This is a wonderful martial arts school. They do a great job training the children in a fun…read moreenvironment that makes them want to learn. There are adult classes also . You can book private lessons and personal training. Highly recommended.

The Staff is Great, The Sensies/Coach are excellent always making sure their students understand…read morewhat Next Level is about and always willing to help each student achieve their goal ‍ Next Level is not only a Team they're Family!

Highly recommend whether you have a martial arts background or you're starting from zero. You'll…read moreget as much out of it as you put in. This place the real deal. :)

If you're a serious student of martial arts, this is the place for you. I've been a strident here…read morefor about five years, and there are others here that have trained even longer. Awesome adult program and a great kids program too ... but the bottom line is that this is the "real deal" unlike so many Mcdojos here in Manhattan. I love training here!

I've been fortunate enough to have been exposed to and involved in martial arts since childhood for…read more38 years. In my lifetime, no one person has influenced my life more than Shifu Chen. He embodies the martial arts through every aspect of his life in his honesty, directness, and artistry. Any closed-door student of his understands that Shifu Chen is nothing short of a marvel of a human being defying all expectations. He's attracted an incredible group of people whom I love dearly and have a spectacular amount of appreciation for who have helped me more than they can possibly imagine. Because of his teachings, I was fortunate enough to find success in opening 2 wildly successful martial arts schools. I continue to carry his lessons with me in running another business, raising my kid, and doing my best to live a life in accord with his teachings. Perhaps the most amazing thing, to me, about Shifu Chen is he somehow makes mastery seem achievable because he is constantly working at his craft alongside his students. He is a disciplined, principled, and passionate example of an incredible life showing what is achievable through time, effort, and care.

Wushu, for the most part, travels below the radar; with the advent of more modern movies like…read more"Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon" or "Hero" or "Ip Man," it has nudged itself into the spotlight in modern American culture in a manner which Sifu would call "tai ji style," that is to say, slowly, inexorably, and surely. How not? It has a wealth of appealing qualities. It is dynamic, acrobatic, beautiful, fluid. Building strength, basic conditioning, stabilizer muscles, and flexibility, as well as teaching coordination, muscle memory, concentration, and the manifestation of power, it is an economy of and ornate vocabulary of gesture all at once. Most people, in my opinion, who study this art are seekers. They dedicate themselves to it in pursuit not only of its finer qualities as described above, but also because they are interested in the point of contact between health, strength, aesthetic, and wisdom; all in the richness and fullness of the human experience. That sort of self-scrutiny, that sort of questioning, in the vein of Platonic ideals, leads us to ask, "what it is to be a human? What are we humans capable of?" As it turns out, something that we consider regular, everyday, and ordinary -- namely ourselves -- is capable of some pretty amazing things. It's also exhilarating fun. Wushu is an art that it both solitary and social all at once. Solitary because personal motivation is required, and social because it's a joy to train with like-minded individuals. Which finally brings me to Sifu. Wushu is something you cannot learn from books, youtube videos, or hearsay and conjecture. It is a fusion of art and science and the subject of much research. Every art needs a master artist, and I'm privileged to write that Sifu Chen Ying is just such a person. Sifu Chen Ying has complete understanding and fluency of the art of Wushu, from its traditional roots in philosophy, to its fighting applications, to modern performative skills, to the most difficult and arduous of techniques. Trained in more styles than i can count, in traditional Gong Fu and modern Wushu, he has a wealth of information at the ready to guide a student in the art. Bagua? Sure. Drunken? No problem? Tai ji? You betcha. Weapons? Twice a week. In short, his knowledge, memory, and skill is of the highest caliber. If Wushu is the art that thrills you to the core, if you youtube videos and say to yourself, "man, i wish i could do that," this is the man with whom to speak. His precision of movement, focus, power and control are controlled to the tiniest nuance. He not only understands the composition of movement, the language and syntax and ornate vocabulary of gesture on the molecular level, but he will also teach what he knows to you. Do you want to see things no one else can see, and do things no one else can do? Do you want to understand yourself better? Do you want to learn a rigorous physical art that is as deadly as it is beautiful? Cast your lot with this school. It's a group of extremely dedicated and enormously skilled students who stick together through thick and thin. I couldn't imagine a better place to train.

Amazing instructors to help create balance and fitness at any age and skill level . A great balance…read moreof form , discipline and history.

At 67 years of age, & barely 4 months after joining), I am still SMH at the astonishing increase in…read moremy energy & my health-awareness. The (volunteer) Kung Fu Masters are paying forward a priceless gift bequeathed them (& to countless others) by Grandmaster Alan Lee, himself a figure of unquestionable international repute atop the martial arts world. The boot-camp style old-school physical workout would (admittedly) challenge an 18 y/o marine recruit (I know, I was one half-century ago), but the lessons in breathing, form, and movement have improved my bearing, overall confidence, health awareness, and inner strength. "Fighting" is 10% of Kung Fu, mental and physical health being the main goal. Most priceless of all, students are allowed to attend the rare Sunday afternoon health lectures offered by (92 years old) world renowned Grandmaster Lee as he shares 3000 years of Chinese martial arts & health wisdom accumulated by his 8 decades + of vigorous research, pursuit, and practice. IMHO this "once-in-a-lifetime" (albeit under-the-radar) treasure to be VIGOROUSLY pursued by anyone seeking an alternative to doctors, drugs, and expensive "gyms".

Highly recommend this karate school. They truly care about the children. They teach discipline that…read moreI see translate well in my kid everyday life, while also teaching them self defense.

Highly recommend this karate school. They truly care about the children. They teach discipline that…read moreI see translate well in my kids everyday life, while also teaching them self defense.

The pricings are affordable. Everybody is nice and it's great to normally learn a martial art, but…read moreto learn of another person's culture and to earn discipline all around a fantastic place to not only learn karate, but enjoy your time.

If you are looking for Dojo where you want to learn Japanese authentic Karate, you shall go train…read moreat this Dojo. Sensei Daisuke Matsumoto is an amazing, skilled and knowledgeable teacher/master who offers diverse classes for both adults and kids to be stronger spiritually and physically through learning Kumite (full contact fights), Kata (forms) and Weapon Kata (forms with various weapons). And the students have many opportunities to join the Karate tournaments and competitions to show their skills and learn from the results. Sensei Daisuke has video review of each student at each tournament for improvements and next challenges. The Dojo is friendly, warm, fun environment and clean. And the classes are inexpensive and there is free trial class on Saturday morning everyone can try how they are doing and experience real Japanese martial arts. Highly recommend!! My son has been training at this Dojo and he learned so much from Sensei Daisuke and become a great fighter and kind and polite person to everyone. I cannot say thank you enough to Sensei.

Post Covid emergencies, this dojo remains top notch. The community is respectful, talented,…read morepleasant and healthy. Families are still welcomed, encouraged and treated well. Looks like they've grown a bit too. I recommended this dojo to a retired Air Force person. He loves it. Best of all, when it comes to the Aikido world, this dojo is peaceful and warm. Ownership is responsive and humane. Can you tell, I really like this place? . If you wanna learn Aikido or Battodo, give them a go.

If you're in the area and looking for a dojo, check this one out. Highly experienced, friendly and…read moreencouraging instructors providing safe and comprehensive guidance for practicing a wonderful and effective martial art, and they offer both Aikido and Iaido there. Great people, highly recommended.

NYC Goju Ryu Karate is the only certified Okinawan Karate organization in the area. Sensei Luis is…read morea man of tremendous discipline and integrity. He leads by example and his students emulate him to wonderful results. He treats everyone with respect and kindness. His students learn the value of discipline, respect, humility and confidence all while having a lot of fun. The dojo is tranquil, spacious, clean and adheres to CoVid safety precautions. This is a wonderful environment for children to learn and grow. Our son has really enjoyed meeting other kids in the neighborhood and getting this extra bit of physical activity each week. I would recommend Sensei Luis and his school to anyone wanting their child to learn a martial art.

Sensei Tapia is the only I.O.G.K.F. certified instructor in New York. This by no means is a…read more commercialized school/dojo where youre gonna get a black belt over night. You will earn it!!! Every aspect of your being will be challenged - BODY, MIND, SPIRIT. If you are serious and I mean serious about learning "Traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu" at its best, look no further!!!