Ronin Athletics - Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, MMA NYC

This is probably the best place to learn self-defense in midtown Manhattan. I think for a beginner like myself (zero experience) the biggest obstacles are overwhelming number of skills and lack of structure, scatter around like videos on YouTube, overwhelmed.Not here. The school is Gracie Jujitsu, the syllabus is structured like a tree the trunk of the tree is the core 36 techniques and gradually expands to more than 400 branches. They first teach you the techniques in detail and then you will learn to apply the right techniques in different scenarios by stimulating street fight situations. Speaking from personal experiences I think any novice going to the center twice a week shall be ready after 3 months-4months. Highly recommended.Recently I enrolled my daughter for their kid self-defense program called Bullyproof for 4 years above. Same philosophy here: starting from Jujitsu games that kids enjoy playing and when they are ready, physically and mentally, they will learn jujitsu self-defense techniques that suit them specifically.

I don’t really write reviews but I have to share this with all the ladies that are looking for an effective self-defense class. Ronin Athletics is the only self-defense school in NYC that offer the Gracie Women Empowered program. What I especially like about this program is that they provide a clear path to learning how to defend myself. I would sum up their program simply: Well organized, structured and empowering! I’m grateful Ronin Athletics brought this program to NYC! If you’re curious about the program, just YouTube Gracie Women Empowered and you’ll see for yourself.

I'm taking the self-defense class here and it's called Gracie Combatives. I didn't know it was part of a larger network, called Gracie Jiu Jitsu, and was really impressed with the level of professionalism and methodical approach in teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I like that the effectiveness of the techniques is self-evident when I practiced it on my friends and not theoretical scenarios. The studio is super clean, the coaches aren't just former competitors, but are really amazing instructors and the curriculum lays out a clear path for me to get proficient. The atmosphere and the other students are super encouraging. I'm just fortunate I found this place, since my original requirements was really based on location. It's a 5 minute walk from Grand Central Station so it hits all the check boxes for me!

I am new to the Jiu-Jitsu community and I have tried a few different schools in NYC in hopes of finding a home gym to learn Martial Arts and Self Defense. Ronin Athletics is hands down my top choice and I highly recommend their school to anyone looking for a family friendly, positive learning environment.My fiancé and I's experience here has been incredibly wholesome. The staff and students are so friendly and welcoming, they are invested in your progress and well-being, and are truly inclusive. They really know what they’re doing! From the beautiful, clean facility to the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu codified curriculum and the principles they instill, Ronin Athletics is a wonderful example of a sound Martial Arts school.

Women Empowered introduction seminar was a great way to learn more about Gracie Jiu Jitsu lineage and basic strategies of self-defense. Ronin Athletics facility was clean and the staff was knowledgeable and welcoming. The group of women in …

Ronin Athletics has been an awesome place to learn Jiu Jitsu safely and without judgement. It’s such a positive environment for beginners, and I really love it. I’m taking the Gracie University Jiu Jitsu Women Empowered class, and I would recommend it to any woman living in NYC!

A couple of months ago I walked into Ronin Athletics looking for a form of self defense. I never heard of Gracie Jiu Jitsu and didn’t know what to expect. Fast forward to today and I can’t express how happy I am that I joined. The Gracie Combative program has definitely changed my life in so many ways. Not only is it an amazing workout but I’ve never felt more confident when it comes to street readiness and self defense. The techniques you learn are unmatched and relevant in real life scenarios. Not to mention the amazing coaching staff and friendly environment that comes with Ronin Athletics. My only regret is not starting earlier! See you on the mats...

I recently decided to join Ronin after doing a few trial classes, where I was pleasantly surprised by the attitudes and vibe of the whole gym (starting with the instructors).Bart and Johnny teach most of the classes I’ve done so far, but Christian has still been around offering some advice.Bart is great as an instructor and spends time with students and really makes sure they get the fundamentals of each lesson, which is something I really have appreciated thus far.Johnny is probably the reason I decided to join. He is a newer instructor (blue belt) but has an infectious personality filled with positivity and smiles. Literally, have met few people who seem as nice as Johnny!That’s pretty much the whole gym...hope that’s helpful...will report back with results!

Ronin Athletics has a welcoming atmosphere! It is great for people who are new to BJJ and are nervous about attending their first class. And with this being a CTC, the Gracie curriculum is easy to follow and organized.I personally have been training here for over a year and I am thankful I picked Ronin Athletics to invest my time.

I was pretty intimidated watching Jiu Jitsu Videos and visiting the different Jiu Jitsu gyms in the city. I really appreciate the practical approach to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, applying leverage-based techniques to subdue your opponent. The …