When my daughter told me she was interested in trying martial arts, I was a bit nervous to be…read morehonest. I remember my experience as a child was somewhat mixed in terms of how it made me feel about myself and what was required. Waverly Martial Arts has been nothing but positive, encouraging and supportive. I like that the little ones don't have to spar each other, but they do have partner work to hone their skills. They play games to learn some skills and are very well entertained. The amount of movement & exercise is top notch, not to mention, there is often music playing, and I can't help but rock out during the entire class. This has been an excellent experience & I'm hopeful that my son will show interest one day as well! This school is outstanding.

We love this martial arts studio. This is not your typical, punch, kick and break boards school…read more Their hybrid style of self defense and personal growth is creative and wonderful for children. My only regret is I didn't sign them my kids up sooner. The Sensei and Sempai are very good at what they do. They are patient, encouraging and fun. I recommend them to all my friends with kids that need to burn off steam, have fun and learn some life skills.

Sensei Drago and Sensei Raul are awesome!! We've been training with a bunch of different self…read moredefense techniques from different attack vectors and methods. It's a great learning environment and the instruction is helpful for both beginners and folks who have practiced martial arts before.

From the owner: Krav Maga is a modern martial arts system created for the Israeli Defense Forces and Isreali…read moreSecurity Forces. Our system takes techniques and concepts from various systems to include striking, takedowns, weapon defense, and defensive ground work. Krav Maga is a 'life-or-death' self defense style and is designed to be simple, efficient, and aggressive. Our mission is to give you the confidence and tools you need to put the odds in your favor to survive a life or death situation.

Best Combative Jiu Jitsu school to learn self defense! If you know .... You know! Dojo teaches…read morestudents from children to adults. All the Sensei (teachers) are very helpful in creating proficient techniques. You will learn the concepts, principles, and theories to use in everyday life.

I started training at AJJ when I was 8 years old and trained under O'Sensei Joe for the past 32…read moreyears. I currently teach some classes at the dojo now but it is also the place that I choose to bring all 3 of my children to train. I trust them implicitly with every other instructor in the school and hope they will benefit from it even half as much as I have. I have seen martial arts schools all over Long island and know that AJJ is one of the few places where I could have spent more than 30 years of my life and still feel like I am learning something new every day.

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

Great karate training for all ages; Started my children when my youngest 4 yrs old and also…read morejoined training there shortly thereafter. Great environment and training with Mater belts.

From the owner: Our goal is to teach self-respect and respect for others through the study and practice of Korean…read moreMartial Arts, Tang Soo Do, a very historic and traditional Korean discipline of the martial arts. The ideas of respect and tradition are stressed in all of our activities and for all students at every level of achievement. Our training is traditional, encompassing the refinement of technique, hyung (forms) and dae ryun (sparring). We encourage the pursuit of excellence in our Art and applaud our students and instructors achievements both within our discipline and in their scholastic or personal achievements.

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.

We have been taking our son to Shaolin for more than 9 years. Martial arts has helped his self…read moreesteem and confidence. Thank you Sensei Ray and Sensei Lori. Also a great place for cardio kickboxing!

From the owner: Family owned and operated for over 30 years, in the same location! Classes taught by Sensei Ray,…read morehis wife Lori and their son Anthony. We teach the style of Shaolin specializing in Kempo, Kickboxing and Ju-Jitsu. This offers a well-diverse form of self-defense, from a standing position down to ground fighting. Sensei Ray is a retired from the FDNY. We offer first responder and family discounts. Free trial is open to all new students. Classes are broken down into specific age groups - Pee Weeks, Juniors, Teens and Adults. Private Lessons are available as well. We specialize in working with special need students of all ages. Sensei Anthony is certified in Special Education through New York State.

I have been going to Ryu Shu Kan for Japanese taiko drum classes for the past 5 years. You won't…read morefind another place to explore all kinds of Japanese arts (karate, kendo, taiko, etc.) anywhere on Long Island. They also offer kickboxing (which kicked my butt when I tried it) and other fitness programs as well. This is a great place to learn more about Japanese culture in a family-friendly, fun, and healthy environment!

Several years ago, before I moved, I was taking Kendo classes at Ryu Shu Kan and I have nothing but…read moregood things to say about my experience at the dojo. Sensei Gerry, his wife Hiroko, and the students that I trained with made me feel very welcome. You'll receive individual attention from Sensei Gerry and senior students will also help you as well. If you have questions about how or why a technique is executed in a certain way, they are more than happy to explain it to you. If you're thinking about getting involved in martial arts, I suggest you visit the dojo to watch a couple of classes. If you have questions between classes I know Sensei Gerry will be more than happy to answer them for you.

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. .