I have been a student at Northwest Martial Arts for many years. Not only will you learn…read moreself-defense, but also build confidence and discipline. If you put in the time, effort and energy, the knowledge gained, as well as the physical, mental and emotional aspects, is beneficial even when not on the mat. Sifu Alan Myrtle is patient, wants the best of each and every student, and would like for you to learn some martial arts history as well as "THE WHY" we do certain movements, etc. During lessons, we have seriousness, as well as sense of humor thrown in there! This creates a balance. I highly recommend Northwest Martial Arts. PS. The dojo is located same side of Safeway but across the street next to Jack's donuts!

My son and I have been students here for 2 years. Sifu Alan Myrtle is great with the kids and…read moreadults. You can tell he has been teaching kids for a long time. He is calm and encouraging with them. He also requires they respect him and each other. They love his games! He encourages the kids to compete in Forms/kata and sparring/kumite. The school does well at competitions. For the adults he is a wealth of knowledge on Kenpo and several other styles. Starting you slow and continually letting you in on some more info that helps you get better. Teaching is always sprinkled with a bit of humor. Some of his own black belts help teach classes.

I am so very happy with Grand Master Scott Halsey as an instructor. As a ninth degree blackbelt in…read moreKenpo his experience and understanding of how to properly teach karate is very evident. He is patient with new students like me, yet doesn't let me form bad habits and always helps me improve, even in basic forms and techniques. Mr. Halsey is also great at motivating kids, with both grace and disciplined style, and maintains a respectful and positive environment in the classroom. Additionally, all the instructors have been excellent, each one bringing unique perspective to help me round out my skills. I now regularly attend classes 4 days a week and just can't get enough! Both of our boys (8, and 12) also study under Mr. Halsey! A BIT OF BACKGROUND I never would have thought that at 48 I would be starting my karate journey, but when our youngest son (now 8yrs old) started with Halsey Karate a little over a year ago, I soon had the itch to give it a try myself. So, this past spring I put on a gi for first time! I hoped karate might be a fresh way to connect and bond with my son, and also a great outlet for me to not only improve my physical strength and flexibility but also as a form of brain training and an outlet to help manage ADHD. Now, after about nine months of experience, and having earned my orange belt, I can confidently share that my studies of American Kenpo Karate at Halsey Karate provide ALL those benefits for me, and much more! I have never studied any martial art and have only recently begun familiarizing myself with other martial art forms. They all have some great strengths, but more I study, the more I appreciate and love American Kenpo Karate. Many of my friends and acquaintances have studied jiu jitsu with is very respectable and looks challenging! For me however, I just did not like the idea of spending so much time rolling around on the mat tied up with another sweaty human! I enjoy American Kenpo because it blends several important arts, like traditional karate, kung fu, and even some judo and ju jitsu, all into a series of techniques that challenge me greatly, yet as I begin to learn the basics I can I understand how they are extremely effective for self-defense. Kenpo techniques are a perfect blend of science (physics) and art. It speaks to the head and the heart! Finally, I really love how many people started Kenpo at a later age like me and ended up fining so much success and fulfillment. There are several students just like that at Halsey Karate. The upper belts are always extremely patient and helpful with the newbies like me, always reminding me that they had the same struggles. I get plenty of support and encouragement from everyone there. I am convinced that more adults and professionals like myself could benefit greatly by studying Kenpo Karate. Contrary to the lie I used to tell myself, it is truly never too late to start.

My kids, spouse and I have been attending classes here for 4 1/2 years and I can't speak more…read morehighly regarding Mr. Halsey and all the teachers at the school. He has the right balance between toughness and heart that you look for in a karate studio. You can tell how much he loves what he does and what a fanatic teacher and influence he is on his students. What's best? The kids have fun and the adults get a great workout that changes every time you're there to keep it fresh and different. Perfect.

I love this place, the staff is amazing! I enjoy the Zumba and Boxing Classes, plus my kids just…read morelove Karate. It's a great for the entire family. Thank you Gstate.

From the owner: MMA, BJJ, Karate, Boxing, Kickboxing, Traditional Martial Arts, And Fitness.read more

Unprofessional, poor sport if I must say. Not a good coach at all. Disgusting attitude. Doesn't…read moreseem to be a team player. Really using his advantage on being the only mma studio in burney lol

I recently had my first class at Long Shot and I was so impressed. First of all, MMA and Jiu Jitsu…read moreare an amazing work out. It's a full body workout without the drone of the gym. Second, I learned things on the FIRST day that I could use in a self defense situation. The instructor is fun, knowledgeable and professional. He is someone I look forward to learning from. I'm definitely hooked! As a woman, you can never be too prepared or empowered. These classes give you both! I had such a great endorphin high afterward. Ill be a regular from here on out for SURE! The prices are beyond reasonable and you don't need to buy a bunch of stuff to get going. Bottom line: fitness, fun, self defense and something totally different from what you have been doing thus far. I can't recommend it highly enough!

An amazing place to study Aikido. I have been studying here for several years now. I have obviously…read morelearned a great martial art during that time but have learned so much more on how to live life with a positive spirit! The Sensei's have a tremendous amount of knowledge passed on from a great Aikido lineage! If you are looking for a martial art to study , this is it. Try a few classes and you will be hooked!!

From the owner: Aikido Shizenkai is a traditional Aikido dojo including throws, joint locks, and weapons. Our…read morefoundation is derived from the Yoshinkan system with elements of Japanese Jujutsu, karate, and kung fu.

Hi, my name is Stephanie Schroeder and I used to do karate at Haley's Martial Arts. When I was a…read morelittle kid I had a blast. And I had the best instructor for it. I wish I had a pic of me in my karate outfit..

Came home from living in Japan where I started my karate training. I was fortunate enough to find…read moreHaley's and have been training here for the past 30 years. Kyoshi Haley has trained under Hanshi Nagazato and still returns to Okinawa annually and teaches around the globe. If you can train here, your stars have aligned.

White Tiger Studios is a great place for both kids and adults to learn Kenpo Karate…read more My son has been going to White Tiger Studios for about 3 years now and loves going. He has learned so much and the whole experience has been great for him. Jesse (the owner) works very well with my son and the other kids in the class. He makes learning Karate fun, but still keeps the kids inline so they keep focused and learn what they are supposed to learn. The cost of the lessons is very reasonable and the classes are twice a week. Jesse also does private lessons and for $20.00 for an hour it is a great deal. White Tiger Studios is great for almost any age of student, from 4-5 years old to adult. I look forward to hopefully many more years of taking my son to White Tiger Studios and Jesse to continue learning Karate.

If you are looking for the BEST private fitness trainer, look no further--Andrew at the YMCA is…read moreabsolutely outstanding. My son had just three months to prepare for a fitness exam that required at least 15 pull-ups. At first, both my son and I were nervous and stressed about whether he could make it. But thanks to Andrew's exceptional training, calm personality, and systematic approach, my son not only reached his goal but confidently hit exactly 15 pull-ups on the day of the test. Andrew is more than just a trainer--he's a mentor who knows how to bring out the best in his clients while easing their worries. His combination of kindness, professionalism, and skill is unmatched. We recommend him with complete confidence. Without question, Andrew is the BEST trainer we have ever worked with.

Friendly staff. Gym is well taken care of and maintained. All issues are addressed in a timely…read moremanner. Excellent facility.

Had the Pleasure to workout with an Amazing 9th Degree from the Parker/Planas Linage, well rounded…read morein many styles, Filipino Stick and knife. Who knew Chico, California had such a Super star Hall of Fame in its Midst. I live in Portland Oregon and it worth the travel to train with one of the Best in the martial art community. One of the Nicest family you will ever meet!

When it comes to martial arts instruction- this is the place. I travel from Portland, OR to this…read moreschool because of the quality of the education, the knowledge of the instructors and the atmosphere of being part of the family. Sensei Chuck is the real deal!

My son has been going here over a year now and it's been such a positive environment for him to…read morelearn and grow. We feel very fortunate to have this great community in Chico.

Moved to Chico a year ago. I did a lot of research on the local dojos. I found that many of the…read moreparents were happy with the teaching and price at Chico Dojo. The instructors give feedback to the students. Some of the instructors travel to Okinawa to keep their own training up. The Dojo is also involved in improving the community which says a lot about the character of the staff.