The Jungle Gym

The best instructor on the East Coast hands down.

I guess people are waiting for magic to happen in a week. Overall the place is like any other MMA/​BJJ school. You go there, you sweat, you practice, you learn. The coaches are all excellent and environment is really conducive to learning. They make you work hard but you also have to put in the effort. I love this place. And honestly it is worth the money, open 24hrs and the location is very accessible.

bought a groupon 2 try it out walked in initially very pleasing atmosphere felt unintimidated n welcomed. set my schedule 4 first class striking. 45 minutes was fun punching around but no bags on site. no1 had told me i needed gloves luckily som1 lent me some. had a nice sweat n had some feedback from instructor. after class i hit the fan but was rushed out 2 sit in a private room where the instructors mission was to pressure me into signing a 1 year contract commitment at 200 dollars. the price is standard if u want BBJ and boxing classes. i noticed occassionally some of the instructors curse but nothing crazy but i guess it comes down to who the instructor is. sometimes all it takes is just one guy to give a plave a bad name. i felt very unease n i coulnt understand the pressure to sign. well i seriously wanted 2 continued but cuz i noticed all they want from u is a 1 year contract i realized that place wasnt for me. i decided not 2 continue w my groupon classes as i know they r gonna continue harassing me about it. i cant speak on the instructors fighting experience. i wished the place was bigger with more equipment though. i dont wanna pay that kind of money for now. ive looked around there is no cheap way. this experience was w one specific instructor i dont want ppl to think that i had issues w everyone there. i actually felt good and enjoy it.

I wish I could give 0 stars but the Unilocal system is still flawed, but I digress. I joined this gym about a month ago, really excited to find a kickboxing gym in The Bronx and help support my local community. When I initially signed up, I was met by a very friendly coach, who explained to me the program, and even though I wouldn’t be able to take any kickboxing classes in the first two weeks (the classes I expressed initial interest in), the classes would be available to me after two weeks. Thinking this was just a precaution to make sure you were conditioned for more intense classes, I felt it was nice that the gym took time to make sure you were prepared for other classes and I signed up.
Fast forward to two week laters to the same friendly coach telling me if i’d like to take the classes I was told would be available, that I’ll have to pay an additional cost. Why was this not explained to me when I initially signed up? All I was told was about the payment options, I was not told for the other classes to be accessible I would have to sign up for another program all together. I also wasn’t told that in order to take these classes there would be an additional fee. They deliberately waited to lock me into a contract to tell me that there would be more fees. That way when I canceled they would still get more money from me. When I talked to the manager and owner, they all said it was my fault due to my assumptions even though none of this was explained. It’s sad that they were more than willing to work with me when I signed up and took my money, but after there were complications due to no communication on their part about additional fees, they weren’t as friendly or willing to help. The manager even asked «can you not afford it or do you just not want to pay?». Wow.
I’m very happy I will no longer be attending this gym. Even though I’ll have to pay another $ 149 to break my contract, at least I won’t have to be swindled out of more money in the future. So the $ 149 is actually an investment on my end. Save your money and look for a gym that is up front about their cost and has the same moral and ethical customer service they claim their gym was founded on.

I’m a proud parent of a child attending The Jungle Gym. My son looks forward to coming here as much as possible. Its environment is very friendly and a great place for your child’s social development. Plenty of adult classes. Depending on what your desires in the world of grappling or MMA is, this place has it all. I recommend this place if you just want to learn BJJ, if you want to go «balls out» or have your child develop into a well discipline martial artist.

For 6 months I was searching for a good MMA school didn’t care too much for location was willing to drive and was willing to pay as long as it was quality training. After a couple visits to different gyms I didn’t get that welcoming feeling or some of them seemed like they just started watching UFC got money together a couple mats, punching bags and a tire to flip around and made themselves a school.
Then came across The Jungle Gym right in my own backyard of the bronx. My first thoughts were, how good can a martial arts school in the bronx be? You always hear people say top training schools are in Manhattan. Well my first time at the Jungle Gym I was immediatly welcome by the front desk as soon as I came in and asked how can I be helped, I explained to them how I am looking for a good place to train for weightloss and if I gain the confidence compete. First I signed some paperwork I did not have to leave and credit card info or cash deposit and I was set to train for 30 days at the time. My first class was the following week due to my work schedule, it was awesome the class was detailed and well taught, veteran students were very helpful and were there to push me when I was getting tired. The school is well equip and plenty of mat space. At the end of the first class you meet with a worker to talk about your training and how you feel about the school. Yes on your first day they make you an offer they show you their full program and school details. If you don’t want to join right there at that moment then you don’t have to but you are allowed to continue your trail time they don’t get offended or kick you out. Me I chose to join my first day I was immediately hooked but I do know people who took the 30 days and either joined or went on their way no obligation.
There is no «pressure» to join, upgrade, compete you take your training as far as you want to go. This school is a No Ego and No Excuse type of gym it’s a family type of environment your either in or out I chose to be in, this February I make a year at The Jungle Gym I lost 30+ pounds and get better every day. Don’t see myself ever going anywhere else. Hope this helps out and hope to see you on the mat.

A diamond the in the rough, literally. in the middle of Westchester Ave in the Bronx, this place stands out from the rest of the martial arts gyms around. Justin, the owner, is a wealth of knowledge and will do anything for his members. I’m not exactly into Martial Arts, but my boyfriend has been a part of the jungle gym for 8 years, he and the other senior members make up a team that help breed some amazing fighters. I’ve been to some of the promotion parties and events that the gym throws… The Jungle Gym is not just about Brazilian jujitsu. Its about teaching life skills, and about being part of a big family. Its definitely something different. Their clientele is increasing by the minute, and its clear to see why. Check it out.