I have only positive comments regarding my experience with SAF Kung Fu, Sifu Nate, and the classes…read more Every day I feel challenged and accomplished. I noticed changes immediately but after six weeks, I've achieved improved balance, confidence, muscle memory, coordination, flexibility and peacefulness. It's also a fantastic, fun and satisfying workout! Before joining, I felt very self-conscious about recent weight gain and wasn't sure what to expect from as I'm overall clumsy by nature. I opted to start with a free introductory session and followed with 2 private lessons. I immediately felt satisfaction with what I was learning and was eager to continue by joining classes. I would like to note that there is no pressure whatsoever regarding joining, or subscribing to special belt programs. I pay monthly. The classes are great and anyone could easily start with them. No one gets lost. I've gotten very specialized attention when needed. It was a pleasant surprise to find a balance of women in the group and more surprised to have a mix of people (different ages, shapes, sizes, abilities) working seamlessly well with each other. Everyone is well spirited and enthusiastic, excited to participate and share their skills. I was immediately comfortable in the environment and quickly lost the heavy self-conscious feeling. Since, I've increased my plan to include extra sessions and keep training through the week. These sessions are allowing me to pursue instruction in specific topics I'm interested in whether it be to increase proficiency in a form or to try something new. For example, I recently learned my first weapon, sticks! The experience is incredibly gratifying and I encourage anyone to join. I was looking for a physical activity that excited me to partake in and could easily become part of my daily routine rather than be a chore to me like going to the gym had become. If I skip a class because of my work schedule, I truly miss it. I'm frankly amazed at how fluid some of my motions have become and it's always fun to see your forms and moves appear in a television show or film you're watching.

My daughter is enrolled in one of their facilities and we love it here! All of the staff work so…read morewell Together. And they take dedicated time to Call and follow up with the parents to make sure everyone is happy. I love that they embody around the principles of respect and communication as well. My daughter started over the winter and is thriving here. (She was three when she enrolled).

From the owner: Merrimack's only Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school offering adults and kids programs, as well as Kempo…read moreKarate and Muay Thai Kickboxing classes. Part of one of the countries most prestigious martial arts networks, Professional Martial Arts Academy.

Best of the best! My son started Karate at 3 1/2 and my husband and I started Muay Thai Kickboxing…read morein 2016. We have all gotten so much out of being a part of the PMA Team and would (and do) recommend this Academy to everyone we know or meet!!

What really sets PMA apart is the community. The environment is welcoming, supportive, and full of…read morepeople who push each other to be their best--on and off the mat. It's a rare thing to find such a strong sense of camaraderie, and it's kept me coming back for decades. If you're looking for a place to train, grow, and connect with great people, PMA is it.

I first started training down in NJ while I was stationed there for the military. When I moved back…read moreto the New England area I had to find a new gym to train at. I was an amateur MMA fighter and a blue belt in BJJ, and I wanted to find a place that I could continue to train BJJ and MMA and progress as a fighter. I did a ton of research to find a gym that could help me reach my goals and Triumph BJJ seemed to be the best fit. They had lots of good fighters that were competing and winning so I figured they had to be doing something right, so I ended up joining and I am glad I did. I have been training here since then, about 2 and a half years ago. Their Schedule can't be beat offering high level training in BJJ 7 days a week and Striking (Boxing or Muay Thai) most days of the week and led by quality instructors. Also, they just moved into a giant brand new facility with massive amounts of mats space, a full sized mma cage and brand new heavy bags and striking equipment. The classes range from fundamental to high paced competition classes, and there is a wide variety of students with many higher belts on the mats each night and also plenty of white belts. So whether you're already experienced or brand new you will fit right in. Whether you are looking to try bjj or mma for a fun way to get in shape, or to learn to defend yourself, or if you have goals of competing in BJJ or MMA, Triumph is the place to do it. Come check it out!

My home away from home for the last 6 years. This gym not only has exceptional instruction, but the…read moreculture is incredible. Know that feeling when you're new at a gym? And apprehensive about what to expect? Dismiss that thought. You'll be welcomed by a crew of amazing people. This is a huge gym, easily the largest in NH, more than likely New England... might even be a contender for the country. If you've been interested in learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, do not hesitate to reach out to Triumph. You'll be glad you did!

Our youngest of three daughters, She is 6- has attention and impulse issues, and we decided to try…read moreout karate for a month and see how she liked it... We are now paying customers and we will be for a long time Rick and Linda are wonderful people who really care for their business and their customers. Our little girl loves to go to karate with Mister Rick twice a week. He is absolutely incredible with children. He's incredible with everyone, but if you can get my little one as engaged as she is- BRAVO!!! Whatever age you are, Merrimack Karate Studio is so worth looking into Oh, very reasonable as well! Linda seems to run the business end of things more so, and she is fantastic with follow-up to see how our girl is feeling about karate... I couldn't recommend a karate/MMA/self-defense studio more. Try them out for a month. You won't be disappointed.

Rick Giroux runs a very interactive, enthusiastic and positive minded studio. His wife Linda, is a…read moregreat resource and is always helpful. It is a great place to keep your child moving, motivated and positive minded.

The Best of the best. at the House of the Samurai you will…read morebe trained by the very best around and one of the best in the world. If you want the real deal and not the typical dojo than look no more. I have seen many different places and none of them come close to the level of this dojo .

My wife and I recommend that Parents and their children drop by from Monday thru Friday between 530…read moreto 700pm too watch the classes. The kids are asked to give their school grades to take the testing for Belts. This has helped them to achieve better school grades also. This has encourage our kids lorenzo and Christina to do better in school classes. Our kids are taught to help each other and others. Too the Parents this is a great investment in making your children to be More understanding and respectful. The instructors teach the skills of Okinawa karate with Kobudo and Kata Training. One of the owners is a WMO (world martial arts organization) Gold medalist Champion and the other owner took the Bronze medal Both were inducted into the WMO Hall of fame in 2007. This is a family owned Business and they personally do the teaching. Renshi Teaches with her expertise in the art of Okinawa karate in teaching Kata and Kobudo and Jose helps with his expertise in giving his insight on why and how they train. Even I sit and enjoy his method of giving advise on Okinawa karate. My kids look up to them as Role Models. When our kids started I had no idea what Okinawa karate was? Then as I started to read My wife and I started to appreciate how this has made a positive impact on our two kids. Sincerely Mark & Ellanie House of the Samurai

We love DMA! Our daughter has gained so much confidence and focus. She enjoys it and we love having…read morea fun, safe place for her to go!

My son has loved his time at DMA! "It's fun and they help me when I don't know all the moves as…read morewell as I should"

I initially found this place from a suggestion of my acupuncturist to help recover from a separated…read moreshoulder. I have to say I recovered in some pretty record time! A great place to do tai chi, meditation or any martial arts. They have kids martial arts as well as adults and the instructors are very knowledgable and offer an environment that is comfortable and easy to learn in. They offer Tai chi (many styles), qigong, bagua, nagong, dao yin (Chinese yoga), do yee (Korean yoga), kempo, Kung fu, shaolin karate, Ching I, and probably some more that I don't know about. My son does the kids shaolin and loves it! I do the qigong, Thai chi (yang and Chen), bagua, daoyin, doyee and meditation. VERY BENIFICIAL for your internal health and strength! Give it a try, first class or two is usually free to get you started.

It's rare that people find something that they are truly passionate about and rarer still that they…read morehave the ability to effectively share that passion with others. The Taoist Arts Center is a rare example of just such an instance when a passion and teaching of that passion are perfectly united. Sloane Franklin, the master instructor and owner, deftly wields a knowledge of that entertains and draws you in as the student, and leaves you rejuvinated and eager for the next class. His explanations are well-informed and articulately delivered and his deep belly laughs are contagious. As someone, who has never been terribly interested in martial arts training, I can whole heartedly endorse this center for anyone interested in improving their health and physical and emotional well-being.

We joined a couple months before the quarantine started and have loved it. Have one kid in the…read moretigers class and one in karate for kids. I also take classes as an adult. The Roys are incredible with every skill level and especially every type of child. Autism and any other persons on any spectrum are welcomed and taught in ways that meet their individual needs. I was blown away by how they interacted with the kids. We live it here, and the precautions they have taken during covid are above and beyond what the state has recommended. They have done an awesome job keeping people motivated and moving forward in their practice.

ATA Amherst is a disgrace to the industry filled with black belts who can't even throw a punch the…read moreright way the so called SR master Roy (owner) has lost the true focus of what teaching is about. If you sit and watch a class you'll see it lacks any real instruction or discipline. The student leaders can't lead them selfs out of a cardboard box let a class. There only focus is fleecing there students for money and passing out mean less belts. With pointless belt testing (pay to test you well get a belt) pushing bs everybody wins something Tournament. If you want a false understanding of tekwondo or karate I say this because the people there don't even know what discipline they teach there saddly you can learn more watching old karate/ninja movies then taking class at this place.

Been there since December last year. Great place to work out. I do kickboxing 3 times a week. The…read moreinstructors have the knowledge. All you have to do is the will to learn

Great studio. Took the self defense class and happy I did. This place teaches both physical and…read moremental focus. If I lived closer, I would be going more often. Everyone you meet here is friendly, engaging and full of life. Great place, highly recommend!