Take Your Mind, Body, And Positivity To Whole New Levels

Martial Arts Academy NYC

El Dojo is a family martial arts academy that teaches life-changing skills to kids and adults through power-packed self-defense programs.

MARTIAL ARTS CENTER NYC

Become your best self

Everyone could find some more positive channels in their lives through daily challenges. El Dojo is a community that teaches more than just self-defense. It’s a martial arts academy that promotes mindfulness, strength, and confidence, welcoming complete beginners and seasoned martial artists.

Founder Luis Sevilla-Levy brings his nearly 30 years of experience, helping hundreds of students of all ages find their footing in a turbulent world. Discover the positives El Dojo classes can incorporate into your life.

Rewards await at El Dojo

Why enroll in an El Dojo martial arts program? There’s no more dedicated instruction that transforms students into their best selves.

Discover the benefits of our transformative martial arts classes

Improved Confidence

Take your self-esteem and positive attitude to new levels. Our classes are designed to push students to new limits so that they can unlock their true potential and take their confidence to a whole new level.

Respect and Appreciation

Tapping into qualities like respect, appreciation, and awareness is a building block for kids, and we ensure they learn these qualities the right way! Martial arts teaches students to respect and honor their peers through an incorporated set of principles.

Understand Self-Discipline

Learn how to control your emotions in volatile situations. Students can benefit from learning how to approach challenges mindfully and become more disciplined, individuals.

Join a Positive Community

Everybody wants to be part of something great. Our community welcomes everyone and can become a staple in your path to better well-being.

     Excellent  
     Based on 29 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   David Trilla Rodríguez 
 January 17, 2024.
 
 
  Came to El Dojo knowing absolutly nothing about martial arts, and this has been an amazingly fun and fulfilling learning experience. Mr. Sevilla makes the classes very welcoming to beginners but will always push you beyond your limits. The adult crowd is great too, all kind of levels and sparring intensity but always with safety in mind. Here I learned a new hobby that will follow me for the rest of my life.
  
 
       
   Iva BV 
 October 25, 2023.
 
 
  Our daughter Nika was very happy and enjoyed the class a lot.
  
 
       
   Shirley bentajado 
 October 6, 2023.
 
 
  Very nice
  
 
       
   Tomer Mandelbaum 
 August 22, 2023.
 
 
  It was nice to see you yesterday mr sevila be well and be good hope to come again soon
  
 
       
   Liam Fitzgerald 
 June 28, 2023.
 
 
  Mr. Sevilla is not a martial arts instructor. He is a life coach. I began training with him when I was 4, and I was not an easy kid to deal with. Somehow, he broke through, and to this day, I vividly remember my blackbelt test and the words he uttered before handing me my new belt. I will not bore you with a long list of things I learned, but I will say that I am a better person because of him. Thank you, Mr. Sevilla.
  
 
       
   FAYE LIU 
 June 19, 2023.
 
 
  THE BEST! My girl just got her yellow belt and she loves to take class with Mr. Sevilla and his team. They are amazing.
  
 
       
   Luis Cenedese 
 June 3, 2023.
 
 
  Super training in Martial Arts Self Defense. The Sense really loves childr n if all ages. Large bright fully equipped gym. The most usefulbself defense exercise and discipline.
  
 
       
   Benny Weingarten-Gabbay 
 May 3, 2023.
 
 
  I have a 4yr old attending. Mr Sevilla is a great teacher for my kid's age group (3-5). It's a pleasure to see how he keeps the kids focused and commands authority in a calm and effective way.
I myself enjoy seeing him in action, and my kid learns from class to class about discipline, focus, and how to control their body.
I keep coming even though the hours are not that convenient for me, because I see how much my kid gets from this class.
  
 
       
   Selina Hernandez 
 April 26, 2023.
 
 
  The discipline, love, care, joy and skill that Coach Sevilla and his team teach with, are hard to find. You can tell there is a passion for what he does and the students feel it. My son enjoys learning here and even on the days that it is tough to get to due to traffic or mood, he is happy that we came! Train here!
  
 
       
   Monica Lee 
 April 12, 2023.
 
 
  My daughter and we love El Dojo! Thanks to Mr. Sevilla, my daughter becomes more confident and disciplined. He is very experienced and I strongly recommend El dojo to your kids! My daughter usually passive and intimidated but Mr.Sevilla changed her character totally!😊

"I can’t say enough about Mr. Sevilla and what a skilled and positive motivator he has been for both my children in teaching them Mixed Martial Arts. Over the last 10 years Mr. Sevilla has provided a fun, safe atmosphere where they can feel accepted and accomplished. My daughter has become a black belt and continues to train with Mr. Sevilla because of the level of respect that has developed between them. My son needed to step out of his comfort zone and required more help with focus and Mr. Sevilla found ways to engage him and help him with this. Mr Sevilla can be tough but is always fair, and he often finds ways to show how lessons learned in MMA apply to everyday life. I would recommend Mr. Sevilla to any family – kids or adults – who want to get the most out of MMA."

|I began training in mixed martial arts with Mr. Sevilla when I was only 4 years old and earned my black belt was I was 13 years old. Mr. Sevilla made it a point to know all of his students’ names in each class. He inspired and motivated us to do our best while teaching us confidence and discipline. He set goals that were challenging but were attainable. Each advancement to a new belt was celebrated with a graduation ceremony which gave me pride and more confidence. Under Mr. Sevilla I learned that if I stayed determined, I could accomplish any of my goals in and out of the dojo. The motto “common sense before self- defense” has always been a guiding principle to everyday life. I am very fortunate to have had the martial arts training with Mr. Sevilla and would recommend him as an instructor."

“I never thought that after enrolling my then 4 year old daughter to train with Mr. Sevilla, that I too would not only train with him, but we would both continue to earn our black belts under his training! He has a unique way of teaching, demonstrating and encouraging his students. As his student, he was able to bring out our best with patience by catering and breaking down a technique in a way that helped us learn it better. Mr. Sevilla truly cares for you as a student both inside and outside the dojo and his lessons go beyond technique and form; lessons of perseverance, patience, diligence, determination and focus continue to resonate in your day to day life as well. After 10+ years, we consider him a part of our extended family. My family and I have been very fortunate to train under Mr. Sevilla!”

"I cannot say enough about Luis Sevilla and what he has meant to our family. Luis is a true martial artist, not only concerned with improving his own craft but also incredibly passionate and giving in helping his students to develop their own. Seeing our son go from a quiet little beginner to a mature Black Belt was a source of great pride and joy, and it was all made possible under the challenging but caring tutelage of Luis Sevilla!"

"Mr. Sevilla has probably the most important person in my life outside of immediate family. Over 10 years of lessons, he has not only helped me progress through the literal and metaphorical ranks of the Martial Arts, but he has instilled invaluable lessons of humility, respect, perseverance and control that will last a lifetime. The only thing he is more passionate about that Martial Arts is his love of teaching and dedication to the development of each student. It is truly remarkable to see the different approaches Mr. Sevilla takes with each of his students, taking the time to create a deep relationship with each and every person he works with, from children to adults. He has undoubtedly changed my life and so many others for the better."

Kids Program

Teen Program

Join up with a thriving community that teaches martial arts skills that don’t only purvey self-defense techniques but help you explore your physical limits while working out with peers in a fun and safe environment.

Adult Program

Never should your age hold you back from trying something new. Enjoy our adult martial arts programs designed to help you think, move better, and get in the best shape of your life.

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MARTIAL ARTS LIFE TIME PRACTITIONER & OUR CHIEF INSTRUCTOR

Luis Sevilla Levy

25+ Years of Experience

Luis Sevilla-Levy has headed 3 schools throughout his 25-year career.

In 2015, Luis and his wife moved to New York. His wife found a martial arts school that was opening a new location on the Upper East Side. With Luis’ prior experience in running very successful martial arts schools, he took his former dojo from 38 to 500 active students.

“I have been passionate about the Upper East Side and its people since I began teaching here. I love the children I’ve trained and the deep relationships I’ve forged in this great community.”

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     Excellent  
     Based on 29 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   David Trilla Rodríguez 
 January 17, 2024.
 
 
  Came to El Dojo knowing absolutly nothing about martial arts, and this has been an amazingly fun and fulfilling learning experience. Mr. Sevilla makes the classes very welcoming to beginners but will always push you beyond your limits. The adult crowd is great too, all kind of levels and sparring intensity but always with safety in mind. Here I learned a new hobby that will follow me for the rest of my life.
  
 
       
   Iva BV 
 October 25, 2023.
 
 
  Our daughter Nika was very happy and enjoyed the class a lot.
  
 
       
   Shirley bentajado 
 October 6, 2023.
 
 
  Very nice
  
 
       
   Tomer Mandelbaum 
 August 22, 2023.
 
 
  It was nice to see you yesterday mr sevila be well and be good hope to come again soon
  
 
       
   Liam Fitzgerald 
 June 28, 2023.
 
 
  Mr. Sevilla is not a martial arts instructor. He is a life coach. I began training with him when I was 4, and I was not an easy kid to deal with. Somehow, he broke through, and to this day, I vividly remember my blackbelt test and the words he uttered before handing me my new belt. I will not bore you with a long list of things I learned, but I will say that I am a better person because of him. Thank you, Mr. Sevilla.
  
 
       
   FAYE LIU 
 June 19, 2023.
 
 
  THE BEST! My girl just got her yellow belt and she loves to take class with Mr. Sevilla and his team. They are amazing.
  
 
       
   Luis Cenedese 
 June 3, 2023.
 
 
  Super training in Martial Arts Self Defense. The Sense really loves childr n if all ages. Large bright fully equipped gym. The most usefulbself defense exercise and discipline.
  
 
       
   Benny Weingarten-Gabbay 
 May 3, 2023.
 
 
  I have a 4yr old attending. Mr Sevilla is a great teacher for my kid's age group (3-5). It's a pleasure to see how he keeps the kids focused and commands authority in a calm and effective way.
I myself enjoy seeing him in action, and my kid learns from class to class about discipline, focus, and how to control their body.
I keep coming even though the hours are not that convenient for me, because I see how much my kid gets from this class.
  
 
       
   Selina Hernandez 
 April 26, 2023.
 
 
  The discipline, love, care, joy and skill that Coach Sevilla and his team teach with, are hard to find. You can tell there is a passion for what he does and the students feel it. My son enjoys learning here and even on the days that it is tough to get to due to traffic or mood, he is happy that we came! Train here!
  
 
       
   Monica Lee 
 April 12, 2023.
 
 
  My daughter and we love El Dojo! Thanks to Mr. Sevilla, my daughter becomes more confident and disciplined. He is very experienced and I strongly recommend El dojo to your kids! My daughter usually passive and intimidated but Mr.Sevilla changed her character totally!😊

Take Your Mind, Body, And Positivity To Whole New Levels

Martial Arts Academy NYC

El Dojo is a family martial arts academy that teaches life-changing skills to kids and adults through power-packed self-defense programs.

MARTIAL ARTS CENTER NYC

Self-Confidence

FOCUS

BULLY PROBLEM-SOLVING

Rewards await at El Dojo

Discover the benefits of our transformative martial arts classes

Improved Confidence

Respect and Appreciation

Understand Self-Discipline

Join a Positive Community

Training for all skill levels

Kids Program

3 to 5-Year-Olds

5 to 7-Year-Olds

7 to 12-Year-Olds

Teen Program

Adult Program

SIGN UP FOR A FREE
TRIAL CLASS

MARTIAL ARTS LIFE TIME PRACTITIONER & OUR CHIEF INSTRUCTOR

Luis Sevilla Levy

25+ Years of Experience

MARTIAL ARTS CLASS SCHEDULE

Take Your Mind, Body, And Positivity To Whole New Levels

Martial Arts Academy NYC

El Dojo is a family martial arts academy that teaches life-changing skills to kids and adults through power-packed self-defense programs.

MARTIAL ARTS CENTER NYC

Self-Confidence

FOCUS

BULLY PROBLEM-SOLVING

Rewards await at El Dojo

Discover the benefits of our transformative martial arts classes

Improved Confidence

Respect and Appreciation

Understand Self-Discipline

Join a Positive Community

Training for all skill levels

Kids Program

3 to 5-Year-Olds

5 to 7-Year-Olds

7 to 12-Year-Olds

Teen Program

Adult Program

SIGN UP FOR A FREE TRIAL CLASS

MARTIAL ARTS LIFE TIME PRACTITIONER & OUR CHIEF INSTRUCTOR

Luis Sevilla Levy

25+ Years of Experience

MARTIAL ARTS CLASS SCHEDULE

SIGN UP FOR A FREE
TRIAL CLASS