I've been training with Sensei Martinez since moving to Miami in 1994. Training at this dojo has…read morehelped me in so many ways. From having confidence in my ability to defend myself to how to engage with my coworkers and students, or be a dad, there is something to be learned from karate for every area of your life. Now I have the pleasure of training here with my daughters. I highly recommend checking it out.

I first became aware of the OGKI dojo about 15 years ago, when my best friend studied there. About…read morea year later I enrolled my eldest daughter so that she could learn some basic self-defense. At the time, I had no idea of the gem I found! Fast-forward to today and I, my (now 20 year old daughter), my son (14), and my baby (6) all are students. This place is a second home for us; I even met my husband at the dojo. Over the years I have seen so many people entrust their children to this place and all because of one thing, the Sensei (teacher). This dojo, through its Sensei and other senior practitioners, offers something many other dojo's do not, a true understanding and love for the martial art of karate. They pass this on to the students. OGKI is about more than punching and kicking. At OGKI students receive more than just basic martial arts instruction. They also get philosophy, history, forms, fighting skills, social skills, and will gain self awareness. There are two classes, children and teen/adults. All classes meet Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The kids' class is an intro to karate and intgrates basics with conditioning and a lot of fun. Most of the kids seem to love it. The adult class brings all of these skills together. It is noteworthy to add that you can totally start as an adult. I started at age 32, and am fine! Overall I highly recommend this dojo for anyone looking for traditional Okinawan Karate. You won't regret it.

Love this gym! Manny is super diligent with this space he has cultivated for years. It's clean,…read moreit's well put together, it's a no bs gym and the community is STELLAR. Not for the one a timers. Highly recommend.

South Florida is saturated with many martial arts gyms/schools but finding a great coach and…read moreenvironment is like finding a needle in a haystack. Gym owner and lead coach Manny, as well as coaches Josh, Nat, and Jon, are exceptional. Classes are informative and fun, making you want to attend and learn more. Coaches are patient and generous with their time, willing to help you grow and polish up your technique. If you're serious about competing, getting more fit, or want more direct coaching, one-on-one sessions are even offered. A few times a year, world class fighters/coaches even visit to run seminars so Instinct members have a chance to gain more knowledge, which only further grows the enthusiasm and passion that is often displayed by members. The retention of students speaks volumes. I highly recommend Instinct Muay Thai for anyone, whether you're a beginner, want to get fit, or even someone who's experienced, this is a great gym to be at.

This is a very good judo club for juniors up to 13 years old. Sensei Angel Perez is the BEST judo…read morecoach I have known with kids. He switches between playful and strict in a heartbeat as appropriate to manage the class and keep it fun for the kids. Class size varies between 3 to 12 kids. He has a couple of other black belt instructors to help him out. He does promotions a little different than I have seen before where he has the entire class that has met the time in grade requirements do the required techniques together. He also does promotions based on tournament results. Class is approximately 80% boys, 20% girls. He has a junior class of up to six year olds and then an older class of 7 to 13 yo. I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a martial art for children. PROS There is an associated Brazilian Jujitsu school led by Sensei Daniel Perez ( no relation ) that complements the judo practice nicely by covering ground and no-gi techniques. The childrens price includes both BJJ and judo...so you could have the kids in five days a week. The dojo floor consists of Swain mats, which he supplements with crash pads for throwing practice. Swain mats are used in the olympics. There are mirrors on one wall and pads on the other wall. The mirrors assist in refining skills and the padded walls are adequate for safety. It is a USA Judo affiliated school, which is the national governng body for Judo in the USA. Atemi waza (striking) is covered which keeps class interesting for the kids as well as providing them more rounded self defense skills. Sensei Perez is very good with children who have special needs and is able to adapt his coaching style to the needs of the child. CONS The bathroom is at the back of the dojo...so spectators need to remove footwear to use facilities if required...although there are pleanty of other places to use bathroom in strip mall. The seating for parents is barely adequate, but with strip mall storefront, you can observe from outside if seating is short. I felt the on-ramp for new students could be improved. Covering basics like breakfalls and rolls before integrating student into class would be useful and prevent injuries. The rank distribution seems to be on junior end of spectrum, limiting the ability of having more experienced students teach others.

Our family has been training with Sensei Angel since 2005. We started with our first daughter at…read moreage 3 1/2 and now the youngest of our 5 children just joined the class. Sensei has a very special way with children. He is very good with the little ones and has tons of patience. Judo has provided a great base for some of the other sports we participate in. The school also offers jujitsu training with Sensei Daniel. Both of these disciplines are great compliments to one another. I highly recommend Champion Martial Arts. Sensei Angel is very committed to the program. We appreciate him very much.

Amazing group of people! Instructors Henrique and Max are always so understanding and helpful…read more Group sizes are manageable and you never walk out feeling like you've learned nothing. Everyone helps each other, there's a real community spirit in and out of the academy. I've sat to watch their Muy Thai classes, might even try it one of these days before BJJ! There's a solid class schedule with different times

The academy is very different from most academies i've looked into. the place is very clean, all…read morewhite, spacious. The master/owner Henrique runs it like a place to learn and collaborate socially, not just as a martial arts academy where hitting is the only thing that matters. Kids and Woman really enjoy the environment, while those intended to learn deep the jiu jitsu and martial arts skills can also benefit from a well know and skilled professional in the area. my only if is that they should have machines offering food and drinks around, even though they have plenty of water and coffee available.

Thank you from California! We traveled for a youth wrestling…read moreclinic to Fight Sports the Falls...and the owner, staff, coaches, to the parents in attendance...were all so hospitable and friendly. Besides having a world class wrestling coach run the clinic...it was clear, this gym not only has solid technicals but also, a good culture. Thanks for hosting the clinic...and we'll be sure to stay in touch. Richard and Andersen

Great school . Master Leon Barrocas is a world class master division competitor who really knows…read morehow to convey his knowledge to his students . It is quite common to have six or seven black belts on the mat for most classes , which guarantees individual attention and a great training experience for all. Everyone here is friendly and helpful and the place has the feel of a real family . If you want to compete this is the place for you. We had a great training camp here this year before the world masters comp. Of note , this is also a great place for someone who has no desire to compete but just wants to train in a friendly, safe , and stimulating environment . Also a great place for kids instruction. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

I recommend this place hands down. I first got introduced here when I was looking for a summer camp…read morefor my son last year, as a summer camp this place is great coach Ziad is very kind, disciplined and dedicated. My son loves coming here and looks forward to training every day. Now my husband has also joined the fun and he also loves coming here, he gets a great workout and he is learning a lot. We look forward to keep improving and growing here. Parents the best summer spot you will find for the amazing price he has.

I've been searching for a good Muay Thai gym in Miami & finally found one. Coach Z runs a great…read moreprogram from personal lessons to a variety of different group classes all tailored to Muay Thai. If you're looking to compete or if you're just a beginner, give Sibai a shot!

I, Esteban, have had the privilege of attending this academy for over a year now…read more I have attended martial arts schools off and on since I was a child (I'm 45 years old). Believe me when I tell you this academy is the best experience. The instructors here have years of experience and a martial arts resume second to none. They are professional business men and excellent teachers and role models for the children they instruct. The atmosphere they have created and promote is a benefit to all!

Awesome group of humans, can't wait to come back and learn and train with them. Great environment…read moreand good for learning jits.

I write this review to share a deeply troubling experience my daughter suffered during her job…read moreinterview at your establishment. She is 18 years old. She was humiliated, treated horribly, made to cry, and the interview process was arbitrarily changed; when she arrived she was told "no" despite fulfilling all requirements and even showing the phone call logs you requested. This is not only morally wrong -- it may violate labor and civil rights protections in Florida. Under the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR) & the state statutes protecting individuals from unfair and discriminatory employment practices, all applicants and workers deserve to be treated fairly and with dignity regardless of age, background, or any other factor. As a result of your handling, my daughter suffered emotional distress all day. There is no excuse for treating any human being especially a young adult looking for work in this demeaning, biased manner. I am evaluating filing a formal complaint with the competent authorities. I demand a public apology from your company, and that you review and revise your hiring practices so that no other applicant ever again endures such mistreatment. If you care about your reputation, basic dignity, and fair treatment, you should respond to this promptly. Sincerely, -- Concerned Parent

We been coming here for about 6 months and been loving it! The coaches are so patient, the place is…read moreextremely clean and there is a sense of community here with all the parents.