My daughter started going to Master J's class 4 years ago. He is extremely balanced as a teacher…read more Strict when he needs to be and fun when needed. Most importantly the values he teaches along with Karate are priceless. Extremely hard working and loved by all kids. I would recommend his class to anyone in a heartbeat.

I have been training with 'Master J' (Jim Robinson) for more than five years, and have nothing but…read moregood things to say about him and his instruction techniques. He is very good with children, and is able to balance the needs of beginners with those of advanced students. I would highly recommend anyone (adults or children) to take Tang Soo Do at Robinson's Martial Arts & Fitness - you'll be glad you did!

Great Aikido dojo with a high number of advanced practitioners on the mat. The senseis are…read moreextremely knowledgeable and explain techniques clearly, with real depth. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed--no ego, just solid training. If you want to focus on Aikikai, Donovan Waite's approach, and really dive deep into the mechanics of techniques, this is the dojo to go to.

Joey Sr. actually introduced me to boxing back in February 2016 and I've been hooked ever since. Be…read morewarned-what you see is what you get. If you're looking for a laid back, go at your own pace, scented candles and freshly laundered towels kind of gym...stop reading this and go elsewhere. Joey is there to push you to the brink. He's got a zero bullshit tolerance and I can respect that. To the people who complain that they aren't allowed into class late, the classes are less than an hour so you should really be getting there EARLY to make sure you're getting the benefit of the entire class. Boxing is a wonderful sport and everyone I have met through it is extremely disciplined and Joey is no different. Give Joltin' Jabs a try and see if you can hang! Get there. Get there early. Get a great workout. Repeat.

SOOO excited that a boxing studio opened in Center City (and is available on classpass)…read more If you think this is going to be intimidating, you're right. But try it out anyway. Joey (owner/trainer) is so nice but isn't afraid to call you out if you're not giving 100%. If you don't like profanity, maybe this isn't the place for you. Personally I love it, that's prob why I keep coming back. Classes run 50 minutes. Start with a 10ish minute warm up of ab/arm workouts. In groups of four, you then move through stations: heavy bag, speed bag, double end bag. In between, you're doing whole class cardio activities: jump rope, burpees, push ups, crab walk, bear crawl, etc. During all stations, Joey is constantly walking around and fixing form. There are no breaks, bring water and a towel. I'm definitely sore after each class and I'm pretty in shape. My only complaint is the gloves, make sure to wash your hands on the way out. Yes they're clean-ish, just smelly. But hey, he offers gloves to borrow so thats kewl. OH ALSO! Classes are offered at awesome times for all those in the full time work misery. Morning (6-9am), lunch, and evening (530-730pm). Single drop in classes are $27. I hope he runs some specials.

This is a great place and some of the best people you will ever meet! The Krav Maga program is…read moreamazing with some incredible brown and black belt instructors! There are women's only classes and seminars available which are taught by an amazing woman who happens to be one of the brown belt instructors! The aikido classes are not only taught by black belts but have many black belts as students! Whether it is self defense you are looking for or a fitness activity very different from going to a gym, this place should be on your radar!

Had good experience for boxing and fitness, individual personalized approach to training.read more

Coming into the gym to work out with Fred is one of my favorite parts of the week. The work outs…read moreare tough but rewarding. Fred is supportive and detail oriented (helping to make adjustments along the way, based on your skill level and ability). His knowledge of the sport of boxing, and his ability to teach it, are unparalleled! I've been going to Marratto Boxing almost every week for over a year. If you want a fun way to get into shape, I highly recommend it!

If you're considering beginning a martial arts program, I cannot say enough about Nackard Karate…read more We had been looking for a place that taught karate for our 4 year old son. His training began with an introductory assessment to determine if he was mature enough based on reasonable expectations for kids his age. We then had the option for a 3 class trial (including uniform) before committing to a program. In our case, my son enjoyed it and so we enrolled him. Since my son was interested, I also chose to enroll and begin my training. What makes Nackard Karate so special is the caliber of the instructors. They are incredibly patient with the kids but also teach important lessons around focus and following instructions (much needed in this digital age). For adult classes, there are no egos - the instructors are gracious with their time and care very much about instilling proper techniques. I've found it to a rewarding and challenging experience for me and my son. If you and/or your kids have thought about some type of martial arts, definitely take the time to check out Nackard!

Tried a Muay Thai class here through ClassPass. Chris immediately made me feel welcome and set me…read moreup with a coach called Greg to learn some basics (stance, punching, kicking, elbows). I have limited hand to hand combat experience, and felt super encouraged and supported throughout the lesson. Form is very important and Greg was attentive and made sure to emphasize safety in each move. I would definitely recommend anyone to try a lesson here!

It's a great place to meet new friends and learn off each other and have great instructors Jackie…read moreand Mr. Dwyer they're great you can learn a lot from them

When I was a kid I trained for many years and was able to get my black belt. Seeing as how martial…read morearts has helped my life I wanted to get my son involved. So i googled some local martial arts schools and the action karate in newtown. I stopped in the newtown school the other day (looking for classes for my son), and the school looked okay, but when i asked about their background most did not give any credential information about how they got their black belt and how they are qualified to teach. I did a little more research online and found that they hire outside instructors. So A: the instructors are just some guy who says he has a black belt and is looking for a job. And B: it's completely unsafe and uncredited. IN FACT THERE WAS ACTUALLY AN ACTION KARATE WHERE A PEDOPHILE WAS AN INSTRUCTOR AND ACTUALLY MOLESTED 2 STUDENTS!!! Source: articles.philly.com/2003... I ask how can any professional business conduct themselves in such a manner? Not only that but i have been told that they are very sneaky and will lock you into a contract at any opportunity that they get. They have no regard for their student and they have no regard for martial arts as a sport. They are literally giving martial arts a bad name. 0/10