Bushido Karate school is the best in Putnam county (and beyond!). In karate, like any school, it's…read moreall about the people. The teachers ("Sensei's") are truly engadged and care about seeing every student succeed (assuming they want to as well). Builds character and confidence...

Bushido school of karate is the real deal if you want to learn karate. The owner Sensei Merkhar is…read morea perfect example of how an elite martial artist should be. This school is trustworthy and respectable

A true lineage of Jeet Kune Do. Sifu Torres was taught by Sifu Ted Wong who was taught by the…read moreMaster Bruce Lee. The school has been around since 1994 which is a testament. Sifu Torres truly loves what he does. The schools atmosphere is welcoming and dedicated to teaching. The instructors have been there for many years years and are very adept at Jeet Kune Do. If you want to evolve your current abilities in martial arts or start I highly recommend the JKD institute. There is a reason why Bruce Lee was very successful at his style so come on down and see why.

From the owner: We specialize on the Mixed Martial Art System of Bruce Lee called Jeet Kune Do. We are the only…read moreschool in the Hudson Valley authorized to teach Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do, a martial art system specializing on Realistic Street Combat and Defense. We have been opened in the same location for over 20 years. Adult and Kids Classes available.

I've trained with these individuals for several years, and though I'm not a personal student of…read moreAdam-sensei per se, I've had enough experience with both him and his students to recommend this place and present it with the highest amount of praise. The quality of instruction provided here is superb. Adam-sensei's attention to detail is top-notch, a fact which is attested to by the seriousness found in his higher-ranked students. Anyone who has trained here can tell you that the intensity, precision, and dedication found herein are rare treasures. I've had the pleasure of training with Adam-sensei and his students many times throughout the years, and it is something that I always look forward to. Attention is paid to the details- be it the preservation of the classical arts (and correct pronunciation of the Japanese terminology), the feeling of 'reality' which is presented with knife drills and sparring, the correct hip position for leveraging someone who outweighs you by 50 pounds for a proper koshi-nage (hip throw), or just the right way of passing a sword from one person to another. Correct presentation of the classical arts is a very important aspect of the training here. Studies of the classical densho (scrolls) and an understanding of the poetically named techniques are critical elements in learning to uncover the 'flavour' of each form. However, training with present-day ideologies is still presented in a manner which, to use a rather cheesy phrase, "Brings the wisdom of the ages to the modern training hall". Sorry about that, but it truly is an apt description. Go check it out. I promise you that you won't be disappointed. And who knows, maybe you'll see me out on the mat getting thrown around. I can promise you that I'll have a smile on my face!!

As a member of the Dojo for about 12 years I can say that this is without a doubt the most…read moreexcellent and traditionally accurate Japanese martial art institution. The classes are taught by Sensei Adam Mitchell who has the utmost respect and passion for the martial arts. Everybody at the Dojo is super friendly and nonjudgemental of your ability. You will fall in love with the Japanese culture and history while learning traditional combative skills that are also extremely practical for self defense. They are also a fantastic workout. If you are thinking about learning a martial art definitely stop by and try a trial class. you will be pleasantly surprised. having tried boxing and several other commercialized McDojos prior to enrolling at the Jinenkan Dojo, I can assure that nothing else compares.

UMAC has been a big part of our family's life for almost 4 years. What started as a great birthday…read moreparty idea for my 2nd grader (one of the best parties ever), has now become an extension of our family and friends. What an AMAZING community of kind, caring, supportive nurturing people. Our three children are all enrolled in the after school program, which is an incredible solution for child care, while they take classes and do super fun activities with their friends. They also attend the summer program, which in their eyes, is just as exciting as the summer itself! The monthly special events of board breaking pizza parties, ninja night, Just Dance parties, charity fundraisers, and championship events, our children are constantly entertained in a healthy, constructive way. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for all families!!!

My kids have both been coming to this martial arts school for well over two years now. If you want…read morea school where the kids break some boards, throw some kicks and punches and go home then maybe you should look elsewhere. This school teaches its students so much more. Master Melella, Master Castrovinci and all the other wonderful staff at this location stress the importance of respect, perseverance and self control, among other qualities, while ensuring that the students here get a thorough understanding of the Martial Arts. ALL of the instructors here create a safe, friendly and fun atmosphere for all ages and in addition, they also organize social activities for the kids such as board breaking pizza parties, movie nights and family fun nights. Master Melella has laid out a foundation for this school that I hope will help it become even more successful (if that's possible) in the years to come. Stop by and give it a try and I promise you won't be disappointed.

We have been apart of the JSK family now for over 6 years now and both our children have had a…read morewonderful experience and have had tremendous growth both on and off the mat. The instructors are excellent and each class is geared towards creating a positive learning experience for its students. It has helped to build confidence and endurance and helped my children develop a healthy lifestyle. My family and I highly recommend JSK!

If I could give more stars I would. The facility is very clean and the staff are very friendly. The…read moreratio between staff and kids is incredible, which was important to me because my son tends to need encouragement. My son never showed much enthusiasm about extracurricular activities but we have finally found what we have been searching for! He is so eager to get ready and go to karate. Highly recommend! A huge thank you to the staff!

Pawling Karate is excellent. Lessons are for anyone, at any age. It has been amazing to watch my…read moreown children's confidence and coordination improve over the years. Plenty of families enroll together, with children and parents working side by side. The atmosphere is fun. There are plenty of fun competitions (where not everyone gets a trophy!) and themed days (superhero day, for example). There is also an awesome opportunity for students in more advanced classes to assist with lessons for beginner students and develop their leadership skills. I highly recommend Pawling Karate!

I have known SHIHAN Shahin Mehrkar for nearly 30 years. What kept me going and training was…read moreShihan's unwavering, but realistic, dedication to exceptionalism. Sadly life gets in the way of plans and I was unable to continue training. I have stopped by over the years and was inspired everytime I watched classes of all ages that the attention to detail was still very obvious. I would recommend this school and it's instructors to everyone without any reservations whatsoever. I would trust Shihan and anyone he trusts to deliver the best training possible. My experience was fantastic and the only thing I regret is letting it slip away from me.

The worst school ever,I had bad experience in this school the make me pay for one month trial, to…read moresee if my 4 years old son like the class, also I spoke with the person in charge that my son have attention problems so she said that is not a problem for them, so my son went for 2 weeks and bc he didn't pay attention in his 3rd class the master instructor told the sensei that he is not going to waste his time with my son bc he is not listening. So my question is those words are from a professional person that who is working with kids? I don't think so! I don't recommend this school at all, if the master instructor doesn't have patience please don't accept kids. Also why they made me pay for one month if after 2 weeks they called me to say that my son isn't ready to take their class? I paid for one month and he just go 4 times in 2 weeks. Very disappointed!

Amazing place to build confidence and control! DJ has an amazing way with his students! So glad my…read moredaughter found this place! My Grandson has found confidence and even better fun going there! A wonderful place where he is comfortable and eager to learn! A diamond in the rough! Amazing GREAT JOB Sen place to build confidence! Thank you for your incredible professionalism! Your studio ROCKS! Great job Sensei!

Thank you Sinai DJ and the Go No Sen team for uplifting the spirit and confidence of my daughters…read more Your dedication is admirable!

After my first session with Kathy I knew this was the studio for me. I was intimidated at first…read moregoing there, because this was my first time trying pilates. At the end of the session I was ready to see how my body would react this new experience. I look forward to Mondays for my sessions. Kathy is great, very knowledgeable and encouraging. She is an excellent instructor.

I've been working with Kathy for several years now. She's the best. Committed, professional, and…read morefun! Trust her! Jaye