Jiu Jitsu

The Jiu Jitsu taught at Workshop NYC is predicated upon the technical maxim that jiu jitsu is the art of control that leads to submission. At our school, technical proficiency is only half the journey. While students are expected to be well-versed in the rigors of clinch-work, mat-work, and takedown techniques, they are equally challenged to master themselves. Beyond the physical techniques, the profound internal discipline of Jiu Jitsu practice is what empowers a student to master their mind and evolve as an individual. Students are taught to cultivate a calm, unwavering spirit, learning to govern their emotions and sharpen their focus under pressure. This mastery of the self—the ability to maintain presence, humility, and absolute control of one's own faculties is something we strive to impress upon our students. 

“In every endeavor you must imagine the best goal and use your mental and physical energy in the most effective manner in order to accomplish that goal—put simply, Seiryoku Zenyo” - Jigoro Kano

Class structure and curriculum are dependent on what level class you will be attending.