We have been here more than a year now and both of my kids, ages 4 & 6, are in the Little Tigers &…read moreLittle Dragons class. This is a great dojo and Senseis Raffi & Susan truly care about their students and their families. We still LOVE it here and I'm impressed with how my children have been enriched by DAMA. Definitely try them out if you're looking for a high-quality martial arts studio.

I did a lot of research for a couple weeks for the best martial arts Academy and I'm happy to say I…read morefound it ! Raffi and Susan are very nice,caring,respectful, I can go on and on. My son has been going twice a week for a half hour each class for about 4 months and he loves it so much! Everytime I take him it's still like the first day we went full of excitement and happiness !

If you're looking for a school for your 4-8 year old, Kearneys American Karate is the place…read more Formerly Earnies,they teach all age groups, but do a particularly great job with the youngsters. My 10 and 13 boys have been here since ages 4 & 5 with great results. It would be easy to go to the local schools, there are 4 within 5 miles, yet we travel 20 miles 2-3 week to bring our kids here.

I couldn't be happier with EP Martial Arts! It's more than just a place to get a great work out…read more The camaraderie as a whole is great, the instructors are all well trained, experienced, and masters of their crafts. Bart (the owner) personally answered the phone the first time I called, and welcomed me to take 1-2 weeks and check out all the classes I might want to get involved in, which, I did. I enrolled for the Krav Maga classes, which are fabulous, and was quite quickly persuaded to try Jeet Kun Do, Sancho, Striking, Wing Chun, Kickboxing and my favorite, Jiu Jitsu. There's a reason this gym has 5 stars. I encourage you to check it out, you won't be disappointed!

I came for the Krav Maga classes and I've also given BJJ and Sanshou a try. I'm a beginner and from…read morethe start, I've felt welcomed by the instructors as well each and every member. All of the instructors are excellent and I've been enjoying the small class sizes and the individualized instruction that comes along with that. There are a variety of skill levels catered to in each class and I enjoy both the opportunity to work with others closer to my skill level and to learn from those far more experienced than I. I couldn't recommend more highly!

My family and I have visited many Jiu Jitsu studios in the area. This is by far the best! My son…read moreis usually shy and a bit timid. He jumped right in from day one! Coach Ryan, Steve, and Jamie are true professionals! They are amazing with children and truly love being there. It not only shows but the kids feel it! I also love how clean everything is!! A+ all around!!! -Erika

I am a member of a Gracie Certified Training Center (CTC) down in Virginia in the combatives…read morecurriculum--came here multiple times over the course of a week while visiting family in the area. Had a phenomenal time and here's why: The schedule: there's class availability every day of the week; both AM and PM. The facility: lots of CLEAN and SANITIZED mat space. Changing rooms, restrooms, and seating area are organized, clean, and accommodating. Everything is well-lit and parking is no issue. I'm not from here, but the location isn't hard to get to either. The instructors: This is where this place excels. Top-notch, certified professionals! I primarily received training from Coach Jamie; but also interacted with Coaches Steve and Nate as well. These guys are professional, well-spoken, and knowledgeable. They have a keen eye for keeping an eye on technique, ensuring everyone is SAFE, and fostering an environment where everyone is having fun and learning. Though they specialize and are certified in the Gracie curriculum, they have an extensive background in other disciplines and athletic specialties that further enhance the quality of the product they deliver. The vibe: The most important part. There's a reason why this CTC has a comprehensive schedule--to accommodate all of the students big, small, young, and old from all walks of life that love coming here to learn. Students with prior experience, or without, can come here knowing that they will learn SAFELY and be intentionally paired with a partner that ensures they're learning at an appropriate pace. There is no "sink or swim"--this is controlled, methodical learning for all experience levels. All of the students and instructors I met were genuine and made me feel at home. If you're a beginner--expect to get right into it! Expect to learn safely and be welcomed into the family. Expect to fall in love with the art that will build relationships, challenge you, and most importantly--may save you or your loved ones' lives some day. If you're already in the curriculum or have experience--expect the standard curriculum, but expect to walk away with much more experience than that. The level of detail and knowledge here will change your game. An important distinction for me is learning self defense safely versus learning competition jiu jitsu, which is where I believe the injury risk goes up. I personally know many prior "competitors" that have moved over to the more controlled Gracie curriculum. 10/10 WILL definitely return to this location when I am back in town. If you're on the fence, don't think--just do! It will change your life like it did for my children and I! Renee and Ryon--you have a winning team at this CTC!

Great jiu Jitsu gym. A lot of great guys and awesome instruction. Very welcoming atmosphere and one…read moreof the best places to learn the gentle art in Rhode Island. Highly recommended.

Great school for learning quality jiu-jitsu and self defense.read more

I've been attending Steve's kickboxing classes for two weeks now and I love it! I found his studio…read morethrough a Google search and he was offering a special- 4 classes and a pair of gloves for $20. I figured I would try it out and now I want to keep going back! He offers classes 5 times a week and for $35, you can attend as many classes a month as you want. Steve teaches kickboxing technique and also runs through rounds of high intensity workouts. He plays great music and encourages all his students. The kickboxing classes are primarily women and there's a great sense of community as everyone works out together. You'll leave feeling confident and stronger each time! Definitely try this great local studio out!

Attending MUST has been the most amazing experience for our son. Master Chan and Instructor Vada…read moreare professional, incredible with kids, and create such a nurturing environment for kids to learn respect, self-discipline, self-control, resilience, and positivity. While studying Taekwondo has been a great after-school energy burner, the classes have gone above and beyond at teaching our son how to have a supportive, winning attitude. MUST also offers camps on school breaks and during the summer that the kids love! I would highly recommend this school for kids of all ages.

Great place! Wonderful instructors and they work great with children. If you are willing to put in…read morethe work you can't go wrong with Newport martial arts. They offer oki ru kenpo karate , American open sword classes and private and group instruction. My daughter went here for years and I took sword classes here. Can't say enough about this place and the owners.

I have been taking classes at NMA for 8 years (I think!!). My son has…read more been here for 9 years. He's grown from a Karate Kid to an Adult Blackbelt at 17. I've got my Brown Belt and am working towards my Black belt. The instructors are great with all ages, and the classes are fun and challenging. You really earn your stripes and belts at this school! Everyone is like family here. I would recommend this school to anyone!!