I've been here since Jan 2012. My journey with Mike and the crew has been great. New facility same…read moreauthentic Gracie Jiu Jitsu. If you want to learn how to truly defend yourself, get in the best shape of your life come down and check out Gracie Jiu Jitsu New York.

Signed the family up to take classes at the Relson Gracie Academy on Tremont avenue and I can tell…read moreyou that coaches Mike and Rich are both great. Mike Casey is the head coach/owner and an old school Gracie guy.. as real as it gets.. a black belt under Relson Gracie.. super knowledgeable and a great motivator with a no nonsense demeanor. As a beginner I can tell the that the core/fundamental program is awesome.. It is real authentic Gracie Jiu-jitsu.. real combat/ street self defense. The Core program can honestly be done wearing no gi as it is all about real world scenarios, real Gracie style street combat that could save your life. Some schools have gotten away from original Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and focus entirely on "sport Jiu-jitsu" which has tons of rules and is all about getting points in tournaments.. this is not that school.. although some of the guys do compete.. The blue and higher ranking belts in the school are also very helpful and a great group of guys. Another great thing is that Mike gives you the lesson plan for the whole year, so you know exactly what to expect every class.. The facility is always clean, floor and wall padding always clean, two bathrooms, water fountain etc.. and I always find street parking. The kids program is great for the little ones learning to grapple and is primarily a bully defense program. It is very safe as they are not allowed to do submissions until they reach teenage years and enter the adult program. Overall highly recommended

I had a great experience with the coaches at the new Sanuk Martial Arts. Drills were amazing,…read moretechniques tips were helpful and all the coaches seemed to really enjoy it. Such a great vibe while getting in an amazing workout. convenient location: one block from the Great Neck LIRR stop. Highly recommend

From the owner: At Sanuk Martial Arts, we offer world-class training in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu , two of…read morethe most respected martial arts in the world. But we’re more than just a gym. We’re a community of passionate individuals committed to growth, discipline, and supporting each other both on and off the mats. In Thai, “Sanuk” is a deeply rooted cultural concept that means "fun" or "enjoyment." But it goes beyond just having a good time , it reflects a way of life. To Thai people, doing something sanuk means doing it in a way that is joyful, engaging, and worthwhile. It implies that life should be lived with a sense of pleasure, laughter, and positive energy, even when doing everyday tasks or hard work. A job, a conversation, or even a challenge should ideally be sanuk , fun, lively, and infused with a good spirit. It’s not just about personal enjoyment either - sanuk often involves others, encouraging social connection, good humor, and shared experiences. It’s a value that helps shape Thailand’s famously warm and welcoming culture. Sanuk Martial Arts is place where people don’t just train hard, they do it with joy, camaraderie, and a love for the art.

I've been apart of the gym for quite some time, two years to be more specific. When I arrived, i…read moretook the trial class - If I remember that day specifically, i quickly rushed to the evening classes. The gym used to be a mechanic garage, next to it was a mom and pop shop. The gym was closed, nice mats and a partially built MMA cage. At the time, they had two heavy punching bags and matted walls to prevent injury. They also have ropes used to tie down ships that was positioned in a zig zag line on the ceiling. So without further interruptions of nostalgia, here is my Review of the Jungle Gym. As with all my reviews, I grade them from 1 through 5 stars. 1 being absolute horrible and five representing nothing but superior quality. Location/Gym - This gym opened up after moving from a smaller school when Justin Garcia was teaching on a Purple Belt/Brown Belt level. He was teaching Brazilian Jujitsu and at the time, those school was almost practically scarce in the Bronx. The new location was conveniently around less then a block from the 6 train line and 22x bus line that travels towards and from Fordham. The Gym, as described above, had a changing room and cubbies in the Mat area where you could place your belongings. We didn't have a Soda Machine til later, and also had a functioning shower and bathroom. They had a waiting area where the trophies and merchandise was placed. In the Mat area, you had one or two dumbbells and a set of Kettle Bells, jump rope and those latter spaced ropes you placed on the floor. They had several Title Muay Thai pads as well, but, no extra boxing gloves, shin guards, et cetera. After classes are done, the small locker room becomes crowded, since people are often training from an hour to two or three - with the extended classes, they would develop odor. It get's bad, you are just there smelling the sweaty no no parts of a man to no extent. Classes/Quality - So before as stated, this is primarily Brazilian Jujitsu focused school. I should have titled this differently, but, by reading you you would understand several implications. The classes were separated by, this time of my involvement, Morning/Adults, Afternoon/Children Classes, Evenings/Adults. For the Adults in the evenings, they were extra classes involved in the calendar. There was Grappling/Open Mat/Striking within a day of service. Each class, you may never have the same couch and often the owner of the School makes his appearance on the mat. For awhile, he was indeed teaching the class him, he would go over anywhere from two to three techniques a night for that particular class. Before that, you would do a quick warm up, a bit of jogging that lasted a few seconds, stretches to get the kinks out of your body. After learning the techniques and participating - They would often have the groups split into smaller groups, and spar for a bit. With specific rules that encourage the trainee in working that specific position. Three segments exist. Morning - Adults... Afternoons for the Children, and Evening's Adults. Evenings you'd get three separate classes, which all, require a specific monthly subscription under the annual contract. You may never really see the owner of the establishment teach and sometimes you will be graced by his beloved vulgar humor and, well, Alpha like primitive instincts who closes resembles a giant ape. After all, the schools logo is of a Gorilla, right? Striking Classes at the time, were not what I have expected. I was told i could take Boxing Lessons, and well, they weren't Boxing lessons. Although the cool thing was, they were actually Muay Thai, for awhile. Reggie and Omar Ahmed ended up leaving, because, Justin felt as if they didn't embody the school for what they wanted it to be. Reggie left for a better opportunity and well, Omar Ahmed from the Satin Gym, was never to be found. You could only find him in the Satin Gym located in Astoria, Queens. His instruction was amazing as a Muay Thai Instructor, kudos to him. A few key points. The owner of the Jungle Gym did create an atmosphere that he tailored for Business purposes. They will try to get you to purchase there gear, so, you might not have to go far and wide to purchase reasonably better gear with greater build quality. A word to the wise, people steal here. You could have the same gear you purchased, brand new, swiped with theirs and you'll never know. First and foremost, the Trainees... You will make decent human beings of friends, though, everyone has a specific narrative or agenda. Teachers, maybe one of them are friendly but the rest are just meat heads with Alpha Mentality. Be warned... Whatever you do please look over the contract, you have to know what you're getting yourself into. These classes can be expensive, and I'm sure, the rent is not cheap either " That we know of " The instructions are okay, Gym quality is actually better then most in the area. The owner can be deceptive so thread lightly. Overall JG gets 3 / 5

nah yall tweaking gng…read more 200 a month if im not mistaken is crazy. it smells like sweat in that place. people cannot eat or drink even if they are not on the mats for some reason.

I'm very happy that this place opened up. For such a big neighborhood before we would have to…read morecommute to midtown or the Bronx. I'm so glad I could walk here. The prices are extremely fair, the other members are incredibly welcoming, trust some gyms do give off the same vibe. No egos here, just straight up learning skills and vibing with really cool folks. Strong recommend.

From the owner: Group Classes…read more Unbeatable Prices Tuesdays adults 7:30pm Thurs kids 6:30/ adults 7:30pm Sat Thurs kids 6:30/ adults 7:30pm Trial classes Three classes $46 expires within one month of purchase. Monthly Packages Kids Bronze train once per week $58 per month Silver train twice per week $80 per month Adults Bronze train once per week $68 per month Silver train twice per week $96 per month Gold train three times per week $144 per month Please bring your own Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gi with a belt (Depending on your ranking) white for beginners with Rash guard. Also please bring a mouth guard.

Amazing Master instructor Musuko. Loves what he do for the community and the health being of people…read more****

Such a great place to get a great workout, all the coaches are very knowledgeable in what they…read moreteach, if you wanna learn how to defend yourself while having a great work out this is your place to train !!!

The people in the gym are fun and a nice environment. It's a nice bjj and Muay Thai gym. But I…read moredon't know if it's a good place to send your children

Family oriented, excellent training programs, immecapble work ethic and commitment to public…read moreservice. Great school that has helped me raise my son to become a better person.

I was stoked when my girlfriend told me about this boxing trainer she found. We got a great deal…read morefor 10 private boxing lessons with Rene. So far, we're about halfway through and Rene has been awesome! Our lesson are semi-private (we both take them at the same time) and we both get a great workout as well as good instruction. During our first session, we got there early to fill out some paperwork and discuss with Rene, what it was that we were looking for. We did a good warm-up, went over the punches and got our workout in. We were both sweating like crazy and it felt good. By the end, we decided to incorporate more of a kickboxing routine to our following sessions and it's been amazing. Rene modified some of what he shows us for me due to my diactisis rectii, from my last pregnancy, and he also gave us workout and nutritional tips to try out at home that woudl continue our progress during the days we don't have a session. This is a small neighborhood dojo that has everything you need for a good workout. There is steet parking available and the price is very reasonable compared to other MMA style places that gouge you. I recommend grabbing a friend and committing to a 10 class program with Rene. You definitely won't regret it.

I joined here a couple of years ago for Combat Hapkido. Grandmaster Medina and the Guys immediately…read moremade me feel welcome. This is a great place to train and increase your skills. I can't wait to get my Black Belt here!

Brandon is a good Muay Thai Coach, very technical and knows how to break down the techniques step…read moreby step.

Ive been training here about 4 years now... And it's still great. There have been a lot of changes…read moreover the last few years including them putting in boxing ring, creating a weight lifting area, they now have multiple fighters including one that is now in the UFC. Brandon teaches most of the classes but occasionally one of the fighters will teach - all good and they follow in his style. The gym also offers multiple classes for different levels - Muay Thai, Sparring, Clinch, Boxing, BJJ w Gi, BJJ no-gi, wrestling, and yoga (on Sundays). Whether you are a beginner, just training to be fit or to fight - EMT definitely a great place for you.