Five Points Academy

Step through the doors and you'll find instructors who blend multiple Asian fighting traditions into one cohesive training experience. The focus here centers on Tae Kwon Do as the foundation, layered with complementary techniques drawn from other disciplines to create a more well-rounded approach. What really sets this place apart is how they tailor instruction to match what each student naturally does best. Winter months bring a quieter intensity to the training floor—fewer casual drop-ins means more personalized attention and a tight-knit community feel as dedicated practitioners work through the colder season.

Whether you're a new student or a Bujinkan veteran, we have easy options for you to get started at Muzosa. Pick a class, have fun, and see what happens. Your first class is always free, and there's never any pressure to join. <br> Conveniently located near the N, R, Q, W, 6, J, M, and Z trains at the Canal Street station (Canal/Broadway), and only a five minute walk from the 1 train at the Canal Street station (Canal/Varick).

Capoeira Angola, an ancient martial art of African origin, is one of the many cultural weapons used to break the chains of enslavement in Brazil. Played close to the ground, Capoeira Angola combines fluid, dance-like movements with kicks, head butts, tripping sweeps and the appearance of playfulness or vulnerability. Music is played on traditional instruments to accompany the players, to teach the rhythmic heart of the art, and also to mask its power. In the eyes of the enslavers it appeared to be a joking and playful acrobatic dance, but eventually its power was realized and Capoeira was outlawed. Death was the penalty paid by those caught playing Capoeira during the slavery era. For almost 400 years Capoeira Angola was taught and practiced in secret, and only in the 1930's did this African martial art become legal to teach and practice.

Like so many Kung Fu disciplines, Wing Chun is a very old fighting system, shrouded in secrecy and passed on to only a select few. It was virtually unknown in the west until the 1960s, when Yip Man - the legendary teacher of Bruce Lee - revealed it to the public. Grandmaster Yip Man - who has been deemed one of the most influential Martial Artists of the 20th century by Inside Kung Fu magazine - had other renowned students, including his eldest son Yip Chun. This is the heritage of Sifu Yip Pui (Terence), Yip Chun's most senior student teaching in the United States. Yip Pui Martial Arts Center in New York City offers an opportunity to study uncompromised Kung Fu as it has been passed from Master to son to senior student.

"At the Wu Mei Kung Fu Association, we believe in the traditional apprenticeship method to train students to become the next generation of Masters. Classes are ongoing; there are no sections or semesters. The learning is never ending. There are no “mass production” methods applied to the training. Teaching is individual even in a group setting. Each student is treated with respect as an individual who is unique. That uniqueness is never lost. There is no attempt to make all the students the same. Movements are adjusted to each student’s’ body type and character. This creates the “naturalness” that is essential to all Chinese art forms"

Winter brings a crisp energy to the dojo where Professor Nobuyoshi Higashi guides students through traditional budo training. With a B.A. and M.A. in his background, Higashi brings both academic depth and hands-on expertise to the Manhattan location. The quiet focus required for martial arts practice feels especially grounded during the cold months, when fewer distractions pull people away from their training. Whether you're stepping in from a snowy street or already committed to building your practice, this institute offers the kind of disciplined instruction that keeps people coming back through every season.

Regulation Size Ring, professional trainers & coaches, heavy-bags, speed-bags, bikes, treadmills, elipticals, free-weights, lockers, showers.<br> Masters Program - Training for Golden Gloves, Metro Games, Ringside, Professional, Management and Promotion.

The Bond Street Dojo (incorporated as New York Aikido Society, Inc., Inc.) is a not-for-profit organization governed by a board of directors elected from and by the membership. Instead of paying for individual lessons, students pay monthly membership dues. All students assist in the maintenance of the dojo.

Using Boxing, Kickboxing, Core Strength Training and Sport Specific Training, Trainer Jimmy Fusaro delivers a heart-pumping adrenaline rush that saves you from the dreadful, relentless tedium of ‘the next ten reps’.<br> With a previous clientele of models, financial executives, professional athletes and celebrities, X-FIT gets you a kick-ass work-out, without lettin ‘em see you sweat.<br> All training is done ONE-ON-ONE, no eyes, no lines, no pretension– just a unique session that works for you.

Kyokushin Karate New York City is the only Headquarters- Direct branch of the I.K.O. Kyokushinkaikan outside of Japan. This school was officially authorized by Grand Master Mas Oyama in 1994 and Shihan Katsuhito Gorai was the last Branch Representative to be appointed personally by the legendary founder himself before his untimely death that same year.

Sword Class NYC was founded in 2009, as a satellite school of the Sung Moo Kwan Kendo Academy, the largest school of its type in the United States. Sword Class NYC is the only school in the United States that offers both eastern and western sword styles side-by-side, encouraging exploration and discourse between the divergent forms. The official name of Sword Class NYC is Sung Do Kwan (in Korean – Seitokan in Japanese), which means ‘Academy of the Sacred Sword.’ Feel free to contact the academy if you have any questions about the school, the sword styles offered, or just want to talk about swords!

Step through the heavy doors and into a space where serious fighters share the ring with desk jockeys, weekend warriors, and anyone seeking a genuine full-body workout. Mendez Boxing has built its reputation by welcoming everyone from competitive amateurs to curious newcomers, all guided by trainers whose combined experience spans multiple decades in the sport. The gym's instructors bring real fight credentials to every session, ensuring each person gets personalized attention tailored to where they're starting from. Winter months bring a different energy to the gym—the cold outside makes the focused intensity inside feel even more purposeful, and the warm camaraderie among members really shines during the darker months. Beyond the traditional boxer stereotype, you'll find professionals training alongside fitness-focused regulars, plenty of women discovering their strength through the sport, and young people learning discipline and technique.

Unlike other gyms Church Street is the only gym in the area that has a coaching staff completely comprised of competitive (or formally competitive) athletes who have the experience and "know how" to ensure that you will benefit from working with the best. <br> Whether you are a complete novice or a professional fighter the Church Street Boxing Gym has a program, the expertise and facilites to help you attain your goals.

Walk into Manhattan's alternative take on upscale fitness and you'll find yourself surrounded by 100-plus workout stations and over 10,000 pounds of iron. The facility runs Precor ellipticals, a full lineup of treadmills, and stationary bikes across its floor. Winter mornings get crowded with people seeking refuge from the cold in group sessions—spinning classes, yoga flows, pilates reformers, and kickboxing rounds all happening simultaneously. Personal trainers roam the cardio theater section where rows of equipment face screens. The locker rooms feel more like a spa than a gym, complete with complimentary towels and a juice bar where you can refuel post-workout. Between traditional strength work and specialty classes like tai chi, there's enough variety to keep any routine feeling fresh.

Providing quality martial arts instruction to each and every student. Gotham Taekwon-Do places a strong emphasis on improving mind and body. Learning and self-discipline are very important. Anyone who has the desire to become a good martial artist and a better individual is welcome.