Victor Severin
November 21, 2019 18:31
I started training here when I was 17 years old and out of HS, I am now 26 years old and continue to be a part of the NYCS family. This gym means much more to me than just just a place where I can train and learn new moves. Here, I was able to connect with my Russian roots by training in the sport of Sambo, which means the world to me.
It is because of this gym I was able to become a more confident person on and off the mats, I love this gym so much that I stepped out my comfort zone to go out and compete all over the country and represent NYCS with pride and honor. Our coaching staff is top notch, Sambo Steve, as the name many people know him by, is a world class instructor. He is very patient, caring, honest, and just tells it how it is. No BS here, and I personally appreciate that a lot. If anyone ever has a question,he will stop and answer it/go over it/ show it again to the whole class, which is not always the case for many other gyms. The way he cares for his students, and our overall team/family environment is another huge reason of why I love this place.
After years of training and competing I decided to give back to the gym by becoming a coach here myself. I cannot recommend this place enough, as it has not only transformed me physically, but mentally aswell. The gym has everything you'd want, all you need to bring is hard work and dedication. 12/5 stars, I'd live here if that was allowed.