Best Self-Defense Classes in New York, NY

Eizan Ryu Jujitsu was founded in New York City in the 1960s. While we maintain many of the traditions of the Japanese martial arts, and while some of our techniques are based on classical jujitsu movements, we are a modern urban martial art.

Hopefully, it will never be an issue, but dedicated practice of Eizan Ryu Jujitsu can give you the tools, confidence, and awareness to defend yourself should the need arise.

Everyone starts with different abilities, and everyone progresses at their own pace. We are a small dojo, so beginners get lots of personal attention and support, and if you combine that with regular attendance and a sincere effort to learn on your part, you can, indeed, learn this stuff.

Yes you will. Each martial art is different, and while we respect the hard work you have done in your previous training, we want to make sure that you have a firm grounding in our basics.

We suggest you give yourself a month or two to get used to the training and get a sense of what we are about. Sometimes a new activity can feel really difficult or overwhelming, but once you get into the habit of training and start learning new skills, you realize it is well worth the effort. However, there are no long term contracts, so if you decide that you want to discontinue training at any time, you can just let us know, and then not pay the next dues.