this place is NOT COOL. my kid went here 1 year ago and all he did was punch air and random things!…read moreThis is carate not yoga class. Not cool

Mr. and Mrs Calahan and the experienced staff are a real class act, they care about the students…read moreand do a great job with Kids and Adults alike. The best for miles around.

My Twins are learning respect,structure & self defense..though it takes them time to learn the…read moresteps, the staff have tons of patience and sometimes let them stay after class to practice more. They offer a try out package.i would recommend giving Tae Kwon Do a chance! Plus outfit is included in try out package

The correct website is TigerAns.com and this is the preeminent Martial Arts College in Greater…read moreLowell Since 1979. My Uncle Trained here throughout the 80's. My self and all of my children have trained here since Y2K. Grand Master Richard An continues his Father's legacy. Grand Masters Father trained the USMC in the 50's an's has been a figure brining the true source straight from S. Korea and the only family I would rely on for all they do with Martial Arts both here in Lowell, but Bedford NH, and so many community outreaches. This is where you want to train if you want dedication, commitment, trust and respect from all of the Instructors and Masters.

I started attending classes at Zhen Ren Chuan a few months ago and what a wonderful place it is to…read morelearn, grow and live. Instructor Charles is a fantastic teacher and is very intelligent. He constantly looks to explain things in different ways to aid your development and understanding while catering to the individual. He is conscious of both physical and mental abilities, injuries, capabilities, and real life circumstances. Instructor Charles looks to use these things to push you, to help you grow, to challenge you and make you look inward. Instructor Charles brings a passion to his teaching which is contagious and joyful. It is evident in both the adult classes and the junior / child classes. You see the passion in his face, in his demeanor and how he holds himself. He genuinely loves and lives what he does and what he teaches. I have never left a class with a feeling other than calm, happy or tired (expect some classes to be challenging physically while others challenge you in a different way, a more mental challenge). The classes are very good at accommodating multiple skill levels of individual. Often times you will see the assistant instructors and black belts working on one form, the intermediate students working on another and the beginners learning their first. There is truly a wide variety of people who attend the classes. Men, women, old, young, big, small... this is a welcome and wonderful place to develop ones physical and spiritual lives. My only real regret is I cannot attend as frequently as I would like. If you are considering martial arts schools in the area, you would be hard pressed to find or do better than the Zhen Ren Chuan Martial Arts Center.

Our children had the privilege of taking lessons at this martial arts school under the guidance of…read moreCharles, and we could not be more grateful for the experience. Beyond learning valuable self-defense skills, our kids gained lifelong virtues such as respect, self-sufficiency, discipline, listening to parents, and common sense. Charles is not only an outstanding martial arts instructor but also a man of great humanity. His dedication and positive influence have left a lasting mark on our children's lives, shaping them into stronger and more responsible individuals. We wholeheartedly recommend this school to any parent who wants their child to grow in both skill and character. Thank you, Charles, for everything you have done for our family.

Best karate class I've seen! The instructors are students themselves and under the instruction of…read moretheir respected teacher Rocky, they pass knowledge on. The environment is welcoming and everyone has a place. Parents are allowed to be spectators, fresh coffee is brewing and a table full of communal healthy treats are present for all. I love it...

Prof. Rocky DiRico is an amazing, gifted instructor, as is his son, Sensei Chris DiRico. My…read moresix-year-old son has responded to both instructors and it has done wonders for his self-confidence (we are still working on self-control). I can't say enough good things about this school. The instructors are positive and spend time both on physical awareness and forms as well as having a responsible, respectable character. The classes are set up in such a way that the lower belts learn from the higher belts and everyone develops respect for each other. My son is eager to attend his classes each week.

My son has taken lessons here for almost 2 years and absolutely loves it. It's a serious school…read morethat isn't too over the top - the kids have fun and learn a lot!

I've been studying martial arts for more than 35 years. I can say with confidence that Steve…read moreNugent's Karate Institute(SNKI) provides a level of instruction that is second to none. It all starts with Grandmaster (GM) Nugent by setting the tone that quality, professionalism, respect and attention to detail are of utmost importance. GM's instructors are the best around. They all have been handpicked by GM Nugent to uphold his standards. Those studying at SNKI learn effective self defense and the additional benefits that studying martial arts brings. It's difficult for most people to know how to pick a good martial arts school for themselves or their children. This problem is easily solved by joining SNKI. Among the thousands of martial arts schools which deliver varying degrees of proficiency and results SNKI is light years ahead. SNKI is literally in a class of it's own.

I was just going to leave a single star, but yelp won't let me escape without leaving a comment, so…read morehere goes...... I wasted 9 years as a student here. What did learn there????? This school has two types of students. The "talent".......... And "everyone else" Everyone else exists to keep the mortgage/bills paid so the instructor can have the luxury of playing with his star student. (He even admitted a couple of times that if he was rich he would only take elite students who could pass a ninja warrior style obstacle course, but he can't afford it so that's why he takes all students.) Also, when you do beg for support (if you can grab his attention long enough) you WILL be told "the details don't matter." Unless you have talent of course.......... Even if you show up for class 5 - 6 days a week, every week, including 2 times a day on Tuesdays and Thursdays, AND attend all the extra Saturday seminars, (yes I took 7 classes a week - 8 any time there was a seminar) you only have value if you are talented. (*He has actually said that he will spend extra time going over all the little details *** yes, the details he told me "didn't matter" *** if the student is hard working **AND** talented.) By all means, if you are elite athlete-level talented, are able to learn something after being shown only once, or can completely and perfectly memorize an entire routine in an afternoon, (and therefore have value) this is the place for you...... However, if you struggle with any of these, even a little bit, (especially if you show any signs of a lack of natural talent) be prepared to be treated as an inconvenience and an afterthought. *****And if you call him out on the double standards and special treatment for certain students, you will be branded as difficult and disobedient. AND he will resort to personal attacks about your body and any health conditions you may be struggling with.***** So if you think you are talented enough for him to pay any real attention to you, OR you enjoy having every last shred of your self esteem completely destroyed, this is the place for you. Good luck.

This place is pretty awesome. Been doing Martial Arts since 1989 on and off; I wish I meet Narcyz…read more(aka: Sifu) 20 years sooner. I highly recommend Athletic Balance.

It's a great school for our child to learn how to protect, discipline himself and to be respectful,…read morehelpful to the others. My kid loves it. Sensei Seth teaches important life lessons along with karate.

I recently enrolled my two sons at this karate studio, and I can honestly say it has been one of…read morethe best decisions we've made. From the very first class, the instructors made us feel welcome, supported, and part of a community. Their teaching style strikes the perfect balance between discipline and encouragement, and my boys absolutely love coming here. What impressed me most is how patient and attentive the staff is with every student. They take the time to make sure each child understands the techniques, builds confidence, and has fun along the way. I've seen such a positive change in my kids -- not just in their physical skills, but in their focus, respect, and self‑confidence. The studio is clean, organized, and clearly run by people who care deeply about what they do. Every class feels structured, energetic, and meaningful. My sons look forward to every session, and I genuinely enjoy watching them grow.

My son has taken karate here for more than two years. The entire organization is so welcoming and…read morefamily-friendly. They teach and model respect and discipline for kids (and adults) of all ages, and take their craft very seriously, while having a lot of fun and never being the least bit intimidating. It isn't a small commitment of time or money, but I haven't regretted a single minute or dollar spent here.