My son had been taking classes here for almost 3 years. We started him before he began…read morekindergarten. He is a high energy kid and the instruction at Tearney's has helped him to focus in school, gain more control over his balance and given him the discipline to pay attention at school. They also have great karate classes for adults, who can start at any age. As a bonus, when you take the karate classes, you can take unlimited kickboxing classes at no extra cost. I take the kickboxing classes and especially like the self defense classes. They are a great way to stay fit!

Both Lisa and I received our Black Belts and all 3 of our kids are either 2nd degrees or third…read moredegrees. Shihan Groesbeck is amazing with children and with adults. You learn everything from the first moves to advanced katas and sparing techniques

I'm Their New Student and Learning So Much and Martial Arts Is My Passion And Goal For My Career As…read moreWell As Defending Myself

I am a 42-year-old woman and have had nothing but positive experiences training at Haven Jiu Jitsu…read more The majority of my training partners are much bigger than me and I always feel safe and respected. There is an excellent learning environment and everyone who is more experienced than I am regularly takes the time to help me when I need it. I look forward to every class and open mat, and I appreciate how much I have developed as an athlete by training here.

Out of respect to mixed martial arts, I blocked names and numbers. When I brought up the fact that…read moreI was brand new, and have never sparred someone, I was brushed aside. had guys going harder than agreed upon, I was brushed aside. I came in, dropped my ego at the door and was ready to learn Mauy Thai. Now I have never officially trained or done a martial art. I've kicked my punching bag at home for about 1.5 years, and got obsessed with working form and trying to learn new kicks. I was expecting my friend and I, who came along with me, to be learning basics. Such as proper form with low kicks, on a bag or something. Instead on day 1, we did a few drills with pairs and then free sparred for nearly the remainder. I asked the rules of the gym and they said no elbows, and can only knee in clinch to the chest. Okay I thought, and I had a few good partners. We were flowing, and they were supportive. Not striking with any steam whatsoever. Letting us both learn and be technical. Then had a dude who was making it a point he could punch me in the face. Multiple times. No head gear or mouthguards were handed out. This guy clearly could tell I wasn't ready to take face shots. He delivered them anyways. Himself having Mouthguard in, headgear on. I could feel the ego war about to happen, I removed myself from the mat and only worked with a few others I felt I could trust. As I had removed myself for a moment I was watching how my buddy was doing. He was sparring someone who easily had a better decade of training under him. I could see my friend trying to learn and take things slow at first. He threw a very slow, no-steam spinning side kick to his opponent, 10% power and 10% speed. I thought to myself "oh they are gonna tell him no spins." Instead the guy side steps a newbie. And launches one himself doing a jump spinning back kick, hitting my friend under his guard. At quadruple the power my friend threw it at. My friend winces and keeps his guard up, throwing back jabs, but not hard jabs. I could tell he was pulling his punches, not wantimg to even attempt to hurt his opponent. His opponent started to escalate the situation. The guy stayed working his body. No sorry, no ankowlegment of him hurting him. As i watched it play out more, I could tell he was trying to get him to drop his guard, to lead him into what you may ask? A spinning wheel kick thrown at about 50% power. Mind you we are untrained. No head or mouth gear. I know this was a messed up envoirmemt immediately after seeing that. As we were leaving they were gloating about how people canceled their memberships and how they were quitters. I contacted them and gave my concerns. My saftey was completely disregarded. These guys only want punching bags that are willing to pay 50$ to be there. Stay away! it's sad too because I bet the BJJ is quality!

I started training BJJ for the first time about a year and a half ago. Before that I worked out…read moremoderately and ate ok, but I'm 40 and was feeling 40. I've never had my body react this way before, it's like I'm 20 again. Everyone has been very welcoming and the instructors really pay attention to each persons progress. I feel great and have made some great friends!

GREAT PLACE TO TRAIN BJJ WITH GREAT PEOPLE!!!…read more I've been coming here for a little more than a month and I've gotta say, this is the place to train BJJ in Syracuse. Diego, the head instructor, is a great guy who genuinely cares about each of his students. Another big plus is there are multiple black belts who train here and they are always willing to go above and beyond to share their knowledge. Whether you want to compete, or just do Jiu jitsu recreationally, there is something here for everyone. I think he even has kids classes. As a brand new student, walking into a BJJ school can be a bit intimidating. Diego and his students go out of their way to make you feel welcome and like you're part of the team from the moment you first step foot on the mat. I've checked out a few other gyms in the past and can't help like feeling the entire room gets that "fresh meat" vibe when a new student comes in. At Diego's school there is none of that. It is a completely positive place and everyone there helps each other improve. I'm completely addicted to BJJ now, and Diego & his team are directly responsible for that. Going to SAS is definitely one of the best decisions I've ever made. My BJJ game has improved tremendously in the short time I've been here and I have no doubts yours will too. Come check it out for yourself, you won't be let down!

I truly cannot recommend this dojo highly enough. Our son has been in the little dragons class for…read morewell over a year now and has come such a long way. The classes are well run, fun for the kids, and important life lessons are taught as wells

I'm Loving Martial Arts Class I'm Learning More Self Defense Skills and I Am Proud Of It Allread more

My husband and I were genuinely disappointed by our experience with this dojo before we ever had…read morethe chance to step through the door. We were visiting Syracuse for one week, and my husband--a seasoned black belt in two different karate styles--called ahead simply to ask if he could attend a few drop-in classes during our stay. His goal wasn't to "shop around" for a new school. Like many dedicated martial artists, he wanted to continue his training while traveling, train respectfully, and perhaps learn something new from another instructor. The owner's response was shocking. He told us that it would not be okay because he was only interested in committed students and that someone coming in for a week would just be "fooling around" in class and taking time away from his regular students. He said it wasn't something he wanted to get involved with. That response goes against everything we believe the martial arts are supposed to represent. Respect, humility, camaraderie, and the willingness to share knowledge with fellow martial artists are foundational values within the martial arts. Experienced practitioners visiting other dojos has long been a respected tradition when done with courtesy and permission. Instead of welcoming a fellow black belt who reached out respectfully beforehand, my husband was treated as though he would be a burden. If this is how prospective visitors and fellow martial artists are treated, it's worth considering what kind of culture exists within this dojo. A dojo should be a place where respect is freely given to those who show it. Unfortunately, we found the attitude to be exclusionary, dismissive, and contrary to the spirit of martial arts. We left with the impression that this dojo values exclusivity over community. If you're looking for an instructor who embodies the traditional values of honor, respect, and mutual learning, our experience suggests you may want to look elsewhere.

The teachers at this school are approachable, personable, knowledgeable and can back up what they…read moreteach on the mats and off. I have attended a seminar here and they even gave us food and water, which is not that common. Besides teaching Jeet Kune Do and Wing Chun, they also have a lightsaber sparring club for some light, not so serious fun.

Well, story goes, I met a guy at a social outing and he was speaking of his accomplishments and the…read moreamount of fun he had at flow bjj. I stopped in one weekend to check it out for myself (typically not one to go somewhere new like this by myself). After speaking with the coaches and hanging with the guys(rolling) I immediately knew this was a great fit for me. Very knowledgeable coaching and the family vibe I received was more than enough to make me feel comfortable, especially with a close combat sport as this. Soon enough I came to call everyone at flow my brothers and sisters. Never knew how much cardio and technique there was in BJJ. Very fun and can be as demanding as you want it to be, from just regular exercise, to tournaments, and even getting in the ring. You will not be disappointed.

super clean , fun , family owned business! love the classes ! I'm 55 and enjoy the atmosphere and…read morehow much they help you in your work out and don't judge ! just fun camaraderie ! Rick and Julia Iannuzzo are an awesome couple :)))))

I have trained under and known the Iannuzzo family for over 25+ years. Best people ever. Their…read moreschool and employees are extremely friendly, approachable, enthusiastic. It is readily apparent that they love what they do. I agree that they are great with all ages and particularly skilled at connecting with youngsters as young as 3-4. The overall atmosphere is very positive and uplifting. It is a pleasure to now go and watch my own 5 year old learn self defense, a positive attitude, attention to detail, and overall character development. Well worth the money. Can't speak highly enough about the experience.