Over the years, I've seen a few schools of martial arts come and go, and I've had a few teachers,…read morebut few have ever struck me as loving what they do as much as Guro Tony Marcial. The head teacher -"Guro" in his native language,- of the Philippine Martial Arts Institute, a school that's part of the Westlake Martial Arts Center, his style is known as Marcial Tirada Kali, and is defined as follows; "The Kali system "Marcial Tirada" taught at the Philippine Martial Arts Institute, is a composite of different Kali styles taught primarily in the Pangasinan region of The Philippines. The primary weapons taught in the Marcial Tirada Kali System are single and double stick, knife and stick & dagger. In the Art of Kali, the practitioner will learn weaponry first. This type of training develops awareness, sensitivity, coordination & quick reflex action. The Kali practitioner learns the empty hand after he or she has developed an understanding of the concepts of weapon fighting. A practitioner of Kali will be taught all ranges of empty hand fighting." The classes at the school are taught, currently, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and are intense, interesting and are taught in a way that encourages learning on the highest level. EVERY class is like a mini-seminar. I've learned a ton, and then some, with each class, and if you want to learn a street effective style, with applications that will make you into a "Bourne" fighter, than I suggest contacting Guro Tony and coming by; you won't regret it. Trust me, after just one class, you'll never look at rattan as just furniture material ever again:) (Just a note, the classes are great, but I would suggest that anyone younger than early teens might not be suitable for them, due to certain aspects of the training.)

I have been coming here for about 6 months and have loved my experience. I came in with a boxing…read morebackground and had little to no experience with kicks, elbows, knees, and the footwork that goes with it. Alan and Alex have helped me improve my skills exponentially in such a short time and are very attentive and willing to help on an individual level with form, technique, or any questions I may have. Every class is challenging and I never leave feeling like I have more to give. The kickboxing classes are cardio and strength based and the Muay Tai classes, while still cardio and strength conducive, offer a chance to improve technique with partner work and sparring. Very appreciative that I found Riverview Martial Arts!

We started training with Master Coach Ritvo about a year ago. He is incredible with my son and all…read moreof the kids that I have seen during this time. We do not take martial arts from him but rather he trains my son in plyometrics and conditioning for hockey and lacrosse. Folks might not know that Riverview Martial Arts also offers several different kid and adult training opportunities in addition to martial arts. Since we have started going to him my son has noticeably improved in his hockey first three steps and Lacrosse speed, quickness and agility. I can't say enough how my son loves coming to his training sessions ( even though Master Coach really puts him through it!). The sessions are varied and tailored to his abilities to work to develop both his strengths and weaknesses in a one on one environment that is always demanding and challenging. Master Coach challenges my son's limits blowing past his comfort zone but always with respectful and conscientious coaching. My son has fun while he is improving his athleticism. I hear him grunt every once and a while and he always leaves sweaty, tired and cannot wait to come back! We told several of our friends whose kids have also started training with him and they love going to him as well. Thank you Master Coach! Keep up the good work.

If you are ever in Cleveland hit up rio pro, I am from east bay ca where the Bjj is very high…read morelevel. This place is up to par. If you are traveling and need Your Bjj fix, bring your gi!

From the owner: We are a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy, strategically located on both the east and west side of…read moreCleveland. If you live in the suburbs or if you work downtown, you will find our Beachwood and Westlake locations convenient. Take this rare opportunity to train at two schools for the price of one. What Martial Arts do we teach? Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) No Gi Grappling Judo Muay Thai Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Is Rio Pro right for me? Our school is for everyone that is looking to improve the overall quality of their lives. We offer a diverse set of classes that fit everyone's needs from professional fighters to stay-at-home moms. You may be wondering, how is that possible? Over our years of experience, we have developed a structured curriculum that fits individual goals by separating programs by experience levels. Whether you are a professional fighter or someone who has never even put on a gi or a glove, don't be afraid, we have a program for you! Every minute inside our classes is planned to perfection to guarantee you perform at your best and achieve your goals. From the warm up to the cool down, no minute is wasted as our world-class instructors push the pace of the class while still maintaining personal attention. Our attention to detail, when combined with our welcoming and positive environment, we have created more than a school, we have created a family.

I applaud Grand Master Ray Szuch for his consistency when it comes to support and providing…read moreresources for our younger adults families and community. I too have profit from Grand Master Ray Szuch devoted efforts and I speak highly of his no-nonsense approach to a young person destiny. I have been associated with The family of Cleveland academy of self-defense and the guidance of Grand Master Ray Szuch suggestions and advice for the past 46 years, even when my journey has taken me miles away from the Cleveland academy of self defense umbrella of families there was always a connection two Grand Master Ray Szuch. I am a standing example of Grand Master Ray Szuch efforts in accordance to my success. Darryl T Master of Instructions

From the owner: Cleveland Academy of Self Defense is the premier location in Cleveland to learn Taekwondo and…read moreHapkido. Cleveland Academy of Self Defense has been serving the Greater Cleveland area since 1968. If you want to learn the highly effective Self-Defense art of Hapkido or the dynamic martial art and sport of Taekwondo, Cleveland Academy of Self Defense is the place for you. We offer very dynamic and flexible programs in Hapkido and Taekwondo for men, women, children and teens. We also offer programs that cover Women's Self-Defense and Children's Self-Defense. We have an option to fit almost everyone's needs and tailor classes to the individuals.

A great place to grow and learn! My partner takes karate lessons here and has learned so much.read more

Just talk into it great place to learn karate been doing it for multiple years working on getting…read moremy black belt couldn't think of going anywhere else John's a great guy.