International Martial Arts Center

Across from a stretch of century-old warehouses now housing galleries, International Martial Arts Center occupies the second floor of 98 3rd Avenue, anchoring a quiet corner where students trickle in after subway crowds thin out.

Through the doorway, the program blends judo, karate, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu under one roof, with weekday children’s clinics slipping between evening adult sessions.

Beyond fundamentals like kata and sparring drills, the curriculum folds in strength training for grapplers and competition coaching for fighters eyeing tournaments.

To plan your visit, grab directions to the front door on 98 3rd Ave, 2nd floor—call (212) 242-5759 for next-available enrollment details, and finish at the corner coffee cart where the East Village morning bustle has just begun.