I took my five year old daughter to her friend's birthday party at Go No Sen Dojo, and she had a great time. The employees were great with the kids and balanced the party with fun as much as education on karate. My daughter had a blast as much as we parents had watching them. Great job team at Go No Sen. Beyond the party, everyone was extremely nice and the dojo was extremely clean and organized. The decor was full of interesting art, weapons, and armor. I also really appreciated the approach with the kids and positive influence through karate. This is definitely not a Cobra Kai studio! If you're thinking about getting your kid into karate, I'd give this dojo a shot, they were really good with the young kids. read more

My daughter has been going to the Peekskill location for a year and absolutely loves it! The instructors are attentive to each child's individual needs and make every class fun! She looks forward to karate and I an grateful for the incredible staff!!! I highly recommend and another bonus is how they have karate camp when school is out which is beneficial to working parents. read more

Go No Sen Karate is one of the best places for karate lessons in Westchester County! They have several programs to offer for kids and adults of all ages. From intense and motivating training, I've learned much more about discipline, integrity, respect, and self-esteem, thanks to the help from Kyoshi (Adam McCauley), and the other great Senseis and instructors. It took me 7 years to earn my first degree black belt in Go No Sen Karate! If you or your child wants to do karate, this is the place to go! read more

Taylor and T J came to the Muriel Senior center today for the 1st of two one hour defense classes. It was an excellent experience, giving us practical skills both mentally and physically to use if we get put in an uncomfortable situation. Looking forward to the second class. Thank you both. Sincerely, Max Mina read more

I took a defense class today at the Cortlandt Senior Citizen Center today with Kyoshi, Sensei Tyler, and Sensei DJ and it was AMAZING! I would really like to learn more and found the class to be very professional and informative. I hope that Go No Sen Karate will continue to offer these types of classes in the future. read more

What can a parent say. This family business had made a difference in our family. Our son was not able to pay attention, follow complete instructions and had issues with impulse, This all do to a brain injury at the age of 4. Over the past 2 months he has progressed at school, karate and especially at home. I can not thank everyone here enough for the amazing patience, teaching and understanding they have here .... read more

I'm really pleased with Go No Sen so far! My son started Karate there a few months ago and he loves it! I dropped my son off for their camp and wanted to take the Kickboxing class. I wasn't prepared as I didn't know it was taking place at that time. Adam gave me a new Go No Sen t shirt and let me try the class for free. The class was amazing, as was the instructor Joanne! Thank you Go No Sen for being accommodating and friendly! read more

We only have wonderful things to say about our experience with Go No Sen. Our son and daughter both received their black belts. The instructors and staff are all amazing. . The kids work very hard but achieve the best training in , classrooms that are clean and well organized. Both kids developed greater skills and confidence throughout the program. They also offer advanced training that they would pursue if still local. Thanks Go No Sen Jared, Sarina Cohn and family read more

This is a fantastic place for kids to learn karate! My son has been attending karate lessons here for about three years. He is eight years old and now a yellow belt. The staff is supportive, helpful and very competent. My son had a problem in school and the teacher took the time after class to talk to him about hitting and all the reasons not to do it, things like that. I can't say enough wonderful things about Go No Sen! Highly recommend!! read more

My son has been training with them for almost three years. He absolutely loves it . It brings him focus , confidence and the good manners carry over into our house. Excellent all around! read more

We are very happy we enrolled our son here. Adam and the team do a very professional job and it is pretty obvious they love what they are doing. Our son's focus has improved since we started, along with his physical skills When we came for our initial visit, our son didn't want to do it. Now he can't wait to go! read more

Our Girl Scouts Troop had there Bully and Safety class last week and the experience was phenomenal!

Myself ,both my sons and my grandson, are students at Go No Sen Dojo. Renshi McCauley and his staff are very good at reading a students needs. The classes are full, yet the staff finds each student throughout the lesson and offers individual help. Staff is plentiful and pleasant and always walking among the students, fine tuning a students ability. All belts are really earned and Renshi McCauley is very receptive to parents input. All in all a fine school in the martial arts and I highly recommend to anyone , of any age, to try their hand here at this dojo. read more

My children have been taking karate here for 7 years. It has been a wonderful experience. My younger child is Autistic. They have a great program for special needs, or for any child that requires that little extra support or attention. The instructors are very patient and kind, as well as very instructive. They have a very structured and fun way of helping all children achieve tasks that most PTs or behaviorist simply can't help them master. The staff's dedication is admirable. It's a relief to have a safe place like this to take your children, special needs or not. read more

My daugther has been going to Go No Sen for 3 years now. Renshi and his staff are great with the students and motivate them to get better every day! read more

My daughter attends karate at Go No Sen. One of the best decisions I could have ever made. You see when she was four years old she attended classes there for one year then decided she longer wanted to go I think she got scared that she was moving up to another class or that she needed to mature alittle either way she did not want to go back. I called and spoke to Renshi and he offered to have talk a with her or to keep her in the same class she was not going for it, but he did promise that if and when she wanted to come back she was more then welcomed. About a year ago my daughter started with not wanting to leave my side for one second no play dates or sleeping at nanny's house like she always did. Believe me it was a rough year. About two months ago she came to me and said mom i want to go back to karate within two minutes I was on the phone with Sempai Lauri scheduling for her to be re tested . The amazing thing was she remembered us and was so excited that Maggie wanted to come back. That Monday I took her in to be tested and she walked right in with no problem at all with leaving me. That Wednesday she started her first class she was so excited. When Renshi said she would be more then Welcomed to come back he was not joking she received high fives from the instuctors and they told her how proud they where that she has return. i have never been so thankful. Since Maggie has been back to karate she has had two play dates and is now back to sleeping at her Nanny's and she even slept at her aunts house. This I owe all to Renshi and his staff they have built up her confidence and her self esteem. I would personally like to say THANK YOU for all that you do and there is nothing I would change about my daughter attending GO NO SEN KARATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

We enrolled both our kids in karate at Go No Sen Karate 5 months ago and it is one of the best decisions we have ever made as parents. After our positive experience, I would encourage any parents of children with autism who have been thinking about karate to give it a try. It may take a little while to find the right karate instructor who is good with children, but it will be worth the experience. The Go No Sen instructors are bright and proactive, and really understand my children's challenges. Our son was diagnosed with autism at age 2, and we went through 4 years of intense behavioral therapy, in excess of 40 hrs per week. My son's enthusiasm and engagement from the first lesson had surprised us. It's a function of how much he smiles. Because for a long time, he wasn't smiling. Now he smiles all the time, he just loves it. Since starting karate, our daughter is developing a level confidence, focus and self discipline I do not believe she would have attained otherwise. More notably, these skills are now being reflected in her approach to her school work, her goals, her self image and her general attitude towards her future. It's really reassuring to see. She has always been a great student, but this year she's even excelling at subjects she found challenging in the past. In karate, I discovered an activity that is fun for both my children, but more importantly something that is positively motivating and self-esteem building. It contributes to body awareness and a feeling of self-efficacy for both of them. I see a tremendous improvement in physical coordination and overall fitness. As a result of autism, many kids have difficulty working in groups, focusing and playing ball sports. Given the limitations, we found other exercise options for our kids like running, swimming or jumping on a trampoline. But we needed a good way to get our kids to exercise in a group. For both, karate was the answer. While not a team sport, they are still is required to interact with other children but not so often that it becomes overwhelming. I was nervous about putting my son in karate in fear of teaching him to be more aggressive. I was worried that he would not be able to focus and would become a behavior problem in class. I wasn't sure that he would be able to sit still and listen. When I left my very first meeting with Renshi McCauley, I felt as if I had discovered an "applied behavior therapist" that happened to know karate really well. Five months later, I know I wasn't wrong in that assessment. The same can be said of the rest of his team - It was clear from the very first lesson that the karate instructors knew how to work with our kids. I've seen them be firm when called for as well as interject humor when needed to motivate at a particularly difficult moment. We can see the changes in our children on a daily basis. Focus and staying on task: Homework used to take hours, especially for my son. His attention span and compliance have improved a great deal. When school started in the fall, it took him the better part of an hour to complete one homework sheet. He now completes his whole homework packet for the week in the same amount of time. In class, he'll pay attention for a full half hour. My kids listen. At home and at school - they actually pay attention to what is being said and then follow the instruction. I was amazed the first time I saw my 5-year old with autism follow a whole set of verbal instructions from his instructor without faltering even once. My son is better able to manage his behavior and to recover from challenges more easily. His level of frustration decreased significantly and his eye contact has increased They are healthier. I see increased mid and upper body strength, improving gross and fine motor skills, and a growing sense of confidence. When he took up karate, he could not stand on one foot without losing his balance and falling - now he not only stand on one foot, but combines that with the most beautiful kicks and punches. Jumping jacks and push-up's were unimaginable activities and he now does it without even thinking. One of the fundamental difficulties that children with autism have is difficulty relating to other people and imitating other people. I could not believe it when I saw him mirror his instructor's body movements almost effortlessly for the better part of a whole class. I see an improvement in social skills in both my children. My daughter is more confident and assertive and is finally dealing effectively with a bully at school that has made her life miserable for years. There is no doubt that it's taken a whole team to get our kids to where they are today, and I believe Go No Sen is a big part of that. Maria T. read more

The staff at Go No Sen is just awesome with the kids. There are a lot of students yet all the instructors know my son and his personal strengths and weaknesses. The program is for real, these kids earn their belts and are expected to work hard in class. The classes are set up by level so my son is always in a class with belts of his same level or higher so that he is both challenged and supported. I really can't say enough good things about Renshi and all the staff at Go No Sen. There are plenty of Martial Arts programs around here but I believe that GO NO SEN is the best hands down. read more

I have been taking classes a Go No Sen for about a year and a half. My Children have been taking classes for about 4 and a half years. The insrtuctors and staff are amazing. They really know how to work with the students abilities, anyone ,any age can begin Martial Arts training. The school also offers Yoga, Zumba , Kickboxing, fun days and day camps. They even do a sleep away weekend camp that is an amazing opportunity to fine tune skills. The students have an opportunity to enter in the school tournament and show what they have learned. My children have improved their self discipline, confidance and focus since beginning Karate classes.I certainly recommend Go No Sen Karate Dojo enter a journey into something new. read more

This place is great! They placed my kids based on their ability and they earn their belts and other parts of their uniforms! My kids love going here and can't wait to be back for the next class. The staff are all friendly and maintain consistency from one to the next. This is something ever business should be. read more

While our time with Go No Sen has only been a couple of months, I know we will be there for many years to come. I have never met a more qualified, kind, and amazing group of people before. My son has several special needs including a rare speech disorder. Instead of seeing him as different or looking at his difficulties as obstacles they immediately asked for information on his disorder and what they could do to help. My son has shown a vast improvement in many areas since starting at Go No Sen. Has even made a notable improvement in school. I would highly recommend them as they go above and beyond for their students. My son asks to go to karate every day! read more

Go No Sen is an amazing dojo run by people that care. I'm from South Carolina and we don't have this quality. Adam is a Renshi and is one of the best. read more

I just recently signed up my son after his 4th birthday and he absolutely loves the classes and the instructors. I used to have a tough time getting him out of bed on Saturday mornings but now he jumps out of bed to go to his class. Renshi and the staff work so well with the children and teach them about respect and displine, which i really enjoy. Also it's a great work out for a littl boy. I would recommend this school to anyone with a young child full of energy. read more

I have been apart of the Go No seen family for over 16 years. I am involved in the fitness kickboxing program. A few months ago my son stated the lil dragons program. As soon as he started he immediately loved it. All the instructors are professional and connect with the kids. The karate program is great for Ben as he is learning listening and discipline skills. He is also working toward his first belt and understands the connection of his hard work paying off for the reward of a higher belt. I also recently participated in the parents night out. This is a great program they do once a month from 530-830pm on a Saturday evening to give parents a few hours off/date night. I took Ben and they also welcomed my younger son Sam (he's not a student yet). It was well run and organized. Brian and Stephanie did a great job. It's a great price for 3 hours plus dinner. And there is a discount if you have 2 kids. Go No Sen has it all Karate, fitness kickboxing and great events for the kids!! I highly recommend it! read more

I've never been the type of person to get up early to go to the gym, I was always picked on for my weight. And a couple of years back i found out I had 3 herniated disks in my lower back. The doctors gave me three choices, to get cortisone shots, to go to physical therapy, or to have surgery, the pain had been so intense that my back would go out for days at a time and it definitely didn't help that i was well over 280 pounds.I decided that it was finally time to make a change about 2 years ago and with the help of Go No Sen I lost a total of 120lbs. When I first start going to Go No Sen I was low in confidence and high on the scale, with the help of all the great instructors, Joanne, Marven, Annie, becky and Lisa ive not only lost and kept off the weight but have truly found the new me! I love that all the instructions at Go No Sen are willing to not only help you but allow you to do the class at your own pace. Go No Sen isn't the type of business that leaves you feeling cold and unknown, they are not the type of place to just swipe your card and forget your name, you will always find a smiling face in class to greet you and make you feel like your part of a family. I kick box about 3 to 4 days a weeks and truly look forward to going to class all the time! Even the front desk staff is so friendly, which is a change from the usual grumpy front desk staff at most gyms. The owner Adam and his wife Lori are always there to listen and really do care about how we feel when it comes to class times and what we are getting out of our workouts. Not only am I now 120 pounds lighter, I can happily say I no longer need any type of surgery for my back, losing the weight and strewn thing my core in classes has allowed my back to heal all on its own! I can now walk in to any store and pick out clothes and know they'll look good and fit without having to try them on, and in case I'm ever in a dark alley I feel confident enough to protect myself, I don't ever see myself leaving Go No Sen!. read more

My kids graduated from Go No Sen karate over 5 years ago. As they now fill out the college common app and scholarship applications, it is a noteworthy achievement to be able to write about being a black belt and what it took to get there. Going to Karate and getting to this goal is a life experience and an accomplishment they are still proud of today, and has come back to serve them as young adults. Of all the kids that attend Go No Sen, Adam, Laurie and the staff remember exactly who my sons were when they asked to use Go No Sen as a reference. A worthy investment in my children's futures! read more

Our family loves Go No Sen! My kids have been attending for 3+ years and we couldn't be happier. The instructors are amazing, really care about the kids, and it's so nice to see that they themselves have grown up at the Dojo! We had an instructor (Colin) do a party for us recently and he was great - really interacted with the kids (ranging in ages 2-8) and kept them engaged the entire time! Highly recommend Go No Sen. read more

I have 4 children who take karate at Go No Sen. My three oldest began 3 1/2 years ago. The reason I chose to enroll my children at this dojo was their philosophy behind karate. The "whole" child is very important at Go No Sen. The students learn control, respect, discipline, how to defend themselves, how to respond to bullying, and how to stay safe. I have been very impressed when each time one of my children is ready for promotion I am asked in writing whether their behavior at home, at school, towards their siblings and towards their parents is acceptable. Promotions can be held back if parents request it to aid them in encouraging their children toward positive behavior. I have found that my kids work much harder when they know they will miss out on their next promotion if they misbehave. This is an excellent karate school and I would highly recommend trying it! read more