Malandros Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
307 Wall St, Kingston, NY 12401, USA
Jiu Jitsu Academy serving New Paltz, Gardiner and the greater Hudson Valley.
307 Wall St, Kingston, NY 12401, USA
Jiu Jitsu Academy serving New Paltz, Gardiner and the greater Hudson Valley.
Malandros BJJ is a great place to train! Professor Virg is a mastermind at his craft! Fantastic instruction and team atmosphere.
I’ve been fortunate enough to travel and train jiu jitsu in gyms in Hawaii to Louisiana and all the way up in Alaska and I can honestly say none have been more welcoming than the instructor and practitioners at Malandros Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. If you’re brand new to the art or have some training experience it’s absolutely worth your time stopping in and getting on the mats with these professionals
Posted 1 year agoI was between jobs for a few months and needed a place to train BJJ while I was still in New Paltz. I found out about Virg after trying some other places in the area. His approachability, knowledge, and love for the art of BJJ attracted me to start taking classes. At Malandros, Virg has cultivated an amazing environment for training and the group that attends is wonderful and supportive. The space is also very well maintained which was important to me. I have learned so much in the short time that I have had the pleasure of training here and wish I could have stayed longer. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to train in the area; I have nothing but good things about Malandros!
Virg has been a really supportive and clear teacher for a beginner like me. He creates a fun and supportive learning environment and I look forward to each class!
I’ve been training here with Virg and the rest of the BJJ fam for over a year (maybe two? what is time?), and it’s been excellent all-around. Great training, great people. Virg is patient and kind, with a wealth of information and detailed technique that he can break down into broad strokes very well. I don’t think I’ve ever left a class not feeling better than I did at the start (just more tired, lol).
I've had the good fortune of training in several different academies. They were all fantastic in their own way and I've had some amazing teachers. But have to say that Virge is in a class all his own. His deep understanding of technique, his attention to detail, his clear and concise teaching methods, and his uncanny ability to individualize instruction for each student - it's quite remarkable. You feel like you're getting a private every class. If you've ever thought of taking a class, do yourself a favor and check out Malandros in Gardiner. And wherever you end up in your journey...cheers
I've been training at Malandros BJJ for the last 18 months. Virg is an incredibly knowledgeable black belt instructor and offers personalized training that is tailored to my individual needs and goals. Everyone I've met has been friendly, supportive, and eager to help one another improve. I highly recommend Malandros to anyone looking to start or improve their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, get in shape, learn self defense, and be part of a fantastic community!
Great school, great instructor, great group of people who attend. You never know what to expect when trying something new, but everyone was super welcoming and excited to help me out. Excellent learning environment
Great, safe, and clear instructions for a beginner even when I was the only beginner.
Great people, great exercise, great teaching, great fun, and great Jiu Jitsu! I would recommend Malandros to anyone interested in BJJ.
Professor Virg, is the best teacher of any sort I have ever had. He demonstrates his incredible BJJ skills in such a way that is easy to understand, and his abilty to motivate me to learn the techniques and more importantly being in a state of mind where winning isn't as important as developing confidence, a better sense of oneself, and not letting that selfish ego take over. Its help me not only as a BJJ student, but also as a human being. Thanks Professor Virg.
Insightful, detailed and personalized instruction presented by Virg. If it’s your first day or if you already have time on the mats, Virg is able to accommodate any student. Highly recommended.
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