As Head Judo instructor for Kokushi Dojo, established in 1964. I have trained at many dojos, in the…read moreUnited States, Japan, South America, Europe, and Central America. Combat Judo ranks amongst one of the best dojos i have ever trained at, and definitely the best on Long Island. Dr. Kano's goal for Judo is to create good people. Combat Judo is full of them. Otani Sensei, San Dan

Who is Mike Arcuri??? His web info has him as one thing, but I can't find any stats on him. Please…read morelet me know where I can validate his credentials and which tournaments he has won. The school is walking distance from my house and would otherwise be perfect for me if the instructor is qualified. I will be happy to upgrade my review once I can find some additional information on Mr. Arcuri.

Best Combative Jiu Jitsu school to learn self defense! If you know .... You know! Dojo teaches…read morestudents from children to adults. All the Sensei (teachers) are very helpful in creating proficient techniques. You will learn the concepts, principles, and theories to use in everyday life.

I started training at AJJ when I was 8 years old and trained under O'Sensei Joe for the past 32…read moreyears. I currently teach some classes at the dojo now but it is also the place that I choose to bring all 3 of my children to train. I trust them implicitly with every other instructor in the school and hope they will benefit from it even half as much as I have. I have seen martial arts schools all over Long island and know that AJJ is one of the few places where I could have spent more than 30 years of my life and still feel like I am learning something new every day.

Love this school. Great instructors, facilities, schedule, and program. If you want superb martial…read morearts training on LI, this is the place.

Fantastic coaching staff! I've been a member for 2.5 years and have grown tremendously due to the…read morehigh fighter IQ all the coaches have and attention to detail they provid. The Smithtown location is closer to me but I find time for both. If your in Suffolk or Nassau Rebel Thaiboxing is the gym for you.

Wow! I started with Hanshi Joyce Santamaria back in the 70's- 80's. She was my sensei and I can't…read morecount the number of students who greatly admire her for her amazing abilities and mind. With my deepest respect, Marlene Slaght Ps: this is an excellent dojo that is focused on character and strength of mind.Thank you Sensei ~

Excellent dojo! I've been attending here since the mid 90's and the programs for kids and adults…read moreare fantastic. Family oriented school with convenient class schedules and multiple Saturday classes available. Very involved in the community for over 50 years. The senior staff has over 150 years of combined martial arts experience in one building. Very few schools can boast that.

We came here after a not so great experience at another place. My son (3 years old) was very…read morehesitant about giving it another shot but now he LOVES it. The classes and instructors here are very empowering, encouraging and uplifting. It's age appropriate and not overwhelming. He looks forward to going and it helps us with instilling good behavior at home (love the 'Daily Habits Chart'). Also, all of the parents I have met here have been so incredibly nice which means Mommy likes going too :) The environment is clean and accommodating, the music is fun and the seating is comfortable which is super helpful when you also have a 9 month old. I would definitely recommend them!

My baby brother Liam has been going here for a couple months and my mom and I love it! He has so…read moremuch pent up energy that he needs to release and this is the perfect place to do so. The instructors are so understanding with kids! Almost every time we go out he says "are we going to my martial arts class?!" And he is sad when we tell him not we are not lol even at 9 o'clock at night he comes up to us and tells me to "watch this!" And he demonstrates what he learned in his classes.. he even met a lot of new friends here during his classes!

This place doesn't even deserve 1 star... google should make 0 stars possible. My son has been…read moregoing here for 2+ years and the amount of disrespect that Mr. Choi has for my child is unbelievable. He pretends to be nice when the parents are there and once the parents leave he is a bully to the children. He calls them names and makes fun of them, he talks down to his wife in front of the children which sets a horrible example. My kid will no longer be going here and I encourage other parents who take there children here to turn around and run.

My son has been going here for almost 3 years including the summer camp so it's safe to say I have…read moreknown Mr. and Mrs. Choi for quite some time. Around the time where my son was going to the summer camp my son would tell me how Mr. Choi was disrespectful to his wife and talk down to her in front of the children.Also as part of his "disciplinary technique" he would make fun of children And put them down in front of the whole class to try to teach that particular kid a lesson. I have been doing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Renzo Gracie Academy for many years, so I know what discipline is, and I wanted a similar experience for my child. But making fun and laughing at a child makes them insecure and is not the way to build confidence! Even after all of this happening my son was still going here. Today was the last straw! My son sees a tutor and he forgot (he is a child so they tend to forget) that he had a class with the tutor at 6pm. He went to the earlier class, so I went to get him and bring him home to see the tutor. I motioned from across the room for my son to get ready because he forgot the tutor and my son went to bow and tell Mr. Choi what was happening. At this point Mr. Choi is ignoring him and my son goes to get ready and leave but Mrs. Choi comes Over and tells my son to make sure Mr. Choi heard him. So this time my son is a bit louder and tells him "I'm sorry Mr.Choi I forgot I had a tutor class today and I have to go". Mr. Choi turns around and screams at the top of his lungs " DO NOT INTERRUPT MY CLASS! " when my son is only a few feet away. At this point as a parent I am fuming and wanted to say a lot to him but there were children around so I just told my son "don't worry, just get your stuff". Funny part is it wasn't even over, then Mrs. Choi comes over and says "You know we have rules here" so I turned around and said "what type of rules? Screaming at a kid for having responsibilities?" And then Mr. Choi came over and started screaming at my kid "you're not a good kid and your family is no good..." and then I stopped him right there. I proceeded to level my self to this man and said "What's your problem we are just leaving, do you want to take it on the mats?". You would think as a black belt he would take the offer, but he whimpered away and proceeded to kick us out like dogs in front of everybody and told my son that he is no longer accepted into this academy. Keep in mind this is all happening while the children and parents were watching. I proceeded to walk out and Mrs. Choi follows me out of the store pestering me, and I had to tell her "back off and I am leaving, why the need to follow me ?" I couldn't believe this happened. My son will no longer be going here and I am deeply in pain for the kids that had no choice but to see this go down when he should have self control and discipline. If you have any questions about my experience you can contact me directly at juandiegolopez@hotmail.com.

I am so impressed. My twins are having a great time and learning a lot. Discipline, strength,…read moredexterity and self confidence are what they are getting. I am incredibly happy with our choice. All of the teachers have been great. Everything is very clean without being a health club. This is a place people go to train, not socialize. That being said, the people are very nice and I can definitely see friendships being made.

This is the type of training facility that others should emulate. Whether you're in shape, out of…read moreshape, experienced or not, the trainers, staff and other members make you feel comfortable and at home. The one on one instruction is second to none and the classes are just as good. They have women's classes, men's classes and even children's classes. The trainers are all experienced, credible and well rounded. The class schedule offers something for just about anyone. In terms of the facility itself, they have over 3,000 Square Feet of mat space, a full MMA cage, a legitimate boxing/kickboxing ring, cardio equipment and a robust weight room. I personally have been going to this gym both as a regular member and getting private lessons for almost 5 years now. If you're looking to learn to be a better fighter, this is undoubtably your place. Many high caliber, big name fighters train here. If you're looking for a cool gym that will help you get into shape without utilizing the same old boring methods, this is your place. I personally stand behind this recommendation. Go see Chris, Keith, Spiro or Matt. You won't be disappointed. Oh and tell them "The Hulk" sent you. :-)

The school has a very positive environment, instructors are great with the kids and go the extra…read moremile. The school has a great mix of discipline and fun.