I recently moved to the Schenectady area, and as a life-long martial arts student, I am looking for…read morea new dojo to join. I came across SKAK on Facebook, but didn't see any reviews posted there. This struck me as odd since most businesses value reviews. For some reason, the owner of this dojo has them hidden. So I reached out to the owner via messenger and asked him for some reviews for me to look at and asked where his fb reviews are. I've had no response even though fb says they usually respond within a couple of hours. I'm doubting the integrity of this business now, so if anyone has any input on the quality of the teaching and oversight of this dojo, reply here.

From the owner: Traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu karate classes for kids and adults!read more

My son, 9, is active and athletic. Every year, we have been sending him for different sport…read moreactivities, such as baseball, soccer, basketball, swimming, ... Most of the time, he was passive about the training. I've never thought Wushu is "his thing" until one day he visited CMAA. He has been so dedicated to the sport that he doesn't want to miss any training - very much proactive. As the result, he has excelled well and won gold medals in recent regional and national competitions. I have been trying to figure out the "hooks." First of all, the amazing coach. Lucas is the owner and instructor. He's Caucasian, but he knows Chinese martial arts no less than Chines athletes. He studied in China for a few years and is able to read the Kong Fu code book that most Chinese could not even comprehend. Above all, he knows how to teach. He motivates not pushing. He paces each student's progress based on individual readiness. He not only teaches moves, but ethics and discipline. My son constantly paraphrases the words Lucas uses, like "early is on-time, on-time is late, and late is unacceptable...""virtuosity is doing common things uncommonly well..." The training facility is new (a year and half) and tastefully decorated. The schedule is flexible and you can find proper time slots easier than many other schools. The students there are also amazing. My son is friend with almost every student; some of them are years older. In class, they help each other. After school, they are buddies. Considering after almost a year training at CMAA, my son is still so crazy about Wushu, Lucas must be doing something right!

I started training in Tai Chi at a later point in my life. What I've found is that tai chi…read moreenhances most aspects of my daily life. Specifically, my balance and coordination have improved allowing me to do other sports with more confidence and success. My other sports include cycling and skiing. In addition, the Qigong practice helps me with calmness, clear thinking and patience as I go through each day. I highly recommend the Chinese Martial Arts Academy because of the experience, caring and kindness of the people who provide teaching there. It is a very friendly and homey environment for all.

Great place to train. Solid martial artists with a focus on application, self-defense, kata and…read moreconditioning. I have started my kids here and they love it!

My son Donovan just started tiny tigers classes very well run at a price you can't beat once a week…read morefor 45 mins 70 bucks not bad at all for my active little 4 year old:-) love this place and little man loves going to Karate and saying Ous (spelling?)

Professional, traditional, authentic. Not a fight club gym, but sparring by skill level and request.read more

Eugh! I almost always nearly fall over and the classes are on really demotivating. I had no option…read moreto give more then 1 star. Believe me, if I could do 0 stars, I would. P.S. Ignore the review below

Zenquest is one of the best schools in the country. The environment is clean and welcoming, the…read moreinstructors are top notch, and the skills being taught are very real. I am doing things I never thought possible in my 40's. Highly recommended for all ages, and a fantastic youth program! I encourage families to join together and share the experience. A++ experience at this school.

Great place! Great folks! They make it fun and easy to learn... even for a clumsy adult like me!…read more So glad I signed up.

My daughter has been going to American Zen do Kai for the past three years now. I can't say enough…read moreabout the training she has received so far. She has excelled and looks forward to the classes each week. Aside from teaching martial arts, Zen Do Kai teaches numerous important life values, such as respect, perseverance, loyalty, trustworthiness, and kindness. I see her using these values in and out of the dojo. Learning martial arts is an invaluable part of our daughter's life, and deciding on Zen Do Kai as her dojo was the smartest decision we could have ever made! I recommend them to any one who asks, and even some who don't

Kind caring individuals who are sincerely invested in each one of their students. Highly recommendread more