Ronin Athletics - Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, MMA NYC

Thank you Christian for an amazing jiujitsu experience at your dojo in NYC! I was visiting NYC and was referred to Christian’s dojo because it is a Gracie Certified Training Center. The instructors Christian, Jasper and Richard were all very helpful and friendly. They helped me learn new jiujitsu skills each class! All of the other students were friendly and welcoming. I strongly recommend you visit Christian and his dojo at 265 Madison Avenue, Manhattan NYC!

Awesome place awesome people! Facility is immaculate and instruction is top-notch. Visited from out of town for class and Christian and the crew were awesome. Highly recommend you give it a try.

I highly recommend Ronin Athletics for anyone looking to learn jiu jitsu or other self defense in New York City. When I first started taking classes here I had no experience in any form of martial arts or self defense. Now less than a year later I feel very confident in my abilities to defend myself in any physical altercation that I may come across.This location teaches Gracie Jiu Jitsu in a structured and organized manner, with specific classes offered on each day, and often there are both afternoon and evening classes offered to accommodate for different people’s schedules. There are also video lessons included so you can look online if you forget any of the details to the techniques learned in class. The classes are tailored towards beginners and also allow for more experienced people to refine their skills. There are also more advanced classes offered for when you become more experienced and improve.If you’re looking to learn self defense in NYC, you should definitely give Ronin Athletics a try.

It's a Gracie certified gym and a great place to learn jiu-jitsu if you live in New York City. I like the culture, it is welcoming and humble. The program is well-structured and detailed, and head coach Christian is a great teacher.

I started my jiu-jitsu journey at Ronin over 7 months ago. It is a fantastic school. Christian is very detail orientated and takes things at good pace to learn. This school has given me a great foundation and appetite for the sport of Jiu-jitsu. It is very welcoming and there is a great sense of camaraderie amongst everyone.

Ronin Athletics is the only Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Certified gym in New York City. The school offers a systematic approach to jiu-jitsu with an emphasis on self-defense. Kickboxing is also offered as well as classes for kids and self-defense designed especially for women. Head Coach Christian Montes brings years of experience in jiu-jitsu as well as mixed martial arts. He is deeply involved in the progress of his students and in creating a training environment that is comfortable and safe for everyone. I am 51 years old and 145 pounds and have been able to train safely at Ronin athletics for years. The gym is located in a clean, welcoming space right near Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan in the shadows of the Chrysler and Empire State Buildings.

Learning jiu jitsu was a dream deferred for me. But I’m finally doing it. This gym is very conducive to learning. The coaches are patient with all levels of athleticism and ages. The gym is in a central convenient location in Midtown. There are day -as well as night and weekend classes. Ive improved flexibility as well as dropped a few pounds. I’ve enjoyed the benefits of learning Jiu Jitsu to the point that I’ve gotten my grade school child involved. He enjoys it as well, as it has improved his self confidence and helped him when the school bullies have challenged him when teachers weren’t around. I would definitely recommend a trial class to see if Jiu Jitsu is for you. As for me -Jiu Jitsu has changed my life .. I love it and will never be the same

I trained at Ronin since before their move to the current state of the art Midtown location, and I find an oasis of positivity and professionalism. Excellent choice for learning Gracie Jiu Jitsu with an emphasis on self defense. It is a smaller dojo thus the instructors know you and you get a lot of one on one attention. Christian infuses this place with his passion and knowledge of the art.

Great place to learn and/or enhance your self-defense capabilities with Gracie Jiu Jitsu in NYC. Coaches emphasis on technical skills while fostering a safe training environment creates the perfect learning atmosphere. After attending a few training sessions, I decided to enroll my 4-year-old son, who loves it. I highly recommend attending all sessions led by head coach Christian. Although I recently transitioned to the “Master Cycle” program, I still try making his training classes in “Gracie Combatives” (when time allows), a must for those looking to hone those jiu jitsu skills, in my opinion. Also, a big shout-out to coach Bart, whose patience and expertise have benefitted me greatly. I’d also like to highlight the work of coaches Xavier, Aiden and David (in no particular order) for their ongoing commitment to my development in the sport. Saturdays are great for kids, with a full coach roster making it fun, instructive and engaging for the little ones. Coach Aiden is a likely favorite in “Gracie Bulletproof”, and my kid also enjoys being on coach Rick’s team (best strategies on Game Day)

I have been training at Ronin Athletics for over a year now. The faculty here is fantastic in teaching you gracie jiu jitsu. I’m a big fan of structured learning and progression in martial arts and this gym follows a strong plan in how they approach teaching.It’s a wonderful gym with fantastic instructors. If you’re looking to learn self defense in new york city, I highly recommend this place. Below is a picture of me after receiving my combative belt with the head instructors Christian and Bart.