5 stars isn't enough, some places/people supersede any conventional rating system.
Missing 1 week at Royal feels like a month; missing a month feels like a year. But seeing the family's faces each day is such a major lifestyle de-stressor. Only the top echelon people of *character* train here (not necessarily top skill, but that goes hand-in-hand with character), under Matheus and his crew, and studio/community that they've built (together.)
Personally, with a lifetime of on/off martial arts and self-defense experience (goju-ryu karate, boxing, wing chun, jeet kune do, tang soo do, etc.), my opinion is that BJJ/wrestling/grappling is superior (as a base) in both sport and self-defense than other arts, and Royal makes you come for the skill, but you stay for the family.
In terms of skill, Royal's 6-week *iterative* program is the most effective (and *engaging*) style of teaching that I've had. Each week is a fixed and distinct category of progression (takedowns, submissions, escapes, connections, etc.), first 3 days of the week focus on a different/new move-set each day, the latter 3-4 days of the week reiterate the moves, and every program cycle (6 weeks), will be different combinations or moves (so if you particularly like something, you better show up that week, or those specific days, to drill and refine it! Hence, engaging.)
Sparring: 99% of everyone you roll with (which is every class) can "read the room", has utmost etiquette, is not only polite, but will either train you, if you want that, OR go all out and challenge you, if you want that. There's nothing but respect, sensitivity, fun, and immense challenge here.
Even though rooted in Brazil, these people are 100% New York/Long Island/Eastern Queens culture and values at its best!
Mineola Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu beats plain Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu any day (and Matheus' students have the IBJJF medals to prove it.)
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