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Kano Martial Arts NYC offers classes in Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, No-Gi Grappling, Kids Judo, Jiu Jitsu, MMA, and Wrestling. The program takes place in a beautiful, clean, and spacious facility. Instruction is led by expert instructors who teach confidence, discipline, self-defense, goal setting, and leadership, and who have gained international recognition in the martial arts world.
• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Price: Try A Class Today! FREE / 1 Class
Kano Martial Arts NYC states that it is committed to providing innovative, relevant, sustainable, and accessible martial arts programs that empower students for life. The program is led by internationally ranked instructors offering what it describes as world-class martial arts instruction in New York City, including a Judo program that it describes as like no other in the city, and a Kids Judo class in a safe, supportive environment. The leadership team includes Garry, Shintaro, and Sensei St Leger, and there is also wrestling instruction from the NYU assistant wrestling coach. The program notes that it can trace its lineage back to Jigoro Kano, the creator of Judo, and that people training to make the Olympics stop by on occasion. Kano Martial Arts NYC also advertises exclusive online offers and a free trial class.
One parent describes the facility as beautiful, clean, and spacious, with convenient class times in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings, and says the instructors are world-class, extremely talented, and patient in teaching details. Another reviewer calls it “Best Judo in NYC” and mentions that people training to make the Olympics visit the gym. Other testimonials describe the gym as welcoming, praise Garry for being very welcoming and focused on correct throws while taking care of partners, and describe Sensei St Leger as an excellent teacher and great man.
Last updated April 17, 2026.
• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Price: Try A Class Today! FREE / 1 Class
Kano Martial Arts NYC states that it is committed to providing innovative, relevant, sustainable, and accessible martial arts programs that empower students for life. The program is led by internationally ranked instructors offering what it describes as world-class martial arts instruction in New York City, including a Judo program that it describes as like no other in the city, and a Kids Judo class in a safe, supportive environment. The leadership team includes Garry, Shintaro, and Sensei St Leger, and there is also wrestling instruction from the NYU assistant wrestling coach. The program notes that it can trace its lineage back to Jigoro Kano, the creator of Judo, and that people training to make the Olympics stop by on occasion. Kano Martial Arts NYC also advertises exclusive online offers and a free trial class.
One parent describes the facility as beautiful, clean, and spacious, with convenient class times in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings, and says the instructors are world-class, extremely talented, and patient in teaching details. Another reviewer calls it “Best Judo in NYC” and mentions that people training to make the Olympics visit the gym. Other testimonials describe the gym as welcoming, praise Garry for being very welcoming and focused on correct throws while taking care of partners, and describe Sensei St Leger as an excellent teacher and great man.
Last updated April 17, 2026.
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