The ATA Black Belt Academy operating at this location is great. The owners are very friendly and…read moregreat with children. I started bringing my son in for Taekwondo lessons after Mrs. VP taught a lesson at my sons school. She also handed out free first month and uniform vouchers which was a great incentive to start. I drive about 30 min to bring my son twice a week and joined my son in the family Taekwondo classes. I thought I'd have to find a closer and cheaper martial arts school when we first started but I quickly found out that it was defiantly worth the investment for my sons future.

Karate for Kids is more than an activity, a private school, or a gym. They are a shining star of…read moreconsistency in an ever changing world. They do provide healthy activities for children and adults, but also examples of respect, discipline, and courtesy for everyone. During the shutdown they maintained an online schedule and as we all emerge they have practices in place to do so safely. They have ramped up their already thorough cleaning procedures, adjusted class sizes for extra distancing, and modified lessons reducing equipment use. They can monitor everyone who comes in and still provide high quality education. Having this opportunity gives students and parents a place to interact responsibly, and having the school open to go to gives me motivation to suit up and show up for my own benefit as well as to help other students.

The owner and instructors are amazing here! They seem to truly care for each student. Empower ATA…read moreis more than just a martial arts school, it's a family!

My daughter just started classes here and we can already see a difference at home with her…read moreattention and focus. The instructors are great with kids and you can tell that there is mutual respect between them and the students. They teach discipline, respect for others and themselves and important life skills all while in a fun environment. The kids really take to it. If you are looking for classes for yourself or your children, I would recommend ATA, you won't be disappointed.

I took a boxing women's boxing camp at this Keizer location and it was such a fun time with a great…read moresweat and I even learned a few things. So excited to hear that they are going to be in Keizer full time !!!!

Leroy was a very good trainer. He was patient and taught footwork and the mechanics of punching and…read morekicking and also we did conditioning work. I very much recommend Leroy and Aloha kickboxing.

Aloha Kickboxing is an awesome place to train--Coach Leroy brings the perfect mix of skill,…read moremotivation, and patience to every class. He really knows how to break things down so beginners feel comfortable, but he also pushes more experienced fighters to level up their technique and conditioning. The gym has a welcoming vibe, great energy, and a community that feels like family. If you're looking to get in shape, build confidence, and learn real kickboxing skills,

Extremely clean dojo! Well lit & open environment. The atmosphere is honestly the most friendly…read moreI've seen period. Definitely a family friendly introductory to jujitsu and self defense. North stars staff and coaches are no joke; these guys are the real deal. I was lucky enough to get involved in a 6 week free trial. Definitely something to go check out if interested in learning martial arts . I say 5 stars due to the fact of the overwhelming professionalisms, safety, transparency, & coaching skills!

Impact coaches have no learning structure or idea what they are doing. With no plan, the…read moreinstructors ask what the kids want to learn and end up trying to teach "arm bar from half guard"... that's not a thing, and anyone who even allows such incompetence in instruction shouldn't be running a gym. Will not be going here to learn anything about jiu jitsu!

In 2007 and 2008 I used to attend Capitol City Cage Fights (CCCF) in Salem as a spectator, and then…read morelater as an announcer for a few fights, which featured mostly amateur MMA fights with the occasional pro fight. It soon became apparent from watching the fights and interacting my with the fighters during the CCCF bouts, the technical skills of the Impact fighters (from various Oregon Impact locations) were a standout amongst the other gyms that had fighters competing. Their averages for wins were above the rest. I also never observed an Impact fighter show up ill-prepared or overweight. Impact's professionalism and discipline was apparent; and their fighters were great ambassadors for their brand and the sport. I haven't kept up with the Oregon fight scene in a long time. A lot has happened over the years including the successful spreading of Impact gyms down from Portland to Sherwood, Newberg, Salem, and McMinnville. In 08 I became a dad & money/time became extremely tight as I sought other entrepreneurial ventures. I trained occasional with friends or my bro-in-law when I had a chance but never Impact. Years later around 2017, still a cop, I started at the Impact location in Salem training off-and-on always having phenomenal experiences. I would also train BJJ separately with some of my cop buddies. Fast fwd to today. I haven't trained with Impact in a couple of years (not Impact's fault), but I continued to train with weights and work on the heavy bag to keep up some level of grappling conditioning in view of Impact training sessions at the Courthouse gym they operated out of. I will say this about Nic Gilardi (Salem owner). He is dedicated to his coaches, students, and their betterment. I've seen how the children's, women's, Muay Thai, boxing, BJJ, and MMA specific classes are all run. What I have seen consists of good folks all working together to get better where egos are expected to be checked when one steps on the matts (read the signs they have posted). It's also worth noting Nic Gilardi (Salem Impact owner) has also devoted his own personal time to training law enforcement officers. For those that don't know, as a former 'defensive tactics' (title for law enforcement's version of martial arts, so to speak) instructor (which doesn't make me anything special by the way), when the public sees what they deem as excessive force, it's generally a result of a poorly trained cop who panics and use poor techniques when faced with a physical fight or resistance out of their comfort zone. Good training like what Nic offers for cops to take part in during their off time directly results in more cool-headed confident cops, who can more efficiently and safely take a resisting subject into custody, vital for the wellbeing of the public especially in the bipolar political environment that at times can be at odds with law enforcement. I digress.. but will say one more thing. Some people gripe about the price BJJ gyms, but I will say Nic is a self made guy who scrapped his way up to earn and continue to earn his BJJ black belt plus a few stripes while dealing with all the trials and tribulations of being a business owner including during COVID. Salem Impact continues to help people become better people. Current estimates are that only .0006 % of the world (maybe 50,0000 out 8.1 billion people) walk this earth that have a legit black belt in BJJ. His instructors have put more time into gaining their ranks than it takes to get a bachelor's degree, with a few who have more time in than it would take to get a PHD, with 3 black belts having been created in the under Nic. For those who don't know who are used to seeing 10+ black belts walking around in kata-based 'traditional' martial arts dojos, developing 3 BJJ practitioners (all of whom have humbled me on the mats in a way where no ego was involved that made me better) is a huge feat which contributes to the Salem-Keizer community as whole. Their presence quietly and humbling walking amongst us makes our community safer. The level of expertise offered is at bargain compared to other specialized trainings found in the professional or corporate world. Training in BJJ or any worthwhile martial arts that includes sparring made up of more than just katas (not talking trash on katas) makes better humans and is a great antidote to the Victim mentality that has become a cancer in today's society(my views do not necessarily reflect Impact:). It's import to note, I have no dog in the fight in regard to Impact. I have not talked to Nic in a couple of years. I also have nothing financially to gain by this post. Whether it's with Impact or somewhere else... Get your kids and yourself signed up. OSS!

Love this facility and the owners for giving my son the chance to do Judo when times are tough for…read moreour family! They are extremely understanding and work with us with classes! They care about each and every student and take the time to teach them well!

I've been training here since December 2021 and the academy is top-notch! Extremely welcoming,…read moreperfect for beginners, and just awesome world-class instruction from Professor James. If you ever considered trying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or just martial arts in general, look no further than SKBJJ. I believe they offer a few trial and there are classes 6 days a week.

Ive been going here for years, training effective self defense in the martial arts styles of Kempo…read more Master Justin (5th degree Kempo black belt) even supports improvisation within the style for the sake of street effectiveness, while still teaching all his students the fundamental structure of Kempo. Justin is also a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu and teaches it at Stayton Self Defense. He stays aware of where his students are at as far as skill and understanding, and teaches in a way that helps each individual student progress, while always putting the safety of all his students first, and teaching how to avoid injury or injuring partners.

Have been attending for 3 years and have consistently received great instruction from Justin C.,…read moreand Nathan T., at the dojo. Courses are taught at an appropriate level and time for adults and youth alike. Classes have historically been smaller in size which allows for more personal instruction and guidance to improve one's ability to practice the art of their choice. Occasionally I take my son to Friday classes whereby he has received good instruction to improve his wrestling skills for middle school. This is also a great place to go if you're looking to lose weight or improve your fitness in general.