Shifu Yan Ming is a wonderful man, genuinely interested in the people he interacts with and is as…read moredown to earth as a human can be. I had an incredible night hanging out with him last night and SHARING wisdom back and forth. He is not stuck up at all or full of himself at all. He is open, jolly and quite approachable. There's a reason stars like RZA and Jackie Chan are enamored by him too. He is incredibly skilled and full of ancient wisdom, yet he knows how to laugh and enjoy life. This, I would say is what BALANCE is all about! If you want a stoic, lifeless monk, go up to the mountains of Dengfeng County and sit in a cave for 8 years. If you want the real deal mixed with NYC spirit and swagger, this is what New York is all about. I love it. Train harder yall ~

Pros: 1) very nice teacher; 2) beautiful decoration; 3) have a trial classes;…read more Cons: 1) smelly room; 2) to hard understand the teacher he speaks very low, can't even hear him;

The best TKD school! Master Eleni demonstrates passion, respect and discipline, which trickles down…read moreto her students.

My daughter goes here twice a week and absolutely loves this place. Master Eleni is an amazing…read moreteacher and a true asset to the community. Classes are affordable and they often offer camps during both the summers and school vacation weeks. Highly recommended.

Honma Dojo is a great, traditional karate dojo, with full knockdown sparring. I have trained here…read moresince 2009, and I have always been impressed with Sensei Honma's teaching skills. He pushes his students (adult and child alike) just enough so that they grow as karatekas and people. He is great with children, and makes sure to teach them focus and discipline while also making classes fun. The dojo also has regular community events for children and adults, and all types of people are welcome at the dojo. I have made some of my closest friends at Honma Dojo. I recently attained my black belt, and I couldn't have accomplished that without the support of Sensei Honma and all my friends at the dojo.

We've been coming here about 5 months. Clean. Organized. Calm. The teacher discusses nutrition and…read morebeing a good person with the kids, it's beyond just exercise.

Super clean gym with high level jiu jitsu being taught by very welcoming coaches in an even more…read morewelcoming atmosphere. they also have showers.

After visiting countless gyms in NYC and doing free trials everywhere to find the right spot, it…read morewas an absolute no brainer to settle at Studio X with Fabio, Zata, and all the other great instructors. First off, the gym is very clean and well kept. There's access to weights/lifting equipment if you want to warm up or even workout separately. The changing rooms are clean and private. I've been training here for 6+ months and should've left a review a while ago. This gym finds a great mix between pushing yourself past your limits to grow while still building friendships and community. Zata is the main No Gi instructor and has built a phenomenal curriculum. Each class is full of drills and technique that work well for all levels and have made me such a better grappler. Zata also teaches at a fast pace, which while sometimes is difficult, is extremely necessary for becoming comfortable with live training. Zata also welcomes everyone like family and in a sport where it can be frustrating, intimidating, and uncomfortable, he's exactly who you want in your corner. I would hands down recommend this place to absolutely everyone and anyone who is interested in martial arts, self defense, and exercise. Anytime I'm in NYC, you know I'll be here.

If you are looking for a no frills, no nonsense, down to earth approach to this ancient art, this…read moreis the place. If you are looking for a fast result, then this is not the place. Tai Chi is a slow movement and the learning as well as the health benefits come through self discipline, consistency and patience. There is a great deal of support here and the teachers have a genuine love of the art.

The real deal. If you are looking for true traditional tai chi and qi gong this is the place. The…read moreteachers are excellent and you will get healthier every year you practice this.

I came to the class out of curiosity, and discovered that there are so many things about my body…read morethat I haven't observed - all the tensions, yes, but also flexibility.The teacher pays attention to the right alignment, supports the process and provides the right balance between staying focused on "serious" things and exploring the fun side. I felt like going home and reading more on the history of tai chi (yes, I am a book freak :)) And while on subway platform waiting for a train, I would catch myself practicing the form... Thank you!

Takeuchi Shihan is the epitome of what a martial artist is. He is kind, patient , and warm hearted…read more Hiko Ryu Taijutsu is 100% applicable on the streets. If you're looking for a martial art to truly defend yourself this is it!

This is a wonderful art form, practical and precise with a worthy history. Takeuchi Shihan himself…read moreis a very patient and supportive teacher, professional and very capable. I strongly recommend this style and teacher for anyone new or experienced.

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.