My daughter started training here on a free trial. She was never treated any different then the…read moreother students even on her very first night. We are now fully signed up and my daughter is loving every second of It. Mr. Ilias is amazing with his students. You can tell that he truly cares about everyone that is there. This is the best thing that I could have done for my little girl. I am so happy to have found these classes.

Took a Flex Fit Karate class with Nick and it was AWESOME!!! Great class for physical fitness as…read morewell as to teach you mental focus! I highly recommend taking one of his classes!!!

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.

It is a great school that treats their students well. My son loves it and gets a lot out of it.read more

From the owner: Iaido - Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iai Heiho Jojutsu - Shindo…read moreMuso Ryu Jodo Aikido- Traditional Sword associated Aiki Taijutsu

We started at Tri City Karate Academy almost 6 years ago. It taught my daughter discipline,…read moreconfidence, integrity, and more by having the instructors help her grow in all those areas. Plus, it helps build self-esteem, leadership skills, and friendships and determination. I have seen my daughter grow//change in all of these. Even with times of highs and lows; Tri City teaches her to work through the highs and lows. Tri City Karate Academy has helped me with gaining strength mentally, physically, and emotionally. form new friendships, and gain more leadership skills and determination. Plus, it helped me work through my highs and lows with the limitations I have. I am so happy my daughter and I started here. It's not just for children but adults too!

My son and I love this karate school for different reasons. He loves having fun at each lesson,…read morelearning new skills and building confidence while making new friends. I love the structured routines, positive coaching, and accountability. As an instructor for a different sport with a school of my own, I have even taken some of the coaching techniques and methods I've learned while watching my son in his karate classes, to my school. Imitation is the best form of flattery and I'm happy to pay Tri-City karate Academy this compliment. Keep up the great work, Ms. Tory and Team! Kim Young PBIA/ACS Master Instructor Owner of Dragon Billiards Instruction​

A great place to learn good self defense and discipline. The staff is incredible. They seem to…read moregenuinely care about students and master ochiai is great with children. They have a wonderful program called little pandas that my daughter has attended for about two years. He fhly recommend.

From the owner: As a native of Japan and a U.S. citizen Hidy Ochiai, came to the US in 1962 with the mission of…read moreteaching the martial arts.After receiving his B.A. from Albright College In 1966, Master Ochiai moved to Binghamton, NY & established Washin-ryu (wa-harmony, shin-truth) Karate-do in the United States. Washin-ryu now includes 25 branch schools across the United States.From 1967-1980, Master Ochiai established himself as one of the world?s premier martial artists. He was rated the number one kata (form) competitor by the PKA (Professional Karate Association), having won the United States Grand National Karate Championship for five consecutive years, an unduplicated record. He has been inducted twice to the Black Belt Magazine?s Hall of Fame in 1979 as "Instructor of the Year" and in 1980 as "Man of the Year". In 2004, Hidy Ochiai was inducted to the Martial Arts History Museum's Hall of Fame in Los Angeles. He received a record number of votes.

The owner and teacher of this establishment is great, he is amazing with my child and geneiounly…read morecares about the kids and adults he works with. I love that its christian oriented! I always had a problem with my son not putting his head down to pray now he does every time! Kurt has excellent patience believe me i know my son pushes them n kurt just tries harder with him! Its a great program and workout for kids and adults! The kids really love it and they enjoy kurt! Hes not only the instructor but hes also a friend to these kids and parents!! I recommend it for everyone!

From the owner: Welcome to the Family Cornerstone Martial Arts School. We are a Christian Martial Arts School and…read morethe emphasis of our training is on self-defense, WE DO NOT train to compete in sporting events and/or tournaments. Empty hands training emphasizes effective application of striking, kicking, grappling, and blocking techniques combined with movement and strategy. The real secret to our program is our unique weapons training. We focus on combat rather than form and demonstration. Beginning students learn practical weapons of modern life...the Jo Staff, Short Stick, and knife. However, students may train in sword, cane, spear and many other classical Asian or European weapons

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.

We absolutely love this place! From the moment my son Jaxson started coming here he was treated…read morelike family. As soon as he walks in the door he is always greeted by name. From the amazing owner and instructors, to everything he is learning in class we couldn't be happier. We highly recommend this place to anyone. To show how much we truly love this place we were talking about moving... this was actually a deciding factor to stay. we cant believe how attached we are! Jaxson has two younger brothers and we want to make sure they can all come here someday!

It's so nice to see an all inclusive karate school. They go out of there way to include all the…read morekids and make each feel special. They really feel for the kids needs. And the instructors are all so friendly. Oh and they also have parents night out for parents to have a break and go out to dinner with no kids while the kids play and have pizza.

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.