I (41M) have been a part of the Dragon Phoenix Martial Arts family (and I put emphasis on the word,…read morefamily) for many years. My children and wife also train at DPMA. We all love it there. Professor Jesse Dwire has over 30 years experience, and has children of his own so the way he interacts with children as well as adults is great. He knows how find qualities in everyone, and the instructors are well trained. The dojo is clean and a welcoming place to train in. New students are treated with respect and pushed in a positive manner to achieve greatness. What more can you ask for? How about a curriculum that adapts to keeping up with the challenges that children face in the real world. Over the years I've seen our techniques being applied to real world situations in a controlled environment. Students are also trained in good manners as well as recognizing a problem before it becomes a problem. If you are looking for a dojo to push you towards excellence, to go beyond your limits and to have a great time doing it; join Dragon Phoenix Martial Arts.

We have been part of the DPMA family f Since January 2023…read moreand my son is enjoying a lot enough.Professor Dwire is incredible with kids - he is strict , encouraging, kind , humble and joyful with the kids .Though it's been only 6 months to join Dragon-Phoenix Martial Arts , I could see the positive changes in my son with more focused , disciplined and developed a physical strength As well. Yashas

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.

My kids have been doing the Little Tigers program for a half-year now, and they love it! They've…read moregrown so much so fast! Before signing up, neither was very active or brave. Now they run all over the place and don't hesitate to try new or difficult things. I was so impressed by their new energy, I signed up for the Mom's Kickboxing class, which is just as great as the taekwondo. Master Hong is an amazing instructor. He sets a challenging pace but knows how to keep it fun, which matters a lot for young kids. He has an impressive variety of activities that he uses for each class, and the classes build on each other. You can tell he really pays attention to each student when he praises one for finally kicking higher or faster after working so hard, and the student feels proud of their hard work. We highly recommend Sun Taekwondo Academy.

Great place to get your kid be active and not only learn Taekwondo but life skills as well. Master…read moreHong is great! If you are in Danvers or nearby you should definitely check it out! HIGHLY recommend!

Our son has been a student here for over three years, and choosing this dojo has been one of the…read morebest decisions we've made. The instructors are truly phenomenal and were the very reason we signed up in the first place. Not only are they incredibly knowledgeable in martial arts, but they are also relatable, friendly, and genuinely supportive--both to their students and to us parents. They have an amazing ability to help kids find their courage and inner strength, encouraging them to show up and tackle hard things with confidence--all while making it look effortless and fun. The growth we've seen in our son's confidence over the years has been remarkable, and we fully credit the positive, empowering atmosphere created by this dojo. We are so grateful to be part of this community.

Took kickboxing classes here and the classes were terrific! A little expensive, but worth it for…read morethe welcoming environment, and the great instructors.

The teachers are all wonderful and very experienced, for the littlest ones as well as kids and…read moreadults. Senseis Lenny and Donna are the best teachers I have ever had for anything. I can speak more to the quality of the adult classes. I started as a white belt when I was 58, ten years ago, and now I am working my way up the black belt ranks. I think karate really helps me because strength, balance, and flexibility are so important as I age. There's no way I could do things that a 20-ear-old can -- no flying through the air like Bruce Lee! -- but the philosophy of the dojo is that you start with what you are able to do within your physical abilities and grow from there. The emphasis is not on sparring, although there are kick-boxing classes available. The self-defense training has also made me feel more secure.

I'm an over 65 disabled veteran with some limited medical issues. Sensei Lenny is the best. Treats…read morepeople great and is complete professional. He LISTENS not like other trainers i had in the past. If you want to really learn, build some confidence in a nice environment this is the place You will learn here. You will train here. its a no - nonsense school in a friendly atmosphere. jimmy H.

The Best of the best. at the House of the Samurai you will…read morebe trained by the very best around and one of the best in the world. If you want the real deal and not the typical dojo than look no more. I have seen many different places and none of them come close to the level of this dojo .

My wife and I recommend that Parents and their children drop by from Monday thru Friday between 530…read moreto 700pm too watch the classes. The kids are asked to give their school grades to take the testing for Belts. This has helped them to achieve better school grades also. This has encourage our kids lorenzo and Christina to do better in school classes. Our kids are taught to help each other and others. Too the Parents this is a great investment in making your children to be More understanding and respectful. The instructors teach the skills of Okinawa karate with Kobudo and Kata Training. One of the owners is a WMO (world martial arts organization) Gold medalist Champion and the other owner took the Bronze medal Both were inducted into the WMO Hall of fame in 2007. This is a family owned Business and they personally do the teaching. Renshi Teaches with her expertise in the art of Okinawa karate in teaching Kata and Kobudo and Jose helps with his expertise in giving his insight on why and how they train. Even I sit and enjoy his method of giving advise on Okinawa karate. My kids look up to them as Role Models. When our kids started I had no idea what Okinawa karate was? Then as I started to read My wife and I started to appreciate how this has made a positive impact on our two kids. Sincerely Mark & Ellanie House of the Samurai

I've been a member at MK for a year now and wouldn't think of going somewhere else! Between the…read moreamount of gear and equipment, and the great people, I love this gym. A few things about MK: -MK is certainly a mixed martial arts gym. At first sight most of its members come in for boxing. MK offers kickboxing, Muay Thai, and Jiu Jitsu classes that are legitimate classes taught by instructors who are experienced by either being current fighters or who have previously fought and now teach. These are not those typical cardio classes that you see advertised elsewhere. The classes are not directly aimed towards training someone for a fight. You will learn basic skills and techniques and if you're willing to learn can definitely pick up more advanced techniques which you can apply if you want to actually train for a fight. There are a few instructors and members who may be willing to train you for a fight, just ask around or ask the owner. There are also cardio kickboxing classes and other conditioning classes that are great workouts that are more creative than what you may usually think of. -Sparring: MK is one of the only, if not the only gym around that allows sparring and contact between members. Title boxing, ilovekickboxing, etc will not offer this as it's a liability and members are to adhere to whatever is being taught in class. The only other types of gyms that allow sparring are mma gyms that are geared towards training you to be a fighter. MK's boxing class has designated days for sparring unless the instructor adds sparring onto other days as well. There are no specific kickboxing or Muay Thai sparring days at this time though MK allows any of it members to spar, meaning if you have a partner at the gym who wants to spar, you can use the ring or cage if it's free to spar on your own time. Grappling is done during jiu jitsu or with a partner on the mats, or in the ring or cage. -Equipment: MK has a weight area and typical gym machines to use at your leisure as well kettle balls, ropes, a sled, tires, etc. There are mitts, shields, and body pads to be used in both the classes and on your own time with a partner. There's plenty of heavy bags as well as a variety of other bags (wrecking balls, speed bags, double end bags, etc). All of these are open to members at any time unless there's a class that are utilizing most of that area or equipment (though there's still plenty space and equipment to use). -Facility: this gym is not a chain, but has one owner. Equipment will range from a few years old to some newer stuff. This means that it's members definitely use the equipment. It's a gym, there's sweat, it's going to be hot, and slightly smelly. You're not going to walk into a top notch facility, but you are going to walk into a much larger one that has many options. There are locker rooms with showers too. -Members: there are many regulars who come to MK. Everyone is friendly, willing to help you if you have a question, and willing to workout with you depending on what the planned workout is. I probably say hi to 90% of the people I see in one day when I'm at the gym. A lot of us know each other by name, some of us are friends, and overall it's a positive environment! You can probably hear me laughing across the gym anytime I'm in because we actually enjoy our time at the gym and have fun. The gym is very male heavy, but there are a few women who come in on a routine basis. The guys here though are not meatheads like a lot of other gyms. And if you are a female, like me, will not make you feel uncomfortable. And if for whatever reason there is that person who makes you uncomfortable, just let an instructor or owner know. They'll nip that in the bud real quick. MK is overall a great place to go whether you are looking for a great workout or want to learn mma techniques. Whether you are a beginner, or someone with experience who wants an affordable gym they can go to workout on the bags or do partner work. Whether you want to take a class or workout on your own. It's pretty much my second home! Check it out!

I've been to probably 100 gyms in my life and was a long time 20 plus year, member of the West End…read moregym in Lowell. MK is nice, friendly, and most of all they push you to be better. MIke is a great guy and all the people there are extremely friendly and motivating. Couldn't ask for a better spot to get fit and feel good. Highly recommend all classes.

This changed my life. I am 55 years old and hadnt exercised in 25 years and I feel young again. the…read moreinstructors take the time to work with you no matter what skill level you are at .let me just tell you I needed a lot of work. would recommend this to anyone five stars.

Fun and positive atmosphere. instructors are encouraging as well as empowering. I recommend this to…read moreanyone who need help getting started or getting motivated!