Ronin Athletics - Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, MMA NYC

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.

Ronin Athletics provides excellent instruction and recognizes the individual progress of each of the students who participate in the Gracie Combatives program. I would highly recommend this facility to anyone who would desire to learn. The facility is also very importantly family friendly. Programs for men, women, and children are available. Much appreciation to Head Instructor Christian Montes and his staff. Thank You!

Been training Jiu Jitsu here for about 6 months now & super lucky I chose this place. I did some research before joining & found Manhattan to have A LOT of world class schools ( including Ronin). What made me choose this academy isn't just the friendly atmosphere & the champion instructor, which many other schools had, but from my first trial lesson until today, you get a sense the sole focus of this school is in the development of their students-they make it about ME. First-their curriculum is SOLID. Every class I attend I'm prepared for before hand, because they're posted a month in advance& I have online access to the lesson so I can review before & after. The lesson's are structured & cohesive where they build upon one another. Because the lessons are planned out, it changes the dynamic of the training session. My partners automatically work with me on learning the technique of the day, rather than grind me down to get a win. It's almost like high school lab where you're working with one another to refine your knowledge. Don't get me wrong it's still physically & mentally challenging-but it's assuring to know that I'm retaining this stuff after every class I attend. These guys are bigger part of a network called Gracie University & Ronin is the NYC official training center. It's really self-evident that they designed the program to convey Jiu Jitsu in the most efficient & injury free way. If you're shopping around, I'd suggest you at least take a trial lesson so you can compare their teaching methodology to the other gyms you're considering. All-in-all, Jiu Jitsu is AMAZING so even if you don't join Ronin, it's definitely something everyone should practice. Hope this helps.

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!

The Jiu-Jitsu program at Ronin Athletics is fantastic. The curriculum is intelligently structured, and the coaches are friendly, knowledgeable and supportive. I love the atmosphere, and training there has been a great experience. Highly recommended!

I'm currently taking Gracie Jiu Jitsu (Gracie Combatives) classes and will say that the experience at Ronin Athletics is excellent. Each class is designed to be very accessible regardless of prior experience and focuses on building a strong Jiu Jitsu foundation before moving on to more rigorous sessions. The facility itself is bright, clean, and is centrally located in midtown Manhattan. Their trial program was also a great way to take full classes and get a feel for what the program is like before committing to a membership. Plus, once you join you gain access to all the resources that a Gracie membership has to offer (online training videos, the ability to train at satellite training centers, etc), which you wouldn't get from any other unaffiliated Jiu Jitsu gym.

I would highly recommend this Gracie Jiu-Jitsu training NYC location to anyone; the atmosphere is very welcoming and the instructors are experts in their craft. If you’re a beginner or at the intermediate level, this is the right place for you, Chris and Bart simplifies the lessons then allows you to work through the different techniques with a partner. Everyone here are super friendly and helpful to each other. This was surely one of the best decisions I’ve made to improve my self defence skills and hoping to be around here for a while. Just sign up for a trial and you won’t regret it, see you soon on the mat!

Ronin Athletics is the certified training center for Gracie Jiu-Jitsu in New York City. Minutes from Grand Central Terminal, this gym prioritizes self-defense over competition-based training, and welcomes practitioners of all genders, ethnicities, ages, and skill levels. The instructors are warm, welcoming, professional, and ethical across all training levels. In contrast to the "show and roll" style common in many jiu-jitsu gyms, the beginners program at Ronin Athletics emphasizes technical application and collaborative practice. No less important: the bathrooms are immaculate, which is—and I speak from experience here—rare for NYC gyms!

Ronin Athletics is a fantastic place to learn Gracie jiu-jitsu. The instructors are incredibly patient and supportive, and they foster an atmosphere of effective, safe, and friendly learning. If you are looking for a place to learn self-defense in New York City, stop searching and go take your first class at Ronin Athletics.

An excellent place to train. If you’re looking for Gracie jiu jitsu, kickboxing or self defense, look no further. The team at Ronin is skilled, friendly and accessible, and the space is really clean. The Women Empowered program is truly invaluable - if you’re thinking about it just give it a try, you won’t regret it!