Renzo Gracie Academy — Local services in New York

I was there for a moment, and Renzo Gracies nephew, Victor and his wingman, Jason came walking it. They greeted me as if I was a long lost friend and made me feel at home.

I was given a basic tour by Jason. I got changed and started basic warm ups with the class - Jog, butt kick, side to side, shrimp, etc.

The instruction was broken down. All and all it probably had 15 moves. We did breakout sessions w/ a partner 1st 5 moves, then 2nd 5 moves, then 3rd. Then, you drilled with resistance against the moves, once you had the move down start to finish.

After drilling, I rolled with a purple belt then blue, white and then a black belt. That black belt, George, holy cow, was he good. I gave it my all to try and kill him. I'm pretty sure during our roll, he checked his email and made a sandwich. That man was amazing!!!!! My drilling partner and all of my rolling partners; everyone was uber cool.

On my way out the door, I was stopped by Victor , who initially greeted me. After a quick discussion, he introduced me to Professor Renzo's daughter, who was just as cool as everyone else.

I'd highly recommend this place. I'm giving it 5 🌟 because I can't give it 6.

Show up on time, have a clean gi and be kind and respectful, and you'll love the place and fit in with no issues.

This place produced the "Danaher Death Squad". I'm sure that they have "drop ins" trying to see if they can dominate Renzo's students. Don't be "that guy." Nobody...

I don’t often give reviews but felt compelled to after reading a few negative reviews. I was a bit shocked at how clean the gym was and how friendly and helpful the people were. As soon as I walked in I was greeted with a big smiling hello by a Muay Thai instructor. I said I'm from out of town and would like to take a no gi class with John Danaher. He said the gym is officially closed for the holidays but feel free to look around. There are three floors and the jiu jitsu is downstairs. There, I was greeted by another friendly face, Rob Constance, who also said the gym was closed and that John Danaher was out of town for the holidays. However, he was there to open the gym for people who wanted to train during the break and invited me join them. I’ve been to many BJJ gyms in the US and have never met kinder or friendlier people! Later I mentioned about the negative reviews. He responded, “Sometimes you get what you give.” These guys went way above and beyond the normal courtesy service. I had an awesome experience! Two thumbs up to Rob & Renzo...

I train at RG in Los Angeles most of the time but travel for work so drop into gyms around the world frequently. I've always wanted to go to the illustrious "Blue Basement" where some of the greatest combat sport athletes in the world have put in rounds! My first visit here today did not disappoint. I was welcomed by very friendly staff at the front desk, introduced to the instructor and given a tour. The advanced jiujitsu class was well run, and very beneficial to my learning. I peeked my head in and saw the foundations class was well-attended and organized in the other room adjacent to us, and the Muay Thai mat was high-energy! What an amazing gym. I highly recommend it whether you're a combat sports vet, or completely new and want to try. Everyone is super nice and you'll have a lot of support and great training partners. Max stars for Renzo Gracie New York Midtown (HQ)!!! *Pictured left to right: myself, Professor Robson Gracie (master Renzo's youngest brother), and my friend-New York City fitness professional...