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DiSalvo Performance Training: The Easiest Ways to Marry Your Gym Time with Your Mat Time.

When Alex asked me to write an article for the Masterskya website to commemorate the opening of my new gym, I appreciated the gesture greatly.

Masterskya 3 year Anniversary / Mid-year specials!

Please send us an email at BrooklynMasterskya@gmail.com or talk to Alex or Van to reserve your spot. Thank you for the support and we are

TWMF Brooklyn / Community Yoga for everyone

TWMF is an outdoor Yoga and fitness experience right here in Brooklyn. We asked it’s founder, Terina, about what got her started and what TWMF

Masterskya Student Spotlight: “Churrasco That Rises Above at Paladar in East Harlem”

Masterskya student, Gutyerre, has opened a Brazilian BBQ restaurant in East Harlem. Gutyerre trained together with Alex and Van many years ago, and has been

StudyBids – College Students take a look!

Nour from our Bushwick location and his team officially launched www.studybids.com last week. A college student to college student network to help kids make the grade. Much

The Vibe at Masterskya by Shamil

https://www.instagram.com/p/BtSH2teBes8/

Arthritis – An Older Grappler’s Silent Opponent.

This is written by Alex and Van’s former student and great friend and a huge influence on Masterskya, Tom Corrie. A master’s world BJJ champion

Masterskya’s Famous Specials + End of 2018 Holiday Party

Masterskya Holiday Party: When: December 30 What Time: 5PM until closing Where: The Platform / 1178 Bushwick Ave Brooklyn, New York 11221 www.theplatformbk.com This will

Sitting down with Malick – A short interview

Q: Hey Malick, thanks for taking the time to do this. Can you please tell us about your training background, martial arts disciplines that you

The Way of the Zebra / Between Belts by Eric Alter

The Way of the Zebra or Between Belts by Eric Alter I wanna change. Shed this dust saturated uniform we’ve come to know as human life

Health update/announcement from Brooklyn Buddha, edited by Gigaherb

I wanted to share some great news with my Masterskya family. I have been diabetic for 17 years and at my highest weight I was

Oni Perez open letter to Masterskya

Oni Perez was a huge presence within Masterskya. Please read below. All the best to you, brother! Open Letter to Masterskya When I first

Curriculum Change + Update

As our school grows, we have been slowly changing our curriculum to fit the various needs of our students. With the abundance of new moves

A Tale of Two Gyms by The Fight Writer

https://writefightweb.wordpress.com/2018/06/14/featured-content/ Click the link above to read a post where Masterskya member Malick is featured. Please follow the author on Twitter @fight_writer

“Escaping the Comparison Trap” by Masterskya Member Rog Law

Escaping the Comparison Trap by Rog aka the Pink Gi Cross Chokin’ Assassin @RogLawFitness Death by a thousand cuts. Luckily I don’t mean

Masterskya Blog Guest: The Manager Speaks!

I would like to take sometime and say thank you to all the students and Coaches at Masterskya and especially Alex,Van,Chris,Marshall, Jemssix and Rafael. Since

S.U.P Ep 02 Podcast featuring Alex + Van

Alex and Van were featured on Super Upper Cut Podcast, Take a look! http://www.giftedsounds.com/super-upper-punch/2018/4/24/sup-interviwe-masterskya

BJJ, Hackers, & Information Security: Attack from Defense

“Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu actually makes them better computer security people.” -Jeremiah Grossman. I’ve said some pretty crazy things in my life and… yeah, yup they’re all

We are expanding, a video to explain whats happening and our future goals!

Hey everyone! Masterskya Bushwick opened its doors on June of 2016, and we are hoping to open Masterskya Downtown Brooklyn aka Masterskya2 aka Masterskya Squared

Masterskya and Masterskya2 Schedules for 2018

MasterskyaBushwickSchedule MasterskyaDowntownBKSchedule Masterskya 2 will also have a kids program, please look at the schedule below: Masterskyakidsschedule

How to effectively drill, practice and connect the dots.

We learn many different techniques, and although many times they are individual, you should find ways to connect them and have them “flow”. When you

Masterskya Is Now (Over) 1 Year Old! Let’s Celebrate!

RSVP for the Masterskya Anniversary Party on Facebook — Sunday, November 5th from 4pm-8pm at Three Diamond Door, 211 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237. Note: Bring

An Afternoon with Eric LaCour of LaCour Studio – Photographer and Creator of Masterskya’s Technique of the Week Video Series.

Eric LaCour is an independent photographer and videographer based in Brooklyn, New York. He is an artist, athlete and existential adventurer. He is also a