IJC Martial Arts | Judo & Muay Thai
IJC Martial Arts | Judo & Muay Thai has been a cornerstone of the Flushing martial arts community since 2011.
IJC Martial Arts | Judo & Muay Thai is located at 28-20 120th St 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11354, United States of America.
IJC Martial Arts | Judo & Muay Thai has served the Flushing community since 2011, offering expert martial arts instruction in a state-of-the-art 6,000 sqft climate-controlled training area.
The club specializes in Teen & Adult Judo, Teen & Adult Muay Thai, and Teen & Adult Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, providing structured programmes for practitioners of all experience levels.
Members train on brand new Olympic-sized, raised and cushioned professional mats, supported by high-quality Muay Thai and fitness equipment, cardio conditioning tools, and weight-training machines.
The judo programme is led by Saro Balagezyan, a dedicated instructor with deep roots in the martial arts community.
He is joined by David Gutierrez, Edward Jeong, Aren Balagezyan, Vartan Balagezyan, and Jake Pierides, all of whom contribute to a robust coaching team that emphasizes technical precision, discipline, and personal growth.
Each session focuses on foundational techniques, throws, groundwork, and live practice, fostering both physical development and mental resilience. Matthew Soares leads the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instruction, bringing expertise in both Gi and No-Gi formats.
His curriculum supports gradual skill acquisition, strategic thinking, and confidence-building through controlled sparring and positional drills.
For striking arts, Coach Joe delivers authentic Muay Thai kickboxing training, emphasizing proper form, timing, and power development using professional gear and conditioning systems.
Additional coaching support comes from Coach Deangelo and Coach Jeff, who help maintain a high instructor-to-student ratio, ensuring personalized attention during sessions.
The club welcomes individuals from Flushing, College Point, Fresh Meadows, Bayside, Whitestone, Forest Hills, Rego Park, and Douglaston, creating a diverse and inclusive environment for martial artists across Queens.
With changing rooms available and a commitment to safety and cleanliness, IJC Martial Arts | Judo & Muay Thai provides a professional and accessible space for long-term development.
Whether pursuing martial arts for fitness, self-defense, or competitive advancement, members benefit from consistent, high-quality instruction in a supportive community.
IJC Martial Arts in Flushing has earned a 4.9/5 rating from 174 reviews, reflecting strong satisfaction across students and parents.
The coaching staff, including Sensei Saro, Sensei David, and others, is consistently praised for being knowledgeable, patient, and deeply committed to student growth.
Classes are well-structured, technically focused, and emphasize respect, discipline, and personal development for all ages.
Parents highlight the positive impact on their children’s behavior, confidence, and physical activity, appreciating the balance of fun and structured learning.
The facility is clean, spacious, and welcoming, fostering a family-like atmosphere where students feel supported and motivated.
IJC stands out for maintaining traditional judo values while actively contributing to the broader community through clinics, referee training, and coach development programs.
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28-20 120th St 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11354
United States of America
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