Mission Martial Arts
About
Mission Martial Arts in Brooklyn offers comprehensive training in both MMA and karate disciplines, catering to students of all ages and skill levels. The gym features facilities designed to handle multiple types of training, providing a versatile environment for martial arts development. Under the guidance of instructor Pat Natoli, the gym emphasizes practical application alongside traditional forms, ensuring students learn techniques that are both authentic and useful in real-world scenarios.
Members consistently describe an exceptionally supportive class environment where students feel welcomed and valued regardless of their experience level. Pat Natoli adjusts his teaching style for different age groups from small children to adults while maintaining a respectable atmosphere that fosters excitement for learning. The youth program in particular builds confidence and physical awareness through fun, engaging classes that teach valuable skills. This fusion of practicality and tradition creates an inspiring training experience that helps students grow not only as martial artists but as better individuals outside the classroom.
The gym's summer program receives special praise for being a phenomenal experience for children, while long-term students note transformative personal development over years of training. The consistent theme across all reviews is that Mission Martial Arts provides more than just physical training it cultivates character and practical self-defense knowledge in a welcoming, expertly instructed environment.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise instructor Pat Natoli for his exceptional teaching abilities, describing him as an incredible martial artist who adjusts his style for different age groups while maintaining a respectable atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the supportive class environment that makes all students feel welcome, whether they are beginners or experienced practitioners. Specific strengths mentioned include the practical application of techniques for real-world self-defense situations, the confidence-building youth program, and the gym's excellent facilities. Long-term students note that training here helps them grow both as martial artists and as better people in their daily lives.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Arsenio “Ac” Garcia
a year ago
Pat consistently provides exceptional training, and a constantly supportive class environment. I can’t emphasize enough at how his summer program was a phenomenal time for the little ones. I highly recommend Mission Martial Arts to everyone I know.
Eugene Solfanelli
8 years ago
I've been training at Mission Martial Arts for over 5 years. Expert instruction, a supportive environment and the best facilities to handle multiple types of training. Pat Natoli is not only the example of what a martial arts instructor should be, but also an inspiration to students of all ages on how they should live their lives outside of class. To study here will not only help you grow as a martial artist but also on how to be a better person when walking out the door. Mission Martial Arts is the place to train!
Devin Ronaldson
a year ago
Going to Mission has been a great experience for my son. The class is really fun, and he learns great skills.
Joseph Pellicone
9 years ago
I've been training under Master Natoli for almost 8 years and I can honestly say he is one of the most incredible teachers I've ever met. I've seen him train adults, college kids and small children; and he adjusts his teaching style for each while still keeping the same respectable atmosphere and exciting desire to learn. Whether you've had lessons before or this is your first time, Pat makes all feel welcome and at home. Unlike some other martial arts studios, Pat actually takes time to show how these forms are practical and what to do - God forbid - if one actually finds themselves in danger. It's this fusion of practicality and tradition that makes Pat and the Mission spirit itself so inspiring.
Anthony Buckwitz
4 years ago
Pat is an incredible Martial Artist and it shows in his instruction, the way he builds confidence and physical awareness in his youth program is something uniquely special!
Contact
517 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 3:30 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed