Zenshin Martial Arts and Wellness Center

I only review places that I love. Seriously, love. This dojo is a labor of love by amazing teacher (and ultrababe & artist) Sherief Makhail. I have been coming here for kickboxing and yoga classes, and every time I feel stronger, freer, and more disciplined.
It’s also a community: Since this gym opened, I have watched Ridgewood kids of all ages and abilities transform themselves, under Sherief’s guidance, into confident students.
It’s a community valuing «gradual progression and steady advance» and not a boutique fitness fad– although the kickboxing kicks my butt, hard. A light in the neighborhood!

The best martial arts dojo in Queens! I’ve practiced martial arts at a few places throughout my life and Zen Shin is honestly the best. Sensei Sherief Makhail is fun, inspirational, and a genius when it comes to wellness. My girlfriend and I joined 2 moths to lose weight we go 5 times a week and are seeing results. Not only are we getting healthier but also closer together. I recommend couples to take the class together. Sensei likes to joke around and motivate you in a fun way. I’ve seen how he teaches the kids and they are always engaged and laughing. The adults karate classes are always at a convenient time after work. Theres no better way to spend the end of your day that at this dojo. The dojo holds many fun events for the community and has brought new life to the Ridgewood/​Bushwick/​Glendale are. Come Join the Zen Shin Family!

We have join the Zenshin Family in May and till Today we are still here. We love this place, its like a home and whats great is that the environment makes you feel comfortable, no judgements everyone is willing to help one another out. Honestly we have the best Sensei ever !! Once you step in you will notice your progress and change mentality and physicality.
Beside Karate, Please try out the Kickboxing and Zumba Program!
You wont regret it !! So come and join us be part of the family!

I can’t believe I almost passed by this place without giving it a second thought…
The Wellness center is an amazing place filled with a small group of people who are dedicated to fitness and mental wellness. I’ve only been a part of the family for a month, but I already feel that there is a place for me here. Sensei is an amazing karate and kickboxing instructor who truly cares about his students’ fitness and lives. He really works to make everyone feel they belong, which is important to me in an intimate fitness center.
You will never get bored with the material because every class feels like something new, and when you miss a class… believe me, you really miss a class!
If you are truly seeking fitness as a way of life, this is the place you are missing out on.
–Sara

This is a fantastic, supportive and family-​owned environment. Great for kids. Everyone feels like family here. Come here to train, and even crosstrain with yoga and zumba classes.

If you are trying to get in shape or train for something, this is the place for you! Awesome place Karate, Kick Boxing, Zumba Fitness Yoga and more… What are you guys waiting for … Go for it.

I’ve had the pleasure of training alongside and on occasion working with Sensei Sherief on a few occasions, and it’s always been a pleasure. His heart is in the right place, knows how to run a business but isn’t cut and dry. Really cares for his students. Something truly lost in NYC especially where martial arts schools and McDojos are a dime a dozen. Highly recommended.

Zenshin — means gradual progress/​steady advance.
I have pleaser to know Sherief for many years, not as many as some other people who know him, but I consider Sherief my best friend. No wonder that he choose name Zanshin for the dojo. Being an artist, since martial arts is an art, he is the most gradual martial artist I have ever known. Everything has place, understanding, description. If you will try to get to Class with him, it will be very interesting experience not only in terms of physical training, but also your mind will be trained and the knowledge you will have will be priceless.
So rush to sign for karate classes for you, for your kids and for you friends. Make it happen today and enjoy!!!

I trained with Sherief Makhail for two years. Those two years changed my life forever. With Sherief’s influence as a teacher, I adopted a sense of discipline and a healthy lifestyle that will stay with me forever.