I had been searching for a while for a good karate school in the area for my kids and i finally…read morefound this great school! I'm not into gimmicky schools or for my kids to just get colored belts. I want them to learn self defense and earn their belts. If that's what you're looking for then this is the school. Sensei Rubin is not only a great instructor but great with the kids! In the short while my kids have been going to the school they have learned so much. Sensei Rubin is patient and very knowledgeable. I'm glad that I found this school! If you're looking for an excellent Shotokan Karate school, look no further!

From the owner: The instructor is not only a Certified Master Instructor but also a inductee of the United states…read moreMartial Arts Hall of Fame.

I really love this Dojo. My son started about a year ago and I can't say enough good things about…read moreit. You can tell that the Borlands put a lot of thought into how they run it. The classes for younger children that my son attends have a good mix of instruction and activities to keep the kids engaged and active. They have a nice area for parents to sit and for my daughter who is not yet old enough for karate to play while her brother trains. I have done martial arts for years and TOKPV came recommended. Looking at the curriculum I can see why. It is a real quality art and the dojo has a family feel to it. They teach good values of hard work and responsible use of the karate.

I love my dojo. You will not find a more community oriented dojo. Here, you will learn effective…read moreself defense and excellent exercise techniques. Personal growth and self improvement are at the core of this place.

I have known SHIHAN Shahin Mehrkar for nearly 30 years. What kept me going and training was…read moreShihan's unwavering, but realistic, dedication to exceptionalism. Sadly life gets in the way of plans and I was unable to continue training. I have stopped by over the years and was inspired everytime I watched classes of all ages that the attention to detail was still very obvious. I would recommend this school and it's instructors to everyone without any reservations whatsoever. I would trust Shihan and anyone he trusts to deliver the best training possible. My experience was fantastic and the only thing I regret is letting it slip away from me.

The worst school ever,I had bad experience in this school the make me pay for one month trial, to…read moresee if my 4 years old son like the class, also I spoke with the person in charge that my son have attention problems so she said that is not a problem for them, so my son went for 2 weeks and bc he didn't pay attention in his 3rd class the master instructor told the sensei that he is not going to waste his time with my son bc he is not listening. So my question is those words are from a professional person that who is working with kids? I don't think so! I don't recommend this school at all, if the master instructor doesn't have patience please don't accept kids. Also why they made me pay for one month if after 2 weeks they called me to say that my son isn't ready to take their class? I paid for one month and he just go 4 times in 2 weeks. Very disappointed!

My son started with Hudson Valley Karate with an after school program they had at the elementary…read moreschool back in November 2015 and he instantly loved it ! We signed him up to go to the karate school soon after and he has really blossomed - he was more of a shy uncertain kid with little to no self confidence now he has no problem raising his hand , offering to helping others , speaking up and using his voice , he's like another child The thing I really love about them ( one of many things I should say ) is they send forms to the elementary school to see how they are doing and keeping up with their studies as they really emphasized how important it is to do well at school and be respectful at home They also do these wonderful events that the community is invited to : open houses , holiday parties , summer BBQ 's , back to school events , parents night outs so many to name! The instructors there as well as the owner as just simply wonderful people and they really make it feel like your second family there we really love it and highly recommend it to everyone

From the owner: Dutchess County's Premier Martial Arts School!read more

Pawling Karate is excellent. Lessons are for anyone, at any age. It has been amazing to watch my…read moreown children's confidence and coordination improve over the years. Plenty of families enroll together, with children and parents working side by side. The atmosphere is fun. There are plenty of fun competitions (where not everyone gets a trophy!) and themed days (superhero day, for example). There is also an awesome opportunity for students in more advanced classes to assist with lessons for beginner students and develop their leadership skills. I highly recommend Pawling Karate!

If you're looking to begin a Martial Arts program that results in greater self confidence, improved…read morefocus, a great cardio workout and the ability to defend yourself, Shihan Quatrochi and his highly experienced instructors will patiently work with you every step of the way. I'm a 61 year old woman who was bored with my regular exercise routine but with the encouragement of this team, I discovered I'm not too old to be physically and mentally challenged. You should give them a try... I'm having the most fun I've had in years! Gisele

We got my son into ju jitsu a couple years ago. Aqmai has been great for him. It is self defense…read morebased. They teach how to really defend yourself if you were being attacked instead of just how to punch and kick. My son has come so far since coming here. He is confident and disciplined. They always stress never to start something. The sensei's are all amazing! I would definitely recommend this for anyone who's looking to get into martial arts

We have been apart of the JSK family now for over 6 years now and both our children have had a…read morewonderful experience and have had tremendous growth both on and off the mat. The instructors are excellent and each class is geared towards creating a positive learning experience for its students. It has helped to build confidence and endurance and helped my children develop a healthy lifestyle. My family and I highly recommend JSK!

If I could give more stars I would. The facility is very clean and the staff are very friendly. The…read moreratio between staff and kids is incredible, which was important to me because my son tends to need encouragement. My son never showed much enthusiasm about extracurricular activities but we have finally found what we have been searching for! He is so eager to get ready and go to karate. Highly recommend! A huge thank you to the staff!

With a great mix of evening classes from boxing to Jiu Jitsu, this place can become an integral…read morepiece of your physical training regimen. My first set of classes, I left already planning to maximize my time. Typically, in a new city, I try several different places before settling on one I like. I couldn't sign up fast enough, after my first evening workout. The Jiu Jitsu instruction is solid. Brian McLaughlin has a lot of knowledge to pass on, and his students benefit from his enthusiasm and desire to teach. The advanced class is before the lower level class, which is opposite of most places. Kids classes are also offered, and there are TVs in the sitting area to watch your kid and get yourself motivated to sign up for your own classes. Most boxing classes at other gyms are focused on just cardio or fitness bag work. Not so much here. You are going to get a solid boxing coach and training with drills to solidify what you learn. You will get the conditioning to go along with it. I'm not much for Muay Thai, but if you are in to that, I'm sure the training here is on par with everything else. Train here. You won't regret it!

While working in Poughkeepsie for a few weeks, I was on the hunt for a Jiu Jitsu academy to get a…read morecouple rolls in and I was fortunate enough to find Precision Boxing & MMA. The whole staff was extremely courteous and welcoming. The techniques Prof. Brian went through were great and I even had the opportunity to go a couple rounds with him. The space was large and super clean which is always a plus for a gym. The vibe was also fun and there was definitely a sense of community. If you are in Poughkeepsie and you're looking for a great place to train BJJ, Muay Thai, or Boxing, look no further than Precision!