My son goes to Rising Sun Jiu Jitsu. - It has made such a difference in his listen, following…read moredirections, and self confidence.. It is amazing how a fun and empowering classes can change a child's view of themselves and how they treat others. The owner, Sensei Dean, is always positive and upbeat. Dean is a good example to his students and encourages others - not only his students- to stand up to challenges, to focus on the positive and fully engage in their school work, home life, the community and Jiu Jitsu. At Rising Sun they do not just have Jiu Jitsu classes, they have other activities such as movie nights for their students. I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking to participate in martial arts. It isn't like that big "chain" school - LOL

My son thoroughly enjoys going to this martial arts achool. This school works on self defense,…read moreethics and discipline. They care more about their students well being than their wallets (unlike other "schools").

We have been here more than a year now and both of my kids, ages 4 & 6, are in the Little Tigers &…read moreLittle Dragons class. This is a great dojo and Senseis Raffi & Susan truly care about their students and their families. We still LOVE it here and I'm impressed with how my children have been enriched by DAMA. Definitely try them out if you're looking for a high-quality martial arts studio.

I did a lot of research for a couple weeks for the best martial arts Academy and I'm happy to say I…read morefound it ! Raffi and Susan are very nice,caring,respectful, I can go on and on. My son has been going twice a week for a half hour each class for about 4 months and he loves it so much! Everytime I take him it's still like the first day we went full of excitement and happiness !

I've tried out the standard kickboxing class and the circuit training class (both on Saturday…read moremornings) and have had a wonderful experience! I am a complete novice, so it was so fun to learn the proper punching and kicking techniques from the instructors. They were very patient when I didn't get things the first time. I was a bit intimidated at first and scared that I wouldn't be able to make it through a class without fainting, but the level of challenge was just right! The circuit training especially was a great workout - I was sweating a lot! But it was also fun because of the variety of the different exercises at each station as we rotated through. What made the classes especially fun and empowering is that both times I went, it was all women. It was so inspiring!!

RKB is so much more than a gym! it's become a place to have camaraderie, friendships, learn self…read moredefense, become healthy and strong in mind, spirit and body with knowledgeable trainers. It's a family!!!

Been travelling to Team Santos in Providence from Connecticut for a few years now. If you want to…read moretrain in BJJ learning from a great coach with lots of great team members, this is the place.

Excellent instruction and my home away from home. Coach mat is a local legend in jiu Jitsu as well…read moreas mixed martial arts and is a patient well versed instructor. If I could give it a six star rating I would.

Strongly recommend this gym for any folks in the New England area and beyond whether you're a…read morenovice or expert! Absolutely love the facilities, staff, and classes provided: as a young woman, there's nothing better than feeling empowered and welcomed in a martial arts space -- keep doing what you do best!

After going to Atomic Kickboxing for several months and wanting to learn more of the MMA side of…read morekickboxing/Muay Thai, I decided to give Burke's a try. As a female, at first I was super intimidated walking into a class full of guys grunting and shouting, but was relived to see more and more girls after each class. Coming to Muay Thai became something I looked forward to each week and felt accomplished when I improved on form or technique. Each class is different so it always feels fresh while building upon things already learned. Jaimeson and Num are awesome and take the time to break things down and give you 1-on-1 instruction within the group class setting. More importantly, they make it fun while still challenging and teaching. The progression and testing system helps you be motivated to hit progress goals, but chill enough for those looking to do it with no pressure as a hobby/exercise. Jaimeson is also really great at checking in with you when you fall off your practice - which is nice to have to stay accountable. I will miss Burke's and wish I had been able to train here for longer before moving!

Great self defense class!! Great information on how to avoid an attack and realistic technics on…read morewhat to do if it happens...you definitely leave feeling more prepared than when you walked in...these two hours could save your life...would highly recommend for everyone

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Sensei Rui has been training my daughter for three years now. He is old-school martial arts, the…read morereal thing. He cares about his students. Yes it is a business, but a business that is built on integrity, loyalty and professionalism. He doesn't hand out lollipops to the kids and adults in this dojo. He doesn't want to just take your money and turn out a student that thinks they know what to do but really doesn't. He wants the outcome to be faultless. He trains his students to be respectful of the practice. My daughter loves him and doesn't want to miss any classes - she goes to training 4x a week and loves it. It's a second family to her. Her confidence has immensely improved, and she is jacked now from all the hard work. She has placed first multiple times in her age category at martial arts tournaments under his tutelage. He has infinite patience when needed, but tough love when called for. This school and Mr. Rodrigues is no joke; he is very capable and competent. You will be hard pressed to find another instructor that is as competent and caring as Sensei Rui.

The kbox and bag classes here are amazing!!! You won't get a better workout. I absolutely love it!read more

I am a student at this dojo. The teachers are amazingly patient and understanding of each person's…read moreabilities and skill levels. I was looking for a personal bucket list item to fill and Providence Aikikai was the perfect fit for my personal goal(s). I recommend Aikido for anyone that is looking to improve their physical conditioning and find a balanced martial art practice.

I got into aikido to get myself off the couch and out of the house. I learned about aikido when i…read morewas younger but never got around to actually doing it,and can't believe what an incredible opportunity I've come across. A real aikido dojo with instructors teaching aikido the way it was meant to be taught. One of our chief instructors learned directly from an aikido master instructor who was in turn taught directly by the the founder of aikido himself. An unbelievable lineage for the dojo and stroke of luck for myself! Classes are taught in a relaxed non competitive manner and every student is able to learn at his or her own pace and comfortably . Aikido is a martial art that uses the momentum and energy of the attacker against them,through joint locks and throws and blending with the attack to gain the optimal position on ones attacker. Based off of samurai sword technique it is a true Japanese martial art or budo. Very cool! Aikido has been a great place for me to get active! I have no former martial arts experience. At almost 40 and living with a severe nerve injury that affected my right leg literally from top to bottom,I've been able to get a great workout without any pain and at a pace that's right for me. I quickly found out that adjusting the training to the experience and ability of ones partner is a key principal to a safe and fulfilling workout in aikido. For those looking for a good workout aikido can definitely fulfill that roll as well. I end every class drenched in sweat and definitely hitting my target heart rate something I myself desperately needed. I've also meet some really great people and made some great new friends as a result of studying aikido. I really couldn't have asked for much more!

Sadly, I was never able to experience an actual class at American Martial Arts, and it was a…read moretremendous disappointment to say the least. I was so excited about attending my first class, as my life is so incredibly busy and I was thrilled to think that I had potentially found a wonderful place to relax. My first class was setup by Kerri, who was an employee at American Martial Arts. We had been in contact for months, but my schedule was so busy that I simply didn't have time to connect. When I realized that there was finally an opening in my otherwise hectic schedule, I immediately reached out to Kerri. We were able to schedule a class, and I was beyond excited. On the day of the class, I nervously entered their facility and was immediately impressed by the size. There was a lot of activity all around, but I found what I thought to be the Reception desk and waited while the woman behind the desk finished with a group that was there. I observed a upbeat and friendly conversation amongst them, and waited patiently for them to finish. Once done, I stepped up to a smiling woman who, upon seeing me, suddenly looked surprised, if not shocked. I was a bit thrown off by her sudden change in demeanor, with her smile completely leaving her face and that smile becoming what could best be described as a scowl. The energy in that space and in that moment became negative and unbalanced, in a way that was uncomfortable. What came next should not have surprised me as the woman's facial expressions were absolutely leading up to it. The now "smile-less" woman looked at me and said "do you need something"? No hello, no niceties, just "do you need something"? I barely knew how to respond, but one thing was abundantly clear, this wasn't a place where I was welcome and I felt an overwhelming need to leave immediately. I attempted to respond with a full sentence, but I was too taken aback to even think, I asked the woman if she could please let Kerri know that I had stopped by, as I had absolutely no intention of spending even another minute there. I then began to leave, but of course this exchange would not be complete without the requisite sarcasm that is to be expected from someone who greets a potential customer in such a manner. No surprise here. When I went home and told my husband what happened, he calmly and quietly explained that I did the right thing by leaving immediately. He said "babe, that wasn't a place for you, and that woman at the front desk was making sure you understood that you were not welcome.". Of course I understood exactly what he meant, but it still saddens me to my very core that people of color are not always welcome. I never, ever, ever pull the race card, but something went very wrong at this place of business, and that woman seeing my face in person ignited it. There was no hiding her contempt and obvious disdain for me, she didn't even try, and I am guessing that she behaves this way because someone has set the tone for that behavior within this place of business.

Excellent Martial Arts school. My son loves it. We were…read morereferred by a school friend and never looked back. It is a family run business and all classes are run by family members . Each instructor excels in teaching techniques and also respect and values.They show dedication and passion. There are varied class times to fit most schedules. The school manages to maintains very reasonable tuition costs. Also worth mentioning they are very active in the community and annually put together Thanksgiving dinners for those in need once again teaching kids the importance of helping people.