This is a great place to learn Martial arts for all ages. Instructors are knowledgeable and…read moreconsiderate. People that go there are like a family, always doing things for each other. One of the girls was moving to California, so other students put on a going away party for her!

My daughter has been going to the after school classes and classes at the main dojo since she was…read morein 1st grade. She loved it right from the start! She loves the confidence the classes give her and I love the methods they use in class. There are also tournaments and special sleepovers at the dojo that are very popular. During the tournaments there are clear winners and losers; the instructors model and give directions on how to behave on either end of the outcome. They teach grace and manners as well as how to carry yourself in life. It is nice to have another group of adults leading and guiding your child. It really DOES take a village to raise a solid member of society. I recommend Villari's to anyone interested in Karate!!!

I love this place I have been going here for 3 years and they never disappoint. The vibe is good…read more And the owner Zach is a hero. And it's worth the money

My kids (6 & 9) love the Superkids classes. A much better value than attending a trampoline park…read more They are learning skills and getting a great workout.

What a great place to train. This place has a great culture. I was traveling for work and stopped…read morein and I was immediately accepted and felt part of the team. If you are wanting to learn the art or looking for grappling techniques that translate into competition or self defense, this is the place for you. I highly recommend a visit.

If you're a newbie, DO NOT go! So awkward. I went for my first class today and there was a huge…read moregroup sitting by the door, with the owner and NO ONE EVEN SAID HELLO. Extremely unwelcoming. Hard pass. Going to look for a better gym. Also place looked really dirty.

Great customer service, very attentive coaching for beginners and advanced alike, owner/coach…read moreAnthony is fantastic at catering to the needs of all athletes, very welcoming environment, and overall really great experience. Nothing negative to say in the slightest. Highly recommend for anyone looking into a gym to call home!

Just for a little back ground here first. I used to train in TKD when I was much younger. I had…read morebroken my ankle and I was forced to stop training for 6-8 years. I personally decided to come back and train at Kojo's after looking at 3-4 different dojang's. Including the one I started at years ago. I did stop at each of them and spoke with the head instructor. Before I had to stop I did make it to green belt. Master Barrett made it very clear that I may keep that rank but I felt like I wanted to start over at the white belt level and he respected that. So now lets get onto the review shall we? If i have to put this is the minimal amount of words I'd say Kojo TKD is amazing! Master Barrett and his team of instructors are great. It's really that simple! Master Barrett is the main instructor for the TKD classes. He provides a lot of structure for his classes. The classes are built upon Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-control and Indomitable spirit. Every class is different and I feel like I leave learning something new! Not to mention the workout that comes with the each class. Even the senior students help out students of lower rank. Its always done with respect and they are willing to answer any question that you can throw at them. This is a huge plus for me! I like to pay attention to detail. (Personality trait!) The Dojang is also kept very clean. Recently they just put in new training matts. So we are currently breaking them in! Kojo also offers a lot of different class times. You can pick from 2-3 on M-F ranging from early afternoon to later at night and on Saturday they have a few morning classes. Classes offered here are TKD class, Sparring, Senior belt and they even have classes for the younger kids. Over all Kojo comes highly recommended from me. For any of you that follow my reviews know that its hard to put stamp a 5/5 stars on a review like this. TKD has become more of a personal choice of fitness for me so I had high expectations here. So I'm happy to report that I can not find any thing negative to say here. If you are looking for some Martial Arts training, new dojang to train at I would really consider stopping in. Their beginner class is a great deal! They even let you take a free class and they have no contracts.

I started training at Kojo Academy when I was 8 or 9 and I am sure that my parents would say that…read moreit was a great way for me to get all of my energy out and focused under Master Barrett's (and the other wonderful instructors') training. I learned respect, self-confidence, and courtesy, in addition, to staying healthy and active. I would go to Kojo almost every day after school when I was in middle school and high school. It was a home away from home. I was able to earn my 1st dan black belt and compete at the regional and national levels. However, opportunities in my life have taken me away from Kojo and continuing my training, but I am always excited to drop in, say hello, and get a class in whenever I am in the neighborhood. In short, the instructors at Kojo have so much experience, insight, and energy to offer any new student, who wishes to start or continue on in their training. I cannot recommend Kojo Academy highly enough. Try out a class and get ready to have a great time with a fantastic community!

My son's been training here for two years and still goes 3-4 times a week. My husband and I joined…read more~18 months ago and also go multiple times a week. My 4 yr old daughter started last week and Julio and BJJ are all she talks about now. If you want strong, confident, respectful kids - sign them up today! If you want to be strong, flexible, and happy - sign yourself up today! Julio, his staff, and everyone I've met make this school a welcoming and safe place to learn BJJ. Each class offers quality instruction and fun exercises to improve your technique. Everyone is supported in doing their best, no matter where they are starting from. The instructors' passion for the sport and attention to students makes you excited to keep training. Come join us and experience the joy of being on the Vermont BJJ Revolution team!

Vermont BJJ is an amazing school that has completely changed my life! Julio is a great teacher as…read morewell as a part of BJJ history.  It seems surreal that I get to learn from someone that studied under the great Carlson Gracie. My wife and son and I have all joined; and have found every one here, from the instructors to the students, to be welcoming and inviting.  I leave every class loving life and feeling hungry for more. My time between classes is spent tuning my body and mind to prepare for my next class. I had my eye on this school for years after coming to Vermont, and now wish I had not hesitated for so long. If you are wondering if Jiu-Jitsu is for you... it is!  And there is no better place to learn than here, from a BJJ World Champion. Join the team.

The philosophy of aikido has shaped my life since I was 12 or so, and I was overjoyed to find a…read moredojo when I moved to Burlington. ACV is a large dojo in terms of both space and members, both of which make practice very enjoyable. Accidentally rolling into other people happens very rarely. You also have the opportunity to practice with people of a variety of builds and sizes and you don't get set in your ways by practicing with the same people over and over. Besides Ben Pincus sensei, there are multiple people who teach classes, and they are all experienced and skilled instructors. Aikido has a central philosophy that pervades not only the techniques taught but the choice of associated classes. On Sunday mornings, there is a zazen, or meditation, before class begins. This, as well as anecdotes, fables, and recent real world news told by sensei, inform the practice in the dojo and cultivates an awareness of one's self as well as the world around you. It has been my experience that dojos that emphasize the philosophical sides of their martial arts tend to be more valuable to me because they are more holistic and personally fulfilling. ACV values not just technical skill, but your personal growth.

I am not a member because my schedule does not align with the dojo's schedule. But... I wish it…read moredid. I went on a Sunday to audit a class. I have studied Martial Arts in the past, so I knew some things I was looking for in a new location. This dojo appeared to have it. I talked at length with Jim, one of the instructors. He let me read the student handbook and watch their training session. I was impressed. There is discipline and order here. The students were enjoying themselves and there was much assistance with the veterans and the newer students. I enjoyed the people I met and the structure of the class. I thought I would join, but then realized the scheduling conflict. Hopefully, later the conflict will go away and I'll be able to practice here. And, this is a place for all ages!

I'm sure that the only reason you don't see more 5-star reviews for Yoga Vermont is because the…read morestudents are so blissed out from class that they don't have time for writing Yelp reviews. I've taken classes with both Scott and Kathy, who have quite different approaches to but equally deep knowledge of Ashtanga yoga. Kathy is very chatty and very hands-on (with those who wish it), with plenty of compliments and suggestions for pose modifications for each of her students. Scott is a quieter sort, and while he frequently offers verbal amendments, doesn't do much hands-on assistance. Kathy seems more apt to encourage her students to modify a pose based on what they need, whereas Scott seems to encourage students to engage the pose as it was intended. (For example, I tend to brace my arm against my thigh during triangle: Kathy would encourage my use of triangle as a twist, wheres Scott recommended I instead brace my hand on my shin so I could reach higher with my other hand. Both totally correct approaches, it seems to me: just dependent on where you put your emphasis.) Whichever approach you prefer, you'll find excellent teaching at Yoga Vermont!

I can't say enough good things about this studio. Kathy is absolutely fantastic; she is my favorite…read moreof any Ashtanga instructor I've encountered. She's down to earth, fun, kind, and patient, and her knowledge of the practice is just incredible. The other Ashtangis were welcoming, too, and so inspiring :) I began working with intermediate series here last fall and my practice developed so quickly thanks to Kathy, Leo, and Scott. I broke my back in a snowboarding accident only a couple months after I discovered Yoga Vermont and I really missed practicing there --- if you are looking for a studio (albeit, Ashtanga isn't for everyone, but this isn't a review for that!), this is your place.