Great atmosphere for both starters and seasoned grapple. Egos are left at the door. Technical…read moreinstruction.

Great place to train. Instructors are fantastic and passionate about the sport. They have a very…read morewelcoming environment.

Stopped in for a session while traveling and these guys were more than hospitable! The advanced…read moreclass was really good, the staff and students were very friendly, and also tough grapplers :) After the class was over a guy offered to do some one-on-one rolling with me just for fun. I'm super grateful for the experience. I'd definitely go again.

Great family oriented establishment that teaches confidence and skill. My son loves being there.read more

We LOVE everything about this place! My daughter has fallen in love with taekwondo in such a short…read moretime and I attribute that to the wonderful environment she is in when we are there! She absolutely adores Master Emma and looks forward to going to every class each week - something she did not do when she was signed up for soccer! I highly recommend!!

The Wik academy is a great place to learn MMA. The instructors are very good and well-versed in the…read morearts. The academy has great training equipment and the facility is very comfortable to train in. Overall, it's a friendly environment and would recommend to all.

From the owner: The Wik Academy of Martial Arts is a gym focused on practical self-defense and fitness. We blend…read moretraditional and modern combatives to provide an effective and well-rounded approach to self-defense. We offer group adult and teen classes, one-on-one self-defense training, as well as fitness classes and personal training. Our primary martial art is Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do, the guiding ethos of which is to "Absorb what is useful, discard what is not, and add what is uniquely your own." To this end, along with our focus on JKD, we blend in instruction in Silat, Wing Chun, Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Krav Maga, and more to build a unique self-defense system. We are also the only school in Ohio that offers Harimau Berantai Silat and Silek Harimau Minangkabau.

As a 60 years old, I was tentative in exploring Jujitsu. After completing a months trial, attending…read moreover 40 and beginner adult classes I found the culture is very supportive of some one my age. Additionally, the staff is very friendly and helpful. In the classes, we always start with a warm up. Then a discussion of the intent of the session. Usually there a a break to regroup on what the professor is observing, and discussion of points of emphasis. I also am impressed with all my training partners, especially higher belts i have worked with, having open discussions of what is working, effective and not. Of course the professors are always available for questions and clarification. On a personal note, I am very active 60 year old. I found my core strength is improving and other areas in need of strength and conditioning are exposed for me to work on. I try go get to classes 15-30 minutes early just to loosen up.

Great facility! My kids are loving the Intro to Brazilian Jiu-jítsu. The professors are very…read moreprofessional and knowledgeable with great skills to teach all ages.

Happy to be training here. Just recently started after deciding to get my body into a healthier…read morestate. Only been a few weeks but already feel great and learning quite a lot. Neal and his team are great and non-judgmental. I had absolutely no background in martial arts before deciding to join and I have been made to feel welcome. I love Neal's approach to teaching practical skills that one can actually use in a real life street self combat situation for self defense.

SACAN Martial Arts is amazing part of the martial arts community. The school offers Muay Thai…read moreKickboxing, Brazilian Jujitsu, and Kenpo Karate for children. The instructors are well informed and friendly to newcomers. This is not the stereotypical lughead mma gym. Everyone is treated with respect and like family. The head instructor has a list of credentials and shows exceptional leadership by guiding his students through their growth. He has also been a teacher to other head instructors at other local gyms. Many students drive long commutes to attend the school. This is a must stop for out-of-towners if they want to continue practicing martial arts away from home.

My son and I have been taking karate with Buckner Material Arts for several years. We both recently…read morejoined the competition team this year. My son is a 9-year-old with ADHD and I'm a 42-year-old woman. The fact that both of us can have such a great experience at the same dojo is a testament to the sensei's expertise and attitude, and to the Buckner family. My son has learned hard work pays off and nothing is given, only earned. As a parent, these are invaluable life lessons that have helped my son with his attitude and demeanor at home and at school. I've enjoyed helping more fit and healthy since joining, and doing the classes together with my kiddo has been such a great way for us to bond and share the experience. I've taken martial arts since I was a child, and I've trained in three different styles, but Buckner is the best Dojo I have ever attended. Cannot recommend highly enough.

It is my honor to share this statement on behalf of former Buckner Martial Arts student, Jessica…read moreLe. "Buckner was an amazing experience for me at the start. It wasn't until the end of 2025 that things started to go downhill. I started to feel a pain in my leg that was similar to a bruise, but it never went away. We started training heavily after [the dojo] was notified that going to Las Vegas for the Combat Games could get us qualified for World Championships. We only had one month to prepare and it made my injury worse. When I took out my bottle of pills [for my cycle] at the competition, Nader told me to stop overreacting. I was in 4 divisions and after the first division I lost and Nader yelled at me and slapped my back saying he was embarrassed to coach me. Nader told me I had better fix what was wrong with me. The second division rolled around and I lost again, he repeated he didn't want to coach me and asked if I knew how embarrassing it was for him to coach me for me to lose. He told me I was an embarrassment to the BMA name. After competition ended, he text me on Instagram saying he was sorry for yelling at me and only wanted the best for me. In February I needed a break; Stephanie still expected me to teach (without payment) after school programs and regular classes. When I got my boot for my injury, I showed them my physician's report, and did arm exercises with weights alone. If Nader got mad at the Saturday morning class he would yell at me for my leg, talking about how I should've gotten it treated sooner. One Monday I skipped class because I felt dizzy and sick. I came to class on Tuesday night and Nader yelled at me. He said I needed to "learn respect" or they wouldn't let me go to the Las Vegas Open in April. Nader and Renshi did nothing to help me with my injury. I felt like a burden, dirt on the bottom of a shoe and worthless. I trusted them and I looked up to them so much, but they did nothing to support me. The dojo became a Hell to me and I'm so happy to have left."