Great instructors who make it interesting and fun for the kiddos. Family owned business with really down to earth folks. Highly recommended!

Thanks for your comment on my review. You are not the individual in question. The interaction left such a bad taste in my mouth that there's probably no way I'll ever do business there, and this will be my final interaction. Best of luck with the dojo. I think you probably provide a good service. I just wish your people could be more friendly with neighbors. Maybe they were having a bad day, but they didn't have to take it out on me. Really horrible. Just awful. Very rude and disrespectful. read more

I started about a month ago as a white belt. There's a lot of good to say about this place. The atmosphere is energetic and focused and the program is well worth the cost for the attention they give to technique and the physical benefits. The level of discipline is not as high as I'm used to coming from a military background and different martial art (briefly as a teenager), but I'm also hard on myself. Which has not gone unnoticed. If you show the effort, they'll give you the attention you need to succeed I think and for most people I their encouragement of self-discipline would be beneficial. I'd say that the pace is a bit too quick for my liking, but I'm a 40 year old guy who labors for work so I'm a little biased about how much I can handle. I think the idea is that at the start (for white belts) it's simply a matter of learning basic movements as oppose to honing in on power and accuracy. I personally want it all at once, but it's a family oriented business and as I mentioned I'm the type who's hard on myself. If you want to get in shape and need something disciplined to focus on this would be your place! There's not much to lose with the intro deal (it's like 20 bucks and you get a t-shirt). read more

My daughter was injured here. I transferred her to Corvallis Martial Arts and was much happier with the instructor, Mr. Dan, and the supervision. read more

My daughter started training at Aurora years ago and I started training here more recently. Aurora Martial Arts is excellent. The Donadios' have created a welcoming and fun training atmosphere for all. Whether you're looking for a fun, structured way to exercise, or a more disciplined training experience, they've designed the school to cater to all ages and interests. They also have a mix of female and male instructors which was important to me. Having a daughter, I wanted her to have access to female role models and teachers too. I'm really happy training here -- after a long day of work, it's a great way to re-center myself and shift my focus. I look forward to every class! read more

Last year, when we moved away from Oregon, my daughter faced some serious bullying. At one point, another girl said to her: "After school, we're going to fight." At the time, my daughter had advanced pretty far in karate--enough that when I heard this I worried she might hurt the other girl. She looked at me like I was crazy and said, "I told her: I'm not fighting you. Only cowards fight." I wish I could take responsibility for this (11 year old!) response. But it's not me. It's what she learned while studying at Aurora Martial Arts. Aurora is by far the best athletic/martial arts experience my kids have ever been a part of. The instructors and owners teach kids discipline and respect. When they walked into that building, they knew they were there to learn, have fun, and grow as both practitioners and as people. I can't say enough about Aurora Martial Arts. read more

Aurora Martial Arts is a fantastic school offering instruction in the Advanced Kenpo Training System and 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. The atmosphere in the school is welcoming and encouraging, and the instructors hold to a high standard helping students to become the best versions of themselves by simply coaching and training students to become better than they were yesterday. read more

The staff (family) at Aurora Martial Arts are caring, knowledgeable and accepting. They really challenge their students in a way that promotes learning and advancement without discouraging them. I love this place and the Donatio's. read more

Aurora Martial Arts is a family owned business. They operate with integrity and sincerity. They genuinely care about their students. It has personally been a rewarding and valuable experience. read more