Hands down one of the best Tai Chi Instructors in the area. Not only classes well run, detailed and…read morefull of instruction, Instructor has lineage to orginal Yang Style, In addition, numerous classes during the week, including meditation and weapons, as well as other styles-like Bagua, Xingiy. Very affordable, and a bargin considering access to lessons and instructor. Looking to get in shape, especially for seniors, this studio is for you!

This is the real thing! Traditional T'ai Chi that adheres to the principles on which the art is…read morebased and includes all of the benefits of the practice: health, relaxation and self-defense. Instructor Bryan Davis has a lineage of instruction that leads straight back to the masters of the Yang Family. His teaching approach is simple and direct and he is incredibly knowledgable and patient. If you want access to learning the complete traditional Yang style T'ai Chi Ch'uan system, I can't recommend Bryan highly enough!

I have trained in the martial arts my entire adult life. Never have I met an instructor who is so…read moreknowledgeable. The adult classes are challenging and always interesting. If you are an adult and looking for something more than a workout this club is for you. The students respect and encourage each other. A safe way to challenge and improve yourself. Truly an everyone is welcome atmosphere.

Very impressed with sensei Taka. My son is seven years old and took classes at his grade school…read morewith Taka. When Taka opened his studio in Havertown, we signed up right away. I'm most impressed by how sensei teaches the kids serious tactical moves but still makes time to laugh and keeps the class fun. My son actually wants to go to class.

As the wife of the chief instructor of The Empty Hand Family Karate Studio and the mother of seven…read moreof the children who train and teach there, as well as someone who trained briefly herself with other instructors as a college student, I feel that I have a unique take on our school from multiple perspectives. Having said that, there are few things that I believe more fervently than that The Empty Hand offers a student who truly wants a high-quality karate education exactly that. Parents of our students, competitors from other dojos and their directors have all approached me frequently over the more than 25 years we have been in business, whether at our dojo during classes or at tournaments and other competitive events, to remark about how The Empty Hand kids seem to stand out. This goes not just for their outstanding athletic performance, but shows in their sportsmanship, the respect they show to other clubs and instructors, their sense of comradery and the fact that while taking their karate seriously, they also seem to genuinely be having fun in competition. That kind of spirit gets built class by class, day by day, at this karate dojo that I would recommend wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a superior karate experience for yourself, your child or your whole family.

Great place to learn self defense and have fun doing it!…read more My son, Conor started training with Sensei Todd Elliot at the age of 7. I thought this would be a passing phase but after 5 years he still enjoys training. I think all the instructors have a great balance between teaching and training the skills of self defense and making it fun. Conor also likes being with the other kids. They work together and help each other. This is truly a "family" karate studio. After about 2 years of taking Conor to the dojo, I decided to join him in training. It is something we can do together and it provides me with time to exercise. I have limited range of motion in my legs, so I was concerned about being able to do this. The instructors have shown me how I can effectively execute a technique and defend myself even with my physical limitations. The adults who train are supportive and encouraging of one another. If you or your child is interested in learning self defense, this is definitely a place to check out. It is hard to describe, so I would encourage you to come by and see for yourself.

Well, I called this place up yesterday and left a message and within the hour a received a call…read moreback. I was invited to the free first week trial. I made the appointment for the next day. I walked in today and there a very nice young woman that greeted me and instantly invited the girls to there first lesson. There is a large matted area in the back and there is a space in the front for parents to wait for there children. The charge is $80.00 a month per child, but if you have two you get a discount so it is only $150.00. You can come in for classes that are available all week, three times. They are open from 11:00-10:00 Monday through Saturday and Sunday open Mat by appointment. They offer group and private lessons. My girls just finished there first lesson and they loved it. They are wanting to come back tomorrow. I guess that is a good sign.

Aaron Morris and his instructors are the best in the area. If you are serious about improving your…read morejiu jitsu, WCMA is the place to be. I've trained in various BJJ gyms across the country and this is one of the best I've trained in.

My son goes this martial art school. Our family love how each and every instructors help the…read morestudent to achieve not just self defense but make sure student doing well in school. Thank you Paul, Kathy, Josh, Jade, John and the instructors. We miss you!!

Very thorough, intentional, and thoughtful instructors. The facility is clean, caters well to all…read moreage groups (specifically the younger demographic), and they have ample seating for parents/caregivers. I would recommend this studio without hesitation!

We were looking for a karate place for our son (who is a little on the shy side), and this is the…read moreperfect place. Great introductory deal ($15 for 3 lessons + a uniform), and $100/month for unlimited classes (we usually go 2-3 times a week). Mr. D and Mr. A are gentle but firm, and very understanding of little ones' attention spans (or lack thereof.) Our little guy has already grown in confidence and focus, and really loves his classes (which are so much fun to watch!)

Pretty amazing. Master pope is really nice. Never makes u feel like u dont know what you are doing…read more Explains things patiently! I Recommend taking his lessons for sure!

My son has been attending this Karate school for the past few years. All the teachers (black…read morebelts) are very patient and kind to all of the students. This location has street parking which gets crowded so I park a block away which is not a big deal. My son really enjoys training. It builds confidence, teamwork, discipline and self defense while having fun. I recommend everyone to try it. I believe they offer a free session (don't quote me) so your child can see if it's for her / him. I'm sure you will not be disappointed.

So it was recently brought to my attention that First State Gymnastics was given a poor review by a…read moreprevious team mom I would just like to say that our experience at First State Gymnastics has been great , my daughter has been there for 10 years, I have been involved in many different aspects , serving for many years on the teams Athletic association I don't want one bad apple parent to ruin something for others, she has a right to state her opinion , but I believe more over that customers are happy with First state gymnastics and I encourage other families to reach out and support our gym

Extremely disappointing experience at the Newark location. I would strongly encourage parents to…read morethink carefully before enrolling their children here for ninja class and any gymnastics program. My children (ages 4, 6, and 8) missed ONE class during a 10-week session. Their written policy states that students are allowed one makeup class or open gym, yet the gym refused to honor it despite weeks of calls, emails, messages, and even an in-person visit trying to resolve the issue respectfully. What made this situation especially frustrating was the constant shifting of explanations as to why my children were being denied a makeup class. First, I was told that "makeups are not guaranteed per our policies (which are listed online)." I thoroughly reviewed their entire online policy page multiple times, and nowhere does it state that makeups are automatically denied under these circumstances or that end-of-session makeups are prohibited. Second, their policy also does not explain how families are supposed to schedule a makeup when the missed class happens at the very end of a session. Once I pointed out that obvious gap in the policy, the explanation then changed to: the session had ended, so the kids could no longer make up the class. Then the explanation changed yet again to claiming I "never contacted them" to arrange a makeup. That statement is completely contradicted by documented calls, emails, voicemails, and follow-ups over several weeks. I even contacted the gym 2 weeks PRIOR to missing the class to ask how the makeup process worked and was told the absence first had to occur before scheduling could happen. Afterward, I repeatedly attempted to coordinate the makeup and received no meaningful communication in return. The responses I did receive were extremely short, dismissive, and defensive. At one point I was even told my attempts to resolve the issue were "excessive," despite the fact that the only reason I kept reaching out was because nobody would provide a clear answer or reasonable resolution. I also came to the gym in person hoping to speak with someone face to face. I spoke with a supposed manager and still got nowhere. I requested a direct phone call or face-to-face meeting with the owners to discuss the issue professionally, and those requests were denied as well. The amount of effort this gym put into gatekeeping a single open gym makeup for three young children was honestly unbelievable. The Newark location feels poorly managed and lacking accountability. The impression I was left with is that customer concerns are ignored, policies are interpreted differently depending on the situation, and families are dismissed the moment they ask questions or point out inconsistencies. This entire issue could have been resolved with one reasonable conversation and basic customer service. Instead, it became weeks of avoidance, contradictory explanations, and dismissive treatment over one missed class. Parents absolutely deserve to know how concerns are handled here before committing their time and money.