Aikido tends to get a bad rap and for good reason with all the videos out there that are simply so…read moreunbelievable. Many are hilarious as to the nature of the fakery/malarkey involved in showing the techniques. That addresses the fakes. On the other side of the coin there are the videos that appear to be fake or choregraphed also yet, these videos are not. Due to the way Aikido is practiced/utilized it is rather impossible to show on a video the pain being inflicted from using an Aikido technique. The manipulation of the wrist and joints on the human anatomy usually happen too fast for even the best camera person to film. For this very reason it often appears as though people are just all of a sudden flying through the air. i have seen some of the fakes. There are none at this school. Aikido, real true Aikido works...if properly used. If one wishes to properly learn it then this is the school to attend. The first class is free and i believe it is so because after seeing and FEELING a proper Aikido technique firsthand one will absolutely not be able to dispute the effectiveness of this martial art and one will be highly motivated to return for instruction. There is a reason that Aikido is not allowed into tournaments and this school will show and teach one firsthand what that reason is...that being Aikido will physically devastate the person it is being applied on to. This school is the real deal. If one is afraid of pain do not come to this school. If one wishes to learn how to dispense pain and how to submit and control an opponent then by all means this is the school for you. The instructor often states that they train for pain, he is not kidding. In this day and age learning and possessing these skills are not only a very good thing, they could save your life or the life of one you love. What have you got to lose? A couple hours of your life? Take the free class, i did and then i signed up. If it were not real i would absolutely not keep going back. i am a former soldier and i was a bouncer at night clubs/bars for eight years. i know blowhards and posers, there are none at this school.

From the owner: Aikido was developed by Morihei Ueshiba. Aikido focuses not only punching and kicking opponents,…read morebut rather on using their own energy to gain control of them or to throw them away from you. What is important is a skilled Aikido practitioner to be skilled enough to redirect his attacker's energy while keeping them in a constant unbalance. Aikido is a self-defense training art. Seven Good Reasons to Join Us 1. Excellent Cardio & Strength Enhancing Workout 2. Outstanding Self-Defense Training 3. Improve Mental Focus & Concentration 4. Increase Self-Confidence 5. Self Discipline 6. Adults & Youth are Welcomed 7. Weapons Training Real World. Real Street. Self-Defense

Great Teacher, Great Studio and Family Fun!…read more Mr. Thornton is a really good martial arts instructor. He is a 7th degree black belt and 8 time world champion with many lessons to share. He is fun to spar with and learn from. He has a good sense of humor and makes you feel like family. Mrs. Thornton is a 5th degree black belt and is also a fun instructor to learn from. She has a playful sense of humor and is very knowledgeable. She also runs the Little Ranger program for the kids under 5 years of age. In my opinion this is one of the best gifts you can give your children. It's not all about just fighting, but also learning perseverance and discipline, while also boosting confidence. We should all want our kids to have the best tools to navigate this life. If you've been thinking of getting your kids or yourself into martial arts, this would be a great place to come. They also give a free trail week if you want to see if this is for you.

I have known Jessie since the early 1990s. Not only is he a fantastic martial arts teacher, he is a…read moregreat person. Jessie and his wife Joy have dedicated their life to teaching TKD in the community and if you are a parent of a kid looking for a great place to teach them some discipline and get great exercise, this is the place. This is a first class facility and you can be assured you or your kids are in good hands here. They not only teach TKD/Karate, you will also learn discipline, respect and self restraint. There is no better gift that you can give your kids than the lessons that will be learned here at UKS Ringgold,

We had been there over 2 months and never received the correct size shirt and never received the…read morewhite tops we paid for we only had pants and a belt. Plus it was so crowded with people in a such a small space. Waist of money.

While looking up the phone number, to check on an appointment, for this great place that teaches…read moreleadership and confidence to young children to grow up to be better leaders and better people, I realized there was only one review, and it was a one star review of a woman that apparently doesn't understand that the fees include classes and pants and shirt. Every single one of these instructors is top-notch and has the patience of a saint to deal with all these small people trying to learn something they've never tried before. We've watched our son, for 2+years now, as well as many of our friends children grow to be more confident in themselves and their abilities in what they're doing and learning. So this five star review is to blow that one star out of the water. Keep it up fellas.

I am in my fifth year at Dojo Chattanooga. I will test for my Black Belt in Kenpo Karate within…read morethe next few months. I have studied Kenpo under 5 instructors in 5 states and feel Trevor Haines, at Dojo Chattanooga, is the best I have met and had the privilege to learn from. John Heintz Chattanooga, TN

excellent dojo. very excellent and nice people there. reasonable rates…read more the owner is extremely nice, compasionate, and caring. teaches kung fu, karate, etc.. would highly recommend.

I have two adult sons that attend this Dojo. My youngest son has attended for a decade. He started…read moreat 9 years old. Both have been poured into by all the practitioners and Senseis here and they have helped shape them into the young men they are today. Here, They have learned respect, patience, perseverance, determination, taking pride in how they represent Themselves and the Dojo, among many other things. They have had so many opportunities to train with some of the most honorable Senseis from Okinawa. They train under Micky Brock who is one of the best humans I have had the honor to meet. He has truly given so much of his time and provided so many opportunities our kids would not have been able to have otherwise. I cannot recommend this place enough! My youngest son now helps teach the little ones. There are classes for all ages and capabilities. A great place for the whole family and an absolutely stunning new traditional Okinawan Dojo facility!

My boys love it here! The commitment to tradition and excellence produces an atmosphere conducive…read moreto growth, not just as a student of karate but as a human being.

If you're looking for an academy with great instruction and training partners, look no further than…read moreLeviathan Academy. Instructor Breck Still's accolades have been mentioned in other reviews, so I won't repeat them here, but know that he is a very talented instructor who cares about his students. Everyone at Leviathan is extremely welcoming. It's a great place to train BJJ and (recently added to the offerings) Muay Thai. Breck offers two weeks of free training, an opportunity that can't be beat. Come check Leviathan out!

I stared training here a year ago. And a can say it's one of the greatest things I've done. The…read moreinstructor Breck Still is an amazing teacher! And all the guys here are some of the best people you could ever meet! Definitely recommend trying 2 weeks free.

Tim and the guys run a very professional and welcoming environment here. Classes are budget…read morefriendly and consistently fun to learn and work in.

Want a place to learn self-defense try Cleveland Gracie jiu-jitsu. Build your self confidence…read morewhile building yourself physically. Doing jiu-jitsu will build you in many ways. And you can build outstanding friendships along the way, more like family. And we have 2 other sister schools that we train with as well. And being a part of the PSBJJA we can find a school to drop in on if you happen to be traveling. Great bunch to train with, wouldn't trade this school for anything!