Respect, discipline, integrity, confidence, honesty, perseverance and the importance of family are…read morejust a few of Valentin Karate's principals.  These principals are taught through demonstration, talks, games and by the way each instructor treats his/her students and their parents.   This review is long overdue.  We have been proud members of the Valentin Karate Family for over two years.  We initially enrolled with hopes to strengthen our son's motor skills while having fun.  Not only did our child's gross motor skills and coordination greatly improve, his self-confidence sky-rocketed.   When you enter any one of the Valentin Karate studios you are immediately greeted by the Master and his instructors.  Every single instructor knows my son's name and his interests.  They encourage him to do his best, to never give up and to be honest.  The instructors go out of their way to make every child shine.  They share each child's triumphs, their successes, they give them opportunities to lead the class and they understand that every child learns in a different way on a different day.  They never belittle students.  They only speak  words of encouragement.  They stress the importance of listening to your parents, doing well in school and they teach anti-bullying.     My son and his baby sister looks forward to going to every class.  Being a spectator from the time that she started crawling, the instructors often included his baby sister in the fun. They acknowledge her in class and during tournaments. They make her feel like a big kid which motivates her to be the best that she can be.  Not only do my children feel great while they are at Karate; I feel great as a parent knowing that my children are learning karate skills and great life lessons.  Valentin Karate offers so many activities for its families and they give so much to the community.   My children not only benefit from learning Tang Soo Do, but they have the opportunity of being part of a second family that nurtures them by giving them self-confidence, discipline and respect for themselves and others. Master Valentin owns and operates Valentin Karate and works along with his spouse, children, siblings and nieces and nephews and so many great instructors.  He stresses that every student is part of his family.  His devotion to his students, his great sense of humor, his knowledge and his extensive experience make him a great instructor and a successful business owner. He regularly visits all three of his locations to offer encouragement to his students.  His brother, Master O, is the Master of the Berlin location.  He is an extraordinary instructor and a man of integrity.  He encourages dialog and communication with parents and students.   He makes students' learning experience fun while instilling the respect and honor that the art of Tang Soo Do deserves.  He continuously goes over and beyond to make my children feel proud and feel like super stars.  He is such a valuable asset to Valentin Karate.   We are so privileged to be a part of this wonderful karate family.

Excellent family martial arts school. Instructors are friendly and helpful. Great environment for…read moreall ages!

Ketsu Ke Karate is a versatile style and great for all ages. I would highly recommend this school…read moreand its Sensei's to anyone looking into starting self defense training.

I have been looking for a new "dojo home" since my original Sensei retired in 2012. It has taken me…read more6 years to find a dojo with the kind of quality instruction, practical self defense, and solid technique Sensei Bond's School of Self Defense offers. I have only been training with Sensei Bond a short time, but I can say without reservation that he knows how to inspire and challenge his students. He also combines just the right amount of patience and discipline to help even his youngest students excel.

I have been going to Boa for over a year now with my daughter, and my son joined us a few months…read moreago. What a great instructor. Dan Cassella is an amazing coach/professor, whether it's the kids class, teens, or adults. We started going after my daughter was getting bullied and the confidence it has given her is amazing. Always clean, 1:1 time every class, and accessible for everyone; my son is on the spectrum and he's blossomed under their instruction. Would recommend to anyone looking for strength, self defense, fitness, and deepening that mind body connection.

Amazing karate school for all ages! We have been training here for over 13 years. Friendly staff…read moreand welcoming environment.

Incredible instructors with a family environment. They will get you in shape and most important…read moreprepare you for life's challenges ahead. My family has trained there for 10 years and would highly recommend Valentin Karate for all ages.

We sent our son here as a way to sign him up for a recreational activity when he was 4. He was very…read morehesitant and shy and it takes him a while to become comfortable in a group setting with people he doesn't know. Mr. Zack at Baran's Kenpo Karate is absolutely amazing. He is patient and really has a way with young kids. I have seen engage not only with our kids but others as well and get even the most shy kids to participate and engage. They offer an awesome schedule (especially for us with 3 kids) and we have nothing but good things to say. We decided to throw my son's 5th birthday party here and I once again was blown away by them. It was fun and exciting for all the kids and they literally took care of everything. The only thing we did was buy the cake and bring goody bags.

Baran's Kenpo Karate is a one of a kind martial arts school. It has been my home for the last 12…read moreyears and is a place where everyone is one big happy family! The knowledge I have learned about the martial arts and about simply being a kind and successful person will be with me for the rest of my life. I 100% recommend trying a class whether you are 4 years old or 40 years old!

Our kids have had such a good experience here, all the instructors are so great, they are high…read moreenergy, teach discipline, self defense and they make it fun. They work with kids of all ages and personality types, we see the kids focus, confidence and athleticism improve. Our children ages 5 and 7 have been going for a year and a half, also to the after school program which is excellent, and now our little one is doing Tiger kicks, she's 3 and she loves it.

In November 2023, I enrolled my granddaughter in a Martial Arts class at Ascension Athletics. I…read morewanted to use my credit card as I did not have $420 in cash. I was told that the only way I could use my credit card to pay was to sign up for recurring billing. I was coerced into taking this option as I had no other choice. My granddaughter was not interested in continuing after the first session and, apparently I was a few days late in asking to cancel the charges for the next session. They would not and will not refund my money. I am paying for a service that I am not receiving. This is deceptive practice and certainly not a good community partnership !! BEWARE !!

The approach that coaches Matt Bessette and Jeff Haddad have with their new, novice students is the…read moreperfect balance of patient but motivational, serious while putting you at ease, brilliantly logical yet humble and they have such a way of making you believe in your own potential as a fighter. Although Matt is a brown belt in Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Jeff is a world-class college wrestler, the profound depth of knowledge they have of every other art form speaks to their versatility and dedication to mixed martial arts and is truly quite astounding. If you are a professional fighter, amateur looking to go pro or if you just have a ton of experience already- TRUST ME these guys are the coaches you want in your corner to train you. They not only manage to smoothly run classes for varying levels of experience but they make sure to challenge pro's to push themselves further expand past their comfort zones. Without a doubt, you're going to love training with these professional fighters- AND you'll love the gym for lifting weights and getting into crazy good shape upstairs at their facility!!

Been training here for years. Love the community and instruction from my coaches…read more Would recommend to anyone looking to learn martial arts or get into strength training

TRITAC Training Center delivers results. From the coaching to the atmosphere, everything is on…read morepoint. Training here has improved my strength, discipline, and overall fitness. Highly recommended for anyone who wants real progress!