Best Self-Defense Classes in Mount Vernon, 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 lot of BJJ places I've visited always had this weird, cult-ish vibe to them, but Chad does an amazing job at making the place seem like a community.”

“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.”

“What we love about TAECOLE is that Masters Messina and Ray not only teach tae kwon do as expected, but more importantly, they cleverly coach the children on how to be responsible, kind, honest, and resourceful HUMANS!”

“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...”

“Class is conducted so that learning and discipline are important but the kids are having real fun, and that's crucial in this age group (5-7year old).”

“Whether your goals are bringing your technique to a higher level by way of individualized, careful instruction, pursuing a craft in a community of like-minded individuals, or simply having fun while learning what your body is capable of, Team Fabio C...”

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

“Jin, Giana, and Rich are also all the best coaches and very cool and sweet; if they're ever hard on you during class, it's because they want you to reach your full potential.”

“Dan has cultivated a top tier environment and although I haven't trained under him, it's evident from the skill, knowledge and endurance of his students that this is the place to train if you want exponential growth in BJJ.”

“For example, we spent almost three months working on leg locks, during which we learned dozens of entrances and submissions, ranging from straight foot locks to heel hooks.”

“Each class from fundamentals to intermediate to advanced has a structured curriculum which builds thematically on prior lessons—I'm not sure what Eduardo specifically recommends as optimal but as someone who attempts to attend at least three times pe...”

“I am proud to be trained by Thiago, who is a world class MMA, jiu jitsu fighter and own the art of teaching, I feel I leave every class ready to protect myself against the madness of New Jersey streets.”