Nyendo Arts
About
Nyendo Arts in Brooklyn offers a comprehensive martial arts experience through its MMA and judo programs. The gym is led by a team of highly qualified instructors, including owner Johnny "Basai" Burrell Jr., an 8th degree black belt in Kuroshi-do, co-owner Lateef "Tokui" Oseni, and instructor Milton "Kuma" Walters, who brings expertise across multiple disciplines. This diverse coaching staff provides students with technical instruction in various martial arts styles while emphasizing practical application and personal development.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the transformative impact of training at this gym, specifically highlighting how Kuroshi-do instruction helped shape them into better individuals. Reviewers emphasize learning life lessons that continue to benefit them long after their training sessions. The coaching is described as molding students through martial arts principles that have everyday applications. No specific concerns are mentioned in the available review.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (1)
Alexander Rodriguez
7 years ago
Kuroshe-do was great in molding me to be the good man that I am today. You will learn life lessons that will help you everyday of yur life. It still helps me to this day.
scheduleHours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Johnny "Basai" Burrell Jr.
Owner & Chief Martial Arts Instructor
Hanshi (Professor) 8th Degree Black Belt in Kuroshi-do
Founder of Nyendo Arts. Over 40 years of martial arts study in Kuroshi-do, with training in BJJ, Ninjutsu, Aikido, and Iaido. Inducted into U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame (2005) and Kuroshi-do Hall of Fame (2011).
Lateef "Tokui" Oseni
Co-Owner of Triomph (fitness, health, wellness) & Instructor
Shodan (Black Belt) in Kuroshi-do
Trained in Sanshou kickboxing, Chute Boxe, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, Jeet Kune Do concepts, and Filipino martial arts. Focuses on wellness and the principles of mind, body, and spirit.
Milton "Kuma" Walters
Instructor
Shodan in Kuroshi-do, Ni-dan in Chinese Shotokan, Sandan in Hakkoryu Jujitsu
Began training in 1969. Trained in Hakkoryu Jujitsu and Chinese Shotokan before joining the Kuroshi-do system under Hanshi Zato.