I have been taking my kids here for 4 years now, and I cannot say enough how wonderful this place…read moreis! Sensei Elida and Sensei Jeff are amazing instructors, and Elida in particular is a great role model for my daughter's, as she teaches with an emphasis on self reliance, and confidence. My oldest daughter is very shy and has gained so much confidence from learning karate. Totally recommend!

Love this Karate Center! The Senseis are so positive and make it a great experience for all the…read morekids and adults. It really is welcoming to the whole family and has been so rewarding for my son. Having been to many of the local karate centers here, I think Sensei Elida is the more positive and encouraging, I particularly recommend this Karate Center for anyone who'd benefit from the welcoming and supportive environment there, including kids with autism spectrum, shy adults, and people who enjoy a fun, warm atmosphere.

Great dojo for kids and adults. My 7 y.o. studies karate and…read morejudo under sensei Alan Best. Sensei best has a great balance of patience and high expectations with the kids. I've seen my young one grow in discipline and technical competence under Sensei Best's instruction. My oldest son and I attend the teen/adult Judo class and it's awesome. It's a heck of a workout. The instructors are highly proficient and good at teaching what they know. From teenage girls to old guys like me everyone is treated with respect and a growth mindset. Very kind and supportive culture which is important when you are choking and throwing your classmates.

Best Martial Arts Institute is, in my opinion, the finest martial arts studio in Lane County. They…read moreoffer a wide variety of martial arts classes, from aikido to judo to systema to the more traditional karate and taikwondo, and their instructors are without peer. Sensei Alan Best has been teaching martial arts professionally for over 20 years, and his instructors are all highly qualified. Sensei Jay Kufner deserves special note, as he teaches some of the best kids classes I have ever witnesses. Furthermore, he is able to bring his knowledge of other styles (eskrima and capoeira, for example) and incorporate them into the more traditional adult classes. Yes, the classes are hard, but in a very good way; you will sweat, you will learn, and you will have a great time doing so. If you are looking for a great workout, want to learn a new skill, or are just looking for a fun new activity, I highly recommend giving Best Martial Arts Institute a try.

I originally went to Albany Shao-Lin Kempo Dojo for women's self defense classes. I got that and so…read moremuch more. Taking Karate classes has made me stronger, more disciplined, confident, healthier and I've even lost weight. I've gained a new purpose in life and that is to learn and excel in Karate, strengthening myself mentally and physically with the guidance of my instructor and encouragement of my classmates. The American Schools of Shao-Lin Kempo also has a website, Dragon Fuel, with workout routines, meal plans, trackers and lots of other helpful stuff. After about 4 months of training here I earned my yellow belt which I'm so proud of myself for! Kevin is a fantastic instructor, encouraging, attentive and knowledgeable with a great sense of humor, he's been an inspiration for me to keep pushing forward towards my ultimate goal of achieving black belt! The other students are friendly and welcoming and have made me feel at home. Even if you're not in the best of shape when you begin here, you'll be surprised at what you can achieve. 100 stars out of 10, highly recommend!

We've had such an unfortunate experience working with Mr. Kevin. There was an incident with our…read morespecial needs child where she was told to "grow up" and sent to the bathroom bawling. I brought this to the instructor's attention and was met with multiple excuses. At this point, our daughter has refused to go back and we paid for 3 more months that our child won't be attending. When my husband asked for a refund as we paid in advance, Mr. Kevin told him they do not issue refunds. Be careful of this place. It's not a supportive environment for everyone & has left our daughter feeling extremely unsafe. I wish I would've listened to my gut the first time we met Mr. Kevin cause there were a lot of red flags. Lesson learned. Hope to spare another family from making the same mistake. We have made multiple attempts to bring concerns we had to Mr. Kevin's attention upon the incident happening and were met with excuses. We have also attempted to get a copy of this "contract" he claims we have signed, yet his website says no contracts. He agreed to send the contract to my husband for review, yet we have still never seen it or received a response. It is all very shady business practices & I would STRONGLY caution anyone who is considering signing your child up here to go literally anywhere else. This is not a safe or supportive environment from our experience. In the 3 months my daughter attended, her self esteem took a hit & she felt extremely unsafe while under his supervision. We have an obligation to protect our children from people like this in the world.

Myself, my 75 year old father, and my 4 and 6 year old girls take lessons here with Mr. Alex Clark…read more It has been life changing. Dad was barely getting out of bed and now is out walking 3 miles and is recovering his more youthful self. My daughters have so much fun, have learned so many life skills, defense skills and how to just be good people. They love and respect Mr. Alex and Mr. Ryan. I myself can't get enough of the place..lol. I go as many days as I can. I have back, neck, and knee injuries I have been struggling with from the past and practicing Kempo with Mr Alex has done more for me than any physical therapist could. I was barely able to do a pushup when I started and now 9 months later can do 42 in a row! There is a real family feel to this Dojo. Not a big corporation. Love it!

Our son just started his first lessons at this studio. It is wonderful! The owner is very…read morepersonable, the cost is afforable and month to month. We looked at bigger karate studios that rope you into an expensive 6 month commitment, then nickel and dime you all the way. Our son loves these classes and for a small amount more per month, also gets a private lesson from the owner per week. He is not only building strength and self-confidence, but learning the art of karate. We recommend this studio to anyone. The kids have a great time too! Pam L.