Everything. My daughter loves it there. She enjoys learning different types of classes that they…read moreoffer .

Great instructors and masters. I learned core life skills like patience, discipline, and…read moreperseverance. Would strongly recommend.

Karate Do outside of the US for seven (7) years. Black belt earned while training bare footed on a…read moreconcrete floor. Tae Kwon Do in the US, 3 belts away from black belt. I stopped training in a dojo approximately eighteen (18) years ago, darn, I guess I'm old now (late 30s)! My love for Martial Arts never went away, but I was disillusioned with most schools here in the US were most often people pay for their belts instead of earning them. Furthermore, most schools are just too soft, baby gloves... Next to my college education, the best gift my parents gave me was Martial Arts and I want to give the same gift to my five (5) years old son. I visited four (4) schools in the area and many others in the past for me. Many of them are lots of fun for the kids as they have many games to play, but often teach very little Martial Arts! Then came Renzo Gracie-Omar Jimenez Rockland Jiu Jitsu. The minute I entered with my son and warmly greeted by Arelis I knew I had found the right school. No contract needed, but I would have sign anything right away. Coach Aneta, Coach Jason and Coach Angel are just superb with the kidsI! I cannot talk highly enough. To my surprise, not only did I find the right school for my son, but for myself as well. I never trained Jiu Jitsu before and rightly so I am starting as a white belt. I find it shocking however that with my background in other Arts I am as helpless as a baby if a Jiu Jitsu guy takes me to the ground! Jiu Jitsu is a MUST and Professor Omar and his coaches (Mike, Dudley...) teach it the right way! Fees are reasonable and worth every penny. If you're looking for something to challenge your body and mind, pay this school a visit.

Dedicated staff with excellent coaches. This is your only option for legitimate Brazilian Jiu-jitsu…read morein the Rockland County area. The Kid's class is run by patient instructors who are also actively involved in the adult classes. The adult class is run by experts who take the time to get into both theory and specifics concerning technique. Class acts from top to bottom. Stop looking and start rolling.

Post Covid emergencies, this dojo remains top notch. The community is respectful, talented,…read morepleasant and healthy. Families are still welcomed, encouraged and treated well. Looks like they've grown a bit too. I recommended this dojo to a retired Air Force person. He loves it. Best of all, when it comes to the Aikido world, this dojo is peaceful and warm. Ownership is responsive and humane. Can you tell, I really like this place? . If you wanna learn Aikido or Battodo, give them a go.

If you're in the area and looking for a dojo, check this one out. Highly experienced, friendly and…read moreencouraging instructors providing safe and comprehensive guidance for practicing a wonderful and effective martial art, and they offer both Aikido and Iaido there. Great people, highly recommended.

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

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.

Have been going to the Karate Dojo on and off for over 20 years. Classes are for all skills levels…read moreand ages. If you're in the area, you should check it out!

NOT closed! Still open! On the second floor. Mon, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday classes. No…read moreclasses on Tuesdays but save that day for a rest day or for lifting. 530-615pm are children classes and 615-715pm are adult classes. Great for beginners and students with experience. Very friendly and no contracts!