Best Self-Defense Classes in Manhattan, NY

“The teacher Jose is such an amazing person & teacher he has so much patience with my son & makes him feel like he belongs with the United Black belts Family I love his form of structure & I can honestly say that I have seen a huge improvement in my s...”

“A dojo where children play sports, train at a pace appropriate to their age, where they learn discipline little by little.”

“What sets Chad apart is the quality of his instructions: I left every class not just with a rote understanding of the mechanics of a move and position but a deeper knowledge to flaws, opportunities, risks, openings, and transitions.”

“I was happy to see the fitness diversity of the cadets, how the classes are ran, the level of engagement of instructors, and more importantly the extent to which they pushed me to go beyond my comfort zone.”

“And just a great training vibe, everyone is friendly and welcoming, good rolls at all belt levels, with enough training partners to get plenty of variety but not so many that you're just a face in the crowd.”

“Very well located in the Brooklyn District of NYC, accessible to the public, free entry, a place where great boxing legends, such as Mike Tyson, spent their time, there is a small souvenir shop, perfect for taking lots of photos.”

“Also worth mentioning is the locker rooms and shower area is probably the biggest of the gyms in the city, an underrated amenity if you plan on training before or after work and need to be able to shower and change in a timely manner or have a locker...”

“I couldn't believe how (1) the Jiujitsu instructor really understands every bit of the human anatomy and is able to breakdown difficult moves into layman's terms for beginners like me (2) amazingly diverse and encouraging their trainees are (3) one c...”

“( marks achievements off the matts are something i think is what makes them excellent teachers, he has achieved high ranks through hard work within his field of work in the fdny )this type of hard work and determination shows on the mats and in th...”

“The instructors are friendly, motivating and very dedicated to helping their students develop martial arts skills, focus, discipline, confidence, and a strong moral character.”