Ronin Athletics - Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, MMA NYC

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.

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!

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!!

I searched for a Jiu Jitsu School near me and found Ronin Athletics. I’m a beginner and really appreciate how organized they are in teaching Jiu Jitsu. Lessons are numbered and they post their lesson plans for the month in advance as well as online. JiuJitsu was intimidating to me at first but Ronin mapped out a plan for me to follow. It doesn’t make the work any easier but it gives me a lot more confidence knowing what I’m working towards each time I show up for class! The place is incredibly clean (I was told they use hospital grade filters for ventilation), people are very respectful and the training is challenging. It’s super close to my home in Murray Hill and I couldn’t be happier finding this place!

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!

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!

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 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.

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!