Went here for a women's self-defense class. I was hesitant. I am not in karate shape. Was very…read morehappy to see all sizes, shapes and ages of women and women black belts! The main instructor, I forget her name. was AMAZING! I am thinking about checking out classes; there is something very satisfying about "striking." The blackbelts that were volunteering their time were pretty awesome as well.

My family and I have been going to this dojo for over 2 years now and the entire time we've been…read moreattending, it has always felt like family. The instructors are great and extremely good with kids and adults (big kids). The Sensei is very good, approachable, and personable. He feels like one of my friends. I would recommend this dojo to everyone!

I've trained under Sensei Rob and Sensei Laura for over two years and couldn't be any happier…read more Their dedication to not only their students training but their own training is amazing. They are upfront with what they expect from you and are a constant helping hand in taking you to places you never thought you could reach in your training. As someone who works out regularly I am still able to get a great workout every class. At no point have the classes got "easier" and I leave just as exausted as the first class I took. It is a training where you can push yourself every class and expect results, both mentally and physically. Working an office job, karate provides me the perfect stress relief from a corporate position. I can clear my head and focus on myself for an hour or two. I can go on and on of the benifits that karate has provided to my life and well being, but each person is different. Come on in and see what karate training can provide to you.

I've used reviews literally hundreds of times in my purchasing decisions, yet I've come to the…read morerealization that I never write them. In an effort to pay it forward, I decided to start by reviewing a place I feel people need to know about. The dojo in Clawson MI is a place you must check out. The instructors there (Sensei Rob and Sensei Laura) are top notch and have all the traits you could possible seek (highly skilled, passionate, knowledgeable, patient, and just really good people). I've known them for the better part of the last 15 years and can honestly say few people have made more of a positive impact on my life than they have. Aside from the great instruction, the fellow students there are truly a joy to train with. It's humbling when you see them show as great of an interest in your development as they do with there own. You find yourself growing/developing within the group and new friendships are one of the many results. I feel very fortunate that I have gained some great friends over the years through training. You should expect the same. In addition to getting some good exercise and learning/developing self defense techniques, I personally find this place a great mental refuge and a way to get away for 90 minutes from the daily grind. When you train you don't think of that project at work, class you might have a test in, lawn in need of being mowed or your cable/phone bill....you just think about the training. You may, like me, find this to become almost essential to a healthy life. So you've read this far, isn't it about time you just go up there and try a class out for yourself? One of the first things Sensei Rob ever said to me was that the hardest part of training is walking through the door. Once you are there it is easy. While I wasn't sure about that comment at the time, I found it to be very true (in other things as well). Some of you may have driven by the dojo already....contemplated coming in. My hope is that this review will give you the motivation/desire to take that toughest step and walk through the door to give this place a try. I am sure you will thank me later!

My family and I have been practicing at Limitless for the past 8 months, and it has been a purely…read morepositive experience. We joined with no prior knowledge of Taekwondo at ages 4, 5, and 38 and the staff made it easy for us to get started. They're great at working with beginners, giving us a gentle learning curve so we could follow along comfortably from our first session. Not only is the environment welcoming, but Taekwondo has also become an approachable way for us to stay active and finally get into a healthy routine. I highly recommend Limitless to anyone, regardless of age or ability level.

Limitless Martial Arts has become such an important part of my families lives. There are so many…read morereasons we love this place; from the instructors, the leadership we get to see and experience, the amazing families we have the privilege of doing life with and the programs that pushes you past what you think your body is capable even when you want to throw in the towel bring you back week after week. This is a place that cares about each individual person and will meet you where you are and push you to be stronger, do better and strive higher with each passing month and year. My 5 girls and I have trained here for years and we recommend you try it out!

I have been at Elite for 14 months. And this year I became a snowbird for three months. And out of…read morethe blue, Sensei and Senpai called to see how I was doing in sunny Florida. This is so typical of these amazing teachers. When you are at Elite, you are family. I truly love this amazing dojo, teachers, and staff. You cannot find a more caring and dedicated group of people. Thank you for the call. It truly made my week.

Amazing chemistry between the kids and Sensei/Sempai. They're incredibly friendly, which makes…read morethem perfect for teaching young kids. Great for building confidence and socializing your kids at a young age as well. They keep the kids attention and work thoroughly on helping them better themselves, while still keeping it fun. Love this place, can't recommend enough!

I have been training here since 2009. Great place for adults and kids to "get your kicks."…read more Family-like environment that doesn't shy away from instilling healthy competitiveness and part of a world wide association with studios in many places. Fitness, self-defense, traditional teachings and character education for kids. It's worth a visit for sure!

From the owner: At Double Dragon no-one sits the bench…read more Double Dragon Tang Soo Do has been offering instruction and training in Tang Soo Do since 2004. Although we offer a World Class training experience says Head Instructor Wheeler, that is not our sole focus; Character development is! You could say we are your local character development center. Master Wheeler has learned that people are looking for more than just a place to punch and kick. They are looking for a place to help them combat social problems like Bullying, and the challenges some have with ADHD and other issues. Double Dragon's teaching methods and Staff is more than capable of helping students of all ages with overcoming these and many other struggles and concerns.;In the words of one of Double Dragon's parents. "The things that you are doing with your students is nothing short of amazing." Pastor Duckworth.

Outstanding place to start your child in Karate. The staff there is super friendly! Flexible…read morescheduling makes it easy as well.

This is not your typical karate school--this is a true dojo! Don't just learn self-defense or stop…read moreat tournament fighting. Develop your technical skills as a martial artist and be a part of an incredible community of students of all ages and training backgrounds. Sensei Aldis and his staff have a curriculum that will challenge you and make you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Can say enough amazing things about this place!

Great way to learn discipline and self control not to mention a fun interaction with othersread more

My son goes to This karate for nearly two years now. He loved it. The price is very reasonable. I…read moreespecially like the way of " pay as you goes". Don't have to pay for whole year like some of the other places.

I thoroughly enjoyed this experience with my son. The instructors and support staff was extremely…read morecompassionate, professional and enthusiastic about educating their students. I will be returning and look forward to seeing many more locations.

From the owner: Martial Arts Instruction to children, teens and adults. Self Defense classes to individuals and…read moregroups. After School program with transportation. We serve hot meals each day, assist children with their homework and Teach Martial Arts to them.

Birmingham Martial Arts was doing one hour sessions at Shain Park in Downtown Birmingham during the…read moresummer of 2020, so we checked it out. The manager came right over and introduced herself and our son joined the session. She was friendly and she informed us about the outdoor classes due to COVID-19 and we signed our son up on the spot. After about four sessions I noticed that our son was spending an accumulated forty-five minutes waiting in line to do the movements that the instructors were having him do. For $110 per month I was hoping for him to be much more active. The pillars listed on their website are self-esteem, discipline, focus, respect, & fitness. There wasn't enough activity for them to hit the pillar of fitness. So, we canceled the membership. They had too many kids and not enough instructors. They did other things like playing dodgeball and carrying punching bags to and from a marker, which were good activities, but I can't get over the lack of activity for most of the sixty-minute sessions. The owner had a group of teenagers and he was doing synchronized kicks and punches with them during these one hour sessions and that looked awesome. But, the kids in my son's group were getting the shaft. I understand the importance of teaching good technique, which the instructors were doing well, but if you have young kids who have trouble doing jumping jacks with good form then it is likely that they won't be able to do kicks and punches with good form. It would have been much better to have them do five-minute routines that included various movements like punches, kicks, squats, burpees, push-ups, lunges, etc. I gave three stars because the manager was kind and personable and the instruction was good and they refunded us the $110 for the next month after we had cancelled during the previous month. But, for my money I would rather have my son do something where he is almost constantly moving.

We love Birmingham Martial Arts! Our two boys (ages 7 and 9) take the Tae Kwon Do intermediate…read moreclass and really enjoy it. The instructors and helpers are all excellent. Tony is fantastic and very patient with the students. He makes the classes both fun and challenging. The class is also a great cardio work out for our active boys, and at the same time teaches respect and discipline. We highly recommend BMA!

I have known Shihan Vince Toia for nearly 20 years. He is always a student, and always giving to…read morehis students. I would highly recommend anyone looking for good martial arts instruction in this area to check out Extreme Isshinryu Karate.

Great place! Great Instructors! Vince Toia is amazing with his students. He is inspirational and…read morea wealth of knowledge in the art of self defense!