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WHO WE ARE
Gladiators NYC - the oldest and premiere league, school, and team/club of armored combat in NYC, still led by the founder of the sport in NYC.
WHAT WE DO
Full-contact (1 vs. 1 and team vs. team) MMA with steel weapons and armor participating within tournaments in NYC, the U.S., and internationally.
HOW WE TRAIN
Classes are in-person in NYC and soon will be available online (please see links above to sign up for either) - all classes are usually 100% free.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Positive outcomes in participants' lives through uplifting training and purpose, as well as for our local communities through service and social impact.
DAMION DIGRAZIA
Founder of Armored Combat in NYC and Gladiators NYC
Head Armored Combat Captain/Instructor, Gladiators NYC
Founder/CEO of Santa's Knights, a 501(c)(3) non-profit
Harvard & Columbia alumnus; ex-Wall Street professional
Military Veteran, U.S. Air Force, Global Strike Command
