I've trained at other places across the country and this is one of the most welcoming school I've…read moreever been to. New people - be it beginners, or seasoned grapplers are always welcome to roll and the students grapple accordingly. No 'hazing' the new guy. The instructor Jeff Mitchell is a blackbelt under world champion Robson Moura, and teaches with careful attention to detail that every level can learn from. Great instruction and great students makes for a great school.

You will never find a better combination of knowledge and welcoming in a gym. The entire gym exudes…read morepositive energy, and what is taught is beyond reproach. I cannot recommend Elite enough. Do yourself a favor and choose this gym whether it be for you or your children.

I signed my 4 year old granddaughter up a month ago. This place is really excellent, stellar…read moreinstructors, everyone is SO nice, and professional. Communication is "on point", and the people are genuinely positive at all times. Love it.

These guys are wonderful with adults and children!!!! They will help you achieve your goals big or…read moresmall! They are always encouraging and helpful. They have helped in so many ways it is hard to describe....come check one of their free self defense classes!!! You won't regret it!

Jack's Gym is under new ownership and is new and exciting. The atmosphere is completely different…read moreand the new owner Brima is always available to help with instruction of providing an amazing workout. The fitness classes are unique and the fighters are top notch. I trained and fought at Jack's since the early days and have seen the ups and downs. I am very impressed with everything that is going on and would recommend this to anybody interested in boxing, kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu or just the best fitness classes around.

I wrote the review on 11/21/12. HOW people can change!!!! He will be out of business soon. Brings…read morepersonal issues to the gym, always copping attitudes with members. The jiu jitsu school in the gym told him to stay away from there members its gotten so bad. He was a really cool guy at first. If your not a hot chic or a fighter he doesn't want to be bothered by you. He talked me into upgrading to the open gym because I was there waiting for the kids classes to end and he sat in his office. Came out and helped me maybe 3 times in almost a year. If it wasnt for some of the guys who came in early I wouldnt of learned anything new or got any ring time. Stopped going 4 months ago, stopped payments 2 months ago. Never heard from him til the money stopped commin in. Its really a shame because he is a good instructor but me personally, I cant deal with the drama & mood swings. Funny the new place im going has a handful of old members that all say the same things.

Ample space for training, instructors well trained in their arts, a pragmatic organized belt/rank…read morepromotion system, suitable class size - all criteria that I think are important in selecting a school are here - and at what I think are the most reasonable prices anywhere. You're not locked into ridiculous long term contracts and you feel like they are there for you rather than to just grab your money. Definitely not a belt factory like many other schools - you have to work hard, put the time in and earn it.

Master Brown and Master Godwin are great with teaching kids and are fair when it comes to…read morediscipline. If kids step out of line or are not listening they get chances to turn things around but if not, no time for disruptions. Kids learn good moral values even more important in this day and age. Fair amount of activity as well as training takes place during sessions. Also, can do up beat vibe helps keep kids motivated and entertained. Kids have fun, are entertained, and learn so what more can you want. Only reason for no 5 stars is the parents. Rules are set and provided on handouts but while they are supposed to not take away or distract from instruction that is not always the case. Audience is not suppose to have phone calls, play media with sound on devices, have long loud conversations, interact with students when being taught, eating, walking on mats with shoes, you name it they break it. Rules are rules and should be followed if we want to reinforce the martial arts lessons kids are trying to learn by parents. Again, if only the audience were less distracting and disrespectful towards dojo rules this place would be a far better place for all involved. My recommendation is for same rules provided to be posted visible to all in several areas so people are reminded each and every time they look around.

Master John Godwin's Korean Martial Arts School has been around for over 30 years and has built the…read morereputation Of being one of the best Karate schools in the Tristate area . KMAI has schools in PA.,De,and NJ.

I love coming to train at Aikido Delaware Aikikai! I first came here to learn self-defense and…read morereceived so much more than I expected! Okimura Shihan and Soofi Sensei have completely changed my life, and have guided me into becoming a more honorable and upstanding human being in our community! Anybody that wants to learn Aikido close to the source should come and train here. Every aspect of Aikido is taught and practiced -- technique, etiquette, culture, language, you name it! At this Dojo, we practice Aikido technique, but we are importantly practicing to become as O' Sensei wished -- through Aikido we become part of an Aikido family! Children are our Aikido family's future! The kids program at ADA is extraordinary. I have seen kids transform into better versions of themselves within a week's time at the Annual Summer Camp! Highly disciplined and thorough, the kids program here will shape your son or daughter into a skilled and focused student; important for their academics! On the other hand, they also practice their Aikido in many exciting ways, such as in cooperative cultural activities and Aiki games. The bonds these Aikido Kids form with each other are priceless and everlasting! Did I mention? All our Dojo events and seminars are FREE for our Aikido Kids to attend, and they get to partake in delicious meals too! Citizens of Delaware and beyond, We Welcome You to Our Dojo, the first traditional Aikido dojo in the First State, and would love to practice with you as our Aikido family! Hope in this life we will join into a wonderful Aikido journey!

I joined Shoshin at a time in my life where I was trying to process a lot of trauma. A lot of…read morehobbies fell by the wayside, but not this one. Not only am I red belt now, but my self-esteem and sense of value have never been higher. I look forward to bringing my own kids here someday.

I started my 5 year old on the $50 trial (that included 4 weeks of classes and his uniform!) and…read morehonestly thought it was too good to be true. My son fell in love with it and still goes! The price after the trial period is totally reasonable with a large selection of dates/times for you to go to class; making it convenient and flexible. Master Brown is so great with the kids and makes them love learning new moves! I am so thankful I picked Shoshin to start at and hopefully my son will be here for many years!

I have so many positive things to say about Elite Training! I trained here for both Krav Maga and…read moregeneral fitness for about a year before moving out of state for work-related reasons (otherwise I'd still be training here). 1. The trainer. Wayne is a highly knowledgable and motivational trainer/instructor. He draws on personal & professional experience to design classes that will give you an intense workout AND make you feel like a badass. 2. The clients. If you stick with the program and graduate to the advanced Krav Maga class, you'll be training with a truly awesome set of people. The men and women who are Elite regulars are helpful and supportive. 3. The deliverables. The Krav Maga classes will teach you self-defense, grappling, and sparring techniques that have real-world applications. You'll also increase your overall fitness - each class serves as a fun workout. If you're interested in learning a new skill, picking up self-defense techniques, or just improving your fitness this is a great place to start! Also, if you're a woman who wants to learn some self defense for this scary world we live in, Wayne makes this a safe and empowering environment to do so.

I've never been able to stick to an effective workout regimen until I found Elite. But Wayne and…read morehis process includes more than just a workout. Wayne uses his expertise (from both trained and past real life experiences) to craft an intense, yet exciting program to include Krav maga, grappling, wrestling, kettlebells, striking, strength training, conditioning and much more. I've only been training with this close and diverse group for a month but I already feel stronger and more confident walking down the street by myself at night.

Great class! My granddaughter loves it and the coaches really work with the kids. Highly recommend!read more

Excellent place for kids to learn. I have a 5-year-old. I…read moremet Master Cuascut at a Parents activity outing. I tried out the martial arts studio and have been there ever since. Master "C" is very good with kids. He is fun, charming, and energetic. He pays attentions to details and helps my girl in her forms. One thing that stands out for me is Master "C" does not just teach martial arts. He also teaches the philosophy of martial arts including respect, integrity, self discipline, patience... all the virtues that should be taught along side martial arts (which sadly have been lost in other studios). I plan to keep my daughter here for a long time hoping to enhance my girl's life skills, not just martial arts. I strongly recommend this studio.