Genesis Martial Arts - West 13th

Great Jiu Jitsu and Muy Thai classes. My son started at eleven years old and three years later he still loves coming to classes. The instructors spend one on one time with each student and really help them to meet their potential. The classes will also attend tournaments as a team, which my son really enjoys. As an added bonus, my son’s confidence has improved tremendously. My son recently moved to the adult classes and he continues to improve and enjoy the training. I strongly recommend this gym for anyone of any age.

Ive trained at many gyms, trust me when I say this gym is THE one with Amazing people, class structure, workout and training spaces. Improved my striking and grappling game tenfold at least. This absolutely is the place to be; very safe yet will greatly improve you. No bad egos and will feel very comfortable for beginners.

Our sons have been attending Jiu Jitsu classes here for the last year. They have both learned a lot and grown more confident as a result of their classes. We really appreciate Nick’s approach to teaching and his kindness and patience with all the kids. Highly recommend!

I've been doing martial arts here for the last 8-9 years.The instructors are excellent and the whole team really knows how to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome. It's a laid back environment so anyone and everyone can come as they are. The kids program is fantastic and gives the kids a good base for self defense and discipline. Everyone MUST give this place a shot!!!

Me & my Family move and travel a lot around the US. This is the first time I have an issue with a BJJ instructor for KIDS classes!! Based on my own experience, Nick might be good with adults, but not so much with kids. There is no structure, no organization, no respect, very casual BJJ where they don't encourage kids to wear the Gi, they don't bow on/off the matt and he does not encourage safety and control. If you are looking for a good professional etiquette BJJ for the KIDS, this is not it. He's way is more bully' style, for grown adults that's perfect, we are talking about KIDS here, which I am not interested in Paying somebody to teach kids bullying is fine! Several times i saw kids hitting each other's heads, faces, smacking, bullying. Boys are rough, but discipline and respect are two of the most important things in MMA. Several times I expressed my concerns not only to Nick but to one of the managers. And nothing was getting better. Last time i spoke with Nick he started yelling like a maniac in front of other people and my son!! Calling him a liar and other stuff?! What is this place?! At a point where my own Son told me 'I don't want to go there anymore mom'. He is 9yrs old, and he has been in MMA classes since he was 4, we are not rookies on this. My husband also takes MMA classes there and I was getting ready to also start GYM. So they not only lost one, but 3 members at once. No professionalism, they could care less, talk to each other about the members and they do Not take care of them as a business should. Another guy who looks like he just got out of college called Max or something, so unprofessional as well. Very disappointed.