Anderson’s Martial Arts Academy
Anderson’s Martial Arts Academy, 12 East 14th St., New York, NY 10003
About
Anderson’s Martial Arts Academy offers training in Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, Lethwei, Kali, MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Savate, Filipino martial arts, stickfighting, and kickboxing and boxing. The program also includes Little Dragon kids martial arts classes, No-Gi Jiu Jitsu, Women’s Jiu Jitsu, self defense, private training, and Kali, Eskrima, Filipino Martial Arts Stick and Dagger.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Price: $148 per 8 Classes; $178 per 16 Classes; $218 per month
Anderson’s Martial Arts Academy was established in 1996 and has offered martial arts training 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 and to train both mind and body, building confidence, focus, strength, and lifelong personal discipline. The academy describes itself as a world-class martial arts academy and as NYC’s trusted academy for real results and legacy martial arts.
The program features a structured, goal-based curriculum across more than six complete systems, with options to train in striking, grappling, and weapons systems, including Little Dragon kids classes tailored for children. Anderson’s Martial Arts Academy offers early, late, and weekend sessions, personalized training plans and feedback, and the option to train online or in person, including world-class martial arts available on-demand online with structured lessons to train at one’s own pace. The academy offers a 3-Day Free Pass for unlimited training, a Starter Membership with no long-term contract, a 16-Class Bundle, and an Unlimited Membership that includes all styles and programs, free use of the gym and facility with certain memberships, unlimited weekly class access, and the ability to attend any level with approval.
The leadership team includes Ion Jadwick (Little Dragons kids instructor); Solomon Renfro Jr. (Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu); Sije Jénel Stevens (Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai, Filipino Martial Arts, KB); Sihing Pablo Vasquez (Jeet Kune Do, 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); and Jim Flynn (Jeet Kune Do, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Filipino Martial Arts). Instructors are described as world-class, lineage-certified, certified, passionate, and elite, and six Anderson’s Martial Arts instructors are newly certified by Guro Dan Inosanto in Jeet Kune Do and Kali. Sije Jénel Stevens holds credentials including MS, CSCS, MKC, PN1, M-KBIA, and TFW-1.
The academy notes that it blends Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do with modern techniques and offers access to elite martial arts instruction from world champions. Sihing Pablo Vasquez is a two-time Stickfighting World Champion, and the academy references championship titles and describes itself with the statement “Train Where Champions Are Made.” Anderson’s Martial Arts Academy reports ratings of 4.7 out of 5 and 4.5 out of 5 stars from 112 reviews. Community involvement includes hosting seminars such as an Annual Savate Seminar in New York City and a Filipino Martial Arts Stick and Dagger Seminar, and thousands across New York have trained there, with AMAA family members referenced in relation to guest teaching.
The academy also runs the AMAA Insights blog, which includes expert tips, training strategies, and student stories. Testimonials and statements associated with the academy include “Build strength, confidence, and skill with expert-led martial arts in NYC,” “Jason L. Anderson’s lineage and energy make it truly world-class training,” and “Every black belt was once a beginner.”
Last updated July 29, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Price: $148 per 8 Classes; $178 per 16 Classes; $218 per month
Anderson’s Martial Arts Academy was established in 1996 and has offered martial arts training 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 and to train both mind and body, building confidence, focus, strength, and lifelong personal discipline. The academy describes itself as a world-class martial arts academy and as NYC’s trusted academy for real results and legacy martial arts.
The program features a structured, goal-based curriculum across more than six complete systems, with options to train in striking, grappling, and weapons systems, including Little Dragon kids classes tailored for children. Anderson’s Martial Arts Academy offers early, late, and weekend sessions, personalized training plans and feedback, and the option to train online or in person, including world-class martial arts available on-demand online with structured lessons to train at one’s own pace. The academy offers a 3-Day Free Pass for unlimited training, a Starter Membership with no long-term contract, a 16-Class Bundle, and an Unlimited Membership that includes all styles and programs, free use of the gym and facility with certain memberships, unlimited weekly class access, and the ability to attend any level with approval.
The leadership team includes Ion Jadwick (Little Dragons kids instructor); Solomon Renfro Jr. (Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu); Sije Jénel Stevens (Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai, Filipino Martial Arts, KB); Sihing Pablo Vasquez (Jeet Kune Do, 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); and Jim Flynn (Jeet Kune Do, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Filipino Martial Arts). Instructors are described as world-class, lineage-certified, certified, passionate, and elite, and six Anderson’s Martial Arts instructors are newly certified by Guro Dan Inosanto in Jeet Kune Do and Kali. Sije Jénel Stevens holds credentials including MS, CSCS, MKC, PN1, M-KBIA, and TFW-1.
The academy notes that it blends Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do with modern techniques and offers access to elite martial arts instruction from world champions. Sihing Pablo Vasquez is a two-time Stickfighting World Champion, and the academy references championship titles and describes itself with the statement “Train Where Champions Are Made.” Anderson’s Martial Arts Academy reports ratings of 4.7 out of 5 and 4.5 out of 5 stars from 112 reviews. Community involvement includes hosting seminars such as an Annual Savate Seminar in New York City and a Filipino Martial Arts Stick and Dagger Seminar, and thousands across New York have trained there, with AMAA family members referenced in relation to guest teaching.
The academy also runs the AMAA Insights blog, which includes expert tips, training strategies, and student stories. Testimonials and statements associated with the academy include “Build strength, confidence, and skill with expert-led martial arts in NYC,” “Jason L. Anderson’s lineage and energy make it truly world-class training,” and “Every black belt was once a beginner.”
Last updated July 29, 2026.
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