I have been studying with Bill Durbin, the Soke, or Headmaster, of Kiyojute Ryu Kempo, for 27 years. He runs his classes like clockwork, is very approachable and loving, and has been training and teaching since 1970. His Karate for Kids classes are well-attended and he knows how to properly teach kids, unlike many teachers who teach mostly adults. Bill has trained with the best of the best and has written many books on the subject of martial arts and self defense. Most of these are available on Amazon or Lulu.com. You can find out more at kiyojute ryu.org. read more

Best martial arts dojo around. Great instruction and a very positive vibe for students. Mind/body/spirit training for anyone that is interested in learning traditional martial arts. I've been training here for over 25 years and highly recommend! read more

I trained in two other martial arts for 7 years before coming here, and I can tell you this is the real deal. Real self-defense only, none of that competition garbage. It is a great place for families to train together because you can all take the same class and don't have to be stuck waiting on back-to-back classes. I have now been training here for almost 20 years and still learn new things every time I come. read more

True self-defense without egotistical, brutish competition. Taught in a way to allow people of any age (generally 6+) or ability to participate and flourish. Leave your preconceived notions of modern martial arts at the door (empty your cup), and you will be amazed with what this system has to offer. Deciding to train here, and sticking with it, is arguably one of the best decisions I have ever made. read more

An outstanding dojo. You could study here for decades and still learn more every day. I started studying here several years ago, and am quite satisfied with the curriculum. Over the last 25 years I've studied martial arts in many dojo across the US, and this tiny little dojo is the best by far. Now, understand that this place isn't for everyone, but no school is. They are definitely focused on practical self-defense, with a significant philosophical/religious aspect. That means they don't sponsor or condone tournament fighting. The instructor has seen too many people get hurt over the years just for a trophy. If you want to learn "MMA", keep right on walking. This school has been open for 30 years now, and doesn't adjust its curriculum because of fads on TV or in magazines. The curriculum is not heavy on "groundfighting" as is a popular trend in martial arts now. While some jujitsu is taught, rolling around on the floor trying to pin someone or make them tap out is not a focus of training, with throws and chokes more focused on in the jujitsu curriculum. The instructor is a Baptist minister and teachers martial arts from a distinctly religious viewpoint. You don't have to be Christian, and they don't require or try to convert you if that's not your religion, but if this would make you uncomfortable then it might not be for you. The curriculum itself includes karate, jujitsu, aikijujitsu, kobujutsu, and ninjitsu, with a separate program in Tai Chi which mostly attracts elderly students. The instructor is in his late 50's and has been studying martial arts since he was a teenager, and despite offering a wide variety of arts, he has instructor qualification in all of them. If you're looking for a martial arts school with a broad curriculum, strong emphasis on practical self defense instead of tournament fighting and current fads, and a friendly, family-like atmosphere this is the place for you. read more