What a great place! Just started class at the new location...the energy at this dojo is powerful…read moreAND fun!

From the owner: At Rising Sun Dojo, we have been dedicated to the art of Shotokan karate-do and the promotion of…read moremartial arts excellence since 1991. Our dojo, located in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, has been a home for martial artists of all ages and skill levels, providing a nurturing and empowering environment to cultivate both physical and mental strength.

I love this karate school. My review may be a little bias since I've been going here since I was 5…read moreand I am now almost 31, but there is a reason I have stuck around all this time. The instructors are very patient and attentive with children of all ages as well as adults. If you are looking to train at a true traditional martial arts school, or just want to get in better shape while learning self-defense then the Isshin-Ryu Karate Academy is your best choice.

This place is the best training I've ever gotten...I have never been an athletic person...and I…read moreneeded quite a bit of help...the black belts worked very patiently with me one on one at times to help me perfect my moves. This dojo teaches the old-fashioned type karate training that builds confidence for life.

I can only rate their kids programs…read more BACKGROUND - People argue that their discipline is better than another like - Karate is better than Tae Kwon Do etc... If someone invested 2 or 3 years in a system I'm betting they won't think it was a bad choice. They will defend their choice to the end - bitter or not. However, most people don't stick with it long enough to really learn the skills and values they are trying to teach you. So how do you choose? The teacher and the schools personality. You need to find a personality that matches your objectives. We have all seen the Karate Kid movie where the school was very aggressive and taught winning was everything - a classic example of a bad school - IMHO. THE SCHOOL - Dave is the owner and is very personable. He is well rounded and makes sure the classes are hard & fun. The kids are challenged - sometimes pushed to their limits. This is a good thing - it teaches them that they are capable of more than they think. It also teaches them that if they can't succeed the 1st time to keep trying and they can make the grade. It's never about beating someone else but pushing yourself and learning your limits. Kids ages 8 to 12 are offered 2 classes - Thai Kick Boxing and Ju Jit Su. 2/3s of each class is spent on exercises and 1/3 learning new skills. They build a solid base in strength, endurance, speed and coordination etc. When they are ready they are moved to the next level for more work and more skills.

Sifu David Ferreira is the chief instructor and owner of Evolutionary Martial Arts (EMA) in…read moreHackettstown, New Jersey. Sifu Dave and his team offer several martial arts and self defense training, including one-on-one, for all age groups. Their knowledge, as well as their experiences, provide students with the skills they need to build confidence and learn true self defense. I highly recommend stopping by and seeing for yourself why EMA has been a fixture in the community for almost 20 years! You won't be disappointed!

I've been training at West End Dojo for about 7 years. Most of those years were when I was a child…read more I was welcomed back by my childhood role models, and the entire dojo family, with open arms two years ago when I decided to join with my 6-year-old son. West End Dojo teaches Koei Kan Karate, a traditional Japanese martial art. Besides the obvious health benefits of living an active lifestyle, you will learn many other traditional aspects of the art. You will also become part of a family that pushes you to do better and to train harder every class. It's an amazing experience to be able to workout with my son, while we learn vital life lessons and techniques that we may need one day. I'm very thankful for my dojo family - they all have helped us become stronger, healthier people both physically and mentally.

The West End Dojo is not a convenience store - it is a Koei-Kan Karate School. It's been in…read moreBrodheadsville since 1991. They teach traditional Japanese martial arts.

By far the best in the poconos. Extremely good with kids,…read moreeach class tailored to their needs, special needs kids and even adults. Highly recommended them for anyone. They also now do After school care

Before I came to PA Isshinryu Karate & Self Defense, I went to a dojo nearer to where I live to…read moresign up my developmentally delayed son. That other dojo said "sure we'll sign him up but chances are he will have problems keeping up". My husband said "they are just being honest". But I knew I couldn't sign up my son there and ruin his first interest in something other than youtube and videogames. There had to better place for my boy and that's when I found PA Isshinryu Karate & Self Defense(40 minutes away from me).When I went to sign up my son, they asked me a bunch of questions about what my son could do and what he was afraid to do and then they said they would do private lessons (no extra fee) with him until he was ready to join the group. PA Isshinryu Karate & Self Defense have not let me down! They have so much patience and work so hard with my son. They have the magic touch. My son is never frustrated. They know how to distract, adapt and keep the mood fun. Every week my son becomes stronger and more confident. I love everything about PA Isshinryu Karate and I'm sure others will too.

I can remember going here when I was little and I absolutely loved it! Sensei Johnson was an…read moreoutstanding teacher!!! I will always miss this dojo as here is the first place I won a first place tournament medal

I go here 4 times a week.I love it here. The instructors are really nice and so are the other…read morestudents.

What an excellent school! So family-oriented and inclusive to all members. Two classes can run at…read moreonce, as there are two dojo decks. Superb teachers. Many classes to choose from (go as often as you want for your monthly fee). Gym for parents during class time downstairs. Children's waiting area w/TV and homework area, awards given for academics, optional karate homework each month, tournaments, testing (no fee for testing), lots of special days for families and parent nights. We picked this school after trying another one first. Highly recommended by friends and only advertisement is word of mouth.

Best karate dojo around. The Sensei's are so knowledgeable patient understanding and beyond helpful…read moreI give this place 100%. I would recommend it to everybody and anybody this is a Family. This is more than just a facility. This is a Family.