Ultimate Self Defense

I have been training at Ultimate Self Defense NY for while now and I can not get enough. The price is great and they offer discounts to Military and Government employees. The instructors are very knowledgeable and are more then willing to go over things until you fully grasp them. The best part of this school I believe is that they cater to the level of the student, in other words if you are someone who wants to learn a great sport, get in shape all while having fun and making new friends this school is perfect for that. On the other hand if you want to get into local competitions and amateur MMA they will not only train you but they will coach you at the event. The Gym is excellent, plenty of matt space, all sorts of equipment, different types of bags, hand targets, strength and endurance training equipment, water fountain, even a full sized boxing ring. I still remember that first day I was a bit nervous at first but soon as I walked in and met the instructors I knew I was in the right gym. My advice, if you are looking to join a gym just come on down and see for yourself!

USD/MMA is an awesome MMA school on Staten Island. I found their staff to be very friendly and helpful when I went. The Senseis seem to truly enjoy the sport and are not just there for the money. There were about 12 students in the class when I went, which was perfect since the Senseis got to spend a lot of one-on-one time with me. The gym was also a good size, with penty of mat space, punching bags, and even a full sized boxing ring!

The best part was that they let me do some light grappling on my first day. I wasn't able to spar with the rest of the class when they started kickboxing (which i was told they do very often), but they told me that most new students can get into the ring for light sparring within the first few months. I just signed up, and I can't wait to go back!