With a great mix of evening classes from boxing to Jiu Jitsu, this place can become an integral…read morepiece of your physical training regimen. My first set of classes, I left already planning to maximize my time. Typically, in a new city, I try several different places before settling on one I like. I couldn't sign up fast enough, after my first evening workout. The Jiu Jitsu instruction is solid. Brian McLaughlin has a lot of knowledge to pass on, and his students benefit from his enthusiasm and desire to teach. The advanced class is before the lower level class, which is opposite of most places. Kids classes are also offered, and there are TVs in the sitting area to watch your kid and get yourself motivated to sign up for your own classes. Most boxing classes at other gyms are focused on just cardio or fitness bag work. Not so much here. You are going to get a solid boxing coach and training with drills to solidify what you learn. You will get the conditioning to go along with it. I'm not much for Muay Thai, but if you are in to that, I'm sure the training here is on par with everything else. Train here. You won't regret it!

While working in Poughkeepsie for a few weeks, I was on the hunt for a Jiu Jitsu academy to get a…read morecouple rolls in and I was fortunate enough to find Precision Boxing & MMA. The whole staff was extremely courteous and welcoming. The techniques Prof. Brian went through were great and I even had the opportunity to go a couple rounds with him. The space was large and super clean which is always a plus for a gym. The vibe was also fun and there was definitely a sense of community. If you are in Poughkeepsie and you're looking for a great place to train BJJ, Muay Thai, or Boxing, look no further than Precision!

A true lineage of Jeet Kune Do. Sifu Torres was taught by Sifu Ted Wong who was taught by the…read moreMaster Bruce Lee. The school has been around since 1994 which is a testament. Sifu Torres truly loves what he does. The schools atmosphere is welcoming and dedicated to teaching. The instructors have been there for many years years and are very adept at Jeet Kune Do. If you want to evolve your current abilities in martial arts or start I highly recommend the JKD institute. There is a reason why Bruce Lee was very successful at his style so come on down and see why.

From the owner: We specialize on the Mixed Martial Art System of Bruce Lee called Jeet Kune Do. We are the only…read moreschool in the Hudson Valley authorized to teach Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do, a martial art system specializing on Realistic Street Combat and Defense. We have been opened in the same location for over 20 years. Adult and Kids Classes available.

Blackhole is one of the most welcoming places I've ever been. The fundamentals class is excellent…read moreand that it's followed up by an all levels class made the learning experience that much more effective, especially as someone new to BJJ. I was able to work with people of all levels, each person imparting their wisdom, openly answering questions and teaching me new techniques. The classes also incorporate wresting, which I found incredibly useful. Professor Wacker, Dave, Dragon, AJ, Ray, and the rest of the team with whom I worked had a good gauge of my strengths and weaknesses straight out the gate, offering individualized advice that I felt translated to better retention and application of the skills being learned. I highly recommend Blackhole and can't wait to come back on my next vacation. It's a remarkable place with remarkable people.

Incredible place to train & work out. The staff is always professional and highly qualified to…read moreteach this stuff. The owner, Mike Wacker, has many many years of experience and makes it clear that he is there to help people. Whether your dream is to lose 50lbs, be a jujitsu champion, or just maintain a healthy lifestyle, THIS place can help you do that. The gym itself is a great size, always clean, and has a very flexible schedule to fit anyone's lifestyle. It's also very reasonably priced. They offer "no pressure" free trials to anyone who may be considering Black Hole as their new BJJ home!

I had been searching for a while for a good karate school in the area for my kids and i finally…read morefound this great school! I'm not into gimmicky schools or for my kids to just get colored belts. I want them to learn self defense and earn their belts. If that's what you're looking for then this is the school. Sensei Rubin is not only a great instructor but great with the kids! In the short while my kids have been going to the school they have learned so much. Sensei Rubin is patient and very knowledgeable. I'm glad that I found this school! If you're looking for an excellent Shotokan Karate school, look no further!

From the owner: The instructor is not only a Certified Master Instructor but also a inductee of the United states…read moreMartial Arts Hall of Fame.

If you're looking to begin a Martial Arts program that results in greater self confidence, improved…read morefocus, a great cardio workout and the ability to defend yourself, Shihan Quatrochi and his highly experienced instructors will patiently work with you every step of the way. I'm a 61 year old woman who was bored with my regular exercise routine but with the encouragement of this team, I discovered I'm not too old to be physically and mentally challenged. You should give them a try... I'm having the most fun I've had in years! Gisele

We got my son into ju jitsu a couple years ago. Aqmai has been great for him. It is self defense…read morebased. They teach how to really defend yourself if you were being attacked instead of just how to punch and kick. My son has come so far since coming here. He is confident and disciplined. They always stress never to start something. The sensei's are all amazing! I would definitely recommend this for anyone who's looking to get into martial arts

My son started with Hudson Valley Karate with an after school program they had at the elementary…read moreschool back in November 2015 and he instantly loved it ! We signed him up to go to the karate school soon after and he has really blossomed - he was more of a shy uncertain kid with little to no self confidence now he has no problem raising his hand , offering to helping others , speaking up and using his voice , he's like another child The thing I really love about them ( one of many things I should say ) is they send forms to the elementary school to see how they are doing and keeping up with their studies as they really emphasized how important it is to do well at school and be respectful at home They also do these wonderful events that the community is invited to : open houses , holiday parties , summer BBQ 's , back to school events , parents night outs so many to name! The instructors there as well as the owner as just simply wonderful people and they really make it feel like your second family there we really love it and highly recommend it to everyone

From the owner: Dutchess County's Premier Martial Arts School!read more

Great atmosphere and supportive environment for everyone involved in martial arts training. Highly…read morerecommend trying a class in your near future.

The #1 spot in the area for LEGIT Training. Top notch BJJ, Muay Thai, Wrestling and more. This…read moreplace will change your life for the better.

Traveling on business I promised myself I would venture out and try the gyms in the area. Well the…read morefirst one I tried I loved so much I didn't need to try others. The staff was super friendly and explained in detail how and why we were doing what we were doing. Everyone working out was very welcoming especially the trainers. Needless to say I had a great workout and learned some new stretching and warm up exercises I could try in my room. If you live in the area and looking for a place to help get you in shape, this is the place. Much love from Texas! Thanks again Cat and Sean.

I came to Orca after recovering from a hernia operation. I was at the heaviest I ever been and…read morereally felt terrible about my physical condition. I started training with Sean, Ken and Cat and felt results after only one week. After a month or two the weight was coming off and all i did was attend classes and make some minor changes to my diet. After 6 months I was down 40 lbs and felt in the best shape of my life and again I only changed a few things in my diet. At the age of 50 i was able to achieve my life long dream of climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa! I had given up on this dream and only when i became an Orca member did I find the new lease on life and saw the possibility of fulfilling this dream. I highly recommend this life changing gym to anyone that wants to improve their daily life and feel 1000% better about themselves!! The best part is all you have to do is show up and the trainers will lead you to success!