During these difficult times, my karate classes have helped me focus on staying healthy in both…read morebody and mind. The teachers (Sensei's) have done a great job adapting the lessons towards a remote, Zoom audience as we ride out the pandemic, and together we're getting very close to full onsite training again. I highly recommend Bressaw's Karate School.

Both my kids have been going to Bressaw's Karate at Fords for the past 5 years. This place is a…read morevery traditional Japanese dojo. They focus on Shukokai style developed by late Soke Kimura. They focus not only in skills and strength development, but on discipline, respect and responsibility as well. The Sensei's and the Sheehan are very dedicated in keeping up the tradition of this school. I like the way they teach the kids on how to use the body muscles the right way to develop strength. They are very patient with every kid and help them develop skills and move up. That has created a lot of long term students who have progressed to black belts. All students and Sensei's and The Sheehan bring a family atmosphere to the school which is very nice. My kids love this school.

Great senseis and a great place all around. My kids love going to class. Clean friendly environmentread more

Both of my boys 5 & 8 are students here and they love it! There are a wide range of class times…read moreavailable everyday for each age group. In addition to the 2 martial arts classes a week, both of my sons are also taking Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I love that there are always more than 1 instructor at a time on the mat with them. The classes are super interactive as well as fun. I'm so happy we decided to go with Satori Academy, my guys are learning and building skills that can be applied daily such as respect, confidence and kindness. It's not just about martial arts training and fighting, it's so much more!

Ziran martial arts is the best place you can find near the Edison area if you are interested in…read moretraditional Chinese kungfu, or probably martial arts in general. Ziran emphasizes equally on the two aspects of taichi----- (1) Taichi principals and Qigongs, (2) combat applications. Most of the teachers in traditional inner-style kungfu have the problem of being unrealistic and imaginary(I personally experienced several ones). But this is not true for Sifu Seth. His skills are clearly examined in real application, and are well-balanced between effectiveness and intellectual value. From my understanding, his attitude is critical in a health way. They also provide weapon training which I personally found very interesting. Stickly sword/staff/stick/saber of Taichi is not all. Again, techniques of main-stream taichi got examined here. What remains sound are kept in the teaching. Members of Ziran martial arts developed an casual and welcoming atmosphere. It is quite different with some karate clubs who emphasize excessively and unnecessarily on traditional etiquette. People here are bros, they usually jokes and laughs all the time. I trained only for two months with them as I have limited time around Edison. Knowing that I will be gone quite soon, they actually treated me with more attentions and made sure that I learned as much as I could before I left. I believe this unrestricted manner is consistent with the idea of Taoism which behind all the Taichi skills. Learning Taichi is both physically and intellectually beneficial. Anyone joins Ziran can easily feel what I am saying in two weeks.

I have taken twelve years of kenpo karate, about three years of aikido, and have dabbled in Krav…read moreMaga, so when I moved to the area, I mostly was looking for any studio to continue my practice so that I wouldn't get rusty and get some exercise. I found Ziran Martial Arts after some googling, and decided to give the studio a try. After nearly a year of practicing there, I am ready to write my review. The long and short of it is, this has potentially been the best decision I have made in my adult life. I can only speak for the adult classes, but from what I have seen from recitals and seminars, the kids classes are equally good. For adults, there is Tai Chi, Kung Fu, sparring, joint manipulation and throws, sword forms and swordsmanship training, and meditation. Sifu Davis helps you work through which of these are most interesting to you--do you care about the meditative aspects, or the martial aspects, or something in the middle--and from there you attend whatever classes you want. One of the incredible things if you attend all the classes, there are many principles and applications that fit together. I have learned so much more about body mechanics and the principles behind what I had been doing in the past than I even knew existed. I thought the only thing that I cared about in martial arts were the direct applications of what I could use to defend myself if I were ever attacked. What I have discovered instead is there is an entire science of body principles that I have been using through muscle memory that I now have the opportunity to actually learn. I especially appreciate what is taught here, because the mechanics are designed to preserve your body and your ability to continue practicing well into your 50's, 60's, and 70's--one of the things that I never considered as a child because I didn't have to was whether or not the martial arts I was doing was putting a strain on my knees or other joints. I am very grateful that I am learning things that I can use to protect myself that are not going to hurt me in the long run now, before I have done damage to my body. There is also a fantastic community amongst the students. After attending classes for a year, I know nearly everyone by name. Everyone is incredibly friendly and supportive of one another. There is a large age range amongst the adults, which means there are people from all walks of life. We work together on forms during classes, and you can always ask another student or one of the assistant instructors to show you a part of the form. Sparring is always friendly, not competitive, and no one brings any sort of anger or attitude into class. When doing joint manipulations and throws, I have always trusted my partner to go slowly and give feedback about whether or not things are working, and respond to feedback. There are other graduate students and professors. I have been given advice about everything from schoolwork and life to how to better take care of kittens that I recently adopted. People offer to drive someone who biked over back home after class when it unexpectedly starts to rain. The studio sometimes does weekend seminars on special topics, and there are barbecues after the seminar. There's a yearly winter holiday party. There are a number of tournaments that people have the option to participate in, or to go to support participants. The community and the friends that I have gained through practicing at this studio is irreplaceable to me. All in all, I could not recommend this studio highly enough. I am so grateful that I have the opportunity to practice here. Anyone who is looking for the entire range of traditional Tai Chi principles and forms to direct and incredibly practical applications should come and give this studio a try.

This Dojo/gym will always have a special place in my heart…read more Ten years ago, I trained with Shuseki Shihan Sana and Jun Shihan Jo. They ( and all the instructors) are truly amazing people, Who have a genuine interest in strengthening the mind body and character of All who train with them. If you're looking for a place that you will be welcomed, treated with respect, and held in high regard, this is the place for you . Always feels like home to me. OSU!

I've been going here for a little over three years. I just turned forty and I have zero previous…read moremartial art experience. It's a very welcoming environment to improve your body and your mind while practicing traditional karate.

This is an awesome place for children to learn the discipline, build self esteem and confidence. I…read morewould strongly recommend parents to put their children at Karate USA. Great front staff, teachers take there time and know every child

Best workout ever! Excellent instruction by Sir Kim, Sir Viper and Sir CJ. Each class is combined…read morewith unique fitness challenges, includes self defense/ martial arts forms and you will receive loads of encouragement from both the instructor and students. You will experience a positive improvement in your self-esteem and confidence levels. Karate USA is the best place to spend your time for the work out you need.

I can't say enough good things about Del Martial Arts and Master Del himself. My son, who is on the…read morespectrum, has been attending classes there for almost 4 years. He not only enjoys it, which is a victory in itself, but has made noticeable physical and developmental gains over the years. The studio is an excellent environment for special needs children. My only wish is that I would have signed him when he was younger.

My son has been attending Del Martial Arts for the past 6 years. Master Del's program is great as…read moreit blends physical training with discipline and respect. I trained in martial arts as a youth as the mental training is as important as the physical side. He is accredited with Moo Duk Hwan program and the art is Soo Bahk Do which comes from the original ancient martial arts from Korea. The program is really about training in the art as opposed to "dozens" of multi-colored belts and a constant barrage of tests to get more money from students. I've seen too many studios go down this path these days. A race to get black belt as "fast as you can".

I have 2 sons who are as opposite as can be. My older one has been with Hands of Life since he was…read moreabout 5 and now he is 9. He deals with attention issues, as well as social and anxiety issues. My younger son started about a year ago and now he is 6. He can be so sweet but cannot keep his hands to himself if his life depended on it. I have them both at Hands of Life for very different reasons. I truly respect and admire the teaching principles at HOL. Not only are the kids engaged and also having tons of fun while learning martial arts/physical activities, but for my kids specifically, it helps them work on improving their areas of concern. I especially like the chats (example - healthy food ideas) that are given at the end of class. Working on their inner strength is just as important as their physical strength. Their instructors have nothing been short of amazing and Sensei Arthur runs an extremely well organized martial arts school. HOL offers some really fun events such as Jedi academy (with light sabers) which my kids LOVE! My only wish is that I could bring my kids to HOL more than once a week, but as a working parent, I just cannot. We are exceptionally proud and fortunate to be a part of this family!

This is a great place for anyone interested in trying out a martial art. Sensei Arthur is a…read morephenomenal teacher, warm, patient and aware of your needs. Knows the moves and how the body works and has an understanding of proficient health and wellness.

Matt the owner is amazing. My son was getting bullied in school and I needed help quickly. He…read moreresponded to my email in less then 24 hours and told me what he could do to help. He also was able to see my son that week. The week before my son didn't even want to go to school and was scared. After Matt's private lesson, he had a regained sense of confidence and went to school again without being terrified. You can see Matt truly cares about the kids and is so passionate about karate. Thank you Matt, you will never know what this meant to us!

Very nice place to train parking is a little rough. School appears to be growing in numbersread more

Bressaw's Karate. I studied in the 1970's for several years achieving Shodan under the tutelage of…read moreSensei Bressaw while he taught at Middlesex College. Twice a week, Sensei Bressaw conducted an hour-long class consisting of rigorous calisthenics and the art of Shukokai followed by an advanced class where we applied our learning during demanding sparring and kata sessions. I lost 5 pounds from sweat at the end of each evening. These classes provided supreme workouts and were great confidence builders. On weekends we'd compete in tournaments where we learned to belay our self-doubt, and trust our preparation and ability to respond to extreme competition. Sensei Bressaw's schedule was aggressive, but his teachings instilled in us the self-assurance and mental toughness needed to excel on and off the dojo. We were inspired by his principals and commitment to the art of Shukokai, and readily adopted his work ethic to strive for excellence. The lessons I learned have served me throughout my life and I continue practicing my discipline within my daily routine. Arigatou gozaimasu.

Very patient and encouraging instructors create a positive environment and make newcomers feel…read morewelcome.