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 dont 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 womens 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 didnt!) or have trained extensively in another art, you can learn a lot here.

I wanted a program that would teach my boys real world self defense tactics, not another karate place around the corner that does the same thing as the next. This program is the best and exactly what I was looking for. My boys are growing stronger and more confident with each class. They LOVE this program and the amazing team.They incorporate discipline and team work and motivate them to do their best while teaching them how to defend themselves in the real world, todays world. Love this place!!!!!!! Its one of a kind!!!!!!!! ****See Phil Badones review below, he nails it.****

The self defense style Is very practical. The school offers a lot Individual teaching. 6 years ago, I had a stroke. The left side of my body was compromised. I couldn’t get out of the way of attack easily because I couldn’t run. I first entered the Silverback program for people limited mobility. After a few months I entered the adult program. I surprise myself. Now I can fall safely, strike and block attacks. I am more ready in case there is a confrontation and protect my family. I learned a lot in short time.

Started taking my children there 5 years ago. Then started myself. The atmosphere is great, with everyone working together to help each other improve in thier skills. Great to see my oldest son transition into the adult program. The staff and students are like a second family.

Specializing in training for self defense. The tactics are some of the best you will find in any self defense school. This is not a school for everyone. If you are serious about learning self defense for the street, you will have a hard time finding a better school. If you can pass a Masters test at this school you are definitely well, well beyond the average first degree black belt in terms of being able to defend yourself or your loved ones in a street fight against multiple armed attackers. Short term courses from 1 day to 8 weeks that teach the core system or delve deeply into a specific aspects of our self defense system are also available. I have been doing this for over 20 years and have practiced with many black belts of different systems. This is one of the best practical self defense systems available today.

I have been in the Modern Warrior Wolverinz program for five years and since then it helped change my life. It helped me become more confident and I learned how to work with others. They also teach you how to deal with bullies and when people make fun of you and how to react. We also learn practical self defense. Phil also teaches us how to work together as a team. I look forward to my training every week and I appreciate all they have done for me.

Excellent place to train! I have been a student since 2015. Practical training for the real world. Highly recommended.

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 wasnt 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 dont just teach self defense, but teach the kids how to be good citizens and leaders. I cannot say enough about Modern Warrior and its staff and I urge anyone truly interested in learning how to defend themselves in todays world to stop in and see what it is all about.

Amazing classes taught by an experienced instructor !

Love this place! Great classes and trainers.

To, Modern Warrior.I have always enjoyed the Wolverinz class from the first day I started. I have learned a lot from Phil, Meghan, and Brian. I have become more focused and pay more attention the I use to. I hope we get more students in the class and hope I can become an instructor and help in the younger groups. Once again thank you Phil, Meghan, and Brian.Your Student,Jimmy Normile Jr.

Considering learning how to defend oneself ??? Consider Modern Warrior!Modern Warrior is a school that teaches many things through the art of Bo Fung Do, a system of defensive tactics that are adaptable to virtually any condition, personal limitation, situation or environment. Simple right?Actually yes, although very effective in response to some potentially complicated scenarios, or unforeseen variables while defending oneself, the art, Bo Fung do, founded by Master Phil Messina is founded in some very basic principles some originating from the art as we know today to be Wing Chun. Simple because of the time and street tested, systematic and adaptable teaching style and approach as taught to this day at Modern Warrior.Phil brings much more than expertise in Wing Chun to Bo Fung Do. The art is designed to be fluid, efficient, and effective among other things and it utilizes tactics and philosophies born from a multitude of martial arts systems and experience, coupled with concepts that come directly from Newtonian physics enabling the practitioner the ability to apply these concepts on the spot into real life and death situations. Unlike other combative or defensive arts, Bo Fung Do is meant to be adapted to the practitioners abilities and strengths, while scientifically deconstructing their opponent(s) ability to be a threat. The intent is maximize ones effectiveness, regardless of the opponents strengths or perceived advantages.Bo Fung Do separates itself from others by virtue of its primary teaching philosophy founded on the principle and likelihood that every situation can evolve into a “Multiple Opponent Combat” situation. Bo Fung Do recognizes this potential in every single thing it teaches, and empowers its students to win in these situations, among others. If you are considering improving your ability to protect yourself or others whom you care for, you must check in at Modern Warrior, truly the best at what they do for you.Peter Caravousanos,Black Belt – Bo Fung Do

There are countless Martial Arts schools on Long Island and across the country. Theres 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 Lees Jeet Kune Do. Grandmaster Phil Messinas 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 Warriors 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. Dont take my word though, pay a visit, then pick another school out of a hat for comparison.