Anderson’s Martial Arts Academy

12 East 14th St., New York, NY 10003

map12 East 14th St., New York, NY 10003

About

Anderson’s Martial Arts Academy offers training in Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Jiu Jitsu, Lethwei, Kali, MMA, striking, grappling, and weapons systems. The program also includes Little Dragon kids classes, fitness, private training, self defense, Filipino martial arts, kickboxing, boxing, NO-GI Jiu Jitsu, and women’s Jiu Jitsu.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price: $148 per 8 classes for Starter Membership; $178 per 16 classes for 16-Class Bundle; $218 per month for Unlimited Membership

Anderson’s Martial Arts Academy was established in 1996 and has been empowering students in New York City since 1996. The academy states that it is dedicated to empowering students through expert martial arts training, personal growth, and a supportive community, and that it began with a goal to teach authentic martial arts with heart while training both mind and body, building confidence, focus, strength, and lifelong personal discipline. Its slogan and taglines include “Train Where Champions Are Made,” “Build strength, confidence, and skill with expert-led martial arts in NYC,” “Every black belt was once a beginner,” and “Anderson’s Martial Arts Academy Inspiring champions since 1996.”

The leadership team includes Jason L. Anderson, whose lineage and energy are described as making it truly world-class training, and Sifu Anderson is mentioned in relation to instructor certifications. Listed instructors include Solomon Renfro Jr. (Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), Sije Jénel Stevens (JKD, Muay Thai, Filipino Martial Arts, KB), Sihing Pablo Vasquez (JKD, Filipino Martial Arts, 2x Stickfighting World Champion, Assistant Kali Competition Team Coach), Shawn Ellis (Muay Thai, Assistant Fight Team Coach), Royston Nero (Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Boxing), Logan Geisler (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, No-Gi Jiu Jitsu, Women’s Jiu Jitsu), Jim Flynn (JKD, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Filipino Martial Arts), and Ion Jadwick (Little Dragons (Kids) Instructor). Sije Jénel Stevens holds credentials including MS, CSCS, MKC, PN1, M-KBIA, and TFW-1. Six Anderson’s Martial Arts instructors are newly certified by Guro Dan Inosanto in Jeet Kune Do and Kali.

The academy highlights that students can train across more than six complete systems with a structured, goal-based curriculum and world-class, lineage-certified instructors. It notes a welcoming, beginner-friendly atmosphere, early, late, and weekend sessions, and personalized training plans and feedback. The program blends Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do with modern techniques and offers complete training in multiple arts in one academy, where beginner or advanced students can train in striking, grappling, or weapons systems. The Little Dragon kids program is tailored for children and focuses on confidence and discipline through fun, safe martial arts training. Private training is customized around individual goals, pace, and schedule, and the self-defense program focuses on practical techniques for real-life situations.

Membership options include a Starter Membership, a 16-Class Bundle, and an Unlimited Membership, and there is a 3-Day Free Pass that offers three days of unlimited training with no commitment. Anderson’s Martial Arts Academy also offers online, on-demand training with elite instructors and structured lessons. The academy describes its community as rooted in discipline, respect, and real results, with a focus on discipline, mindset, and body strength as core philosophy pillars. It reports that thousands of students have trained there and that multiple countries are represented, with exact numbers not specified.

The academy notes that it is trusted by champions, has been featured in global media, and communicates with its community via Facebook, X-twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. It hosts seminars such as an Annual Savate Seminar in New York City and a Filipino Martial Arts Stick and Dagger Seminar, and it brings in guest teachers such as Carlos Sapão for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The academy reports Muay Thai competition wins. Credentials and recognition listed include Sihing Pablo Vasquez as a 2x Stickfighting World Champion, six instructors newly certified by Guro Dan Inosanto in Jeet Kune Do and Kali, an unspecified number of championship titles, a 4.7 out of 5 rating, and 4.5 out of 5 stars from 112 reviews, and it is described as NYC’s trusted academy and featured in global media.

Last updated April 17, 2026.

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