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328 E 61st St #3, New York, New York, 10065, United States

(212) 326-9510 www.nyctkd.com

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Scott Sigal

Feb 12, 2016

My son and I both attend. This is a great school that strikes the right balance between seriousness and fun. Highly recommend this for children and adults. Great instructors and a wonderful community.

Taso Pardalis

Apr 16, 2014

HIGHLY RECOMMED!I I came to this school while searching for a school/instructor to begin practicing martial arts with and also to eventually bring my children to. I immediately felt comfortable with the master and the instructors here and after a free intro and a few visits I signed up. It was one of the best choices I have ever made. The instructors are patient yet know how to push you just right so as to challenge you but not discourage you. The workouts are great and the school is very focused on improving your mind in addition to your body (something that I found was missing at other schools i visited). As far as the kids program it is really amazing. My son will be old enough to participate soon but having watched many kids classes I can honestly say this is the best school for all parents in the area. You can literally watch your child's behavior change before your eyes. The children become more focused and disciplined and the instructors make performance in school just as important as physical performance. The children bring in their report cards and are rewarded for good grades in addition to athletic ability. It is a great program.

tremeur a.

May 10, 2014

I must say that going to Gotham Martial Arts is always a highly valuable and fulfilling experience. Sifu William Kwok not only provides a solid foundation through pragmatic teaching, but he also teaches his students to understand and apply all the theory behind the various moves that compose the forms to learn. In short, it makes sense and it feels right. Whether you're looking for physical wellness, self defense, or working out, you'll find and enjoy a great community here with a genuine martial arts culture and atmosphere--almost like traveling to Honk Kong--with a true lineage from Grandmaster Ip Man. A real little gem.

betty yu

Nov 26, 2013

As a student and parent of 3 kids who have studied at GMA in the TKD program and with Master Kwok for over 5 years, I can sincerely say that we love the school. My kids and I started around the same time and all as white belts (my two younger kids started in the Little Lions program and moved up to the Juniors when they turned 6). My husband went to a few TKD schools (in Queens and Manhattan) before settling on GMA. The reason we picked GMA is really because of the Masters and the instructors. While dojang cleanliness and maintenance/general upkeep are important, without great instructors the dojang is nothing. Master Kwok understands the values that we try to instill in our children and has those same values himself. The school motto and rules are clearly displayed and really taken to heart by everyone involved. Master Kwok upholds the traditions of martial arts and promotes hard work and discipline while at the same time making it fun for the younger children. The instructor/instructors-in-training at GMA all received their black belts from Master Kwok and continue to study under him. Recently, GMA had the honor of adding a part-time instructor to the program, a Master instructor who studied in S Korea. This brings a whole new perspective to the TKD program which I really enjoy. My husband and I feel that GMA, Master Kwok and all the instructors are an extension of our family. In recent months, our two older children have signed up for the Wing Chun juniors program in addition to maintaining their TKD training. Our children have literally grown up at the dojang and will one day earn their junior black belts as students of Master Kwok.

Eric Chirlin

Oct 8, 2012

I have studied Practical Wing Chun under Sifu KWOK for a year and a half. He is a natural instructor with a long background in martial arts, and his passion for martial arts shows in his instruction. He takes a personal interest in the improvement of his students and is constantly aiming to improve the curriculum which keeps the classes fresh, even for senior students who have been there longer than most. He and Master Sardinas create a comfortable and friendly environment for learning, and encourage this attitude in their students. The school is clean and inviting, and is a very short walk from the 59th/Lex or 61st/Lex train stations. Gotham has students from a wide variety of martial arts backgrounds, from decades of kung fu to those who have never practiced anything prior. It is a great place for any previous level of practice. If you're looking for practice in a martial art with knowledgeable and helpful instructors, you should go and check out Gotham.

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