Physical Culture Collective

Awesome gym with great people and vibe. A great place for beginners who want to establish a strong foundation and not feel intimidated by those who are more advanced.
Training is challenging at first but very rewarding. Coaches are super chill and always willing to help. They make it a point to make sure you are improving every time you come to class.
I would recommend anyone in the area who has always been curious about taking a martial art to check this place out, you’ll be hooked after your first session!

This place and these people are by far the best work out experience I’ve had! Everyone there is amazing, helpful and will make you sore in muscles you didn’t even know you had. The classes are fun and challenging and affordable. You should come here ESPECIALLY if you are a woman! They teach excellent self defense techniques and have a super affordable women’s self defense series on the way!
The people are great, the space is great, the shower/​bathroom is great (you know that’s important!). Go get strong!

Physical Culture Collective is easily the best martial arts gym I’ve been to in NYC. Not only are the folks here devoid of the crap that makes a lot of other gyms kinda shitty (upselling, social cliques, way too much emphasis on getting KILLER ABS, macho men, massive attendance pressure, etc), but they’re also some of the best trainers in the industry. PCC offers Muay Thai (kickboxing), Jui Jitsu, Strengh and Conditioning and Yoga from the most qualified, kind, patient and inclusive trainers you can possibly imagine. The gym is SUPER nice, clean and welcoming. The showers are great and PCC kindly provides towels and an assortment of other products; I’ve definitely been to my fair share of gyms in this city and have never felt so comfortable and at home.
As a young woman I feel extremely lucky to be able to work with female coaches like Naomi — who is so sweet you almost forget she could destroy you — but also with the male coaches who take women’s self-​defense and training VERY seriously. Their focus on technique, safety and strategy is mirrored by their practicality when it comes to exiting a bad situation as quickly as possible, and I feel a lot safer with the knowledge that Gavin, Ariel, Naomi, Zach and Carlos have imparted.
These guys really care about the work that they do and genuinely want to see people happier, healthier and more confident. There is no embarrassing emphasis on weight loss, but it is rather treated as a welcome side effect. PCC’s class schedule is SUPER accessible, and with all of the classes they offer, you can easily get your strength and cardio in each week without getting bored and losing motivation.
Long story short, these guys are amazing, and I love the PCC family!

I commute from Manhattan to Brooklyn and back in the mornings just to go to Physical Culture Collective. Although there are a number of Martial Arts Gyms much closer to my home PCC has far superior trainers, classes and staff. The space is beautiful. I would not train any place else.

Great training and awesome staff!!! The gym is amazing and clean. They offer a variety of classes to accommodate non banking working hours.

For people like me who realize the need for physical engagement in their lives, though have never been drawn to the gym world, Physical Culture Collective is the place for you. After only a month’s training with Gavin and Zach, I am absolutely hooked. It is easy to celebrate the results in outer appearance– muscles I didn’t realize I even had are now visible, I receive compliments from my friends in how much healthier I look and I feel stronger and more physically capable to perform everyday duties like riding my bike long distances, lifting heavy objects, climbing stairs, and so on. Though what I most celebrate is the mental clarity and heightened confidence I have gained in better knowing my body, its capabilities, and how to better move in accordance to my past injuries (I have a few!).
Both Gavin and Zach take the time to get to know your body and create a program suited for you and your personal needs– they don’t just tell you what to do, but they tell you why in an educated and engaging manner. Both coaches push you without making you feel forced, to the point that makes you want to push yourself. There is no cheesy jargon or overly enthusiastic jock talk, but natural, holistic motivation.
The space itself is inviting and aesthetically pleasing, (the men and women changing rooms have showers in each) with a simple lay-​out and thought-​out interior design created with love (the ladies will especially appreciate this). Classes are available throughout the week in: yoga, Muay Thai, Strength Conditioning and Jiu Jitsu. The location is accessible being right off the JMZ Broadway stop, though I ride my bike from Williamsburg in 10 minutes.
PCC is a gem of an establishment run by stand-​up, personal people. It being a collective is what I most appreciate as it brings together like-​minded individuals who are all there out of pure passion for physical engagement and healthier living that isn’t machine driven but people driven. If you are looking to live healthier, learn your own strength and how to align your body with your mind and spirit, this is the place to do it.

Innovative strength and conditioning techniques, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu and Yoga in a chill atmosphere. These guys really know their stuff.

greetings Unilocalers! finally Gavin Van Vlack has opened his own place! Located on Broadway and Locust! easy to get to and this place is super immaculate! But what this place offers is superb traing in Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai and my favorite … strength and conditioning! I highly recommend this place for new comers pro and amateur fighters and people of all level! come on down and check it out!

I’ve trained with Gavin and his trainers for years. They’ve helped me stay at the top of my game, push the limits of my body, and help me along the road to recovery after debilitating sports injury (muay thai is a hell of a sport)… Gavin himself has trained top athletes all over the world as well as help everyday people reach new levels of awesomeness! The facility is great and continuing to evolve, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the atmosphere is open and friendly. Whether you live in the neighborhood or are traveling in from outside BK, PCC will change your life!

Rarely do you get to a place that hits the mark in all departments. Physical Culture Collective is aesthetically pleasing and functionally perfect. Modern, spotless, engaging, comfortable and a fitness nerds dream. You’re going to experience very educated and enthusiastic instructors and trainers. There’s nothing pretentious here. It’s just a place to grow as an individual and take yourself far beyond your limits with some great guidance. Instructors will take the time to explain the «why» in the exercise and the reason you have to move beyond your comfort zone. Mind, body and spirit satisfied and money well spent. There’s a little something for everyone here.
If you’re a beginner they will get you started. If you’re advanced they will step up your game. I actually do not live close and it was completely worth the 35 minute train ride.