When you join Maywood Karate, you don't just join a martial arts school but you become part of a…read morefamily of great people. The owners, who have had the karate school in Maywood for 20+ years have an attention to detail that creates great martial arts students but they also go above and beyond to get to know all their students on a personal level, holding annual picnics, beach outings and other social gatherings. I started in 1992 and have since stopped training due to other commitments but have made countless friends here and still stop by the karate school frequently and look at the Senak's as family. I am confident that anyone, kid or adult, who trains here will feel the same way.

The education received as a student at Maywood Karate not only teaches self defense skills, but…read morealso how to succeed in life's trials and tribulations in all aspects; socially, educationally, professionally and creating a disciplinary mindset to help achieve success in life; which is a skill that no educational institute of higher learning can teach. Maywood Karate not only instills the above attributes, but makes learning karate fun for kids and teenagers as well as adults. It also creates family bonding as well when the adults of the students join the school and train together with their children. The Senak Family develops not only self defense techniques, but young men and women to be successful in their college careers, professional and life itself. Since having my son training at the school since he was 10 years old and diagnosed with chronic asthma, the training has completely eliminated his condition and he no longer requires medication for asthma for the remainder of his life. He has reached the current rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt and is currently striving for his 3rd Degree and has obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Video Game Art from Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida. To say that Maywood Karate has greatly impacted my son's development as a teenager and young man is an understatement. The core values and foundation of discipline, attention to detail and good old fashioned hard work remain with him to this day.

Amazing place with amazing instructions. The owner is a great person who truly cares for every…read moresingle one of his students. Be here I was 16 and I'm 27 now can't think of a better place to learn from.

I never thought me doing BJJ was a posibility but then I signed up and have been hooked since day…read moreone. Dennis makes everyone feel like family including my 5yr old who also trains here. Thank you for being patient with me as I see my training paying off. PRBJJ rules!!!

TLDR: I've had the opportunity to train at several Krav Maga schools in New Jersey and Texas, and…read morenone can compare to Englewood Krav Maga. This is absolutely the best Krav Maga school in the state, by an extremely wide margin! At EKM, the curriculum is both comprehensive and cumulative, building on the basics with practical techniques that are designed for real-world street defense applications. The modern facility is always immaculate, spacious, and well lit. It is equipped with everything required to train in this art. There is a full schedule of classes, so students can get plenty of reps in each week. What sets Englewood Krav Maga apart from any other school I've ever experienced are the teachers. Mr. Juan Berrios, the head instructor, is a very passionate and refreshingly direct coach with a keen eye for detail. He sets expectations and standards at a very high level, and we students strive to meet it. The school's culture is one of traditional formality and strict etiquette. Under his guidance, we train very intensively, but always safely. As a teacher, Berrios pulls the best out of his students, and before long they are performing at levels they didn't know they were even capable of. There is no higher praise to give to a teacher than that! Ms. Lee teaches the kids and adult beginners, carrying on the school's legacy to each new generation of students. Over the years here, I have personally watched timid little children mature into young adults who can defend themselves quite competently. The kids learn discipline, perseverance, and how to stay calm under pressure - all valuable lessons that will improve their lives both inside and outside of the dojo. There are no shortcuts at Englewood Krav Maga. It's not a belt factory, or a place where everybody gets a participation trophy just for trying. It's not a school where students are sold a false sense of security, or allowed to pretend that we can run before we can actually crawl. There are no classes taught by low ranking "assistant instructors" here - it's Berrios' first-rate instruction, consistently, night after night. In short, it's unapologetically old-school here, and thank God for that! If a student is willing to put in the time and sweat required to learn and practice authentic Krav Maga, this place and its instructors are simply unparalleled. I am forever grateful to my teachers Juan Berrios and Ms. Lee for creating and maintaining such a stellar school for us students to train in. There is nothing like it anywhere else!

PROS: school is spacious and new, they keep it clean, parking available, good prices…read more CONS: instructors belittle and yell at the students, they charge a cancellation fee, and the material they teach is outdated since the 1980s OVERALL: I wouldn't use this school at all. Go somewhere else where they'll treat you with more respect

Master James is awesome with kids. He keeps them in line and teaches real discipline, but you can…read moretell he genuinely cares about them too. The kids clearly respect him, and they're always laughing and having a great time in class. It feels like the kind of place where they actually want to show up and learn.

I enrolled my daughter in this school when when she was 3 years old, and she's going to be 5 this…read moreAugust. I've seen the change in her behavior. She's more disciplined, more focus and self reliant, and l've received the positive feedbacks from her Pre-K teachers. Master James is a great teacher. He has a sense of humor, kind, always smiling but commands the students' attention and behavior in their presence. He in independent and manages every aspect of his dojang. So you get the more personal and direct attention from him. He is well organized, knowledgeable and runs a well structured program. He is very supportive, encouraging and motivates students to practice harder and work harder. I've seen many of his high belt students move on to competitions, winning in forms and breaking boards. I too, studied Taekwondo as a teenager. It was the best gift my single mother of three ever gave. I wanted to pass this on to my daughter. I was bullied in middle school, and I didn't find anyway out until I begged my mother to enroll me. It took 3 months of Taekwondo before I stood up to my bully, and he never bothered me after that. I went on to get my black belt, but had to withdraw due to college and work schedule. I carried on the teachings of Taekwondo throughout my college years and my profession. I wouldn't be where I am today, working as a professional and scuba diving around the world, if it wasn't for the teachings of Taekwondo. Let's face it, we live in world where children are cruel to other children. We are not going to be there all the time to defend our little ones and wipe away their tears when they are hurt. We have to prepare our children to manage and handle any type of bullying. Not only will they learn how to defend themselves, but they will also learn respect for others, self control, fitness, courage & honesty. I wholeheartedly recommend American Korean Taekwondo school to anyone. The class hours are so flexible and can accommodate any hectic schedule. Double thumbs up to Master James who is always readily available after school hours even when running a tight program.

the best dojo ever the master is so so nice the helpers are very noce also and taught me alot of…read morethings

My dad used to go here when he was my age…read more My sister and I used to go here when I was in middle school...I got all the way to purple belt. I don't really remember why I stopped going other than that I started high school. But seeing my sister do it makes me wanna come back. This is 3 generations . Today I went to see my little sister who is 6 take a class. She loves it! She was singing in the car on the way there "I get to go to karate...". She's got her uniform and was counting in Korean today. The instructors are fun. It teaches discipline and it's great for staying in shape and it's self-defense.

Mr and Mrs Miller run an excellent and professional karate school. Always a pleasure to deal with…read moreboth of them.

The best in the area. Mr Miller genuinely cares about teaching and it shows in the dojo every day.read more

This is the best Dojo in the Westchester area! My 10-year…read moreold son has been part of this team for a couple of years and loves it!!! We are pleased with Sensei Takao and his teaching methods. He is the best instructor you can get and his background is very impressive! He instills confidence and discipline and does it in a motivating way. Thanks to him my son developed a true passion for karate and is always looking forward to the classes. I highly recommend Shojin Kai Karate Dojo!

From the owner: Our school teaches an authentic Japanese karate, taught by Japanese born instructor Takao…read moreMiyashita. We do meditation, warm-up, stretching, conditioning, cardio, Kihon (basics), Ido-geiko (moving basics), Kata (form), mitt training, block and retaliation practice, light-contact sparring, Buitanren (body-weapon parts training) and self-defense drills, using authentic Japanese karate training methods. In kids' classes, we not only teach fighting techniques, but also to respect, to appreciate and to be patient - the so called "OSU" spirit. In adult classes, our main focus is on teaching basic techniques to apply for self-defense. Our Dojo (training hall) has 2,500 sq feet space and is fully equipped with all kinds of traditional and modern training equipment. If you sign up now, you will get the following benefits: - Free Karate Uniform - Free Access to UFC Gym Mamaroneck Facilities 24/7

Oyama Karate is a wonderful balance of learning the physical and spiritual aspects of Karate. To…read morefind such an amazing art combined with superb instruction is an opportunity not to miss. Shihan Sakataka, is a wonderful instructor for all levels. He takes pride in his instruction and his students. I felt right at home as soon as I entered the dojo for the first time.

wow! can't believe this is the first review. I went to this…read moredojo for over 6-7 years and it was a sad day when I moved to NYC and had to leave. Shihan Sakataka is an amazing and patient instructor. He's not the most talkative person, but he teaches very methodically and has a great understated sense of humor. In particular, he is amazing with kids (my little sister trained with him for many years and eventually got her black belt). Shihan really lives and breathes Karate. I've trained in several different martial art schools since then and I now think this is one of the best in terms of instructor, fellow members and general morale.