I've been training at West End Dojo for about 7 years. Most of those years were when I was a child…read more I was welcomed back by my childhood role models, and the entire dojo family, with open arms two years ago when I decided to join with my 6-year-old son. West End Dojo teaches Koei Kan Karate, a traditional Japanese martial art. Besides the obvious health benefits of living an active lifestyle, you will learn many other traditional aspects of the art. You will also become part of a family that pushes you to do better and to train harder every class. It's an amazing experience to be able to workout with my son, while we learn vital life lessons and techniques that we may need one day. I'm very thankful for my dojo family - they all have helped us become stronger, healthier people both physically and mentally.

The West End Dojo is not a convenience store - it is a Koei-Kan Karate School. It's been in…read moreBrodheadsville since 1991. They teach traditional Japanese martial arts.

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

We started at Tri City Karate Academy almost 6 years ago. It taught my daughter discipline,…read moreconfidence, integrity, and more by having the instructors help her grow in all those areas. Plus, it helps build self-esteem, leadership skills, and friendships and determination. I have seen my daughter grow//change in all of these. Even with times of highs and lows; Tri City teaches her to work through the highs and lows. Tri City Karate Academy has helped me with gaining strength mentally, physically, and emotionally. form new friendships, and gain more leadership skills and determination. Plus, it helped me work through my highs and lows with the limitations I have. I am so happy my daughter and I started here. It's not just for children but adults too!

My son and I love this karate school for different reasons. He loves having fun at each lesson,…read morelearning new skills and building confidence while making new friends. I love the structured routines, positive coaching, and accountability. As an instructor for a different sport with a school of my own, I have even taken some of the coaching techniques and methods I've learned while watching my son in his karate classes, to my school. Imitation is the best form of flattery and I'm happy to pay Tri-City karate Academy this compliment. Keep up the great work, Ms. Tory and Team! Kim Young PBIA/ACS Master Instructor Owner of Dragon Billiards Instruction​

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 have known Brooke Chilson for 30 years. I took my sons to karate when she began taking karate. My…read moresons and I always looked up to her. She has always demonstrated exceptional dedication, skill, patience, and knowledge of both the physical and philosophical aspects of karate. I am now a grandparent and bring my granddaughter to watch her father once again doing karate, and have observed how well Sensei Brooke is able to work with her students of all ages and skill levels, and how hard she works hard to ensure all students from beginners to advanced, get the time and attention they need to grow in confidence and competence in their practice of karate. Sensei Brooke's dojo is bright, clean, welcoming and decorated with pictures of former Masters and students. She maintains a structured learning environment incorporating fun, respect, and discipline, while working toward continually perfecting her students' skills. Sensei Brooke's approachable, supportive, and caring style benefits her students by offering individual guidance, which helps them develop not only as martial artists but also as individuals. I can't wait until my granddaughter is old enough to begin taking karate with Sensei Brooke!

If you are looking for traditional martial arts teaching with emphasis on respect and hard work…read morethen this is your dojo! Sensei Brooke is a detail oriented instructor who also cares about the things going on in your life. Sensei Brooke's instruction and dojo environment are such that students grow in their skill and confidence as they train. Students from her dojo recently competed in the Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Genbu-Kai 2021 International Goodwill Championships, and most earned top 3 finishes in kata and weapons form competition.

A great place to learn good self defense and discipline. The staff is incredible. They seem to…read moregenuinely care about students and master ochiai is great with children. They have a wonderful program called little pandas that my daughter has attended for about two years. He fhly recommend.

From the owner: As a native of Japan and a U.S. citizen Hidy Ochiai, came to the US in 1962 with the mission of…read moreteaching the martial arts.After receiving his B.A. from Albright College In 1966, Master Ochiai moved to Binghamton, NY & established Washin-ryu (wa-harmony, shin-truth) Karate-do in the United States. Washin-ryu now includes 25 branch schools across the United States.From 1967-1980, Master Ochiai established himself as one of the world?s premier martial artists. He was rated the number one kata (form) competitor by the PKA (Professional Karate Association), having won the United States Grand National Karate Championship for five consecutive years, an unduplicated record. He has been inducted twice to the Black Belt Magazine?s Hall of Fame in 1979 as "Instructor of the Year" and in 1980 as "Man of the Year". In 2004, Hidy Ochiai was inducted to the Martial Arts History Museum's Hall of Fame in Los Angeles. He received a record number of votes.

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.

Great place to train. Solid martial artists with a focus on application, self-defense, kata and…read moreconditioning. I have started my kids here and they love it!

My son Donovan just started tiny tigers classes very well run at a price you can't beat once a week…read morefor 45 mins 70 bucks not bad at all for my active little 4 year old:-) love this place and little man loves going to Karate and saying Ous (spelling?)

I had an original review, but it was deleted after Yelp was contacted by the owner, Jonathan. Yelp…read morethen contacted myself. I was bullied by the owner, Jonathan, to remove my original review though a yelp message. In the message he mocked me,wrote to me the he has "dirty laundry he can throw on my lap", he also says "investigated my organization and found plenty of dirt". Jonathan then he goes on that he wants me to offer an apology and that I mistakenly wrote Zenergy instead of a different gym. Bushido, show everyone in your life! especially your kids!! Bushido, held that the true warrior must hold that loyalty, courage, veracity, compassion, and honor as important, above all else. Copy and paste! https://acelebrationofwomen.org/2017/03/the-bushido-code-the-eight-virtues-of-the-samurai/

i go there its one of the best karate schools i ever went to the karate is called tenshin kan its…read morejapanese! i love it! -rob pop2

I go here 4 times a week.I love it here. The instructors are really nice and so are the other…read morestudents.

What an excellent school! So family-oriented and inclusive to all members. Two classes can run at…read moreonce, as there are two dojo decks. Superb teachers. Many classes to choose from (go as often as you want for your monthly fee). Gym for parents during class time downstairs. Children's waiting area w/TV and homework area, awards given for academics, optional karate homework each month, tournaments, testing (no fee for testing), lots of special days for families and parent nights. We picked this school after trying another one first. Highly recommended by friends and only advertisement is word of mouth.