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Sifu David Ross has taught self protection and self defense to thousands of NY residents. He has also consulted with and trained law enforcement officers in New York, New Jersey and Washington DC.

PLEASE NOTE: to address real issues we want you to be prepared to be scared, shocked and offended! Adult lyrics, potential violence. But all in the name of you being ready for reality.

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We are OPEN!

staff@nybestkickboxing.com (David Ross) — Tue, 03 May 2022 16:02:39 GMT

NY Best Kickboxing AKA NY San Da is OPEN! Full Schedule and ALL PROGRAMS

After more than a month of renovations, including the purchase of TONS of new training equipment, NY Best Kickboxing is now reopened FULL TIME. Now is a wonderful opportunity to join us and find out why we are #1 in New York City.

- 1200 square feet of mat space for training

- Ten Zebra brand Muay Thai bags

- Focus mitts, Thai pads, leg kick pads and kicking shields

- Our own bathrooms (both men and women)

- Changing rooms with lockers

- Open Monday through Saturday

- Monday to Friday daytime and night classes

- Saturday morning classes until 2 pm

Grand Opening Membership Specials going on now! Please contact us for more details.

The BIG NEWS is finally here!

staff@nybestkickboxing.com (David Ross) — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 03:01:54 GMT

NY Best Kickboxing / NY San Da will reopen FULL TIME!

On Monday, March 7, 2022 construction began to renovate our new location! We will soon be returning to a FULL SCHEDULE and ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS . Please keep in mind, while we have an anticipated date for this reopening, construction especially during the pandemic is unpredictable. We will keep you informed as we learn more.

For those of you who were members before the pandemic, we will be returning to our original building. We will be on 35th between 7th Ave and 8th Ave. PLEASE DO NOT GO THERE NOW . The space is under construction. We will continue to hold classes at "Ripley Grier" in the meantime.

When we reopen, for everyone's safety, we will still require everyone who works out with us to be fully vaccinated and to wear masks.

If you are not a member but are interested in our programs, we are currently offering grand reopening membership specials. You can save significant money by signing up now. If you have questions about this, email STAFF@nybestkickboxing.com

UPDATE - our transition on the way back to full time

staff@nybestkickboxing.com (David Ross) — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:10:44 GMT

Now ALL classes are indoors and we've moved to a larger location

Currently we offer indoor group sessions;

Tuesday 6 pm and 7 pm

Thursday 6 pm and 7 pm

Saturdays at 10 am and 11 am

ALL classes are now indoors. To participate in indoor training during the pandemic, you must

- Have ID to enter the building

- Be vaccinated against Covid19

- Be prepared to show documentation of that vaccination

- Of course, we will continue to wear masks

If you were vaccinated in New York State, the best option to provide documentation would be either the Excelsior Pass or Excelsior Pass Plus

The URL is https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/excelsior-pass-and-excelsior-pass-plus

We are currently being hosted by ** Ripley Grier **, depending upon the day we are either at 520 8th Ave (between 36th and 37th street) or 305 W 38th Street (right off 8th Ave). For all sessions, individuals will have to pre-register using our online form and answer the CDC mandated questions. The same form will give you directions to find us for the session.

Thank you and if you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out to us.

NY Best Kickboxing

** Ripley Grier is a temporary location until we are confident we can reopen full time. We ARE on the way back to full time classes in our space **

Why you should be training!

staff@nybestkickboxing.com (David Ross) — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 20:44:53 GMT

Five (5) reasons to start training with us TODAY

Why do we do what we do? Or, WHY should you do martial arts? There a million reasons, and they are different for each person, but I'd suggest five (5) really good reasons you should be doing martial arts.

1. Body awareness : we teach you body awareness which is essential to your overall health. It promotes mobility, balance, strength and coordination. It makes you live longer.

2. Self Defense : if you ever have to, it's good to be able to punch, kick, knee or elbow with power.

3. Chemistry! What? Well, our bodies haven't changed much from when we were cave people. This gives us a positive way to channel our inate aggression.

4. Stress! Related to #3, our bodies need an outlet for stress (especially now) and martial arts is a way to reduce our stress.

5. You learn " YES I CAN ". Your mind can play tricks on you. But in martial arts you look at something you initially think you'd never be able to do, and a few minutes later you are actually doing it. That is an important life lesson.

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Coach David

NY San Da

Meet our head instructor

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 04:07:13 GMT

Find out why we are so passionate about what we do

Find out more about your head instructor and why we are so passionate about teaching you real martial arts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90OEntBbSps

At Home Online Training: MANY OPTIONS

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 18:01:31 GMT

We are giving you many different options for home training

During this time, we have set up a number of online options for you. The main program, providing you with the workouts you know and love from the Fitness Kickboxing program (plus a few more new things!) can be found at https://new-york-san-da-martial-arts.teachable.com/p/ny-best-kickboxing-at-home-online-training

*** If you are a member please email us at Staff@nybestkickboxing.com for instant access
*** If you are a former member or never had a membership, use coupon code RETURN for a 50% discount on the online training!

There are MANY other programs on there including Chi Kung (breathing, stretching and balance), our San Da / Muay Thai program and our Swai Jiao program. For ALL the courses click https://new-york-san-da-martial-arts.teachable.com/

Let's talk about SWEAT

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:16:30 GMT

A popular trend may NOT be the best way to workout

Let's talk about SWEAT....

Sweat might be a bit, uh, gross... but it IS a good indication that your workout is actually working.

New member (it was her 4th class) said that in a "kickboxing place" she had been before, they screamed and tried to keep a crazy pace. "Boot camp" stuff is still real popular. She said that she was (is) shocked that in our class, which seems "slower" and more technique oriented, she sweats MORE.

A good workout isn't about going crazy. It's about movement, breathing and using the entire body. I will add, going "slow", especially at first, not only helps you learn the technique correctly, it also does two VERY IMPORTANT THINGS

1) It gets you using your ENTIRE BODY.... so, yes, you get an awesome workout

and

2) It prevents injuries! Let's be honest, injuries suck, and they keep you from working out. We just don't have time for injuries!

If I died tomorrow....

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 21:58:48 GMT

Something about me most of you didn't know!

I was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of six. At that time, half the children diagnosed died. In retrospect, I suppose that I originally never believed I would live a full, normal life. I suppose that was one of the early attractions I had to the figure of Bruce Lee. He had died young, but he left a legacy that meant he was still alive in minds and hearts.

I have always been extremely lucky in the martial arts teachers I found and were able to study with. I already had a pretty significant experience by the time I ever met the late Chan Tai-San. I was still very young, but I ended up not only running his school but also his organization and/or reputation. To say that was not easy would be an understatement. But I did it with relish. And along the way published more than 50 articles in various martial arts magazines.

Beginning in 1994 I started training people to fight. It exposed me to new people and a very different corner of the martial arts world. I became very interested in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and I did a lot of cross training. These experiences taught me very important lessons; to follow truth, not to be restricted by what people call tradition, what doesn’t work, and of course, what really works. More importantly, it taught me not only how to train, but the right mind set and attitude.

I didn’t just train fighters, I worked as a matchmaker, I promoted shows, I worked with athletic commissions. I introduced in New Jersey the idea of amateur MMMA, not just as a “farm system” for professional fighting, but because amateur sport also is a developmental method for martial arts when done correctly.

These days, perhaps I have gone full circle. I am involved in using martial arts as a fitness tool. Many of my students have absolutely zero interest in any kind of fight training. They use martial arts to be healthy and happy. If it hadn’t been for martial arts, where would I have been after 2 years in a hospital? There is nothing wrong with martial arts for fitness, indeed there is much positive in it. But ONLY if you do it with truth and accept fully the consequences.

If I were to die tomorrow, what would I hope to have achieved? First and foremost, I have NOT tried to pass on a system / method / tradition / lineage. I do not believe in such things. No teacher is a carbon copy of his own teacher, nor of those that came before them. It is not only impossible, it is in no way desirable. My teaching method is not passing on laundry lists of techniques. Instead I hope those who trained with me learn to think for themselves, to have body awareness and awareness of truth. And realize that truth is something they have to experience personally and can only be understood by self experience.

I hope that I have shared ideas and methods to train practically if that is what you want to do. It does not matter what you practice it is HOW you practice it. I hope that if you practice martial arts for fitness, as physical education, etc that you do so with truth so that you do not fall into the traps that plague so many who follow that path.

I hope that I have taught people to question everything, and to look for the truth themselves. In the age of fake news, we also have fake history and fake “facts”. Understand the real history, so you can understand not only the mistakes we have all made but WHY we make them.

I hope people understand that the messenger is not the message. Whatever weaknesses, and shortcoming I have as a person, ignore me and look at lesson. Simply put, you don’t have to be my friend, you don’t have to like me, you can even hate me, but look past all that to what I am saying.

Finally, as a historian, I warn you that history is cyclic in nature. Others have come before me and said the same things. The problems of today, were the problems of the past. They will be the problems of the future. There will always be a need for people to challenge the status quo and ask hard questions.

Good luck and go train!

The martial art of LIFE

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:25:33 GMT

Perhaps the most important lesson you can learn...

Perhaps the most important lesson you can learn in a martial arts class is to fight. Nope, I don't mean kick, punch, knee and elbow people. I mean to fight for yourself, to have confidence, to keep going no matter what. Maybe you are one of those lucky few people who has been blessed with an easy life, but my guess is most people struggle at times because we all do. But in life and in martial arts we learn that when things are tough, you get tougher. You learn that just when you've lost hope, a day will come that will restore that hope. It also REALLY HELPS to have a community to support you. We really are that kind of community. We are all in this together, and we all really care about everyone in our gym. Don't hesitate, don't procrastinate, don't delay, get started on being better, all around. See you soon!

The Heavy Bag

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 20:43:54 GMT

It could be your new best friend

The heavy bag is the most basic piece of training equipment in any martial art. Its primary use is to allow the student to practice their striking and kicking techniques at full power and to become accustomed to the impact. However, when properly utilized, the bag can also be used to teach distance, timing and footwork. The following points should be kept in mind when practicing;

- Don’t stand square in front of the heavy bag. Use your fighting stance, keeping one shoulder in front of the other.

- Don’t stand in place in front of the heavy bag. Move in both directions around the bag.

- Since you do not have to worry about injuring a partner, use full speed and power.

- Picture the heavy bag as an actual opponent with arms and legs. Identify actual anatomical targets on the bag.

- The most effective fighters visualize oncoming attacks and defend as well as launching attacks.

Training in the 21st C

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 17:16:07 GMT

You don't have to be a warrior to learn from them

You probably are not a warrior from ancient China? But you can learn how to be fit in the 21st C from their example! Legends tell us that the preparation of the body originally came before even technical training. While there is perhaps something romantic about this notion, realistically preparation of the body comes simultaneously with the introduction of technical material, indeed at times fundamental training COMBINES both aspects. Foundation training all aims to

1) Strengthen the muscles and connective tissues

2) Increase flexibility

3) Teach stability

4) Teach balance

5) Teach coordination of the body parts

6) Increase total body awareness

One of the best traditional tools we have in our gym is a form of Chinese yoga (Chi Kung) called the "Vajra Yoga Exercises".

In training, there is no black and white, there are just many shades of gray. Today we have the advantage a lot of our teachers in China did not, access to well developed equipment and scientific information on how the body functions and how to correctly train it. The best approach is to combine the best of the old and the new.

The Secret to Working Out

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 02:33:47 GMT

The secret to working out is to show up! Yes. Some days you will be a rock star. Other days you might be a mess. But moving and breathing, and sweating, and doing it frequently are the secret. Start now and find out why so many NY'ers are kickboxing.