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    Goju Ryu Karate Do

    5.0 (3 reviews)

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    Martin Street Karate & Hapkido

    Martin Street Karate & Hapkido

    3.4(17 reviews)
    22.9 mi

    Buyer Beware: this place has unfair "contracts" that lock you in to pay for services that you won't…read moreuse. On MULTIPLE OCCASIONS my credit card was overcharged without my permission. If you sign up for a "special", then you're locked in to a contract that has no savings for the customer at all. Don't think that you're getting a deal... Because you're not. And trying to cancel a contract with them is worse than canceling a cellphone contract. They sent me to collections but luckily I caught it before it affected my credit. RIDICULOUS. How are you going to send me to collections for services I never received? (Again, you basically need an attorney to try and cancel their contract.) The owner then proceeds to tell you that he doesn't deal with the payment system.... Which is a total cop out because clearly he does deal with the payment system. I've trained in many Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gyms around Pennsylvania and this one by far has the most ridiculous payment system I've ever heard of. No one should be forced to pay for training that they didn't receive. I'm still trying to get my $40 bucks back from "late fees" they charged me with.... I chalked it up as a loss, but I'm writing an honest review because I've yet to see my refund from the "Payment Company" this is not how gyms should be run. Buyer Beware.

    This year I was able to visit for a Dog Brother's camp for the second time. Awesome facility, great…read moreatmosphere, and great instruction. They are in a really good central location for the North East region. Very easy to find. If I lived in the area, this would be my home away from home. They are always bringing in quality martial artists for seminars and stand alone as a great place to train. I look forward to more visits in the future.

    Mr Jimmy's White Tiger Martial Arts - Green belt test

    Mr Jimmy's White Tiger Martial Arts

    5.0(4 reviews)
    60.6 mi

    I can't say enough about this place! Our 3 girls go to White Tiger and have come out confident &…read morestronger. While I believe that character & manners are taught at home; I love how White Tiger reinforces morals & responsibility in my girls. My 3 girls will continue to attend White Tiger!

    If you want to learn Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido or Women's Self Defense, look no further. Master James…read moreSmith, a 6th Dan Black Belt, and his group of black belt instructors are professional and knowledgable. He will push you in traditional Tae Kwon Do from forms and patterns, to mastering kicks to weapons. And then sparring class. The toughest workout I have ever done. I have played football, baseball, basketball, weight lifted etc. This night leaves me so sweaty and exhausted. An amazing workout. I signed up my son (5 at the time) to learn martial arts. We did our home work and learned from several friends and reviews that this place would be a perfect fit. He has been in it for just over a year and has belted up to his fifth belt (blue). He was never a child who needed help with focus, although if that is needed, martial arts will help. He did have issues with confidence. He is slowly breaking out of his shell. Mr Jimmy is very good with the kids. He is tough when he needs to be, but never mean. "Punishments" are wall kicks or push ups. This forces focus, while building strength. The kids love going and respect him, classes are always fun, and having fun and laughing is a big part of the learning process here. This is not just for kids though. After watching him for almost a year, I signed up. It just looked like so much fun. I have belted up to green as of this review (my 4th belt). I look forward to class every night that I have it. I have belted up faster than children. Perhaps because I "learned" all techniques watching my son. Maybe the early belts are easier for adults. One thing I have learned is never ask for a test. You will be told when you are ready. I will be signing up for Hapkido in the fall. I have nothing but positive things to say about this "dojang" or gym. Mr Jimmy (as he is known by the kids) teaches 95% of the classes himself. He has many black belts that assist so people new to a belt are never thrown into a class with people who know the material. If you want some good exercise, and are bored with the gym (I do both) I highly recommend White Tiger Martial Arts.

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    Thompson's Karate Studio - Lil' Dragons enthusiasm

    Thompson's Karate Studio

    3.0(4 reviews)
    53.4 mi

    My grandson attended Thompson's martial arts program for about a year and a half. In the beginning…read morewe were very supportive and he was excited to attend his martial arts classes each week. Over time, I became a bit confused about how the progression and belt testing worked. From what we experienced, the kids martial arts program appeared to be structured so students learned portions of material each month (for example kicks, defense holds, or parts of their routine) and then tested for a stripe. After several months of learning that material, students then waited another month to test for the next belt. From our perspective, the overall timeline for belt advancement felt longer than we originally expected. Cost was also something we had to consider over time. When we started the monthly tuition for the martial arts training was $135 and later increased to $155. By around the 18-month point we had spent roughly $2,500 in tuition. When my grandson later enrolled at another martial arts school, his belt rank from Thompson's unfortunately was not recognized, so he had to begin again. To be fair, my grandson did enjoy some of the special events like Nerf Night and Glow Night, which were fun for the kids. In the end, for our family we were primarily looking for martial arts instruction, and the pace of belt testing and overall cost just didn't end up being the right fit for us. Parents considering a kids martial arts program may want to ask about the belt testing timeline and long-term tuition costs before enrolling.

    This organization has been a staple in the Franklin County community for over 35 years which is a…read morerare accomplishment. The majority of students and parents have had nothing but positive experiences with their martial arts training.

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