Ok for all you complainers about how expensive it is to train at Renzo, I have a short list for Manhathan alternatives. I believe they are relatively cheeper, but go look them up for exact prices. And if anyone wants to add so be it:
Studio X - a breakaway from Alliance, right next to Fighthouse(which also has BJJ and all kinds of TMA):icon_neut
Alliance- On 2nd ave between 9th and 10th street. As mentioponed before some bad blood with Studio X :icon_neut
Carvalho- Trains at Ultimate Muay Thai. Carvalho also has Judo credentials.
Machado's- On 39th street I believe. A great alternative to Renzo's.
NY Jiu Jitsu- Though this is a TMA place, they offer BJJ taught under Sensei Aaron Milan. Aaron is got his BB from John Danaher. Not to be offensive, its like "Renzo light", like light on the wallet. But whats great about this Aaron is that he's a very good instructor: knows how to break down the techniques, explain it well with the noobies, and very patient. The introduction to BJJ is probably the best beginners class I have experienced.:icon_chee
Dont let the TMA setting turn you off, but Sensei Aaron is definitetly a great instructor. Also Sensei Aaron has some Judo credentials.:icon_chee
Sensei Carmine Zoochi- trains guys mostly in nogi at NY Sanda, at 5pointsfitness(primarily Muay Thai) and IFL trainning center in Long Island City Queens. great instructor but he's like a Ronin without a house to fall under. But he's worth following.
So thats all I know for BJJ in Manhathan. If anyone wants to add to this go ahead or perhaps the other schools in the surronding burroughs.
So if you feel bummed out or just cant afford Renzo's pricing , you have good alternatives.
Oh one more thing, though I dont train anymore at NY Combat Sambo, I'll still plug these tough guys, because they are Sambist with BJJ influences like Fedor's Red Devil Sports club, though no direct connection with RD.