Modern Warrior

A unique learning experience, with lots of support and practice, Modern Warrior gives even those of us who are older (and not in great shape!) some really great techniques for real-​life self defense.
My 16-​year old daughter and I took the 4-​week Female Self Defense class recently; the both of us really loved the last session, Aggression Lesson, a real-​life, hands-​on training session complete with assailant (s), where we were able to put into action all the techniques we learned in the class. I was so impressed with the abilities the whole class gained, which included a few middle-​aged women and 5 or 6 under-​20 young ladies.
I recommend Modern Warriors 100%!! I will definitely be taking more of their courses and thoroughly enjoyed the class and instructors.

This class was amazing experience and truly insightful! When I went to the Rape Prevention Class I didn’t know what to expect. I am very gratefully to my friend for telling me about Modern Warrior. It educated you on your rights and how to handle a rape situation. I will strongly recommend this class to family and friends. The instructors are not only kind but they truly want you to learn. It was a great experience all around.

Just completed the confined space defense class. This is a must for anyone that rides public transportation or planes. As always with a Modern Warrior class it is a «real world» approach with practical techniques that are not difficult to master. I’ll be back for more.

I am in my late 30s and have studied other martial arts systems throughout my adulthood, some for as long as nine years and none for less than two years. It wasn’t until I came to Modern Warrior three and a half years ago that I finally believed I could defend myself in a real world attack. The practical self defense created and taught by Phil Messina is unlike anything I have ever experienced. I trust in it so much that my wife, daughter and mother in law all train there as well. Additionally, the sense of community among the students of the school is refreshing and also nothing I experienced previously. The kids classes don’t just teach self defense, but teach the kids how to be good citizens and leaders. I cannot say enough about Modern Warrior and it’s staff and I urge anyone truly interested in learning how to defend themselves in today’s world to stop in and see what it is all about.

I have been training at Modern Warrior for a little over three years now. This self-​defense school is completely unique, in that it focuses on training for realistic fighting scenarios rather than tournament-​style fighting. There are no mirrors. You keep your shoes on. You don’t call anyone «sensei».
Instead, you learn effective techniques and strategies for dealing with an attacker on the street. They have lots of ways of making this as realistic as possible, because are you really likely to be attacked in a well-​lit space with padded floors? We practice in tight enclosed spaces, in rooms with foam furniture, in the rain/​snow/​wind in the Environmental Simulator room, and much more. We also do a lot of work with blindfolds on, to rely less on our eyesight and more on how something *feels* in a fight.
Modern Warrior also offers a number of one-​time and short-​term classes on specific topics like gun defense, instinct development, and women’s self-​defense. I came into the school myself on an 8-​Week Female Self Defense class, and never left.
Whether you have no previous martial arts experience (I didn’t!) or have trained extensively in another art, you can learn a lot here.

There are «countless» Martial Arts schools on Long Island and across the country. There’s a Krav Maga every 10 blocks, an MMA every 10 blocks, Tae Kwon Do every block, Kempo, Kickboxing… so, you get lost. Here is a school that does «not» require a contractual financial commitment, it does not require money for belt testing, and is owned and run by the Grandmaster still teaching the art of Bo Fung Do «way of the sudden storm». The foundation is based on Wing Chun as was the foundation of Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do. Grandmaster Phil Messina’s personal experiences over the past 40 years in actual combat has created a self-​defense system that is for real life situations, not for the ring, entertainment, nor controlled competition. The system is for civilians men and women, kids, for police officers and military. One tour of Modern Warrior’s school will bring one single thought to mind…“this is a very different art”. I am a student here for three years, and after your first belt test you will realize for the first time, through your training, that you can defend yourself, really defend yourself. Don’t take my word though, pay a visit, then pick another school out of a hat for comparison.

MIke Ferrari– aka Sheehan Mike is EXCELLENT at teaching martial arts. he has classes on Monday evenings and Wednesday nights– love them, they are a great workout, people are friendly, and he is very tolerant if you are a klutz and have a hard time learning the moves!