Real, traditional practice from an orthodox karate Master. Expect techniques that can be used in…read morestreet combat. Don't expect to get a belt, expect to receive training that could save your life and increase your confidence. Old school teaching methods. Highly recommended.

I have been a member of Shotokan Karate-do of Long Island for over a year now and it has been and…read morecontinues to be a very positive experience. I am nearing 60 years old and work as a Captain with FDNY and many of the members that I work with are 20 years (some close to 30 years) younger than me. Through this training I have lost weight and gained flexibility and functional strength; and just move better. This helps me to keep up with the younger members. The Instructors are highly skilled in martial arts as well as teaching and there is never a lack of personal attention. You are not just getting a good workout but learning a traditional martial art and valuable self defense techniques. Overall the classes just make me feel good. After a class that is challenging both physically and mentally. On the drive home I feel very relaxed both physically and mentally. I highly recommend Shotokan Karate-do of Long Island. Jim Kiesling

I set up a free trial - I was gonna to go at 1045 I asked to come earlier. I was sent the form at…read more9am as I was arriving at 902, I filled the form out and I got a phone call I had to receive . The trainer textes me as I'm inside the lot we have to reschedule because the class started. It was a 5 min difference and I'm not new to boxing. I felt that was very rude and I told him well I'm not going to come back. And he sent me a peace sign response . I felt it was a bad first impression of the establishment, unprofessional and I'll never recommend or do a trial here. I'll pick another boxing gym. But the lot is a decent size that's one nice thing I can say. I do not recommend being in communication with Larry.

It's an amazing experience for my child and he learns self defense and builds his physical strength…read morewhile doing the exercises in class.

Friendly staff family run mix of martial arts school. My five year old just started and absolutely…read moreloves it!! They have family activities often. They break out in stations and are closely watched and trained. They follow the usual belt system along with the tips earned based on level of achievement. Students have to EARN their First belt!!! They don't start class and automatically have a belt which I was impressed with. The environment is clean and very well kept!! Love the feel of this school very warm and they still instill respect and a great form of the art! I briefly had my son enrolled in another school and found it to be rough cold attitude and I was not comfortable....my son was fine when we left that first place. He actually spotted this one and said I want to go there!! He has been all smiles ever since!!

I have been training at Epic Martial Arts for 2 1/2 years. This is an incredible place. Sensei…read moreNick, Sensei Stacey and Sensei Mark have created an warm inviting environment that encourages students to challenge themselves to reach their highest potential. We have people like myself, a 49 year physician who wanted to regain strength, flexibility and endurance to children and adolescents who compete and win tournaments. My personal experience has been life changing and I am very thankful for Epic.

Great staff and excellent instructors. Happy to see my child learn and develop as he should.read more

Sensei Ibrahim and Sensei Lennon - they seriously make this place amazing. My 6 year old son had…read morebeen going for a couple of years and he genuinely looks forward to it. At one point over the summer he had to choose between soccer and karate, and it was a no-brained for him. They make you feel like family here and are so inclusive, which I love. I had to pull my son out for a bit because chess tournaments have now taken over his time, but once that slows down, we'll definitely be returning to UMA&F.

For those of you out there with the real need for self-defense training in order to survive real…read morelife or death situations, "Do Gakuin" Shotokan Dojo, is the only place you should look to. The Senior members of the "Do Gakuin" team worked with me to overcome the challenging beginner steps to coordinate my fighting tactics in this lethal art. It's a small team so I am blessed that they took me in and stayed patient to teach me step by step to explain and develop my fighting skills. I am grateful to Steve Gottwirt, Shihan and also Sensei Abrams for agreeing to train me. If you too have a need to train, and are also facing life or death challenges I would strongly recommend this dojo! I have worked out in other dojo's and they do not compare.

From the owner: * Students age 10 and up - Teens - Women - Men * A small,…read moreclub-like program with individualized attention. Shotokan Karate-do as practiced by Kenkojuku Association in the 1970s. Traditional kobudo: Okinawan weapons - bo, sai, tonfa, nunchaku - for brown belts and up. Yamanni Ryu (RBKD) kobudo.

It's only our first time in but we got a fantastic feeling. Everyone is very kind and works well…read morewith children. We tried a few other local places. They either weren't good with kids or not disciplined enough. Red dragon awards the kids for doing well in school, attendance and following directions in class. Great motivation. My son is really excited to go back!

Fantastic learning environment. Great instructors…read more Not the typical "karate mill" that Long Island has sadly become. They are teaching true core value in being better people, better members of society, and learning the wonderful form of American Kenpo. My daughter absolutely loves this place and everyone associated with it.

I started here when I was 13. Took a few years off here and there but always find my way back…read more This is a sparring school with advanced fighters. Everyone will work with you. As students improve, so does the school. This school has a culture to make everyone better. I couldn't ask for a better place to train.

My interest in martial arts originated in setting out to motivate my children. My first encounter…read morein the dojo was quite an experience and only fueled my motivation to train like a warrior. As a working Mother it is difficult to carve out time for yourself. Over the past ten years, since the birth of my child, I have been told "Make Time for Yourself". I had tried...but was never very successful at achieving that goal. Everything and everyone became more of a priority. I guess on some level when I walked into the dojo to try and motivate my children it started out being about them. But something amazing happened, it became about Me! The Martial Arts Institute has inspired me to take care of myself. Since I started my training at The Martial Arts Institute I am so much more focused and driven. Many of the physical benefits of training at The Martial Arts Institute involve a period of warming up, stretching, and training. The benefit I get from training has improved my balance, flexibility, stamina, and posture. I look forward to walking into the dojo. I am inspired by the instructors and I have made good relationships with quality people. I am amazed at the support you get from your fellow warriors. Training is tough, possibly the hardest physical activity I have gone up against. But I don't approach it as a workout. I look at my training as a journey to develop inner strength and self discipline, as well as having sound techniques. When I learn something new, whether it's to refine my techniques or a move to defend myself, I can't wait to share it with my family. I have brought my training into my home. Before training, I was extremely naive on the possibilities of what I could be approached with. I am much more aware of my surroundings and environment. I am determined to train hard to assist me in protecting myself and others if a situation should arise. The Martial Arts Institute is a school that provides special attention to each student and each belt level. The personality, philosophy and energy of the Sensei reaches each one of us taking the class. The positive thinking in the dojo is contagious and you end up taking it with you through the day. Each warrior is determined to inspire and assist each other. The Martial Arts Institute is like a family. You want each other to achieve the goals they have set for themselves. I am proud to be a part of this family.

Great place!! Coach chris is a great BJJ instructor and breaks down each move to simplify them so…read morethey are easy to accomplish. This is a clean and spacious gym which has great youth and adult programs. Great for all ages !!! Thank you Coach Chris !!

Just had my sons 6 yo birthday party here and he loved it. The staff was friendly and helpful…read more Location was very clean. Plenty of parking. The instructors were great. The party price included food, drinks, and a very unique way of cutting a birthday cake. Birthday boy also breaks wood. Would recommend. .

I came to KMF through an invitation from a friend to come and try it. It was the best invitation I…read morehave received. I needed to introduce fitness into my life to help me gain strength and support my health journey. From my first class I not only felt the motivation to continue, but the need to be part of this community of inspirational individuals. The care, compassion, expertise are unmatched. I am so grateful. KMF has helped me build muscle, gain strength, lose weight and it is an all around happy place to be. Stop by and start your own personal journey. Visit their social media pages too!

KMF is the best place to get fit and feel good. Every time I go in there, I feel like a new person…read morewhether you're having a bad day or a good day you leave there having a great day it pushes me to be my best self.