Johnny Karate NYC / JMA Brazilian jiu jitsu — Local services in New York

My kids have been with Johnny Karate for over 10 years, both now black belts, and quite simply, Sensei John Laracuente is the absolute best. His teaching style combines a perfect balance of encouragement and expectation, empowering his students with confidence as they train and compete. Particularly gifted with the younger set, Sensei continues to teach both my daughter and son self-control, strength, discipline, mindfulness, and most importantly, belief in themselves and their abilities. They still train multiple days a week. He’s like a member of our family, and has shaped them in the most positive of ways, instilling wonderful values, and I cannot imagine our lives...

It's no secret that Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens is saturated with martial arts dojos for children. Having an almost 20 year history in martial arts (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt), my standards are incredibly high as to who I would trust with my child's martial arts journey. That said, I wouldn't even consider another school for my son, who has been studying at Johnny Karate for about a year now. Yes, they are that good. Sensei Johnny and Sensei Javier are incredible with the kids, and the difference in behavior can be noticed relatively quick; much improved listening, willingness to try new things, confidence, etc. They certainly will...

I highly recommend Johnny Karate!! I have been bringing my daughter to Johnny for 3 years, from age 4. She started at another Martial Arts school before and the teaching at Johnny’s is far superior - more attention to proper form, technique, self discipline, self defense, all while keeping it fun for the kids! Classes are age and development appropriate and he moves the kids up slowly with their belt ranks so they are really learning and earning their belts. I have seen the older kids that he has been training for 7-8 years already, and they are really impressive. I look forward to my daughter reaching that level in...