Spirit of the Heart has been my second home for over 20 years! To me it is not just the best…read moremartial arts school I have ever trained in, but also an incredible community of people who are there to help push you to be the best you can be. Classes are always unique and challenging, and I still feel like I am learning something new every time I walk in the door. In my life I have also trained in Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, and Brazilian Jujitsu, and while there are things I have loved about all of these arts Silat, and Spirit of the Heart's method of teaching it, remain a step above everything else I have experienced. Whether you are looking for serious martial arts training, a new fitness program, or community I cannot recommend Spirit of the Heart enough.

I first started in a demonstration class at the Greenfield YMCA. I had never thought of martial…read morearts as my "thing", but Spirit of the heart has changed my mind. I've never been the most athletic or coordinated person, but the instructors here have been incredibly patient and kind. If you want to get in better shape, become more coordinated, and learn a little self defense, this is definitely the place to start!

This a great gym if you want to learn boxing, kickboxing, grappling, etc. Mike is very…read moreknowledgeable and a great teacher. But at 53 it wasn't really about being a fighter, lol. I came in with my daughter to get some exercise and get in shape and it worked awesome. You get a great total body workout with a lot of cardio conditioning. I came in at 262 lbs. A year later I'm under 200 for the first time in years, at 196. Shooting for 180 for this summer. If you want a great workout without the drudgery of standing on a treadmill hour after hour for months, this is the place. Ed P.

Northampton Martial Arts has been a great school which my whole family have taken classes. My son…read morestarted at a young age and worked his way up to black belt rank and continues his journey there. Master Scher is a great instructor. He is able to teach classes with multiple ranks and keep everyone challenged throughout. Unlike some schools, where belts are given not earned, students must learn the skills for each belt level before testing is scheduled. The prices are very reasonable especially with the many daily options for class times. I recommend Northampton Martial Arts to anyone who is interested in learning the disciplines of Taekwondo in a fun and positive environment.

I have been coming for over 5 years and now I help teach. You get everything you need before…read moretesting, tournaments, and every day things. Great place to enroll. All ages welcome

The staff is friendly and professional, all the BJJ students there are nice and considerate, and…read morethe atmosphere is laid-back. The teachers do a great job of breaking things down, answering questions, helping you learn and progress, and working to keep everyone safe. The students are friendly, nice, polite, and take good care of each other (some new ones off the street need some training sometimes, but it's rare). Highly recommended.

Great instructors and a welcoming environment. Communication has been great too. I would definitely…read morerecommend Team Link to others.

I studied under Mr Lee from some where around 1972 to 1987 . I took time off to start a family …read more Mr Lee was a great mentor and friend . It was an honor to know him . I do miss his smile along with all the comradery of the students in class . Mr Lee truly did love his students . You could see it in the warmth of his demeanor .

We held my daughter's birthday party here today. From the information-gathering stage, to cleaning…read moreup at the end, the entire process was seamless. All of the staff at The Academy are professional, kind and friendly. They were so wonderful with the kids today and made sure that nothing was forgotten. They found out my daughter's theme and even went above and beyond and purchased Minecraft plates, napkins and tablecloths: An amazing touch! Cutting the cake with a real samurai sword might have been the icing on the cake, of course only after defeating the Jedi master in a light saber battle in the dark! Top notch!! Our youngest is already asking to do his party there next year! We can't wait to see the new space when they move!!

This is a great place for kids. This is a very supportive staff that takes an interest in every…read morestudent. One of my sons has gone all the way through the program. He's in 4 different activities, and each year I ask him to rank his sports and clubs for me. And, each year for the last 4 years my son has ranked AKC as his favorite activity and top priority

We highly recommend the American Karate Center in Ellington. Our son has been in the "Tigers" class…read morefor about seven months. In that relatively short time we have noticed significant improvements in his self-confidence, self-advocacy, self-control, and body awareness. We largely attribute this to the AKC instructors and their teaching methods. They hold the kids to a high standard, expect them to work together as a team, and expect excellence. They do this all while remaining positive in their instruction, even when a kid isn't meeting one of those expectations. Our son looks up to the instructors as role models, and they've proven to us that they deserve such respect. We are very grateful to AKC for the positive impact that their center has had on our son and family. Lastly, we recently attended a regional karate tournament and were impressed to see AKC take home many top trophies, proving the efficacy of their teaching methods.

Very hard to find. The entrance is in the far back of the building (far from Shrewsbury street)…read more Once you get in the building the facility is huge and clean. The staff was really friendly and nice and the the classes they offer are varying in skills and length.

The staff was both friendly and informative- made me feel welcomed even though I had no prior…read moreexperience. The place was clean, and their Judo mat was the largest I've seen anywhere in the area. I would recommend this place to children and adults alike!