Ronin Athletics - Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, MMA NYC

Oh where do I begin? Everyone at the facility is so enthusiastic, encouraging, and educated in their practice. They are so inviting and accommodating to everyone, no matter your skill level or your length of time spent with their team. The women empowered program is exactly that, EMPOWERING! I am so grateful to have a safe place where I can explore these practices that are life changing and to arm myself with knowledge of how to protect myself through the help of Ronin Athletics! No matter your age/ability level I truly encourage you to visit this center and explore their programs, you will not regret it!!! (FYI I started training with Ronin Athletics back in 2019, took a break during the pandemic, but couldn’t wait to get back on the mats with them, now I’m on my way to my pink belt *fingers crossed* - I truly have nothing negative to say, they are awesome in every way!)

What can I say this academy is a true gem in the heart of NYC. The only Gracie University CTC in the big apple and I’ve been so grateful to have found this academy. The level of instruction and attention to detail that the team there …

Travelled from out of town to train with the only Gracie University Certified Training Center. What I like most about training at a CTC, is the way the classes are broken down and structured so that it doesn’t matter if it’s your first class or 100th class, you’re going to take something away from it leave feeling more confident.The staff is very knowledgeable and professional. The studio is clean and well organized. Matts were cleaned between classes.I highly recommend Ronan Athletics to anyone looking for a place to train. They prove that Jiu Jitsu is for everyone.Look forward to my next trip to NYC.

I live in NYC and wanted to improve on my self defense, looked for Gracie Jiu Jitsu style and found Ronin Athletics, tried them ou and the way they teach is very professional, respectful and with patience. Its great training with them where I go 4 to 5 times per week. By Shalom

Been training here for over a month now and absolutely love the place, coaches and overall environment! 100% would recommend to anyone looking for a mix martial arts gym, or even just looking to learn self defense in a friendly environment. I go to both the kickboxing and the jiu jitsu classes. Perfect for beginners and more advanced people.

Amazing team that creates a family like atmosphere. Christian, Bart, Xavier, and the rest of the team are not only incredible knowledgeable professionals but also some of the kindest people you'll meet. Kickboxing classes provide a great cardio workout while learning proper punching and kicking techniques. BJJ on the other hand, in many ways, will train your brain just as much as it will train your body. Whether you are looking for a casual training or in need of serious prep for tournaments - Ronin Athletics can help with everything!

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu CTC in New York City is the place to train for any age or gender. I completed Combatives at their old location in 2019. I left NYC shortly after and still envy the time I spent there.If you are 30+ and want to meet new people, get a good workout in, and learn some self-defense and be able to go to work in the morning then this is the place for you. You don't have to be flexible or strong or athletic to thrive here.If you are younger and looking to compete then you can still do that at Ronin Athletics without concern of getting injured often. You can still learn great technique, and the coaches are more than willing to spend extra time with those that live Jiu-Jitsu. I honestly think some of the coaches would love helping students that wants to compete.I recently visited their new location and the place is beautiful. This is one of the cleanest "sports facilities" I have ever been in. They even cleaned the mats in-between some classes, which is rarely done at other places, if at all. The instructors are very detailed and want to help their students learn. Everyone in the class (Combatives and Master Cycle) is super friendly and not looking to "kill" each other (when rolling in master cycle).In my opinion, even other CTCs have a hard time competing with Ronin Athletics.

My friend suggested to try Jiu Jitsu when I was looking for a different workout. He referred Ronin Athletics. After receiving the first trial, I fell in love with JJ. Ronin Athletics is brilliant in allowing me to feel confident with my moves. They make it so easy for me to follow. Everyone is so friendly and always helpful. The classes are easy to follow and the logic behind the moves is so practical.

Nowadays, self-defense is a necessity, especially in a city like New York. So if you’re looking for self-defense training, there is no better place to start than here. The instructors are helpful and professional, the gym is clean, and the environment is welcoming. Everyone is here to help each other, everyone is dedicated to bettering themselves and their training partners. Simply put, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has changed my life!!

It’s been an awesome experience learning Jiu Jitsu here at Ronin Athletics! It's a very welcoming and positive atmosphere and the instructors are top notch! They are insightful, have great attention to detail, give everyone great feedback, are very patient with the students & leave no stone unturned when discussing the techniques and all the intricacies within them. There are a lot of great people from all different walks of life learning Jiu Jitsu here, and with all the Jiu Jitsu options out here in the New York City area, I've got to give myself a huge pat on the back for joining Ronin Athletics! Definitely made the right choice!