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Masterskya HQ – NYC
An inclusive space for individuals to attain their goals in a high level, laid back but serious training atmosphere utilizing modern BJJ concepts.
The latest techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling in an altruistic environment that benefits every student, from seasoned competitors to those new to the art.
Honest training accessible to all.
A structured training system with monthly curriculums, with an emphasis on strong fundamentals.
A community space for students of all genders and races. Safety, respect and comfort is something we take extreme pride in.
Team
Get the training under best trainers
Alex Ecklin, Lead Instructor
● Founder of Masterskya
● Third degree BJJ Black Belt under Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro
● Medalist in IBJJF Worlds, Europeans, No-Gi Pans (at Brown Belt), American National and multiple time IBJJF International champion (at Brown Belt) and No-Gi Pans, Paris Open and Atlanta No-Gi Open Black Belt Masters champion
● Professional competitor for Rise invitational, Fight2Win, Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI 1 and 7)
● Creator of the “G-roll” and "Not Your Grandpa's Kimura" video series on BJJ Fanatics
● Third degree BJJ Black Belt under Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro
● Medalist in IBJJF Worlds, Europeans, No-Gi Pans (at Brown Belt), American National and multiple time IBJJF International champion (at Brown Belt) and No-Gi Pans, Paris Open and Atlanta No-Gi Open Black Belt Masters champion
● Professional competitor for Rise invitational, Fight2Win, Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI 1 and 7)
● Creator of the “G-roll” and "Not Your Grandpa's Kimura" video series on BJJ Fanatics
Van Allen Flores, Lead Instructor
● Second degree BJJ Black Belt under Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro
● IBJJF Europeans medalist
● Multiple Time IBJJF, Grapplers Quest and Abu Dhabi NYC Trials medalist
● Big Apple Open Brown/Black Belt champion
● F2W Pro Veteran
● IBJJF Europeans medalist
● Multiple Time IBJJF, Grapplers Quest and Abu Dhabi NYC Trials medalist
● Big Apple Open Brown/Black Belt champion
● F2W Pro Veteran
David “Super Dave” Zennario, Lead Instructor
● BJJ Black Belt
● IBJJF Worlds and No Gi Pans Medalist, NY Open Champion
● Men of War Champion
● Former MMA Fighter
● IBJJF Worlds and No Gi Pans Medalist, NY Open Champion
● Men of War Champion
● Former MMA Fighter
Michael Honrado, Instructor
● BJJ Brown Belt
● IBJJF NY Open, San Jose Open and BJJ Pro Gold Medalist
● IBJJF NY Open medalist
● Grappling Industries Champion
● IBJJF NY Open, San Jose Open and BJJ Pro Gold Medalist
● IBJJF NY Open medalist
● Grappling Industries Champion
Jontae Zapata, Instructor
● BJJ Brown Belt
● IBJJF New York Open and Grappling Industries Medalist
● Runs morning and night classes and helps newer students daily
● IBJJF New York Open and Grappling Industries Medalist
● Runs morning and night classes and helps newer students daily
Pablo Carela, Instructor
● BJJ Black Belt
● Judo Black Belt
● Divison 3 NCAA Wrestler
● Judo Black Belt
● Divison 3 NCAA Wrestler
Oliver Lopez, Instructor
● BJJ Brown Belt
● IBJJF No Gi Worlds M1 Purple Belt Champion
● Multiple time Grappling Industries, New Breed, Iron Man Grappling Super fight Champion
● In Charge of the Masterskya Competition Team
● IBJJF No Gi Worlds M1 Purple Belt Champion
● Multiple time Grappling Industries, New Breed, Iron Man Grappling Super fight Champion
● In Charge of the Masterskya Competition Team
Training Policies:
Our academy is open to all students. Before joining, we ask you the following:
● Schedule a visit with us via email/Introkit — masterskyajiujitsu@gmail.com / If it is your first time visiting us, you must schedule it prior.
● Bring a pair of flip flops to wear off of the mats. If you are taking a shower, please bring your own towel as well.
● Respect the instructor(s) authority and trust their guidance in regards to safety.
● Respect your training partners with proper attitude, coming in a clean uniform*, proper hygiene and understanding that training is NOT competition.
● Respect yourself by acting in honorable way and leaving any ill will at the door.
*(if you can’t afford a gi, a clean t-shirt and clean shorts are welcome. We have donated uniforms available for those who need one.)
● Schedule a visit with us via email/Introkit — masterskyajiujitsu@gmail.com / If it is your first time visiting us, you must schedule it prior.
● Bring a pair of flip flops to wear off of the mats. If you are taking a shower, please bring your own towel as well.
● Respect the instructor(s) authority and trust their guidance in regards to safety.
● Respect your training partners with proper attitude, coming in a clean uniform*, proper hygiene and understanding that training is NOT competition.
● Respect yourself by acting in honorable way and leaving any ill will at the door.
*(if you can’t afford a gi, a clean t-shirt and clean shorts are welcome. We have donated uniforms available for those who need one.)
Membership Policies:
● We do not have start up fees, cancellation fees or contracts. Those on monthly memberships may pause or cancel their memberships at any time. Please do so at least a day or two before your billing date.
● Our Monthly memberships are auto recurring. We are unable to change your billing date, but can pause a billing cycle. After a pause is complete, memberships are automatically re-started.
● All membership requests should be done through email – Masterskyajiujitsu@gmail.com
● All students on memberships are grandfathered into their prices. If there is a cancellation and the membership is started less than 3 months of the cancellation, we will honor the previous price (in case there is an increase)
● In most cases, we are unable to process refunds, however we will offer credits to accounts as needed.
● Our Monthly memberships are auto recurring. We are unable to change your billing date, but can pause a billing cycle. After a pause is complete, memberships are automatically re-started.
● All membership requests should be done through email – Masterskyajiujitsu@gmail.com
● All students on memberships are grandfathered into their prices. If there is a cancellation and the membership is started less than 3 months of the cancellation, we will honor the previous price (in case there is an increase)
● In most cases, we are unable to process refunds, however we will offer credits to accounts as needed.