Zen Jiu Jitsu & Wellness
📍 278 Main St, Huntington, New York, 11743
What Visitors Say
What Visitors Liked
Cold Plunge & Sauna
This gym offers a comprehensive contrast therapy experience in its outdoor bathhouse, known as the Om Zen Garden. The facility provides infrared saunas, hot tubs, and cold plunges. Gym members find the infrared sauna fantastic for recovery, particularly effective for body aches, arthritis, and sports injuries. The cold plunge is noted as challenging but effective, with members appreciating the ability to increase their duration over time. Many follow a specific sequence, starting with a cold shower, transitioning to the hot tub, then the cold tub, and finishing in the infrared sauna. This outdoor spa is described as an amazing experience and a great way to practice self-care and recovery after training.
Atmosphere
The gym provides a safe, professional, and light training environment with a strong sense of community among members. The facility itself is brand new with a very modern and clean look, contributing to a tranquil and effective recovery location. The outdoor garden and bathing area offer a space for peace and restoration. There are no cliques, and the atmosphere is both friendly and supportive, making it a place where members look forward to spending time.
Staff
The coaching staff, including Mark and Alex, are noted as fantastic, supportive, and encouraging. Instructors are described as very skilled, knowledgeable, and effective teachers, with a hands-on approach to jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and judo. Members are impressed with how the staff approaches teaching both adults and children, and the owner is noted for being honest about his lineage.
Additional Amenities
In addition to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the gym offers a variety of classes including fitness classes, yoga, kettlebell training, and Muay Thai kickboxing. This variety allows members to engage in different aspects of fitness and wellness throughout the week.
What Reviewers Love
- The outdoor Om Zen Garden with its contrast therapy (sauna, hot tub, cold plunge) is highly praised for recovery and self-care.
- The instruction for both adults and children in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is consistently noted as skilled, safe, and effective.
- The facility is described as brand new, modern, and exceptionally clean, creating a tranquil environment.
Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this venue suitable for beginners in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
Yes, the gym welcomes beginners with no prior experience, offering skilled and effective instruction in a safe, supportive environment.
What is the contrast therapy sequence at the Om Zen Garden?
Gym members often describe a sequence starting with a cold shower, moving to the hot tub, then the cold plunge, and finishing in the infrared sauna for recovery.
Does the gym offer activities besides martial arts?
Yes, in addition to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the facility offers yoga, fitness classes, kettlebell training, and Muay Thai kickboxing classes.