Adamson's is the best place to go for karate in the Indianapolis area. I have experience with them…read moreas a kid as well as an adult. If you want great training and a welcoming culture you can't do better than this. It doesn't matter if you want to compete at a high level or just go at your own pace. I'll always recommend them.

It's been almost 7 years since my son started taking karate at Adamson's karate. In that time, he…read morehas earned his junior black belt plus both of my daughters, my wife and I have also joined, trained and got our black belts. One of the main reasons we have stuck with Adamson's is their family environment. Besides being something we do as a family, my kids have grown stronger, become more confident and been involved in helping others. AKS is a great place for kids, adults and families.

Master Mountain is an amazing Martial Arts Instructor. I have been to several dojos and had the…read moreprivilege of learning from various Martial arts instructors but Master Mountain is exceptionally skilled in his teaching. After every class I feel I have learned something new. His method of instructions is non intimidating and he makes us feel as if we are part of a family. My kids go to the little ninja class and I have definitely seen a positive improvement in their discipline. I strongly recommend Mountain Martial Arts for kids and adults of all ages! Tang Soo!!!!

Mountain Martial Arts has exceeded all expectations. The staff is a husband and wife team. They are…read moreboth very kind, welcoming and organized. Master Mountain does a wonderful job teaching my 5 yr old age appropriate skills during the classes. He also integrates life lessons about discipline, which I love. My daughter really enjoys going here!

This Grand Master and Dojo are somewhat of a hidden gem in the Indianpolis/Carmel area. With over…read more54 years in the martial arts arena Sensei Higganbotham teaches the real deal. No sport Karate here. This is information handed down from five different Okinawan masters. G.M. Higganbotham teaches Kyushu tuite Jutsu, Small Cirlcle Jujitsu and Modern Arnis. No mattter what your reason for being at the dojo you will benefit. From self defense to just wanting to keep your body moving it is a great experience with great people. Nobody at this dojo will abuse you. Respect for fellow students is a key issue. If you are well into another martial art, no problem. We have people in Tae Kwon Do, Isshinryu, and others that have come to augment what they already know by including the use of pressure points in their techniques, making what you have even more affective. Sensei has traveled the Uninted States and the world teaching Seminars and down loading his wealth of knowledge. Please come by the Dojo or call and chat with Grand Master Will Higganbotham. It will be one of the best life decisions you will ever make if you stick with it for even six months. 317 696 7441

Took lessons from Sensei Higginbotham 10 years ago or so and some of his quips and bits of advice I…read morestill remember and come in handy to this day. He's a master of his craft and a great teacher. Although I only took with him for about a year or so I still hold that time in high regard and am grateful to have learned from him.

UPDATED Review--…read more After a year away from Indianapolis Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I decided to give the revised format for initiating new students a try. And I have to say it made a huge difference in my experience. Last year I tried Indy BJJ and wound up with a bruised rib and feeling pretty lousy for a couple weeks while that healed. Prof. Eldred reached out to me earlier this year to let me know that they'd changed how they introduce new students to the system and invited me back when I was ready. In the interim, I trained heavily at Title Boxing in Glendale. Getting into much better shape there was probably a good start for this. The new system for initiating first-time students helps a lot, too. And this system brought back the missing stars from my previous review. The new system starts first with private instruction with Prof Eldred before joining a group class. That way when you get tossed into the group class, you're not totally at a loss as to what's being discussed. It doesn't mean the first class won't be confusing, it just means that you won't be going in totally blind. It really helped me to have more confidence. Grappling is one of my least favorite things. If, God forbid, I were ever in a real fight, I'd much prefer to rely on my boxing background. That said, BJJ is a proven defense system employed everywhere from police to military to combat sports. And it's a great work out that tests some very different muscles from boxing. So I feel like it's worth trying to learn. But it's intimidating as all get out! Those private primer classes directly from Prof. Eldred really took the sting off in jumping into group classes. If you're looking for a BJJ school that focuses on self-defense and has a rock-solid lineage back to the Gracies, this would be the right fit for you. I'll probably never be a good grappler, or even really enjoy it. But I've got some faith that under this school's tutelage, I'll at least be sufficient enough to have an idea of what I'm doing if I were ever in a grappling situation.

Stopped in after my friend John has been receiving instruction for almost a year. I love that it's…read morevery focused on instruction and not theatrics or easy belt promotions. I signed up and I've been to three classes and while my technique isn't perfect I've learned almost a dozen movements and have a basic understanding of the transitions. Whether you've done martial arts or haven't this is the perfect dojo and instructor to get started or start again. If the junior instructors are any indication of the teaching then you'll see why I signed up for three months in advance. Hope to see you in class soon.

sensei is extremely kind, and treats everyone like family…read more "champions never give up"

This place is so much more then karate, sensei Jeff runs this like a family. Our son took the 1…read moreweek free demo classes and we were hooked. For sure boosted our sons self esteem, confidence, and the ability to speak up about his thoughts and feelings. Definitely recommend stoping in.

This place is amazing! Sensei Bilek is a patient, kind and fun instructor that claims respect from…read moreall his students. Highly recommended.

From the owner: At Phoenix Rising Karate, you'll find experienced instructors and an undeniable family-atmosphere…read morethat is welcoming to everyone. We offer a range of programs from after-school and birthday parties, to karate classes for all age ranges, there's something for everyone here. With our smaller classes, you can get the individualized attention you deserve. We believe we can make a positive difference in everyone's life. So come gain leadership and other self control skills that will last a lifetime at Phoenix Rising Karate.

I had a foster kiddo who I threw into all the things to allow them experiences of a childhood and…read moreto find their niche. Nothing compared to Hernly Family Karate. My kiddo was welcomed with open arms and accepted for who he was. Hernly Family Karate offered nothing but a positive and enriching experience from summer camp to weekly sessions-it was nothing short of perfection. Fantastic communication, affordable and well rounded in all the things. The growth I saw and the smile always present after my kiddo's weekly session and camps spoke volumes. Thank you Hernly Family Karate for being a hidden gem and giving such a wholesome and wonderful environment for all involved.

This Family Karate has a dojo location they use... but they also offer classes at various schools…read morearound the city! SO GREAT! We attend through a school... Vince and his wife Beth along with his son Ben are the most prominent figures, but they often have a few other wonderful and knowledgeable black belt helpers, too! The kids i watch at their school really like learning karate in this group atmosphere, and it's great that they can see those who at levels above them and see what's to come for them! The Hernly's do a great job creating rules and expectations from the get go with the kids. and instilling respect and understanding that their actions have consequences and so many more great lessons... and on top of that, learning karate and self confidence and self defense! We love this!

I have been going to Triumph for over 4 years now. The coaches, owners, and other members are…read moreamazing. There are no egos and everyone there is genuinely trying to help everyone else be better. They have a good mix of people from young kids trying to learn life skills and confidence, to competitors looking to win Golden Gloves (of which the team has won many times!), to people looking to just get in shape and not compete. They even have a Masters Boxing team for people over 35 years old that want to compete and/or get in shape and stay active.

Tim is awesome! Experienced, and quick response , quick response! I would highly recommend Tim.read more

This review is for Mighty Mites. My son has been going for several months and it is a great class…read more The head of the dojo does the classes and seems to really enjoy teaching the children. He also brings a lot of additional aspects to the class (language, history, respect, etc) that I really liked and my son really listened to. For mighty mites they are super flexible which day you attend (classes are half an hour and offered everyday near the end of the workday - you get to attend 2 a week). The kids earn stamps towards belts and progress pretty quickly at this level (every 24 classes - 12 weeks). The only downside is the waiting room is pretty small and gets really crowded with waiting parents/siblings, so sometimes when it's standing room only I take the time to go run errands. Also as a side note the owners also have a tea line that they run, they gave me a sample of the Green Tea, and it was excellent.