Our mission is the pursuit of the most effective means for fighting, both in self-defense and mixed martial art competition. Through our teachings, we empower individuals with the skills and knowledge that not only fortify their physical prowess but also nurture their mental strength.
Our dojo is a place of hard work and respect. We cultivate an environment of discipline and honor. By setting lofty standards, we encourage our students to surpass their own expectations and achieve newfound heights of capability.
We believe the challenge of MMA training, together with the pursuit of a healthy, balanced lifestyle is the true embodiment of martial arts, and a means to great personal achievement.
Radical MMA gym is located in central NYC and offers group and private training for anyone interested in mixed martial arts or self-defense.
Our classes are designed for self-defense practitioners as well as those aspiring to fight MMA at the amateur or professional level. All levels are equally welcome. No previous experience is required.
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I have studied and taught various martial arts for over 35 years. I am also a retired Law Enforcement Officer that worked in the prison system for 23 years. I am presently doing executive protection exclusively for a prominent family.
One of the hardest things to do in your quest to study the martial arts is to find a good instructor that can teach physically, mentally and morally the true essence of the arts. I was lucky enough to find a young man named René Dreifuss.
His approach to teaching is phenomenal. He is a very analytical teacher, breaking everything down the simplest concepts, so that you understand tactics as well as technique.
He is a hard teacher, a throwback to olden day masters. But he is also on the cutting-edge of the new MMA world. He is a true student of game. His Jiu-jitsu is constantly evolving and getting better as he follows the newest developments in MMA.
He will never, ever teach something fake or make believe. He will never give you a false sense of security. He will drill you and drill you until your technique becomes second nature. Then in time he will force you to fight your way out of every possible worst-case scenario. Miyamoto Musashi once said, “Premature strategy is the cause of grief.” Coach Dreifuss really understands this. He is not an easy instructor and will push you in a way you have never experienced before.
Coach Dreifuss’ total dedication and unselfishness are unlike any other instructor that I have come across in my life. And I have studied with quite a few great instructors.
There is another last saying which I will leave you with, “When the student is ready the master will appear.” If you come across René, then you are ready to take this quest. Good luck, he is honestly a great instructor.
I’ve trained at 5+ martial arts gyms, and Radical MMA is in a class of its own. The classes are structured, flow-centric, and Coach Rene’s fighting system is the most effective I’ve ever seen. If you want to get better faster, come to Radical MMA.
Case in point- I went back to my old gym for open mat and easily controlled and submitted the white/blue belts there. I’m even starting to give my purple belt cousin a harder time. I’ve trained a year of sport jiu jitsu elsewhere along with 5 months at Radical, and I can confidently say: don’t waste your time at another gym.
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