
SEP 5 - New Breed New Jersey
SEP 7 - Labor Day No Classes, Open Mat
SEP 12 - JJWL New Jersey Gi | NoGi
SEP 13 - TCG BJJ Long Island (Pokemon + BJJ)
OCT 10 - New Breed Connecticut
NOV 11 - Veterans Day
NOV 14 - Grappling Industries Brooklyn
NOV 22 - KTOC Nationals (Point Striking)
NOV 26 - Thanksgiving
DEC 25 - Christmas
Reservations required for Ladies' Open Mat and Morning classes. If you're a visitor, please confirm with our instructors. Multiple instructors are on-site during evenings.
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A martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground fighting, BJJ is known for its practical self-defense applications and is a core component of mixed martial arts (MMA) training. We also offer specialized BJJ classes for Kids (3-15y), Ladies Self Defense, No Gi / Wrestling, and Competition.
A martial art and combat sport that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. Developed in Brazil in the early 20th century, BJJ emphasizes techniques that allow a smaller, weaker person to successfully defend against and overcome a larger, stronger opponent. This is achieved through the use of leverage, joint locks, and chokeholds. BJJ is known for its practical self-defense applications and is a core component of mixed martial arts (MMA) training. It promotes physical fitness, flexibility, and mental discipline, making it a holistic approach to personal development and self-improvement.
Our kickboxing classes focus on the fundamentals - cardio, footwork, precision striking.
May include Muay Thai clinch work, sweeps and dumps.
Perfect for students of all levels who want to learn practical self-defense skills. Pak Mei Kung Fu is a close-quarters combat system that incorporates grappling with the intent to strike (aka "Dirty Boxing"). Classes also include training in mobility, breath work, weapons, and self defense.
The system was popularized in the early 1900s China by 張禮泉 Chueng Lai Chuen, after defeating nearly all of the famed masters of the era and earning his place as the head instructor at 黄埔区 Whampoa Military Academy (1924), the birthplace of SAN DA kickboxing. To this day, PAK MEI is still considered the deadliest of Chinese martial arts.
PAK MEI emphasizes aggressive close quarters combat (blitzing), grip fighting/trapping, body mechanics, and breath work. Contemporary PAK MEI as passed down from Grandmaster Chueng include elements of Wanderers, Southern Dragon, and Lee family styles.
MMA is where we bring it all together, this class ties in all the fundamentals from striking arts like Boxing, Kickboxing, Karate, Kung Fu as well as grappling skills from BJJ, Judo, and Wrestling.
A full-contact combat sport that combines techniques from various martial arts disciplines, including striking, grappling, and submissions. Originating in the late 20th century, MMA has rapidly gained popularity for its comprehensive and dynamic approach to fighting. Competitors use techniques from boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), wrestling, Muay Thai, and other martial arts to create a versatile and effective fighting style.
MMA promotes physical fitness, agility, and mental toughness, providing practitioners with a well-rounded skill set for both competition and self-defense. Its emphasis on adaptability and strategy makes it a unique and challenging sport.
Please contact us below with your training goals and schedule so that we may best assist you on your martial arts journey.
534 W 178th Street, Washington Heights, New York, New York, United States
Open today | 12:00 pm – 09:00 pm |
Some classes are by appointment only.
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