Sensei Brown is one of a kind. Our son LOVES coming to karate. The atmosphere is warm, fun,…read moreinviting, and respectful. Sensei Brown knows how to speak to the different age groups of kids to get them engaged, laughing, paying attention and working hard while being lighthearted. There is a lesson in all of the things he says to our son and they are all things to help implore him to be a well-rounded, kind, humble, respectful human being. We are so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this place. 100% recommend to anyone looking for a positive experience for their kids that helps build community, purpose, listening skills, and confidence. It's a FUN place to watch your child grow.

My 6 year old joined Twinsburg Karate Institute in May of this year and he loves it! Sensei Brown…read moreis an amazing teacher. His classes are always fun. He teaches kids not only karate but also to be respectful, responsible and kind. Highly recommend!

Great school for beginners and experienced grapplers. Friendly atmosphere and professional way of…read moreteaching on any level. Nice locker room and clean bathroom.

I started taking a jiu jitsu self defense course at CWRU with Mark Stefanac from Relson Gracie Jiu…read moreJitsu and, confession...I got totally hooked. Mark offered to let us try out some classes at his school in Willoughby and, from the very first time I went, I felt completely welcome and at home. The other students were happy to practice with me and to provide little bits of advice here and there so that I could learn without it seeming overwhelming. Saturday morning the school runs a women's self defense course, which is free and immensely practical. The beauty of jiu jitsu is that you don't have to be strong - you just have to be smart. This martial art (used by the Samurai and subsequently developed in Brazil by the Gracie brothers - very interesting history) uses leverage and physics so that 100lbs girl in our class was able to beat a 200lbs guy. What I really appreciate about Mark and Ron's school is how welcoming they are. They really care about making a difference in Cleveland through jiu jitsu. They have the free women's self defense course, a fantastic kids program, and they are building a brand new facility so that their regular students will have more space to practice, locker rooms, an area where their kids can play while they take classes, and so much more. If you are interested in trying a martial art, I definitely recommend trying jiu jitsu and, moreover, trying Mark and Ron's school because you can come here knowing that you will be able to learn and practice in a welcoming environment in which everyone is focused on learning *safely* rather than trying to prove that they know more than you. Very glad that I had the opportunity to train here for a few months before I go back to Buffalo and, because of this school, I will definitely be looking for a place to train in Buffalo.

South Prospect Gym has housed me since I was 13 years old. I am now 21 and nowhere has felt more…read morelike a safe haven for all of my abilities and talents than here. South Prospect is owned by Ben Petit, technically, but split spiritually and emotionally by many- Those who just stay for a small time, those who go great lengths further than what they expected, and those who stay training here until they retire. No matter which path is yours, South Prospect has always had open doors and good sportsmanship. We are all team South Prospect, and if you're not here you're probably losing against our athletes or missing the greatest training you'll ever get.

Great gym, with a friendly and welcoming environment…read more High level instruction, perfect for beginners or seasoned martial artists. Ben is a highly skilled martial artist and teacher, both of which are readily apparent. Looking forward to going back, and taking my kids to the youth classes.

The academy is an awesome place . I have an 8 year old daughter who enjoys her classes greatly …read more The instructors work extremely well with the children . The instructors have a great deed of patience with the children . Master C works with every family to accommodate that the families are pleased with what their children are being taught . I wouldn't chose another school if u looking for a great school come to Academy of self defense !!!

This is a nice martial arts dojo. The instructor Bob Fields has been in the martial arts since the…read more1960s and he is very good and well respected. They offer classes for Kids, Adults, and Women Self Defense, and there is a variety of lesson types to choose from.

This is the best place where you can go with all your family. It is a big class of kids doing…read morekickboxing. It is really good class for women. As for men they have different styles like: kickboxing, muay thai, taekwondo. The school has gold medal in different martial arts tournaments. I'm training there more than 2 years now. Very nice environment, fair prices (have family plans), awesome teacher and nice workout!

I go to the "Kickboxing for Fitness" class every week. It is offered 4 times during the week,…read moreMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. I would love to make it to all the classes, but I usually end up with some conflict. But I do my best to make it to at least 2 or 3. It is by far the best workout I have ever done. First of all it is fun, so it doesn't feel like you are working out. I have also met a bunch of girls in the area that are great to hang out with. Oh and Master Chun makes it easy, so there is not a problem with feeling stupid or not having any experience with martial arts before. I haven't had any before and he made it very easy to pick up the moves right away. Great place to go if you are looking for a new workout that you will want to do for a lifetime!

A great place to grow and learn! My partner takes karate lessons here and has learned so much.read more

Just talk into it great place to learn karate been doing it for multiple years working on getting…read moremy black belt couldn't think of going anywhere else John's a great guy.

This place is no longer in business. And that might not be a horrible thing because their business…read morepractices were not all that spectacular. I paid them $100 for 10 classes around the time that Covid hit and I couldn't go and by the time I could I wasn't able to because of my schedule. They never refunded me $100. This was a good place to learn Krav but they didn't know how to run a business. No negotiation skills either that's why they couldn't even keep a location.

I love KMTA, the instructors are amazing: knowledgeable, patient and serious about keeping you safe…read moreby equipping you for any situation. Krav Maga Training Academy is the best place to go if you want to learn self defense and be able to protect yourself and your family. Krav is practical, real world, street application defense and offense instead of a sport martial art. You will learn to defend yourself, get in better shape and have a good time doing it surrounded by a lot of interesting people. As a woman I can't recommend KMTA highly enough or stress how important places like this are for those serious about their personal responsibility for their own safety.