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.

Our boys needed a little bit of structure in their lives so we decided to give this a shot. We…read morecould have never expected what an amazing impact Karate and the Smith family could have had on them. So much so that my daughter recently joined too! They have 3 classes each evening, divided by age. I now have a child in every one! I spend all evening there and they've become like a second family. If you have ever considered martial arts or feel like you just need a place for your child to have a sense of belonging.....I highly recommend Dragon's Way.

Absolutely pure excellence! Highly recommended for every single child. It does wonders for a child…read more Best Martial Arts staff you will find in PA. Period!

This is a wonderful place to learn Karate. Sensei Jean is excellent with kids. My son and I…read moresigned up together, and we are learning and progressing together. The facility is top notch and very clean. The equipment is great and very up-to-date. I would highly suggest Shorin Ryu Karate-Do Lycoming to anyone looking to start their martial arts training.

Amazing staff and program. We have had the best experience ever. If someone gives them less than a…read more5 star, they are either jealous or lazy!

My son had his 6th birthday party at Kick Masters Karate and let me tell you, everything about it…read morewas amazing! As soon as we walked in the door the staff was so welcoming and quick to offer a helping hand. They even helped entertain my 3-year-old while I finished setting things up. Mr. McCabe and his team of black belts hosted martial arts games and drills that all the kids loved. There was never a dull moment, and the kiddos did not want it to end. They made sure my son was the center of attention and they truly made him feel so important. The facility is also extremely clean and aesthetically pleasing. Literally the perfect place to have a birthday party. Thank you KMK for the BEST party we could have ever imagined!

Miss Stephanie is excellent with her students of all ages. She is very knowledgeable and I highly…read morerecommend sitting in on one of her classes.

From the owner: Gilbert's Martial Arts is known for karate and kickboxing classes. The Excellent Kids class for 3-5…read moreyear olds is working on karate and life skills with the little ones. The Little Dragons (6-12 years) classes combine knowledge, fitness, martial arts with a competitive edge. The teenagers (the Eagle program) and adults working together towards their curriculum and belt goals, while the Eagles learn to be more independent from their parents and explore the world around them with trips watched by our instructor black belt, besides regular classes.

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.

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.

My 9yr old son has been at Thompson's for 5 years now and he absolutely loves it, Herb and his…read moreinstructors are awesome and very knowledgeable and friendly! It has a great family atmosphere!