Renzo Gracie Academy

I wanted to like this place as much as its other nyc locations but the kids class instructors leave much to be desired. They are two purple belt young men who spend the class laughing and joking with each other, talking about personal things and texting. They are too immature to teach and lack the professionalism and discipline this sport requires. A school with such a prestigious name should have better quality teachers.

I was lied to by a worker at the Upper West Side location about membership fees and refused to go because of comments made by him about my mental health and learning disabilities. My membership was not refunded. I would not recommend this place do to poor character and lack of respect.

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 celebrity-Rick Richey!

What an amazing school with a great vibe! I stopped in when Master Renzo and John Danaher were doing a charity seminar for one of their students who had cancer.Students were super cool and it was an amazing experience to walk into the World Headquarters of the Renzo Gracie Academy for the first time!

Wish the Muay Thai class schedule had a few more options (like MWF morning classes) but love it otherwise! Amazing teachers and people