It has been a great opportunity to introduce this to my child. This has been helping my child with…read morefocus and discipline. I love the way the staff cares about their students. And the effort they put into each and every children. Self defense is such an important skill to have esp when they're young and facing bullying at school. I would recommend this to any parents.

Our 3-year-old has been a student here for several months. The entire staff here are clearly…read morededicated to the difficult job of teaching young children, and they exhibit amazing patience. For our kid, it's been wonderful to watch him progress from being able to pay attention and follow instructions for no more than a few minutes to being able to make it consistently through a 30-minute lesson. The monthly tuition rate is very reasonable, around $100 for 8 or 9 lessons (two per week). A warm, positive, and encouraging atmosphere.

I am so HAPPY, that we decided to take our grandson to Action Karate, Huntingdon Valley. The…read moreinstructors are top notch. They are so incredible with each and every child. Their teaching methods make it fun, the kids learn so much during class. They teach Respect, and self defense and every day struggles. The children learn so much in 30 minutes and you see such a major growth in maturity and respect, along with amazing karate moves so quickly. I just love to sit and watch all the classes. I absolutely love seeing the older students helping with the younger classes, they are amazing. My grandson looks up to the instructors and cannot wait to be a BLACKBELT. I love their Motto, "Its okay to Struggle, but it's not okay to Quit!! The karate tournaments are awesome. We have been to two so far and my grandson won a Gold Medal the second time around. His smile was priceless, he practiced every day and worked hard. It was such a Milestone in his little life. I highly recommend this facility to anyone with children. I wish I started my grandson when he was three, because its just such a wonderful experience for parents, grandparents and especially, the children. Don't hesitate to sign your child up for classes at Huntingdon Vally Action Karate. Sue Gallus

LOVE LOVE LOVE action karate!! We took my 3yr old son who has a TON of energy! They were able to…read moreget him to listen, be more respectful, and over all happy to be given commands. Kids like structure and thats what its all about. Don and his staff members are great with the kids! I highly recommend for kids and adults of all ages to check it out. You will not be disappointed!!!

Cecilia is a very good teacher and very talented…read more I trained about 15 years ago with Cecilia back when the dojo was near my house in Germantown. I quit once they moved the dojo, due to my own laziness/apathy. I was 17 years old at the time and I only got to blue belt level. I never thought I would actually use Aikido in real life, especially because it seemed like it would be of limited utility against a real attacker. I don't think that Aikido is a very powerful marshal art if you are up against someone who really knows how to fight. But on the few occasions in my life so far where I've had to use it, it has literally saved my life. About 7 years ago, I was on the ground with three attackers about to kick my head in. Without even thinking, I naturally got into a lying-down defensive posture with legs poised to grab someone's neck. These thugs screamed "He knows how to fight! Run!" If they had not gotten scared, I am quite sure I would not have been able to withstand the attack. About 3 years ago, my wife was choking me to death, and at the last moment, when I realized I had only seconds to act, I instinctively put her wrist in a "nikyo" lock that broke me free. I was so glad that Cecilia had us practice being choked! And yes, I did press charges on my wife. Because I did not fight back while she was abusing me, she had no injuries, and therefore she went to jail, not me. Had my training been in a more "offense" based marshal art, I might have inflicted visible injuries on her, or even broken her bones, out of instinct, and then I might have been the one in jail. As a person who is not at all the fighter type, Aikido was perfect for me. And it was really fun training.

There are so many fifth-third dan at Aikido of Philadelphia it is difficult for me to visit the…read moreother great aikido teachers past Center City. (Old City, Donovan Shihan then West PA, Delaware, Yamada Camp, New Jersey (Zimmerman) and always at least Shihan Faust for Shihan Henry Smith's day. I met sensei Cecelia Ricciotti back when she was still in east/north center city. I'll have to somehow find time to get there again.

Located in a very nice part of the city near historic Rittenhouse Square, Aikikai of Philadelphia…read moreis an extraordinary dojo with an amazing array of instructors. Sensei Roderick Johnson is very patient, precise, and detail-oriented in explaining all of the techniques. He is big and strong, yet fluid and graceful in all of his movements. Dr. John Porter's classes pack a plethora of techniques in a short period of time. He incorporates fun exercises in our training to allow us to think outside the box. Carlton Harris' classes, like Sensei's, are also very structured and blend power and precision in all of the techniques. I wish I could take more of Carlton's classes, but the day of the week doesn't work for me. Ed Shockley is a weapons master. He is so very humble in person, but when he's on the mat, he radiates energy. His Aiki weapons classes feel very much like yoga, linking the mind and body as one. John Holt teaches the weekend children's classes. His classes always blend fun activities with the serious stuff like movement and ukemi. The dojo community includes a rich blend of people of all ages and ethnicities. Everyone here is very kind and passionate about Aikido and the senior students are all very approachable and willing to explain the techniques to the junior students. I think that fosters the best kind of learning environment when both teachers and senior students help the junior students grow. If you are thinking about studying Aikido, you can sit and watch our classes to see if it looks like something that resonates with you. However, once you begin, you must understand that your training will take time and patience on your part. Everyone progresses at different speeds and understand that you are placing your trust in people who've experienced what you are about to experience in your training. This is not like many forms of karate where you train to achieve a black belt in a short period of time. Aikido takes a long time to get to an advanced level and even when you get there, you realize there is much more to learn.

I took my 6 year old here for kid's Aikdo at her request (they have Saturday morning classes. The…read moreSensai is very nice and the instructor Suleman, is funny and a skilled martial artist. My child, however, is a little too young still - so we'll be back again when she's older. Meanwhile there is also a Karate Studio (unafilliated) next door that teaches Shotokan. The Dojo is well used and well appointed with plants along the windows. If you or your child want to study Aikido, this is a great place to go.

My son has been at Action Karate Mt. Airy since he was in Pre-k. Now, that he is older, they act…read moreas both our after-care program and karate instructors. We're so grateful to have access to both programs. Action Karate Mt. Airy is staffed by people who love children and genuinely care for their well-being. The skills that they're teaching (both physical and emotional) are invaluable. And, if I'm being honest, getting to train on weapons has definitely been a bonus for my kid.

Action karate has molded my daughter into a fierce but gentle young lady if that makes any since to…read moreyou ...she is the friendliest young lady you can meet full of smiles and hugs but she has the ability and know-how to defend herself in many different forms of defense and against multiple Assailants

Pretty amazing. Master pope is really nice. Never makes u feel like u dont know what you are doing…read more Explains things patiently! I Recommend taking his lessons for sure!

My son has been attending this Karate school for the past few years. All the teachers (black…read morebelts) are very patient and kind to all of the students. This location has street parking which gets crowded so I park a block away which is not a big deal. My son really enjoys training. It builds confidence, teamwork, discipline and self defense while having fun. I recommend everyone to try it. I believe they offer a free session (don't quote me) so your child can see if it's for her / him. I'm sure you will not be disappointed.

I scheduled a time with my 4 year old and the gentleman who scheduled the time was not there. We…read moresat and waited for my daughter to get 5 min of time from the instructor there. Part of the reason I was introduce my daughter to martial arts was to learn discipline and structure and she learned that this place had none on her first lesson.

The worst, walked in at 7:33 for a $30 class, was told the 2 minute jog that starts the class was…read moreover and was turned away from the class.

I have trained under many masters, even masters in Korea for about 23 years, and I truly appreciate…read moremaster Phil's professionalism, expertise, authenticity and genuine love for his students and the art. Not only can master Phil teach young children and adult new comers the disciplines of TKD, but he can also teach and help experienced black belts focus on small nuances and unfold greater potential. I've developed specific techniques that added to my skill sets and move closer to perfecting forms and sparring. As an experienced black belt, I highly recommend him.

Joining Master Taekwondo is one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. Master Phil is…read morean exceptional teacher and mentor. Both humble and understanding, he goes above and beyond to share his knowledge of Taekwondo. He is transparent about costs and how he compares to others in the industry. Master Phil excels at making people become the best version of themselves both in and outside of the gym. His teaching style is unparalleled. He has multiple ways to explain a technique or movement to the student depending on their interests/hobbies and notices every single detail to help improve a student's execution. He personally guides you through each training session and quips little jokes here and there. The gym itself is spacious and has high quality training gear. Master Taekwondo is a welcoming environment for anyone of all ages and walks of life. Whether you are a complete beginner like I was or an experienced martial artist or simply just looking for a good workout, Master Taekwondo is the perfect fit that you will quickly learn to call home.