Our son has been attending Dunhams for over 2 years. We have witnessed him learn skills and habits…read morethat will benefit all of us for years to come. Mr. Dunham and his staff take self defense to a higher level. We came here just seeking self defense for our son. He has learned that and so much more. I must admit that we , as parents, have also benefited from the classes as well. Thank you for all that you do.

Dunham's Martial Arts is a great place for all ages. You will gain knowledge, condifidence, and…read morediscipline. You will make lasting friendships that become family. Whether your a seasoned martial artist or just starting off, you will be welcomed here with open arms. Training is amazing with great instructors and owner Mr. Dunham. This is the place to go if youare looking for a woman's self defense class, to get into shape, or to learn martial arts. Life skills, eating habits, confidence, strength, knowledge, and personal growth I have all learned from here.

Honestly I can't say enough great things about this studio. We have been a part of this studio for…read morealmost 2 years. My kids have gained confidence a hundred fold and the instructors are amazing at meeting each of my kids where they are to help them develop both physically and intellectually. I started training well after my kids started and now we train and play together! Even if martial arts is only planned to be a season of life, your kids and family will benefit for a lifetime by joining this group of amazing instructors.

This is a great martial arts school! Awesome, caring instructors that truly invest in their…read morestudents (both children and adults). I appreciate the other lessons that are built in as well during the kids classes. These discussions address a wide range of topics from personal responsibility to bullying to academics.

Stephen Nichols is the head instructor, teaching the Tracy System of Kenpo. He is an excellent,…read moreprofessional, caring teacher who knows his material, can execute the material, and pass it on to students. He is active in the larger system, well known and invited often to teach and represent Kenpo in seminars.

In my humble opinion, Kokoro is the best jiu jitsu school in Springfield. Steve and his staff have…read morecreated a wonderful, open environment for both men and women (a lot of women love training here). Steve is also very detail oriented, having a background in education and as a crossfit trainer, he really knows how to teach the finer points of jiu jitsu to make sure your technique actually works on larger or stronger opponents. Lastly, something I really appreciate about starting out at Kokoro was the fact that we had a super clear curriculum, which meant everybody knew what they needed to learn and be able to perform to get their next belt. A lot of gyms operate on a "bro code", when the coach thinks your ready type of promotion system, or just promote based on competitive ability... my wife and I both appreciate the clarity.

As a woman who has never been very athletic, I have felt completely accepted and safe learning…read morejiujitsu here. There's no pressure to do anything I'm not comfortable with, the classes are fun, and everyone is friendly. Because the classes follow a fundamentals-based curriculum (and because Steve is a great teacher), the concepts are all accessible to beginners regardless prior experience or physical fitness level. Within just a couple of weeks after starting regular classes I started noticing myself progressing and became addicted! And it's far more fun than most types of exercise because your brain is engaged while you're sweating!