Ive taken a few classes at this school and I completely love it. The staff are very welcoming and…read morethe instructors are very good people. I can't wait to join this academy.

Great place to train, all the instructors are highly qualified and care about your development in…read morethe art. The dojo is a brand new facility very clean with nice locker rooms. All the people that I've trained there with are friendly and great training partners. Definitely check Igors Gracie's in New Rochelle.

I may be bias beacuse this is my home school but I have visited plenty of BJJ school in the area…read moreand across the country. The people, the environment, and the no politics make this place a great place to train.

Great place for all levels ! A lot of fun and you will not regret trying it out. A real sense of…read morecommunity.

This place is well organized. My child loves going there. He does not want to miss a day. I like…read morehow they train the other children to start being coaches. It's a great structure for building character.

Coach Patrick is amazing. My child has learned so much going here. Once my youngest turns 3 , I'm…read moresigning him up too.

Came in visiting from California--brown belt, been training ~7 years--and got absolutely destroyed…read more(in the best way). Left the mats questioning everything: "Bro... do I even know jiu-jitsu?" "Should I just move here?" "I should probably go home before my wife gets mad at me for training all day." Seriously though, amazing room. Everyone was super friendly, respectful, and very safe to roll with. The gym is really clean, and the level is high. Different training partners from white to black and ages from young competitor monsters to hobbyist parents. Chazz was the black belt coach that day--welcoming guy and great instruction. You can tell there's a strong culture and attention to detail. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. Just make sure you check their rules/etiquette beforehand--pretty standard stuff (white gis only from what I saw, trimmed nails, good hygiene, etc.). Will definitely be back next time I'm in town. Than you everyone at Essential

Notice the 5 stars and the comment Yelp gives right after it? Woohoo! As good as it gets! My son…read morehas had the privilege of training with JT Torres, the owner/professor of Essential Jiu Jitsu. You literally cannot ask for a better more experienced instructor for adults or children. Hartsdale is so fortunate to have a true Brazilian jiu jitsu world champion in their midst, so please take advantage of it. There are few people in the world that match JT's ability to compete, train, and effectively communicate with students. If you want to learn BJJ, this is the place. Need more proof? Check out his profile on BJJ Heroes. https://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/jt-torres

Amazing gym with wonderful staff members. They all have helped me improve with boxing in such a…read moreshort amount of time

Has everything you need. Fully equipped. Professional. Safe. Engaging staff. A great place to…read morelearn and grow.

Great place, world class coaches who actually live and breath MMA. Instructors actually have Pro…read moreand Amateur fight records in Mixed Martial Arts. Very open and diverse. The owner is a great person and his gym is a good reflection of himself and the team. Very welcoming to all age, gender and experience. The price point is also very reasonable.

A gritty place to get great MMA training and to workout. I consistently went to this place for a…read morewhile before moving from the area. It was my first experience with MMA training. I learned a lot and this place was a great place to learn. I competed in a jit competition with a group from this place and it was truly a great experiences. I miss this place a lot and will always be an Animal!

I took an introductory class with my grandson (16 yrs old) and we had a great time. Brad showed us…read moresome basic moves that were fun to learn. Brad's teaching style is easy going but packed with knowledge. He was able to make adjustments to our technique to make the movements understandable for application.

I found Bronx Jiu Jitsu on Instagram after looking for some jiu jitsu training in the Bronx. Though…read moreI train mainly in Westchester I decided to come to a seminar hosted here and had a wonderful time. Bronx Jiu Jitsu is so professional, respectful, welcoming and supportive of all jiu jitsu practitioners. Being new to the sport I was anxious about being in a training facility with high level and high ranked practitioners. The people who work and train here are nothing but kind hearted and welcoming. I have done drop ins and trained in other gyms like the UFC Gym in White Plains and was unfortunately not met with the same level of respect and integrity. This gym is all about giving you the tools and skills you need to be successful. This is the type of facility that produces competent fighters and practitioners of the sport. I will be returning should they host any more seminars or events.

The Viking Academy is the go to place for Muay Thai, Brazilian Jujitsu, Boxing and MMA training…read more The Muay Thai instructor; Coach Larry has a great amount of striking knowledge and his classes are both a great workout and a great learning experience. Coach Steven has a wealth of knowledge in BJJ and MMA, learning from him has been a humbling and exciting experience. I have been training at Viking Academy since day 1 and I can tell you that it's more than just a workout. Larry and Steven have put together a great environment where people of all skill ranges can come learn, work hard and evolve. The Viking Academy also happens to be located in the best gym around; Mount Vernon Barbel, which is filled with the best strength and conditioning equipment. Whether your a seasoned fighter or a complete virgin to martial arts I would definitely recommend joing the Viking family.

Top notch Brazilian Jiu jitsu. Prof. Steven Williams is Renzo Gracie's youngest black belt and one…read moreof John Danaher's top students. He was also George St Pierre's principal sparring partner. He has incredibly deep BJJ knowledge and is absolutely an impresario when it comes to leg locks. I have been training in BJJ over 10 years in other schools and have been at Viking Academy for two months now. .. I wish I found this place a long time ago. If you want to really learn the game this is your place. Whether your interests are recreational or high level competition, you can't go wrong here!

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.

The Best Krav Maga in Westchester !!! Traditional Karate as well. This Dojo is beautiful and has…read moresomething for everyone..from kids, adults, seniors, physical and mentally disabled...Sensei Vladimir is one of the best in the world. You will love it.

Love this karate class!! It has started teaching out kids discipline and structure. They follow all…read morethem moves and warm ups. It's great exercise and teaches coordination. My kids are 4 and 5...they come home and repeat the moves while saying the Japanese phrases. Sometimes if they are in a bad mood, I remind them about karate and they start jumping up and down saying the phrases while doing the moves. They also get belts and stripes as they progress, which motivates them to come back and do more classes. My favorite part is when they do the moves with the partners. Our 4 year old girl get partnered up with a kid her size usually and our 5 year olsld son with someone his size. We do a ton of fun activities for our kids...including yoga, dance, soccer. This is one of our kids favorite.