Bushin Martial Arts Academy/Gracie Jiu-jitsu Williamsburg

“A great place to train. I strongly recommend to anyone that wants to be serious, and also safe, in their training.”

“Joining Bushin Martial Arts Academy was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I had never practiced a martial art before or done anything athletic for that matter, I started by trying Gracie University at home with my sister as a training partner and we loved it. She suggested we go check out the local Gracie Certified Training Center. She had attended one of their Women Empowered Seminars and really liked it. I struggle with social anxiety so I was really reluctant, but I went along with her anyway. I'm so glad I did. The facility is extremely clean. The people are super nice and welcoming. John is an excellent instructor. He makes learning Jiu-Jitsu fun and easy. He is always willing to take the extra time to help you if you are struggling a bit with a technique. After every class, even if it was a difficult technique, I walk out of the dojo with a sense of accomplishment. I feel more confident in my every day life as well. If you are looking for a school that will train you to be a BJJ tournament champion or a place to show off how tough you are, then this may not be the place for you. If you are looking for a school that will teach you to defend yourself, help you feel more confident, and make some great friends in the process, then this would be the place for you.”

“I take classes here and I cant tell you how nice it is there. They teach so many classes that I had a hard time picking which one to pick! They stick to the real ways of the martial arts they teach. I cant thank them any more and now I fell safe and confident at defending my self. I would highly recommend the jujitsu class for self defense. The cross country to get fit and yoga to be come limber. Also I think that they are the safest martial arts academy I have ever had the honor of learning at. So i cant recommend this dojo any more than i have so please try it out!!!”

“A year ago I decided to join Bushin Martial Arts Academy. I had begun training with the Gracie Combatives DVDs at home but decided to take advantage of the 10 day trial. Having NO prior athletic experience I was terrified. The first few weeks were overwhelming but exhilarating. The instructor John Nguyen described Bushin Martial Arts Academy as a place that we would learn to be comfortable in uncomfortable positions. For about $120 a month John has provided in-depth instruction, nutritional information and even home exercise programs. I am challenged and learn in every class. In the past year, I have learned many lessons from Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at Bushin Martial Arts. I have learned that my body and spirit are stronger than I ever imagined. I stand with more confidence and am a better role model for my children. I am incredibly grateful to John and my Bushin family for the opportunity to continue to grow in this dojo.”

“I have been training at this dojo for several years now. I enjoy everything about it. The instructors are top notch, and I am appreciative of everything I have been taught. Switching from the Gracie to the Pedro Sauer system is broadening my perspective and refining my technique on a different level. The dojo is always clean and the instruction is very technical. I will say that instead of only training 1 or 2 levels deep on a technique, we now go "deep into the rabbit hole". This allows everyone at different experience levels to get better. Keep up the great work!”