In my travels I've run into paper tigers that did a lot of bait and switch. Eventually, I found…read moreinstructors that were hard core. That's all I wanted- those that taught self preservation and later the flowery techniques for ,"self perfection ( to show off)". I've been sidelined for a bit and my iprevious nstructor has moved. However, I checked out Radical MMA after doing due diligence and found that Sensei Rene Dreifuss is freakin' hard core technical, regarding real world tactics, and encouraging. However, he is also what we call, "Muy franco (very frank). So if you think you're the bleep, he'll put you to the test and tell ( show) you how you suck. Lol! Martial arts is a lifelong, humbling part of our lives. If you want the real deal, I recommend Radical MMA.

The other reviews on here are correct that Rene Dreifuss has a great understanding of MMA…read moretechnique. The problem is, he can be abusive and belittling. He will pretend to be a nice guy for the trial class but once you start training he will yell at you and belittle you in front of everyone else if you don't get a technique right or are having a hard time keeping up with the workouts. His former assistant coach and top student got so fed up with how overemotional Rene was, how personal Rene took everything that he left and took half the students with him. That doesn't happen when you have a healthy instructor. Once an hour into class, with intense training, I asked if I could get some water and Rene screamed at me saying, "THESE GUYS HAVE BEEN HERE SINCE 6:00 AM AND THEY HAVEN'T HAD ANY WATER!!!" It was 10:00 AM at the time, so you read that right, he refused to let his students get water after FOUR STRAIGHT HOURS of intense physical training. If you know anything about human biology that is absolutely awful for your health and every athletic association on the planet recommends frequent water breaks. If that doesn't convince you that he's a bad dude, I don't know what will.

This is the best Krav Maga school in the city! The head instructor Rhon Mizrachi is recognized as…read moreone of the best Krav Maga practitioners globally. I have been training there since 2009, and it has transformed my life. I'll never be afraid to ride the subway, or venture out late at night. I have acquired a set of skills that gives me the confidence to protect myself and those I care about.

I tried other Krav Maga schools and this is by far the best. Grand Master Rhon Mizrachi's approach…read moreto the art and how he teaches it are second to none. You will understand not just the art, but the situational awareness on how to use it effectively. I have been going for years and I can't recommend it enough. The community is great as well and you feel a real sense of family. If you're looking for a martial arts class and journey, this is the place to be.

I came here for a weekend Pad Work workout followed by a Bag Drills classes. It was my first time…read moredoing any martial arts whatsoever so I really didnt know what I was walking into. However, from the very start I was greeted by friendly staff and the instructors were amazing. They helped me with my form, gave me personal instruction on how to improve, and watched to make sure I was doing everything correctly. I loved the Pad Work class so much that I went a few days later once again. The workouts are tough, especially if you're not in shape and they'll have you sweating a few minutes into the class however I can't stress how worth it feels afterwards. I also really like that they allow drop-ins. Want to show up to a class later in the day? Ok! Don't want to go? No obligation to show up. I'll definitely be going again.

There is no gym in the world that I know of where I'd rather train year-round than Five Points…read moreAcademy, and I've trained at some of the very best--on both coasts and recently in Thailand. The staff is friendly and professional. Our instructors are all outstanding. Many of them are professional fighters. Two of our Muay Thai coaches are Ajarns, and for 6 months out of the year maybe the gym employs one or more Thai champions as trainers-in-residence. The vibe here is friendly and warm mostly but businesslike. People come here to train and we don't mess around. When I started here I had to settle in and adjust and earn respect like anyone does at any gym where everyone knows everyone. Now that I've been here over a year, and fought twice, Five Points Academy has embraced me with open arms. And I'm grateful for that because the gym is filled with extraordinary, brilliant, talented, kind, and insightful athletes and fighters. Give us a try. And please introduce yourselves. I'm the nicest guy around.

Always a great place to stop in and visit. Friendly and knowledgeable instructors. I love the…read moreenvironment and training. If you have never trained, this is the place to go!!!

Excellent instruction by legends of the brazilian jiujitsu world. The biggest and nicest jiujitsu…read moreacademy I have ever been to and I travel the country visiting BJJ gyms. For the price and the level of instruction from world class professors this place is amazing.

My daughter has been training at Unity for over a year now…read more In brief: Kid Class - There are many BJJ schools near my home, but I chose to travel farther so that my daughter could train at Unity. I visited several BJJ schools across NYC before deciding. - The instructors strike the perfect balance of kindness and toughness, fostering discipline and resilience in the kids. - Unity is one of the rare places worldwide where a kids' class is led by a BJJ world champion (Sebastian Rodriguez). The other instructors are equally amazing and accomplished. Adult Class - It is inspiring to see so many women training, including multiple with black belts. - If I squint my eyes hard enough, I can picture my daughter as a woman training with them. Note: - To be fully transparent, I haven't trained at Unity as an adult myself. My BJJ experience was at a school led by Vitor Shaolin. - I have also trained in Krav Maga for several years, far more than in BJJ. - In my humble opinion, BJJ is the best self defense, especially for kids. Thank you for giving my daughter the incredible opportunity to train at your amazing school.

Best place ever totally changed my life, still go to date! Inclusive yet serious training…read moreenvironment!

Great coaches. Great experience. One of the girls from my work is facing jail time, so I…read morerecommended she take Ricardo's Prison Prep workout (I don't know if that's what it's really called). And she's been loving it. She intends to stay with the program whether or not she's incarcerated (this time). The fact that you can practice sparring against other women as well as big dudes (who can impersonate guards) is a huge help. If only they taught you how to make PRUNO HOOCH. Five stars. Would recommend.

I've tried almost every boxing gym in NYC including rumble, hit house, underground, etc. This place…read morehas so much personality and seasoned talented trainers than any other place you will find. You get to condition both indoors and outdoors and spar both with partner and the instructor in circuits. Not to mention two VERY CUTE dogs in the lobby to pet during breaks. Ricardo is an amazing instructor and gave lots of 1:1 attention with insightful pointers. Clearly they don't need another 5 star rating but in case you are seeing this I highly recommend to anyone -- book by calling and they have personal training available if you want to get your form down BEFORE doing endless rumble classes or bagwork like me.

Fun, empowering, and a safe environment for learning. Dana took the time to work with each of us on…read moreour technique, and explained every step of the way.

Had a great time in the class! Super informative and empowering - what girlie doesn't want to fight…read moreboys?!

This is a top rate tai chi chuan, qi gong, and ba gua zhang school. Master Frank Allen, the…read moreschool's founder, and Tina Chunna Zhang, the other principal teacher, are highly knowledgeable and a lot of fun to work with. Their specialties and accomplishments compliment each other very well to provide students a broad range of expertise. I did a lot of research before deciding to take qi gong and tai chi classes here. I was not disappointed.

The Wu Tang Physical Culture Association is the real deal. Offering authentic Chinese internal…read moremartial arts passed down from the great Grand Masters in Beijing via classes, workshops, and even trips to China! Students receive individual attention in the classroom and have fun learning.