to see other gyms do that. I've done CrossFit and Olympic weightlifting in the past as well as other martial arts and I immediately love the community here. I find that when I miss a class, I really look forward to attending the next one. And I hooked? Quite possibly. One of the instructors, Mr. Burns, talked to me about mastery and how BJJ will be a journey. I'm already starting to see that. Mr Ramirez has taught most of the beginner classes I've attended and he's a naturally gifted instructor. I always enjoy attending his classes. Ms Hofstetter is always able to answer questions and welcomes everyone as they enter. But don't let that smile fool you...she could wipe the floor with you! I had a private intro lesson and that helped ease my jitters before attending my first class. There's definitely some nervousness and shyness among the new classmates, but that's expected. Now that I've seen some of them for several weeks now, we're quite friendly with each other. It's cool having the more advanced members in the beginning class as well. I didn't expect that but they've been through what we're going through now and offer some good tips and advice along the way. If you have a chance, definitely attend the Saturday Beginner/Advance classes. You get to roll around a bit and watched the more advanced guys roll as well. It gives you something to look forward to. This is definitely one of my best fitness decisions I've made in a while. I was looking to get in shape, and learn a new skill with a welcoming community. You never feel intimidated when you're here. They have an intro package that's great if you want to test the waters. I'm happy to have them on Myrtle Ave since they're so close! See ya on the mat!

Instructors for the juniors programs are amazing. The classes put significant emphasis on building…read morestudents' self confidence and encouraging peer-to-peer support, in addition to being a great workout for participants of all ages!

Martial arts can be a tough challenge for anyone, but every single person I have met who's walked…read morethrough the doors of this pristine waterfront academy has spoken of how the minute they arrive, they feel right at home. Gregor has assembled a world-class cadre of teachers, ALL OF WHOM are actually active in the competition side of the sport as well as teaching all belt levels. The attention each student receives is completely tailored to aid them in their particular journey, and the instructors go well above and beyond their mandate to make their students feel more like extensions of their own family. Closing, I have never encountered a better kids martial arts curriculum. Juan Quispe and Mark Marrero are brilliant with the little ones.

Gregor Gracie Jiu Jitsu is the best place to learn legit BJJ in Brooklyn. The instructors are…read moreAMAZING, extremely knowledgeable of their craft. The Academy is extremely clean, honestly the nicest Academy I've ever trained at. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming of new comers, veterans or if you're looking to get back onto the mats after a long break like myself. I cannot recommend this place enough, you won't regret it I promise.

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.

Great affordable school with many pricing options…read more I've taken classes at multiple MMA/Martial Art schools, and this is one of the best, if not the best schools that i have been to. While your average MMA school will teach you the typical 1-2-3 kick combo, the instructors really emphasize movement and angles. Which is something I haven't seen taught at Martial Arts Schools.

I dropped in from out of town and the entire gym was welcoming and the training was great. The holy…read moretrinity of good people, good vibes, and good training

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!

My 5 year year old daughter been attending since March. She loves going to class each week. Master…read morePeterson is kind, but firm. The classes have improved her focus, flexibility and strength. She will absolutely continue attending. Master Peterson is highly professional and talented and knows how to encourage children. I would highly recommend this program.

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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