It's a wonderful place to bring the kids, teach discipline, respect, and honor. Master Park has…read morebeen a great part of the Youngstown/Boardman community for over 30 years and still teaches many students with the enthusiasm that we can only hope to achieve.

I am amazed this business is still operating after all these years. When I was in high school, 26…read moreyears ago, the owner had me sign a multiple year contract. As is common with kids, my interests changed, but the studio refused to let me out of the agreement. Instead, the owner sent my account to collections, which ultimately cost me all of my graduation savings. The strict focus on money over the students was also clear in how uniforms were handled. My mother bought me a high-quality Adidas Grandmaster uniform. The owner initially got very upset and banned me from wearing it. He only changed his mind and allowed it after demanding that we put his specific studio logo on it. In my personal opinion, this establishment operated more like a "McDojo" focused on aggressive billing and control rather than a student-centered martial arts school. Be incredibly careful and read every line of the fine print before signing any long-term contracts here.

Mr. Robert Long was extremely condescending to my wife and daughter and I have a real problem with…read morehow their confidence has been torn down. After only two sessions (within 3 days) at the ATA location in Poland, OH, my wife was asked not to return for 4 months despite paying for two weeks of sessions. We signed up for this program to instill confidence but the exact opposite happened. I don't care about the fact that we paid for services not rendered; I do have strong feelings about how Mr. Long has undermined my wife's and my daughter's confidence in an exceptionally condescending manner. No specific rational was communicated to my wife. No offer to return/pro-rate the money paid for services not rendered. Epic Failure. I did call to resolve and understand better but Mr. Long was not available until sometime next week.

I'm a 3 month white belt. Here's my take:…read more Ohio BJJ & Self Defense Academy is an amazing place to learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, wrestling, boxing and MMA. It is a Pedro Sauer affiliate, with several of the instructors students of Master Sauer himself. Under the leadership of Tony Rinaldi, students are taught extremely technical, fundamental concepts of BJJ, with a focus on technique. There are 9 other black belt instructors who either teach or assist with classes, so everyone gets careful instruction and attention to ensure that lessons, drills and rolling (sparring) is done properly and safely. Ohio BJJ offers classes 7 days a week, and several classes each day to fit any schedule. Each class has a large number of students, which offers a variety of ages, skill levels, body types and both male and female students to give a lot of experience against different partners. The gym members themselves are all laid back and helpful. This isn't your 'tough guy' type of gym, it feels like more of a club atmosphere. New members are quickly welcomed and made to feel a part of the team. There are no real formalities, uniform requirements, or strict rules to memorize, just straight up pure BJJ. Oh, and forget about testing fees, and required advancement ceremonies. When you've proven yourself and earned a stripe or new belt, it is awarded to you by the instructor on the spot. Advancement is not just given after a period of time either. Every stripe is merit based, and when it is placed on your belt you know that you've proven yourself. If you are experienced with martial arts or looking to just get started, this is the place to go, hands down.

East Coast Martial Arts has a program for everyone. BJJ, Karate, Muai Thai/Kick Boxing, MMAFit,…read moreect. Excellent staff!

I train at another gym about 45 minutes away from Team East Coast but frequently attend open mats…read moreand other events at Team East Coast. The training environment I've seen at East Coast is truly remarkable, I highly recommend checking this place out if you want some of the best jiu-jitsu in the area.

The same thing happened to me as others have mentioned in their reviews. Someone at this company…read moretried to charge $1000 on my stolen credit card manually today. I would definitely steer clear of this crooked establishment.

I brought the Groupon so that my boys could try the class and see if they liked it. We just…read morefinished the second week of a 6 week trial program and my children enjoy it immensely. My youngest son was recently diagnosed with ADHD and he has trouble staying focused on one task and also behavioral issues. In the short amount of time that he has taken the class, I have seen him get excited about going to class and also seen him actually focus on instruction and behave. He is being taught self esteem, team work, encouragement, self discipline, physical fitness, respect, and of course, martial arts all at once. It is always clean and no foul odors that one might expect. The cost after the promo ends is not bad once I break it down to a per class price and I will have to cut costs in my life to afford this for both children. I highly suggest this establishment.

Excellent training at a great and affordable price. Shihan Young is very knowledgeable and teaches…read moreto the level of the student.

From the owner: At Young's Martial Arts, we provide a clean, safe and educational training environment for ages 4…read moreand up. We train in the arts of Ryukyu Kempo Karate, Kyokushin Karate, Small Circle Jujitsu, Combat Judo, and Modern Arnis/ Kali. We provide three training programs: The Lil' Dragons Program is for ages 4 - 7, the Junior Dragons Program is for ages 8 - 14, and the adult program is from 15 and up. We provide Use of Force/ Defensive Tactics to many government agencies and self defense seminars to the public. We support the Alzheimers Association. Contact us for all of your training needs. Your first class is free so we hope to hear from you soon!

Great teacher and environment very skilled aswell…read more F.

One of the best schools around the Youngstown/Pittsburgh area…read more I first started training with Coach Mike Demko as far back as 2003. His wrestling and jujitsu (Eric Paulson certified black belt) was so impressive that I drove from downtown Pittsburgh each week to train with him. Very dynamic techniques and drills, perfect for self defense or competition. He trains and coaches jujitsu competitors, MMA fighters, women's self defense, and offers one on one personal training. The kids program is possibly one of the best in the country, and Mr Demko Sr., is a highly ranked Akido practitioner, offering classes several night a week.

As a former student of this dojo, I have to say that you do learn a good amount of stuff but when…read moreyou get to a certain rank, they forget your existence. Some masters I liked, but the others will do anything in their power to embarrass you. Look elsewhere.

I have been attending the Crystal Dragon for years on Monday nights and sat mornings. I brought my…read morekids a bit later within a year or two after I started. I travel an hour each direction. Its worth it. Between Covid and cancer, I took a couple years off but am glad to back Mondays for now, and Saturdays hopefully soon. If you are looking for a place that teaches practical fighting moves starting day one, this is it. If you want flashy moves, that comes later with higher ranks.

This gym is AWESOME! Not only is it super clean, the members and staff are courteous, friendly,…read moreand supportive. The group classes are fun and I get a great sweat. I love the personal training! And there are plenty types of equipment to get my own workout in. The reason I joined was for the self defense training. It's not a martial arts class. The training is practical and can be performed by anyone regardless of athletic ability. It's the real deal taught by instructors who have used it on the 'streets.' It's good to be prepared. You never know when you may need to defend yourself!

From the owner: Combat Athlete specializes in cross training and functional fitness with a focus on personal safety…read moreand self-awareness. Through the expertise and qualified background of its instructors, the academy provides expertise in several areas unmatched by any training environment in Northeast Ohio. The facility offers seminars, everyday fitness classes as well as an open environment to complete either a self-motivated, guided or group workout. The facility will also provide programming for future public service professionals to achieve mental and fitness goals for intake or continued certification in their fields. The academy additionally provides hands on, certified and experienced attention in training to athletes, adaptive athletes, disabled veterans and individuals needing modified programming for immediate and long-term success in confidence and fitness.