This is an excellent place to learn martial arts. The lessons are high quality and the results are…read moregreat. Our child's self-control, discipline, and confidence all increased a lot. It made a big difference in his life. Putting him in karate with Master Ling was the best decision we made for him.

This is the real deal of Tai Chi. When I started at this wonderful studio, I had pains in my joints…read moreand over 6 months the pains left and I found myself getting stronger physically and mentally. My memory became sharper and I felt much happier in general. Dr. Ling is continuously teaching and helping his students get better and enjoy the health (mind and body) and the martial side of this rich art. There are not many instructors that possess such a mastery and awareness of martial arts as Dr. Ling. There are so many aspects integrated into the program to help one grow in a healthy and strong manner. The people that attend the classes are wonderful and from various walks of life. Definitely a winner to be experienced and signup for the long term! My only regret is not signing up sooner!

Mountain Martial Arts has exceeded all expectations. The staff is a husband and wife team. They are…read moreboth very kind, welcoming and organized. Master Mountain does a wonderful job teaching my 5 yr old age appropriate skills during the classes. He also integrates life lessons about discipline, which I love. My daughter really enjoys going here!

Absolutely fantastic training, Michael Mountain is a talented master instructor who teaches all…read morestudio lessons, takes great care in safety and has a strong interest in every student's individual success. His daytime homeschool classes are a bonus!

Took lessons from Sensei Higginbotham 10 years ago or so and some of his quips and bits of advice I…read morestill remember and come in handy to this day. He's a master of his craft and a great teacher. Although I only took with him for about a year or so I still hold that time in high regard and am grateful to have learned from him.

Excellent instruction, patient, Professional, and Extremely knowledgeable. This place and…read moreinstructor are a true rare find. Thank you Sensei . GrandMaster Higginbotham, we will miss you. May God bless you Sir.

UPDATED Review--…read more After a year away from Indianapolis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I decided to give the revised format for initiating new students a try. And I have to say it made a huge difference in my experience. Last year I tried Indy BJJ and wound up with a bruised rib and feeling pretty lousy for a couple weeks while that healed. Prof. Eldred reached out to me earlier this year to let me know that they'd changed how they introduce new students to the system and invited me back when I was ready. In the interim, I trained heavily at Title Boxing in Glendale. Getting into much better shape there was probably a good start for this. The new system for initiating first-time students helps a lot, too. And this system brought back the missing stars from my previous review. The new system starts first with private instruction with Prof Eldred before joining a group class. That way when you get tossed into the group class, you're not totally at a loss as to what's being discussed. It doesn't mean the first class won't be confusing, it just means that you won't be going in totally blind. It really helped me to have more confidence. Grappling is one of my least favorite things. If, God forbid, I were ever in a real fight, I'd much prefer to rely on my boxing background. That said, BJJ is a proven defense system employed everywhere from police to military to combat sports. And it's a great work out that tests some very different muscles from boxing. So I feel like it's worth trying to learn. But it's intimidating as all get out! Those private primer classes directly from Prof. Eldred really took the sting off in jumping into group classes. If you're looking for a BJJ school that focuses on self-defense and has a rock-solid lineage back to the Gracies, this would be the right fit for you. I'll probably never be a good grappler, or even really enjoy it. But I've got some faith that under this school's tutelage, I'll at least be sufficient enough to have an idea of what I'm doing if I were ever in a grappling situation.

Stopped in after my friend John has been receiving instruction for almost a year. I love that it's…read morevery focused on instruction and not theatrics or easy belt promotions. I signed up and I've been to three classes and while my technique isn't perfect I've learned almost a dozen movements and have a basic understanding of the transitions. Whether you've done martial arts or haven't this is the perfect dojo and instructor to get started or start again. If the junior instructors are any indication of the teaching then you'll see why I signed up for three months in advance. Hope to see you in class soon.

This place is so much more then karate, sensei Jeff runs this like a family. Our son took the 1…read moreweek free demo classes and we were hooked. For sure boosted our sons self esteem, confidence, and the ability to speak up about his thoughts and feelings. Definitely recommend stoping in.

sensei is extremely kind, and treats everyone like family…read more "champions never give up"

This place is amazing! Sensei Bilek is a patient, kind and fun instructor that claims respect from…read moreall his students. Highly recommended.

From the owner: At Phoenix Rising Karate, you'll find experienced instructors and an undeniable family-atmosphere…read morethat is welcoming to everyone. We offer a range of programs from after-school and birthday parties, to karate classes for all age ranges, there's something for everyone here. With our smaller classes, you can get the individualized attention you deserve. We believe we can make a positive difference in everyone's life. So come gain leadership and other self control skills that will last a lifetime at Phoenix Rising Karate.

I had a foster kiddo who I threw into all the things to allow them experiences of a childhood and…read moreto find their niche. Nothing compared to Hernly Family Karate. My kiddo was welcomed with open arms and accepted for who he was. Hernly Family Karate offered nothing but a positive and enriching experience from summer camp to weekly sessions-it was nothing short of perfection. Fantastic communication, affordable and well rounded in all the things. The growth I saw and the smile always present after my kiddo's weekly session and camps spoke volumes. Thank you Hernly Family Karate for being a hidden gem and giving such a wholesome and wonderful environment for all involved.

This Family Karate has a dojo location they use... but they also offer classes at various schools…read morearound the city! SO GREAT! We attend through a school... Vince and his wife Beth along with his son Ben are the most prominent figures, but they often have a few other wonderful and knowledgeable black belt helpers, too! The kids i watch at their school really like learning karate in this group atmosphere, and it's great that they can see those who at levels above them and see what's to come for them! The Hernly's do a great job creating rules and expectations from the get go with the kids. and instilling respect and understanding that their actions have consequences and so many more great lessons... and on top of that, learning karate and self confidence and self defense! We love this!

I have been going to Triumph for over 4 years now. The coaches, owners, and other members are…read moreamazing. There are no egos and everyone there is genuinely trying to help everyone else be better. They have a good mix of people from young kids trying to learn life skills and confidence, to competitors looking to win Golden Gloves (of which the team has won many times!), to people looking to just get in shape and not compete. They even have a Masters Boxing team for people over 35 years old that want to compete and/or get in shape and stay active.

Tim is awesome! Experienced, and quick response , quick response! I would highly recommend Tim.read more

This review is for Mighty Mites. My son has been going for several months and it is a great class…read more The head of the dojo does the classes and seems to really enjoy teaching the children. He also brings a lot of additional aspects to the class (language, history, respect, etc) that I really liked and my son really listened to. For mighty mites they are super flexible which day you attend (classes are half an hour and offered everyday near the end of the workday - you get to attend 2 a week). The kids earn stamps towards belts and progress pretty quickly at this level (every 24 classes - 12 weeks). The only downside is the waiting room is pretty small and gets really crowded with waiting parents/siblings, so sometimes when it's standing room only I take the time to go run errands. Also as a side note the owners also have a tea line that they run, they gave me a sample of the Green Tea, and it was excellent.