LLLEARNER Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I may be in NYC the middle of next week. I will be traveling on Tuesday, coming back Friday. I was wondering what might be going on MA-wise that I could see or do. "Those who know don't talk. Those who talk don't know." ~ Lao-tzu, Tao Te Ching"Walk a single path, becoming neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat, without forgetting caution when all is quiet or becoming frightened when danger threatens." ~ Jigaro Kano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallgeese Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 If you like to grapple at all, Marcello Garcia's mothership school is in NYC. He's very welcoming to students who come in to train and has a reputation for rolling with them if at all possible. http://alphajiujitsu.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhRVuwbm__LwXPvFMReMww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLLEARNER Posted October 7, 2016 Author Share Posted October 7, 2016 I might look into that. BJJ looks fun. "Those who know don't talk. Those who talk don't know." ~ Lao-tzu, Tao Te Ching"Walk a single path, becoming neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat, without forgetting caution when all is quiet or becoming frightened when danger threatens." ~ Jigaro Kano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLLEARNER Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 Just an update. I did make it to New York, and I did make it to class. I tried to get in with Marcello Garcia, but, he did not have a class appropriate for my skill level available. They recommended the Renzo Gracie Academy at 224 W 30th St. It was the last morning we were going to be in NY. So I got up at 0545 and walked the .6 mile and arrived about 40 min early. So after standing outside for approx 30 min I noticed that the proper door to use was not the obvious one, but the brass one. After signing the waiver and letting me use a house gi (it was clean) I joined class. After a brief warm up of light jogging, side-shuffling, shrimping, ukemi and push ups the white belts went to a separate room. This was a blast. The instructors were all top notch, attentive and genuinely wanted to teach. My only complaint which may not even be a real complaint as it seems normal in NY was the lack of air conditioning. I was sweating like a beast, and not just from the workout. But that was most places we went. Based on my experience I would recommend this school to anyone. If I had not been leaving in the early afternoon I would have tried to stay the whole day. They off BJJ, Muay Tai and a couple other disciplines. They charge a flat monthly rate for all the training you want. "Those who know don't talk. Those who talk don't know." ~ Lao-tzu, Tao Te Ching"Walk a single path, becoming neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat, without forgetting caution when all is quiet or becoming frightened when danger threatens." ~ Jigaro Kano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallgeese Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Just an update. I did make it to New York, and I did make it to class. I tried to get in with Marcello Garcia, but, he did not have a class appropriate for my skill level available. They recommended the Renzo Gracie Academy at 224 W 30th St. It was the last morning we were going to be in NY. So I got up at 0545 and walked the .6 mile and arrived about 40 min early. So after standing outside for approx 30 min I noticed that the proper door to use was not the obvious one, but the brass one. After signing the waiver and letting me use a house gi (it was clean) I joined class. After a brief warm up of light jogging, side-shuffling, shrimping, ukemi and push ups the white belts went to a separate room. This was a blast. The instructors were all top notch, attentive and genuinely wanted to teach. My only complaint which may not even be a real complaint as it seems normal in NY was the lack of air conditioning. I was sweating like a beast, and not just from the workout. But that was most places we went. Based on my experience I would recommend this school to anyone. If I had not been leaving in the early afternoon I would have tried to stay the whole day. They off BJJ, Muay Tai and a couple other disciplines. They charge a flat monthly rate for all the training you want.Awesome to hear! Glad you had a great time. Certainly you can't go wrong with Renzo's place! http://alphajiujitsu.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhRVuwbm__LwXPvFMReMww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Glad that you had a great time! I was in NYC on Thursday and Friday and pretty close to you, too! Hahaha. I think I walked by that academy. Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com AdministratorHave a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me!KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLLEARNER Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 Awesome! If you ever get the chance I recommend a chance. The Marcello Garcia Academy is in the same area too. "Those who know don't talk. Those who talk don't know." ~ Lao-tzu, Tao Te Ching"Walk a single path, becoming neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat, without forgetting caution when all is quiet or becoming frightened when danger threatens." ~ Jigaro Kano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tula223 Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 NYC... my dream custom software development Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLLEARNER Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 NYC... my dreamI would not want to live in NYC, although I can see the appeal. My only complaint and I am not sure if I can really complain as it seemed to be how most places were. The lack of air conditioning. Unless there was a product that would suffer from excessive heat everywhere seemed not to really bother with AC. "Those who know don't talk. Those who talk don't know." ~ Lao-tzu, Tao Te Ching"Walk a single path, becoming neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat, without forgetting caution when all is quiet or becoming frightened when danger threatens." ~ Jigaro Kano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLLEARNER Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 In the same spirit of my trip to New York, I now need to decide on a trip for my 40th birthday. While I do not particularly care about my age (it is a number after all), the other half wants to take me on a trip for my 40th in November. I know she is thinking somewhere tropical. I would be happy with staying home with my family. I also have committed to myself that when the opportunity to travel presents itself, that I would train in something I do not normally have the opportunity to otherwise. Even if it is just an intro class. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for budget friendly travel near dojos. I know she wants something tropical and taking a 6-year-old (our girl spawn) will also be desired. For the record, I train in Shotokan with Judo and Jujitsu mixed in and I have done 1 intro class to BJJ. "Those who know don't talk. Those who talk don't know." ~ Lao-tzu, Tao Te Ching"Walk a single path, becoming neither cocky with victory nor broken with defeat, without forgetting caution when all is quiet or becoming frightened when danger threatens." ~ Jigaro Kano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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