Truly cannot recommend Midtown enough! Being a newbie can feel intimidating but everyone at Midtown is super kind, welcoming and supportive. 10/10 recommend!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Krista! We’re thrilled you found Midtown Jiu Jitsu and so glad you felt welcomed and supported by our staff. Your kind words mean so much to us!
lexi hanauer2025.01.03
As an educator myself, I’m constantly in awe of how incredible Coach Malachy and Coach Steph are with these kids!
The coaches at Midtown Jiu Jitsu create a caring connection with each student while upholding firm and safe boundaries and giving clear and honest direction. Thus providing the perfect environment for growth, learning, trust and resilience. My children are thriving and I couldn’t be more satisfied with our experience.
Through my children’s new found love of the sport, I too have started attending classes at the gym which has been amazing! The toughest and sweatiest workout ever with awesome people. We’re all hooked!
Wow, Lexi, thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review! We’re truly grateful for your kind words about our teaching style. Having you and your kids as part of our gym makes this job so rewarding and enjoyable!! It certainly is a pleasure to see your family’s dedication and enthusiasm for Jiu Jitsu grow.
We’re so excited to continue sharing this journey with you and look forward to many more great classes ahead here at Midtown Jiu Jitsu!
Sabrina Thibodeau2025.01.02
100000% recommend for kids and adults! Coach Malachy and his staff are highly skilled and dedicated. Since my son started here, I've seen remarkable improvements in his behavior. Not only has his physical strength increased, but his mental resilience has also grown significantly.
I've also started taking classes here, participating in both the Fundamentals and Women's classes. It's an excellent way to push yourself, challenge your limits, and develop new skills.
My boys have been attending mid town BJJ for their youth class for a few weeks now. Coach Malachy is an excellent teacher as well as a mentor. He runs a strict class which is excellent for the age group class my children attend. All the instructors are helpful,
patient and kind. My kids have participated in a lot of youth sports but this experience has been one of the best.
Thank you so much for sharing this, Lauryn! We’re thrilled to hear that your boys are getting the most out of the classes at Midtown Jiu Jitsu. Coach Malachy and the team strive to create a positive, structured space where kids can learn, grow, and have fun along the way. It’s wonderful to know our approach is making a difference for your family! Thank you so much for bringing them to class!! It's an honor to teach them both!
Thank you for the 5-star review Rochelle! We’re so glad you came to visit us here at Midtown Jiu Jitsu. You were a pleasure to teach and a great training partner. Happy birthday again and safe travels back home! Visit us again soon in Kingston New York!
Elena Nieves2024.10.28
Coaches Malachy and Stephanie are exceptional instructors. They’ve created a challenging and supportive environment; where everyone is welcome.
Thank you so so much for your kind review, Elena! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at Midtown Jiu Jitsu. We truly appreciate your feedback and are grateful for the opportunity to share our passion with the people of Kingston and the surrounding areas. Everyone is definitely welcome here. :) !!!
Mike Colon2024.10.17
I’ve had an incredible experience with the staff at Midtown Jiu Jitsu! The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about each student’s progress. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, they create a welcoming environment where everyone can grow at their own pace. The atmosphere is friendly, and there’s a strong sense of community among the students. The gym is clean and well-maintained, and the classes are always challenging but rewarding. If you’re looking to improve your Jiu Jitsu skills in a supportive and positive setting, Midtown Jiu Jitsu is the place to be!
Wow! Thank you so much Mike for that incredible review of Midtown Jiu Jitsu! We definitely try our best to give everyone our fullest attention and we're certainly aiming towards building a positive community vibe for all! Thank you for all your help as well within the community of Kingston Mike!! Mike teaches a regular boxing class and coaches the high school wrestling team.
Thank you for leaving us a 5-star review Jacob!! We hope to see you again soon at Midtown Jiu Jitsu! If you happen to think about anything specific that made you leave us 5 stars then please don't hesitate to reply :) again thank you so much!
Advertisement
Dak Wagner2024.09.04
Great place to train!
Coach Malachy teaches the techniques in a very easy way to understand and makes sure everyone is learning. He makes it a very challenging and welcoming environment for all skill levels
Thank you so much for the kind words, Dak! We’re so glad to hear you’re enjoying your time at Midtown Jiu Jitsu. Coach Malachy aims to make sure each student understands the techniques and feels supported on their journey! We’re grateful to have you as part of our Jiu Jitsu community here in Kingston, NY, and we can’t wait to see you keep progressing on the mats!
Zachary W2024.09.03
Finding Midtown Jiujitsu has been a blessing as someone who wants to train but doesn’t have the most flexible schedule. Coach Malachy is an awesome teacher who genuinely cares about his students. Recommend to all who wish to further their training!
Thank you so much for the thoughtful review, Zach! We’re glad to hear that Midtown Jiu Jitsu has been a good fit for your schedule and training goals. It means a lot to know that you feel supported. We’re so grateful to have you as part of our community here in Kingston, NY. See you soon!!
Matthew Aghajanian2024.09.03
safe, fun and technical. the head instructor is super friendly and easy going, really hope to visit again soon!
p.s. recently visited AGAIN! Loved it!!
Matt!! Thank you so much for the great review! We’re really glad you had such a positive experience at Midtown Jiu Jitsu. Creating a safe, fun, and technical training environment is what we strive for, and it’s awesome to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We appreciate your continued support and would LOVE to have you back on the mats anytime you're in Kingston, NY. See you again soon!
Thank you for the 5-star rating, Hovanes! We’re thrilled that you had a positive experience at Midtown Jiu Jitsu. If there’s anything specific that stood out to you or if you have any feedback, we’d love to hear it. See you again soon :)
Advertisement
Ted Chung2024.08.15
Professor Malachy was an instructor when I lived in LA, and even when I moved to Texas, I kept in touch. When I was in the area for a work trip, I drove an hour to train at his own school.
I arrived to see him teach the kids class, and it reminded me how much of an amazing teacher he is. Breaking down concepts in jiu-jitsu is no small feat, even for adults, but he did it in a way for kids that made it more concrete. I also appreciated that he carefully matched and paired duos during sparring, making sure that there was enough challenge to build grit but not so much that it would be discouraging.
The time for adult class came, and he was no less attentive and detail oriented. Moreover, the sparring rounds were basically semi-private lessons as he went around workshopping techniques and answering questions.
I've only held off on reviewing the school because I haven't been, but now that I have I can say that not only is the instruction good but the facility is beautiful and well kept. Pictures don't do it justice.
Appreciated the warm welcome and thanks for the training!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Ted! It means a lot to hear that you went out of your way to visit Midtown Jiu Jitsu, and we’re honored to have you on the mats. We’re also glad you appreciated the care we put into maintaining our facility. Your kind words and support mean a lot, and we hope to see you again whenever you're in Kingston, NY!
Ted Chung2024.06.21
I can not say enough good things about Professor Silva and Coach Bryant. They've been consummate, dedicated instructors and training partners and after having visited Midtown in person I can say that the facility they've built matches their work ethic and dedication. I go to watch how Malachy teaches the youth class and simultaneously hold high standards on how to perform, personalizes on each individual student's needs and still is empathetic and encouraging. Moreover, he doesn't water down anything for youth, the movements and technique stays the same.
I was lucky enough to attend the no-gi class and was amazed at the amount of content and instruction he pushed and then as it opened to free sparring was calling out pointers and tips and while letting people work at their own pace.
Extremely grateful for the opportunity to train here.
Thank you, Matthew, for the 5-star rating! We're so happy to know you had a positive experience at Midtown Jiu Jitsu.
Advertisement
Zac Greenberg2024.06.03
You couldn’t ask for a better coach than Coach Malachy. From someone just starting for fun to someone trying to grow as a competitor, the Midtown Team is fun, safe, and serious!
Thank you so much for the awesome review, Zac! We’re so happy to hear such great feedback about Coach Malachy and the Midtown Jiu Jitsu team. We strive to create a safe, supportive, and focused environment for everyone and we’re lucky to have dedicated students like you!!
Spaceoak W2024.05.30
I can honestly say that I have not met many jiu jitsu practitioners more passionate about this martial art than Malachy. Every time he steps on the mat, whether it is to teach or to train, he paints a very clear picture of what loving what you do should look like. Malachy’s sacrifice, consistency, curiosity and grace are the most ideal qualities you would like to see in any teacher, especially if they are working with children. The jiu jitsu community is very fortunate to have a person with such high character and talent representing what are in this world.
Armand D Rivers
Instructor
Renzo Gracie Los Angeles.
Thank you for your kind words Armand you are a great example of strength and inspiration to us here at Midtown Jiu Jitsu —thank you for being a part of our jiu jitsu journey! Please visit us in Kingston, NY some time soon in the future!
It’s difficult to put into words how great of a coach Malachy Silva is. But, I’ll try my best. I’ve known Malachy for over a year now. We came to Renzo Gracie East Los Angeles looking for a gym that could accommodate not just my husband, but also my son and daughter. It only took a week to realize that we had made the right choice going with RGELA. As far as Jiu Jitsu, Malachy is extremely knowledgeable. He is able to explain complex techniques in a way that makes it accessible to all students. His best quality, in my opinion, is the level of compassion he shows while working with kids. Jiu jitsu is not easy. Not all kids will grasp the concepts immediately. Coach knows this. He has the gift of motivating each child to improve and perform at their best. I can attest that both my son and daughter have grown immensely while training with coach Malachy. Another area where Malachy excels in is building assertiveness. Coach has helped my children make strides with their self confidence. If you’re looking for a gym that is ran by great people, Midtown Jiu Jitsu is the place to go.
Thank you, Yareli. I’m glad I had the opportunity to work with your family and have a positive impact, especially with your children—and, of course, hip-hop aficionado Hugo! Seeing your family’s growth through Jiu Jitsu has been incredibly rewarding, and it’s been a privilege to work with both your son and daughter. We strive to make every student feel supported and motivated, and I’m grateful to hear that our efforts have helped build confidence in them. Please visit us if you’re ever in Kingston, NY!
Advertisement
Skyrocket Your Sales with Customer Reviews. No coding required.
Verified Company
