Lovely instruction by the professors at this gym. Both the adult and kids programs are amazing. The…read moreinstructors have great patience in every class and are always eager to answer questions. Mike and Stephan are great coaches. Im glad to be taking instruction from them.

I was hesitant to start BJJ since I'm in my mid-50s and I thought it was a sport for young men…read more Then I found out a female friend of mine was a member and she convinced me to come in for a free trial class. I've been hooked ever since. The facility is clean and well-kept, the instructors are awesome and very patient, and the other members are great. I don't know what other BJJ gyms are like but I can't imagine finding one better than this one. There are young and old, females and males and all different skill levels and they're all super humble and helpful. Highly recommend giving this place a try. You won't regret it!

great coaching and training environment! whether you are a beginner or seasoned competitor this is…read morethe place for you

From the owner: Snake Hill Jiu-Jitsu was founded in the summer of 2024. We strive to bring the best martial arts…read moreexperience to Ulster County and its surrounding areas. Our experienced instructors teach brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, and mixed martial arts with a passion for helping each student have fun and feel comfortable. Stop in and find out what our martial arts facility can do for you and your family!

Great atmosphere and supportive environment for everyone involved in martial arts training. Highly…read morerecommend trying a class in your near future.

The #1 spot in the area for LEGIT Training. Top notch BJJ, Muay Thai, Wrestling and more. This…read moreplace will change your life for the better.

While working in Poughkeepsie for a few weeks, I was on the hunt for a Jiu Jitsu academy to get a…read morecouple rolls in and I was fortunate enough to find Precision Boxing & MMA. The whole staff was extremely courteous and welcoming. The techniques Prof. Brian went through were great and I even had the opportunity to go a couple rounds with him. The space was large and super clean which is always a plus for a gym. The vibe was also fun and there was definitely a sense of community. If you are in Poughkeepsie and you're looking for a great place to train BJJ, Muay Thai, or Boxing, look no further than Precision!

My husband and I were visiting and were referred to this gym by our friends. We had a fantastic…read moretime taking the BJJ class. The coaches are technically knowledgeable, and everyone is super nice and friendly. We had some great rolls at the end. Thanks for the experience--we will be back again. Highly recommended!

More than 12 years ago I took a wrong turn and ended up in Empire's parking lot. I have been here…read moreever since. I now know all places are not equal and I am lucky to have crossed Empire though inadvertently. The level of knowledge and more importantly the ability to teach it is incredible. If you commit then you will become stronger not just on the mat but in life. Highly recommend!!!

Great and knowledgeable people! They incorporate real life scenarios into their training along with…read moreother life skills. This is a place for all skill levels. As long as you're willing to show up for them they absolutely will show up for you and get you where you want to be! Alan the instructor has a tremendous amount of experience under his belt definitely pick his brain if you can.

Zenquest is one of the best schools in the country. The environment is clean and welcoming, the…read moreinstructors are top notch, and the skills being taught are very real. I am doing things I never thought possible in my 40's. Highly recommended for all ages, and a fantastic youth program! I encourage families to join together and share the experience. A++ experience at this school.

The ZenQuest Martial Arts Center is a perfect place to learn Martial Arts. Whether you're trying to…read moreget in shape, compete in fights, or find yourself through practice, you can do it here. It's also just a lot of fun! Several types of martial arts are available to study - Okinawan Karate (Shohei-Ryu), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts. There are programs for all ages and everyone is there to learn; you won't feel intimidated training here. Sensei Connie and Sensei Mark are co-owners and chief sensei of the dojo. There are several knowledgeable and experienced instructors who round out the staff, all of whom are skilled both at their craft and inspiring/encouraging their students the best way.

Blackhole is one of the most welcoming places I've ever been. The fundamentals class is excellent…read moreand that it's followed up by an all levels class made the learning experience that much more effective, especially as someone new to BJJ. I was able to work with people of all levels, each person imparting their wisdom, openly answering questions and teaching me new techniques. The classes also incorporate wresting, which I found incredibly useful. Professor Wacker, Dave, Dragon, AJ, Ray, and the rest of the team with whom I worked had a good gauge of my strengths and weaknesses straight out the gate, offering individualized advice that I felt translated to better retention and application of the skills being learned. I highly recommend Blackhole and can't wait to come back on my next vacation. It's a remarkable place with remarkable people.

Incredible place to train & work out. The staff is always professional and highly qualified to…read moreteach this stuff. The owner, Mike Wacker, has many many years of experience and makes it clear that he is there to help people. Whether your dream is to lose 50lbs, be a jujitsu champion, or just maintain a healthy lifestyle, THIS place can help you do that. The gym itself is a great size, always clean, and has a very flexible schedule to fit anyone's lifestyle. It's also very reasonably priced. They offer "no pressure" free trials to anyone who may be considering Black Hole as their new BJJ home!

I wish I could leave this gym 5 bad reviews but I might have to settle with 3. I joined this gym…read morehoping to try it out for a month and see how I liked it. Unfortunately, I couldn't even attend for a month to try it out... I got beaten senseless by half of a class of 10-12 people during beginner class "light/technical" sparring. I hit everyone half speed in the head once (pulling all my punches besides maybe 1 or 2) and they flipped out like I had just slapped their mothers. After the sparring, I got ceremoniously bopped in the head by Coach Eddie the Magnificent. On my 5th day of class to boot... I basically paid $300+ just to get a concussion and have my SPINE damaged. Very disturbing experience... I did not enjoy these furious 'ommpa loompa's' and SIR PETTY EDDIE slapping me in the head while I was dazed and confused. #LeaveYourNapoleanComplexesHome #NoBueno #InPainaYearLater #TheDirtyDozen #CheaperbytheDozen #CheckingTeeps #RabbitPunchMadness #HadtoSupermanThatYouKnowWhat #GotPunchedintheBackoftheHeadsooooManyTimes

I emailed Sitan Gym in advance because I was going to be in Norwalk for work. Some of my fellow…read moreYelpers know that I've been taking Muay Thai, and I didn't want to miss while I was away. I was excited to hear that there was a champion fighter only a mile from the hotel I was staying at so I asked if I could come in and try the class. They emailed me back fairly quickly saying that they'd love to have me, which made me happy to go. My instructor told me to sign up for a beginner class. When I got there we did some warmups, but no jump rope like I'm used to. I was definitely the oldest in class. According to the schedule, it was a beginner class, but it seemed more like a kids class to me. During the time I was there, we did technical sparring. I was happy to be paired with more advanced, older students (the one girl won her last fight), and then also some kids. I felt a little out of my element, and I def. got punched in the face by a teenage boy at least once lol. I had cut my eye earlier in the day so it was bloodshot and kept watering. Def. not a good look, and maybe I shouldn't have even taken class. Oh well. After class, I got asked for a payment of $30, which I would have liked to have known up front, but nonetheless, I think it's a reasonable price for sure. I would have appreciated having more instruction on skills and technique though. Coach Eddie was walking around making suggestions, but my more advanced partners were pretty quiet. I did learn a defense move and quick, follow up counter attack to kicks, but it was mostly sparring and not so much instruction at this particular session. I'd say this class is really intense. So if you are looking to fight, this would def. be the place for you. Also, take it seriously. I stayed after to watch the advanced class and I have to say it was pretty intimidating, and Coach Eddie doesn't accept anything less than your best. If you are in town temporarily, def. talk to the gym about trying a class, but maybe call and get more details first so you know what to expect.

Master Luigi is the BEST! Highly recommend for all ages! Don't miss the opportunity to train with…read morehim and his team!

When you think of American Top Team you may think of popular names such as Jorge Masvidal, Dustin…read morePoirier, or Amanda Nunes. But when I think of American Top Team in Connecticut, there is no name bigger than Luigi Mondelli. He is greatly respected in the martial arts community and has many accolades to his name. You will most definitely want to attend this school for the wealth of knowledge of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as well as Kickboxing/Muay-Thai and MMA. However, if you are looking for a new way to shed some weight, gain confidence, or looking to meet cool people, Luigi has built a community that welcomes all. When Luigi teaches us the lethal arts there is an interesting juxtaposition of warmth, humor and humanity in his teachings. I am proud to call Amerian Top Team my home, I am proud to call Luigi Mondelli my Master, and I believe you will too.