Shihan Robert Macewen ownes and operates the Aikido School of Self Defense in Middletown NY…read more I've been studying under Shihan Macewen for several years now and I can't say enough good things about Mr. Macewen and his Dojo. Not only is Shihan Macewen an expert martial artist, but he is also an expert instructor who never fails to bring out the best in his students. He always operates his dojo in a safe respectful manor and his results are incredible. I can honestly say I feel privileged and proud to study under Shihan Macewen.

If you're looking for a martial art that will actually teach self-defense, then this is the school…read morefor you!! The instruction by Shihan Robert MacEwen is second to none. I trained in NGA many years ago under one of Shihan's students and had to stop my training. Fast forward almost 30 years, I came back to train under Shihan MacEwen and it has literally changed my life. You will get absolutely nothing but the best training available from an instructor who will help you become your best version of you. Amazing style, amazing instructor and the NGAA is like having a second family. If I could give this school a million star review, I would. Do yourself a favor, and contact them today!!!

We've had an outstanding experience at Clear BJJ & Judo Academy. The coaches truly care about the…read morekids and encourage them to grow both on and off the mats. I especially appreciate how they combine BJJ, Judo, and wrestling to develop strong, well-rounded grapplers. While the competitive kids program is excellent, the academy's culture stands out most. It's a clean, welcoming, and supportive environment where children build discipline, grit, confidence, respect, and sportsmanship.

I visited with a van full of kids, don't judge me for my life choices. By the end of it the Sensei…read moreasked to take a picture, and my kids were trying to get hugs. There's no hugging in Judo!! But that means this is a location where they spend a lot of time and energy making sure the kids are comfortable. If you're going to spend money, if you're going to affect your schedule, if you have to spend time then it better be at a place where your kids will walk out of there with smiles.. I am sold, I have been to a lot of dojos and this will go down as one of the best ones I've been to in the last 3 years that I have been doing Judo. I liked it all the kids that were in these classes seems like they were having fun, and they were paying attention. You know how good you have to be to work kids hard but still have them smile, to see that they have good attendance, and for them to actually be trying their best? You don't have to go searching around for other jujitsu or Judo dojos, this is the one for you.

Great federation, great sensei, and great location. Great hours of operation, low costs (NO…read moreCONTRACTS), great family packages. If you want to look, feel great, build up your self esteem, or just learn a form of martial art & kickboxing (for all ages), from the best of the best (Sensei Kevin) this is the dojo for you. Great results!!! I strongly recommend this dojo!

I like that my child is going to get slimmer in a couple of months of because this karate place is…read moreso well working and he can write off the fence card as and everything that's why I love my children and this program I am in this karate school and I love that there's so many different belts and so many different colours like stuff that you're going to learn here

Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu Karate, two styles of Jujitsu, Chen Style practical method Tai Chi, and…read moreYamane Ryu Bojutsu. All in one place and you get to see the related principals throughout. Classes are full of information and the dojo is beautiful and immaculate. You will really get more than you pay for here! It's at the large red barn

There are few places in this world that you can walk in and just feel like part of the family, but…read moreI assure you that Budo jiu jitsu is definitely that place. I brought my son here because it was the only martial arts place that offered classes to kids under 4 in our area. Such a blessing. 10 months later my husband, having NEVER taken a martial art a day in his life, joined. It has fully changed his life; not just the jiu jitsu, but the place, the people! A true learning environment, where you can grow and learn from each other. As a mom and wife of someone taking classes there I've met & made friends for life. I can't say enough good things about this place!

I trained at Malandra's Martial Arts Center for about a decade in the 90s working my way to a 1st…read moredegree black belt there. Let me start off by saying that my experiences at this dojo have defined my life in so many ways and made me a better person. I cannot stress highly enough how valuable of an experience the martial arts is and how good the instruction is at this dojo. The dojo is run by a father and son pair (Shihan Don and Sensei Mike). Shihan learned the martial arts while serving in Korea and founded the dojo along with his son and Shihan Lester (a friend). I trained with one of the head instructors, Sensei Jason, for many years and he is a man of upstanding character (and outstanding martial arts ability). Some thoughts: 1. The instructors are friendly, understanding, tolerant, and will work with you as a child or as an adult. I had bad asthma as a kid and got bullied a lot. They worked with me and slowly over time, my flexibility improved, and I gained self-confidence. They foster an environment that is conducive to learning and improvement. What's really funny is, I ended up not being bullied because Sensei Mike taught me how to stand properly so that I wouldn't easily fall down when bullies pushed me. I never had to lift a finger or do anything. I just wasn't an easy target anymore and so they left me alone. The philosophy there is really about having self-confidence and treating others with respect rather than "learning how to fight". In my opinion, this is a really strong philosophical base upon which to train people. 2. They don't lock you in with long-term contracts (ie you don't enter a program where you get a black belt after X dollars have been shelled out). They really focus on helping you to become a better person and to make sure you're ready to move up. When I last trained there, the contracts were as short as 4 months at a time. 3. They are strongly involved with the community through the Suffern Board of Commerce and the Suffern Police Department as well as the local school system. These are good people who are not in it solely for the money. 4. They have classes for both adults and children and their style is called Mushin Do. It's basically a mixture of judo, jiu jutsu, tae kwon do, and karate. This means that you learn all-around self-defense, which nowadays amounts to Mixed Martial Arts. You'll learn how to grapple, throw, block, punch, and kick as well as how to do joint locks. The self-discipline and physical fitness I got from training here has shaped my life and I owe much of my success to these guys. I wouldn't think twice about sending my kids here or training at the dojo again if I ever move back to the area. I cannot emphasize enough how great a place this dojo is.

I started at Malandra's Martial Arts Center when I was about 4 years old. I continued on till I was…read moreabout 21 years old. I received my Black Belt at about the age of 19 Years. They are not given away at this school which I find to be for the best. I had to earn mine. I went through about 4 different tests until they felt I was ready to receive it. They teach you not only about how to defend yourself but about Mind, Body and Soul as well. All of the knowledge learned over my years became of GREAT use to me in the future. Discipline was my greatest assets and I would not be where i am today with out and where i learned it from. Mike and Jay are the greatest instructors i ever had the pleasure training under and then working with in my later martial arts career. To this day I can say that I have used every skill from Mental to Physical throughout my life and I cannot thank them more for this skill-set. I believe in this school and everyone that is a part of it and would strongly suggest sending anyone you know to at least try out this school to see what they are all about and I promise you will not be disappointed. I look forward to extending my Martial Arts career now and I will be joining back up to learn more.

I originally sought out self-defense techniques in case I found myself in a dangerous situation…read more Nowadays, aiming for the gonads or a kick to the shin may not suffice. My instructor Khoury Porter not only taught me essential techniques but he also gave me a full comprehensive method to consciously be aware of my surroundings at all times. It's a full mind body and spirit work out whether you're just doing kick boxing Muay Thai or Jiu-Jitsu. The staff is wonderful. You become family. They have a variety of services available for all ages. This is hands down - the best workout you can come across in the Lower Hudson Valley area! They helped me to tone up and build core and upper body strength that I never had before. This establishment is good for all ages. If I had teen that was coming of age, I'd book a self defense party for her and her friends here to learn basic techniques to defend and escape dangerous situations. Check them out! Come join the family!

HUDSON VALLEY BOXING ACADEMY LISTEN TO ME don't do it!!!!!! Its a scam read the contract they…read moreslip it in read it closely ..you will never get out of this contract and they hook into your credit card for a long time read the contract.scam alert ...the gym sucks big time. S C A M BIG TIME Anyone else joined and wants to contact me please look me up on facebook ..we can get a bunch of us and sue him there were a lot of people scammed.

My son has been taking the classes for a month and I started to see his change physically as well…read moreas the formation of good habits in daily life. What I like is that Master Nat sets up an award program on monthly basis to motivate the children. Kids will get rewarded if they complete the tasks indicated on the sheet. Additionally, I love the atmosphere of the class very much. I enjoyed sitting aside to watch the classes. As a parent, I also benefit a lot. Parenting is not just about shuttling kids to classes, but about accompanying them and sharing their every progress, no matter failure or achievement. Master Nat is patient and cares about each child. He can repeat the same thing every day for over years, which is very admirable. It is a great honor for all parents and children to have such an amazing teacher. The best martial arts place in the whole universe!!