When I was in the process of selecting a Brazilian jiu jitsu school to train at and was asking people I know that are involved in MMA, Soca Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was recommended repeatedly to me. I decided to try it out and now, after training there for a few months, I can see why Soca BJJ is so highly regarded. First off, Professor Soca is extremely knowledgeable about the sport(he’s a 6th degree champion black belt!) and we, as his students, have an opportunity to learn from him and progress. Some students live 30+ min away and still train there because of how effective an academy it is. Also, he and the entire community of students are extremely supportive and friendly. Whether you’re a white belt, blue, purple, brown, or black, you’re treated with kindness and receive support from everyone. I also attend the Muay Thai kickboxing classes there and have learned so much from that as well. I truly recommend Soca BJJ.
Jeanie C.
Tu valoración: 5 New Hyde Park, NY
I love this team. I began jiujitsu at Ufc gym. It was a great gym with awesome instructors but I wanted to try something different and test my skills. I started the 6 week unlimited program at soca. At the end of the 6 weeks, I think professor soca thought I was going back to Ufc gym. He didn’t show any resentment or made me feel unwelcome if I made that choice. This team invited me back to train if I wanted. At the end, I told soca I wanted to stay! Soca believes in you. He doesn’t push you to compete unless you want to. You don’t need to ask him permission. He just wants you to try. He believes in hard work and fun. And respect! Enjoy the sport. It’s going to be a long journey. It’s a great facility. The price is comparable to any decent jiujitsu school. But if you want greatness, if you want to be a part of something greater than yourself, where people know your name, soca is the team.
Aj M.
Tu valoración: 5 New York, NY
I have trained at other gyms and SOCABJJ has the best combination of facilities, people, and world class instructor in Master Soca. I joined here recently and I am very happy to be training under Master Soca who is the one nicest people you will meet and really makes you feel like family. The training is also top notch here and everyone brings out the best in each other.
Laura R.
Tu valoración: 1 Massapequa, NY
This place is like a cult and Soca is the leader. The guy who posted the one star review that Soca has shady business practices is right. It’s all about $$$$ with this place. Constantly pushing his BS merchandise(key rings, sweat shirts, tee shirts, etc) on his students/followers. The school charges between 150 and 175 registration fee even on the $ 99 special. If you get hurt or move they charge $ 250 to break the contract. This school charges you for EVERYTHING. You get promoted and they charge you for the belt. How’s that for a promotion! You spend $ 185 a month to train here can only wear his overpriced gi and no go uniform than after several years you have to pay for your blue, purple, brown or black belt. I’ve seen the owner(Soca) turn against his most loyal students over BS.
Julien H.
Tu valoración: 5 Bellmore, NY
To start off this is Mark writing this review, not julien. Soca bjj is the best place for bjj. I have been to many places for bjj but soca knows exactly how to teach his students and transfer his amazing techniques into his students arsenal. This is a great place for anyone whether your a man, woman, kid, experienced or inexperienced. The people who go to socas are very friendly and welcoming. I felt right at home the first time I arrived. Whether you want to get in great shape or learn how to defend yourself, Soca BJJ is the place to be. Note: There is also a great Muay Thai program at socas. Very good place to improve on striking. There are both experienced and inexperienced students in striking so it caters to both people who are looking to just get in shape and people who are planning to actually fight and compete.