“A Small Dojo with a lot of Soul”

-Francisco “Sinistro” Iturralde

The Dojo is a martial arts center with its heart in instilling the principles of martial training in each individual that enters through its doors. The Dojo seeks to spread the benefits of the martial arts lifestyle to the local community and beyond

Founded by lifelong martial artist, Professor Gabriel Marte, The Dojo is the most well equipped martial arts academy in the Bushwick and Ridgewood area with an inviting culture and a welcoming atmosphere. We specialize in Brazilian jiu jitsu, traditional Muay Thai, Olympic Judo and collegiate level Wrestling. We also compete at the highest levels in every art and have develop high ranking competitors and champions.

Our goal is simple: To create a space for all to fall in love with the martial arts.

WE EMPOWER and BUILD community through MARTIAL ARTS without limits

Meet Our

Instructors


  • Founder & Head Instructor - BJJ Black Belt 1st Degree

    With 30+ years of martial arts experience, Professor Gabriel started training martial arts at 11 years old. Competing in every martial art he ever could, the challenge of improving himself through martial arts always proved to be the most fulfilling part of training. However, it was only after being humbled by his first Jiu Jitsu class that he fell in love with the art. Jiu Jitsu has been his passion ever since, competing as often as possible while dedicating his life to spreading the knowledge to all who enter The dDojo.

  • Head Muay Thai Coach

    Brett is a local hero and champion Muay Thai fighter. Currently fighting for Lion Fight Promotions, he is a veteran of the sport and one of the great ambassadors of Muay Thai culture and is always working hard to teach and train the next generation of fighters. His love for the sport is front and center in everything he does and he regularly coordinates training camps in Thailand to help spread the Thai boxing culture to all of his students.

  • Muay Thai Coach

    Kim has been a coach at The Dojo since the beginning of the Rose Muay Thai program, leading our Saturday morning group as well as developing our fighters as alongside Brett and the rest of the fight time. With a lifetime of experience comes one of the most popular classes at The Dojo, led by Kim every Saturday!

  • Isa Friedlander – Judo Head Instructor

    Born and raised in San Jose, Costa Rica to American parents, Isa began practicing judo at the age of 14 and quickly earned a spot on the Costa Rican junior national team.

    In 2018, she received her black belt from Kenia Rodriquez, a Cuban Olympian and Pan-American champion. After graduating high school, Isa moved to New York to attend Sarah Lawrence College, where she studied Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. During her college years, she earned three silver medals at the Collegiate National Judo Championships. In 2017, she became a US National Champion and later relocated to Manhattan after graduation. She spent several years traveling for international competitions and training camps, winning a World Cup Bronze and a US Open Gold along the way. She now resides in Brooklyn, where she continues to pursue her passions as both an athlete and a coach.


  • Wrestling Coach

    Kenny is the Head Wrestling Coach at The Dojo NYC and brings a lifetime of grappling experience to the program. A three-year varsity letterman at Suffern High School, he was the starting 170-pounder on the undefeated 2015 team that captured the Section 1 state qualifier title.

    Along with his competitive background, Kenny is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Doctor of Physical Therapy. He also holds a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt and and ranked in Judo, allowing him to blend techniques from multiple grappling arts into his teaching.

  • Black Belt

    Joel has been a part of The Dojo since the very beginning and has earned his black belt through consistent training and display of leadership. Over the years, he has built an awesome community through his Friday night classes!

  • Assistant Kids class coach

    Freddy Garcia was introduced to the sport at a very young age alongside his brother Aiden, training in the kids program that Professor Gabe offered back in the day. Fast forward 12+ years later, Freddy has continued to develop and refine his skills and now runs the kids class alongside Coach Josh Melendez.


  • Head Nogi Instructor - Black Belt

    Jobany Rosario has trained with many of the greatest grapplers in the world from the likes of Unity Jiu Jitsu and Clockwork Jiu Jitsu. Since becoming a part of The Dojo, he has elevated himself to a full time Nogi instructor and a leader in our community


  • Black Belt - Pro Training Instructor

    Italo is a black belt under famed professor, Murilo Santana.

    At The Dojo, he implements a blended pro training program designed to elevate individuals from hobbyists to competitors using the scientific approach to learning and applying modern concepts in an environment accessible to practitioners of all levels.

  • Muay Thai coach - Fighter

    One of our home grown fighters turned coach, Amy is one of the best representations of what our community is like at The Dojo. Don’t let her size fool you, her command on the mat is unmatched. Just ask Jalen…