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!

Excellent want to learn real martial arts, real Japanese niseido jujitsu this is where to go. Like…read morea small family excellent for children skip the bs $300 bucks a month tai Kwon do and bring your kids here.

Excellent dojo with a sense of family. Has been there for decades. Would highly recommend for for…read moreany level.

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‼

Great place for people who have no prior experience in Muay Thai…read moreThe trainers are very good and knowledgeable If theres a place that you train at its Legion Muay Thai

We love the gym. My son has been here almost a year. His body and mind has had tremendous growth…read more He loves his coaches and listens to them, ima single mom so this helps me so much. I love sitting and being mesmerized by their skills. Ima total fan of the gym. Go legion! Go coach Vinny !!!! Thank you for what you do for the community of kids you have here.

Finally a place where adults are actually teaching the class!! This place is professional and well…read morestructured. You can hear and see the passion in the instructors. You are always greeted with a smile and hello.

Best Self Defense class ever. Lots of motivation & very challenging cardio kick boxing class.read more

If this was based off of classes and instructors, I'd give them a solid 4 stars. However, it's a 2…read morebecause of their dishonest sales tactics when getting you to sign up for a membership. I came here to join my friend as she's been taking classes and really enjoys it. I wanted to get into BJJ and Muay Thai as well, so decided to join her on the 3 class $19.99 special they advertised on their website to get a feel. After the first class though, they sell you HARD. - I voiced my concerns about lack of time due to work and possibly not being able to commit to 2x weekly for a full year, even though that was the best deal. I'd also be traveling from Astoria to Brooklyn, so that makes it even more challenging. They promised that if I were to sign up for the year, I can freeze my membership, downgrade to 1x weekly, or pay per class as needed. This made me feel better, so I decided to go for the annual contract - Needless to say, work immediately blew up and I was only able to make it to the gym twice over the last 2 months. I called the gym to downgrade my plan so I can just pay per class but was told they don't offer the option to pay per class. I know this is not true because my friend has brought guests to this gym before and they paid ~$30 each for a single day class. I then asked to downgrade to the 1x weekly option, but was told downgrading is not possible. I am only able to upgrade. - At this point, I was extremely frustrated since I signed up under the premise that I could downgrade at ANY time. I asked her to just cancel my membership. She told me I needed to email a different email address to process my cancellation. Once I got in touch, they offered to downgrade my plan, but it was too late. I wanted nothing to do with this shady practice, so I paid the $195 cancellation fee to get out of the contract. If you're able to commit to the full year, great. But if there's any chance you will need to change your plan, don't believe what they tell you.

The professor is one of the most disrespectful individuals I've ever worked for. He pressures…read morepeople to make sales but makes it extremely difficult to cancel. Additionally, if you come here, bring your own gloves because the ones provided are so disgusting that they actually made someone throw up.

Great place with friendly staff and quality instructionread more

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.