I honestly LOVE this taekwondo school. Master Chun is my daughter Scarletts favorite master. She is…read morevery nice to them and they develop self defense and discipline. My kids are both white belts but my daughter is better because she had experience here at NYCTAEKWONDO!

My children have been attending classes here for over 3 years now, and we love it. I find the staff…read moreto be very professional, helpful, and knowledgeable - and I really feel that my kids have learned so much here. Master Chun, Master Tina, Master Bruni, Instructors Paul, Alex, and the afterschool care teacher Linda, have all made us feel like family. My son is now a green belt- and he loves learning Tae Kwon Do. Master Chun has really taught my kids discipline and respect and the philosophy of Tae Kwon Do. I highly reccomend this center, and I am sure that you will not be disappointed. Before you sign up- you are allowed a trial class. Try it out!

Would give 0 stars if I could. Extremely rude on the phone when called to ask for information…read more Originally asking for my cousin who lives near by but now forget it. I spoke to two people who works there they didn't speak to me seriously. When I asked instructor nurf if he lets his staffs speak to every costumer like this he said yes and hung up on me. Whatever happen to champions accepting everyone and not judging anyone by their past. I'm completely shocked as to how they communicate with people who try to ask for details. I am an individual that expects to be treated the same as everyone else.

I worked out at HIT Factory Brooklyn twice for two Yelp events, so this is a review purely for the…read moreclasses I took: spinning and total body conditioning. The spinning class was taught by Paul and he pushed us HARD. He also made sure everyone was all set in the beginning, had a set of weights for arm exercises, and sometimes check people's forms while spinning. He kept me motivated to keep going and had great music. One thing I didn't like was that the bikes don't have a number for the resistance level; you just turn a knob and judge it based on how difficult it feels riding the bike. My opinion is that a quantifiable factor makes way for measuring improvement in fitness levels and health. The total body conditioning class was taught by Tom and I don't want to give away too much, but the class was amazing. It truly was total body; I came away with everything feeling sore in a good way. There were two sets of each workout (which equates to a round, for me) and then we jump rope 100 times. Each set had a variety of moves, some of them new to me, and I've already done many workout videos and been to other fitness classes. The workout area was also unforgiving yet encouraging. It was dim and mostly black, with the materials needed for the workouts all set up with minimal space taken up. However, we faced each other and Tom when working out, so this egged us on. In response to other review(s): Yes, this place isn't very big overall and doesn't seem to have the locker room that conventional gyms have. I always come in my gym clothes and leave in my gym clothes, and I literally only bring my phone and a water bottle. I also can't speak to how much each class costs and whether it's worth it or not, but judging by experiences themselves, I certainly enjoyed the classes.

Guys...The atmosphere in THIS gym is so fire, they have an open floor plan so everything is right…read morethere in front of you, with boxing cubbies all around. The owners are amazing, they interact with everybody they teach everybody. Honestly every instructor there just wants you to win every fucking time you take a class. You'll love this place! Best crew, best classes, best vibe in Brooklyn, I'd even be willing to say best vibe in general. If you're from Manhattan don't let the distance sway you..it's worth the ride #promise. Each class has an element of athletic training..if you like that, you'll fit right in! Steve, Tommy, you guys ROCK, Thanks for bringing that heat!

Some facts about me for background: I am moody and can get super cranky, I was never athletic, I'm…read morenot even coordinated enough to tie my shoes the right way (I still do double-bunny ears, whatever, it gets the job done). Basically, I'm a joy to be around and clearly destined for the Olympics someday. Or whatever the complete and total opposite of that is. That said, I still am able to enjoy, push, and be proud of myself here. The instructors' patience will probably get them canonized someday, and the students are all really supportive and friendly, so it makes it a lot less nerve-wracking for beginners. The school is also really involved with the community and everyone seems invested in making the world at least a slightly better place. The instructors will work with you and whatever limitations you may have. Trust me. I have plenty. And thanks to BBJJ, I now also have sick abs and can throw my much larger boyfriend around a bit better when he acts out.

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I don't have a yelp account so I'm using my wife's page to post this review…read more I first took my son in to learn self defense because he was being bullied. When I walked in, I was amazed at the discipline the kids, some as young as 6 years old lined up and standing at attention. I also noticed how Sensei levy paid attention to each child as the if they were the only one in the room. My son took a trial class and loved it. A month later I was asked to take a free trial class myself. I was 43 out of shape, over weight with high cholesterol diagnosed with moderate coronary arterial disease so I was looking to improve my lifestyle. I took the intro class And was hooked from that moment on. I lost 40 pounds in just a few months. I looked and felt great. After a year I stopped taking my medication but kept on training. I would go to my doctor and he would give me a good report and a refill on my dosages. After a few years of sticking to a routine I went to my doctor, got the same good report and a refill. I gave the doc back the rx and told him "I don't need this anymore I have been off the medication for years." He asked me what I was doing to replace the meds and I told him it was a dedication to regular training. The doctor could not believe it but said keep doing what your doing. The staff at Tiger Schulmann Bay Ridge is amazing. The talk the talk but walk the walk as well. The motivate by leading by example. Fast forward 10 years from my son and my first class. I am no longer a 52 year old. I now feel and look half my age. I am a black belt in mma. I have been consistent with my training through out the last 10 years. My son is still training and is the anti-bully. He walks around confidently and has the discipline of a man beyond his years. I spent a lot of time growing my son up to be a man I could be proud of. I have Sensei Levy and the staff of Tiger Schulmann to thank for helping me grow him up well.

It is with a heavy heart that I post this review as I'm moving to GA, otherwise I would never leave…read morethis place!!!I will miss this amazing school and the phenomenal teachers who pour their heart and soul into this practice. Thank you Joshu Elaine, Jeremy Garcia, Anthony, Wilson, Sensei Levy and many others!! Special thanks to Diana for her energy and Jeremy for his jokes!! I'm not exaggerating when I say I make an effort to come in after a rough 14 hr shift, or 24 hrs postcall (by taking a Uber from the hospital) to make it to class on time. If anyone is looking for a gym to call home or the best investment of a lifetime (YOUR HEALTH) or a cool place to train w your kids (only if you're into raising adorable courageous kind kids), this is your place! Your technique will be impeccable (after earning stripes and questioning every class whether you're dripping sweat or tears) as you keep coming back for more! P.S. I'm secretly (but also openly) hoping the gym will expand to GA...a girl can dream. until we meet again!!

Absolutely LOVED my experience here. Purchased a Groupon. 5 kickboxing classes for 45 minutes each…read moreand a 15-20 min one-one training to understand the basics and comes with one free tee that is required to be worn during classes. People were extremely friendly, encouraging, and supportive. Instructors remembers your name after one class and corrects your form if it's not accurate so you don't hurt yourself and teaches you how to kick/punch better. Even the students there were so helpful as it was my first time and was willing to spend a few minutes here and there to correct my form. Scheduling classes was easy as there is an app to shows the schedule of various classes. Also, the place is clean is because there are no shoes on the mats. One thing I didn't like was that there are no lockers in the changing room and it's just a place to change and store your belongings. However, it was safe to leave your belongings there as you are working out. Would love to go back again!

I was recently trying to rejoin the world of martial arts after a long time of being out of the…read moreloop. I had zero grappling experience and felt like Bjj was the absolute perfect art to fill said gap. I reached out via email and got a quick reply by voicemail and then by text. They were willing to answer all of my questions, even questions about the rates, contract, fees etc. They answered ALL of my questions AT the initial point of contact, which I very much appreciated and showed a stellar level of customer service on their part. So I showed up for my first introductory class, and as someone who's got plenty of experience in martial arts, I was looking for things that might be worth making note off: the equipment (such as the standing body-bags that the kickboxing class use for training) appeared to be in good shape, the mats weren't dusty or with any obvious debris and the place seemed generally to be very clean from the mats to the lockerrooms and bathroom. The instructers were all very kind to work with me and help me to develop my technique and understanding of what it is I'm getting myself into. It was a good class with great people, no doubt. The only thing I didn't like is the hard-sale strategy to sign the contract. That was why I couldn't continue, even though I really wanted to. Had I been presented with the contract differently, it's quite possible I'd be fully enrolled into my first month's classes right now. But they pitch HARD... for example, I wanted to take at LEAST two introductory classes before making a final decision, and I wanted to sleep on it. A 7 month contract (and that's just the ENTRY LEVEL contract which you are likely going to be asked to renew to a year contract in a few months once you're ready for advanced classes) is a big commitment when you're spending $219 a month, which they state is completely inflexible, regardless of income or situation and must be paid EVERY MONTH... no... matter... what... sick? Doesn't matter. Injured for under 6 months? Doesn't matter. You gotta pay). There are ways to get out of the contract, but ultimately, I was given the vibe of "but if you have an issue you will just call the company that handles our payments... they deal with that stuff" Still, this wasn't enough for me to rule me out. I still wanted it and could "kind of" afford it. The issue was that hard-sell. I am a salesman for a living and I can tell when someone is trying too hard to sell something. I see it everyday from my own coworkers and I respect them for it. Honestly I respect them for it here also. They need money. They are a business. It makes sense and there is nothing wrong whatsoever with that. The only issue though it is was the wrong approach for me and I felt like they should've felt my energy on that. I told them I was uncomfortable and wanted to take a second class and make a decision. Rather than saying something along the lines of "go... take the second class... and let me know what you think. If you need more time, that's okay. When you're ready, we'll be here and we'll be happy to have you as a part of the community "(what probably would've had me come back for AT LEAST a month trial). But what actually happened when I said this, is the gentleman seemed slightly disappointed and even slightly frustrated. He then replied, "... cool okay, but if you do this, I would REALLY need you to get back here right after so we can go over paperwork." It wasn't even subtle. It seemed too desperate. I kept replaying this in my mind, as a salesperson, thinking "man they really as desperate to get the sale..." I've seen it hundreds of times. The face when one of my collegues or even I can't close a sale... the emotion behind the reaction. It was all there and it was clear. No denying it. He wanted that paperwork SIGNED and I get why. It's a business, and businesses need money in order to operate. ... but I had to take a star for that... I was not comfortable and was even a little nervous specifically and only because the person working with me had too hard of a sales pitch. It made me decide that maybe this isn't the right choice for me right now and it unfortunately lead to me asking for cancellation before a single business day had passed. But on the plus side... these are all good people. They are trying to run a good business and have a good culture. I'd be happy to be a part of their community and would even recommend these guys if anyone asks. Everything seemed almost perfect about that place. The only thing that didn't work for me was the sales-pitch and the contract inflexibility. I probably woudln'tve noticed any of this stuff if I wasn't a salesperson myself so don't let my words make you look down on these guys. The world needs as much truth as possible these days, though which is why I had to write this review. Gave me some free gear, treated me with respect and gave me a good lesson; give em a shot

Absolutely love training at Renzo Gracie Bay Ridge. Professor Edgar is incredibly knowledgeable,…read morepatient, and passionate about teaching. Whether you're new or experienced, you will feel welcomed and respected. The atmosphere is fantastic with a strong sense of communication. Great mix of learning and drilling with a variety of people to roll and train with. I've seen major improvement in both my skills and confidence since joining. Highly recommend to anyone in Brooklyn looking to train hard, learn, and grow in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to come here.

Awesome School, The Instructors are the Best, Because They Bring the Very Best from Their Students…read more You Come in and are Welcomed into a Family. Don't take my Word, Come by and Check it out for Yourself. You'll be Glad You Did‼

Unfortunately, my 3 year old daughter was not ready to start classes with them yet…read more Despite that, I would like to thank instructor Doras for being so patient with her. It usually takes my daughter quite some time to warm up to people and the environment but she was already acting silly in no time (unfortunately failed at following instructions though lol). She suggested for me to bring my daughter over to observe their toddler classes during the week just so she can get an idea of what she could be learning and get used to the environment. I hope we can be back for official classes in maybe 6 months to a years time.

Great place for learning Taekwondo i go here 2 times a week, its a little pricey and hard to afford…read morebut its worth it. I love coming here and i recommend it. The staff and Master Seo are very respectful, This is the best Taekwondo in Brooklyn! Come here if you want to learn self defense!