Win Your Fight

STAND OUT is a professional and innovative martial arts school offering precisely-engineered self-defense and Wing Chun programs for you to become an intelligent fighter, ready to take on everyday life’s challenges with...

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FOCUS.

The S.O Advantages

  • Professional Instructors

    Our instructors are not only brilliant martial artists, they are teaching experts.

  • Clear Path

    Students start on a clear path with reachable goals.

  • You Count

    We foster an environment where everyone counts.

  • Prime Locations

    Across NYC: TriBeCa, Midtown, Central Park, Upper West Side.

  • Prices on Display

    Our prices are publicly displayed -- they don't change based on what you are wearing.

  • No Contract

    Worry free. Start and stop at anytime.

  • Trial Class

    Give us try without spending much.

  • App to Track Progress

    We are serious about giving you visibility on your progress. We have an app for that.

Enhance Body & Mind

The Building Blocks of Our Classes

  • Self-Defense Techniques

    Learn and practice down-to-earth, life-saving defense techniques against today's common street attacks until they become second nature.

  • Combat Logic & Skills

    Adapt to any situations by applying the principles and core movements of an effective combat system, Wing Chun.

  • Fighter Conditioning

    Build a stronger you mentally and physically to effectively handle stressful situations, even when tired.

Essential Fighter

Our Starter Program

Essential Fighter is our starter program, a 3- to 4-month journey to ignite the fighter in you! The program is packed with self-defense techniques and an initiation to Wing Chun, an effective close-combat system. It includes:

  • Essential combat logic
  • 25+ core combat movements
  • 15 attacks and defenses at different ranges
  • Effective responses to 10 popular self-defense situations
  • Conditioning workouts

Training Schedule

Go Private Training

Make your own Schedule and learn at your own pace.

Or Join a Group Class

Group classes are typically conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays. (current schedule)

Our Locations

Empower your team

Corporate Events & Private Group Classes

Looking for an unforgettable, high-impact team-building event? Our self-defense classes offer an empowering, educational, and fun experience designed to energize your team and strengthen collaboration. Led by professional coaches with unmatched experience across corporate, nonprofit, and educational settings, each session is tailored to meet your specific goals -- whether you are aiming at improving safety, building confidence, or just trying something new together.

  • Coaches with extensive experience in corporate environments.
  • Class or program tailored to your goals.
  • Host the event at your location or let us take care of the venue.
  • Simple terms and conditions.
  • Flexible cancelation policies.

Please share your event goals, estimated number of participants, preferred date and time, and location, and we will provide you with a tailored quote.

Pricing

Transparency Builds Trust

Trial 1-on-1 Class

1-on-1 class with the full attention a seasoned coach. After a brief warm-up, you will learn pragmatic self-defense techniques, on top of fighting logic and skills. No prior experience or particular body conditioning is required.

  • Not a preview, but a regular class with a full agenda.
  • Rich content, including self-defense, and fighting logic & skills.
  • A seasoned coach to help you succeed.

Trial Class $49 (credit towards your plan*)

*Sign up for one of our private training plans within the next two weeks following your trial class, we will credit the class towards the plan.

Private Training

1-on-1 training with a seasoned coach. 2-on-1 training is also available upon request.

  • Fully dedicated coach.
  • Time and location that work for you.
  • Program tailored around you.
  • One S.O Fighter uniform (perf. T-shirt).
  • Progress tracking with our app.
  • Worry free: stop at anytime.

Monthly Plans:

Casual (4 classes) $415 / mo.
Driven (6 cl.) $540 / mo.
Accelerated (8 cl.) $665 / mo.
 
Add a guest to any plan $75 / mo.

Trial Class $49

Group Training

Admission to all regular, group classes. We typically conduct two classes a week.

  • One S.O Fighter uniform (T-shirt).
  • Regular personal progress reviews.
  • Preferred rates for private training.
  • Progress tracking with our app.

Spring 2025 $690
Registration are open. Prorated tuition available for joining mid-semester.

Fall 2025 $620 (with pre-registeration)

Corporate Events / Private Group Training

We will work with you to develop a group class or program to achieve your goals. Fill out a short form with your goals, anticipated attendee count, preferred date and time, and location, and we will provide you with a quote.

Take on the challenge

Book Trial Class

Win Your Fight

Rod, Head Coach & Founder

    "I've always been passionate about teaching. Watching students grow and surpass the limits they once set for themselves is one of the most rewarding experiences I've had.

    With STAND OUT, my goal is to instill in my students not just combat logic and street-ready skills, but also the mindset to face life's everyday challenges. I aim to equip them with a layer of confidence and perseverance — an armor that helps absorb hits while they keep moving forward. Ultimately, it's about standing out, even against the toughest odds."

    — Rod Berger, Head Coach & Founder

    Rod has studied and trained Grandmaster Ip Man (a.k.a. Yip Man) Wing Chun and self defense over the last 15 years. He proudly earned a 2nd-Level Technician certificate from City Wing Tsun, a highly-regarded Wing Tsun school.

  • Jeremy A.

    Great instructor. The class is a modern view of the martial art. Instructor is very attentive and make you feel like you have almost a private session. In summary, it's a great class - good workout.

  • Sophie J.

    Awesome! As a complete beginner I had two classes with the intro pass and I will definitely come back. I tried several martial arts classes and this one seems finally to fit with me. Good vibes, the teacher was nice and accurate while demonstrating the techniques and advanced students very friendly and helpful. Also a good workout!

  • Julia D.

    Great school of martial arts ! Rod is a very good teacher who helps me to build up my self confidence in every day challenges.

  • Florent L.

    Great class, good pace, and the instructor is professional and patient.

  • Anders L.

    Rod is a very dedicated and passionate instructor whose enthusiasm is contagious.

  • Marbar NYC

    Rod is a great instructor with excellent attention to detail. Whatever your level, he will give you the direction you need to push yourself to the next level. Give it a try, you'll be wanting more!

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Tribeca 380 Broadway, 5th Floor New York, NY 10013 Columbus Circle 939 8th Ave New York, NY 10019 UWS 131 W 72nd St New York, NY 10023 (646) 956-2010 text/call desk@standout.nyc @standoutnyc IG

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