Brewster Karate is truly exceptional! My son started here at just 7 years old and fell in love with…read moreit after his very first lesson--and now, a few years later, he continues to thrive, all thanks to the incredible Sensei Milada. One of the best aspects of this dojo is having such a strong, skilled, and empowering female Sensei leading the way. Sensei Milada has an extraordinary ability to connect with students of all ages, making every class both fun and productive while still instilling discipline, confidence, and respect. As a left-handed child, my son was thrilled when Sensei explained that they train students to be ambidextrous, which not only strengthens martial arts skills but also improves overall coordination. Over the years, I've watched him grow not just physically, but mentally and emotionally--gaining strength, focus, discipline, and confidence that extend far beyond the dojo. What truly sets Sensei Milada apart is her emphasis on mindset. She consistently teaches the kids to focus on being better than they were yesterday, rather than comparing themselves to others. That lesson alone has been life-changing. As a mother, she has also helped me tremendously--guiding me in how to support my son's growth, keep him focused on his own progress, and apply those same principles in our daily lives. That impact reaches far beyond karate, and I'm deeply grateful for it. I am also absolutely thrilled to be joining Sensei Milada's women's empowerment class! It is an unbelievable full-body workout that also teaches practical self-defense regardless of your size, confidence and strength--both physical and mental. It's empowering, challenging and incredibly rewarding! Now my son and I can practice together at home! I truly cannot recommend Sensei Milada and Brewster Karate enough--whether you're looking for an amazing environment for your child or a dojo for yourself. Sensei Milada and her team have created something truly special and we are so thankful to be part of the Brewster Karate family!

Sensei Milada has taught my child so much and it is amazing how much he has grown over the years.read more

Bushido Karate school is the best in Putnam county (and beyond!). In karate, like any school, it's…read moreall about the people. The teachers ("Sensei's") are truly engadged and care about seeing every student succeed (assuming they want to as well). Builds character and confidence...

Bushido school of karate is the real deal if you want to learn karate. The owner Sensei Merkhar is…read morea perfect example of how an elite martial artist should be. This school is trustworthy and respectable

Have been going to the Karate Dojo on and off for over 20 years. Classes are for all skills levels…read moreand ages. If you're in the area, you should check it out!

NOT closed! Still open! On the second floor. Mon, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday classes. No…read moreclasses on Tuesdays but save that day for a rest day or for lifting. 530-615pm are children classes and 615-715pm are adult classes. Great for beginners and students with experience. Very friendly and no contracts!

My two kids trained at Ryokubi directly with Joe-Joe Sensei and his wife Mikiko for 7-8 years. It…read moreis not the kind of karate (shotokan) dojo you go to if you seek immediate gratification, but rather the perfect place if you are committed to surpassing yourself. It's possibly the best lesson any child can learn in life - but it's also one of the hardest. In addition, this dojo will teach each student who is willing to try hard at every class, the 'real deal' - made in Japan.

This place was recommended by my fiancée who took the class as a kid , 20+ yrs later and he…read morerecommended it to me for my daughter for discipline and balance issues we were struggling with at home. Sensei Mikiku is patient and firm. Sensei Joe Joe is strong and strict. Great combination to teach my 8yr old daughter. She had learned so much discipline and balance !! I am elated wonderful teaching!! Each class is jam packed with new skills. My daughter loves coming here and I love the results

Yoo's is a very great place to experience good clean techniques and skills in martial arts. My son…read moreis currently enrolled at the school and he now a Orange belt. He loves the school and the teachers, as I feel the same.

My seven year old son has been going to Yoo's for over 6 months and absolutely LOVES it. Of course,…read moreit means I have to take him there after school and at the weekend too, but luckily I absolutely love it too. The atmosphere is relaxing, friendly but there is an overall sense of mutual respect and trust which is extraordinary. The gentle but stern, loving but rigorous discipline has profoundly affected my son for the better and is inspiring to me as a parent. Principles of good attitude and behavior are a paramount ingredient in Master Yoo's method of training. He has become more focused, confident, polite, physically stronger and more flexible, as well as learning useful self defense. Even when he's exhausted after school or on a Saturday morning and doesn't feel like going, we still go and ALWAYS he comes out refreshed, high almost, and filled with zest. This is a remarkable gem of a place and is very well run, clean and peaceful. He is progressing, always excited and motivated toward the next achievement. I thoroughly recommend it to anyone; they do cheap 2 week taster courses, which I recommend too.

Dude- my size 10s have been fitting tight on me since the middle of last year's pandemic and the…read morehell I want to start inching towards a 12! Gyms are back- but took me a while to nail "the one" because many rely on machine work which I would do- but they're necessarily not my thing. Classes are more up my alley because I love to get my body worked up real good with an instructor and Belmars in the Greenburgh area of White Plains, met me there. Belmars is primarily known for Muay Thai but with one call prior to my Saturday class, Peter mentioned there's Circuit training and Zumba. He texted location details as it's off the Route 119 path and prices for each of those. Because of COVID, Peter mentioned not many folks are hitting the gym and classes have been small. The entire Belmars space is big. It opens with a large exercise room, wall-to-wall mirrors, boxing ring further back and a smaller Circuit Rm- where I and someone else, dripped in sweat with Christine. Don't be fooled by her small frame- my girl will have you hating her...I did- but it was all love and the burn was real even the next day! Plus her playlist was bomb! From Freddie Mercury to old school hip- hop to some pop- she had us going. Listen- I'm a size 10 and felt super comfortable not to be exercising with size 0 Beckies like you see in high-end gyms. By the end of her workout, my muscles shook like never before. Christine's Circuit Training class wasn't an easy ride but made such and an incredible difference even it's just Saturdays for 45 minutes. After a year+ not stepping foot in a gym, coming here gave me adrenaline for more!

If you are reading my review, you are most likely looking for a Martial Arts School or a gym to get…read moreinto shape. You may have joined a commercial gym. But quit because you felt out of place. You may have joined a Martial Arts school and realized that you are going to get hurt and you're not in shape. Or, you are like me looking for something different, I have practiced Shotokan karate for over 30 years. I have jumped from martial art school to martial art school and weight gym to weight gym. I completed Peter's 5 week beginners Muay Thai and fitness class. It's the class everyone has to take to advance to the Muay Thai Kickboxing and Boxing classes. That first class was filled with about 20 + people. I thought I was strong, but I was wrong. I can't jump rope and It was the first time I did a pushup in about 20 years. I also did not know what a Burpee was. (Peter made this exercise look easy). By the end of the 5 week class, I was at 50 Pushups, 3 minutes jumping rope and about 15 Burpees. Maybe Martial Arts are not for you, but you want to get in shape. You want a body of a boxer or you just want to take your shirt off at the beach. Or, if you are like me, you need to shed some pounds. (I was over 270lbs I now weigh in at 230lbs.) My name is Charles White. I hold black belts in Shotokan Karate and Kendo. If I could compress my 30 + years of experience. I would tell everyone to take the 5 week beginners class at Belmars Gym. There are even classes for children over 6 years. I even sent my two nieces and my nephew. The ability to defend oneself is a skill every child should learn. The ability to defend oneself is a skill they will remember for a lifetime

Wonderful place for your kids to learn martial arts, respect, and gain body confidence & self…read moreesteem! The instructors are fabulous and keep kids engaged and having fun, while learning new skills. Highly recommend!

If you are interested in BJJ or you have a background in BJJ or you are seasoned practitioner or…read moreyou are a parent of child interested in BJJ, you won't find a better place in the area. It all begins with Professor Matteo. He nurtures an environment that is true Bushido, because he lives it. Newbs will find a great bunch of students that are helpful, respectful, and friendly. One will find Professor Matteo provides a very well though out & detailed curriculum... which he appropriately modifies for one's ability level; a great mix of old school & new school.

MatteoBJJ is located inside of a strength and conditioning gym (Massi-Machado), next to The Daily…read moreBagel. The instructor Matteo is a brown belt under Black Belt Jojo Guarin (Carlson Gracie lineage), and is a highly skilled athlete. Matteo's attention to detail on techniques are fantastic, and his lesson plans are thought out and executed over a week basis. The classes usually start with a conditioning warm-up/workout, followed by 2-3 techinques that are broken down, which you will do multiple timed repetitions on with a partner. Once class is over, the mats are open to spar/roll. The atmosphere is very friendly, and you're quick to become family there. I definitely recommend training here.