My stepson has been coming here for karate and absolutely loves it. He recently earned his junior…read moreblack belt and is now a junior instructor who helps teach others, which makes us so proud. The instructor is amazing and truly cares about the kids and their success. Karate has taught him so much more than self-defense. It has given him discipline, confidence, respect, leadership skills, and a strong work ethic. We've seen such positive growth in him since he started. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to get their child started in karate. The support, encouragement, and life lessons they provide are truly priceless.

What a fantastic place. When our girls old place closed down during covid we were forced to find a…read morenew place. We found here. Our girls have loved it and have grown so much under the tutelage of Sensei , Senpai, and the other instructors. It has truly been a blessing. A few months ago we enrolled the rest of the family. My youngest son, my wife and I. It is a great way to start getting back into shape and me and my wife count it as a date night. It is so wonderful being able to work out with my wife and be reminded of important life skills. I can not recommend this place enough.

Excellent training center with fair prices. The environment is family-friendly, too. They offer…read moretraining in BJJ, boxing, kick boxing, Judo, and self-defense classes for all ages. As an older woman, I have grown in confidence with knowledge/skills in how to protect myself. The instructor, Izi is the best.

Very nice and welcoming coaching staff. Would recommend to anyone who wants to compete or just…read morewants to learn self defense.

Went here for a women's self-defense class. I was hesitant. I am not in karate shape. Was very…read morehappy to see all sizes, shapes and ages of women and women black belts! The main instructor, I forget her name. was AMAZING! I am thinking about checking out classes; there is something very satisfying about "striking." The blackbelts that were volunteering their time were pretty awesome as well.

My family and I have been going to this dojo for over 2 years now and the entire time we've been…read moreattending, it has always felt like family. The instructors are great and extremely good with kids and adults (big kids). The Sensei is very good, approachable, and personable. He feels like one of my friends. I would recommend this dojo to everyone!

Master Tong has shown concern and safety towards the students that are now attending his classes…read more There are squares on the dojo that students stand in to keep safe distance from others. There is no contact with anyone. Staff are wearing masks while training. There are a couple students and staff that cannot wear due to asthma or other medical. Parents that do stay for the smaller classes of no more than 10 or 12 all wear masks. Master Tong and all of his assistants are fully following safety issues with sanitizing equipment and asking students to sanitize. I feel totally comfortable bringing my grandson here. It's an honor to be taught by such caring and professional staff.

Our daughter has been a student for 3 years. Excellent instructors who always do their best for the…read morestudents.

This place is awesome! The atmosphere is great. Everyone (coaches and students) work as a team at…read moreeach class. The coaches explain everything so I am comfortable going to each class as a beginner. Can't wait to be able to progress to the next level!

Scheduled an appointment for my son to checkout the gym, they bombarded me with emails and tex…read moremessages to confirm the appointment but no one showed up and the gym was closed.

Really good service and great senseis Kid friendly self…read moredefense and kicking and punching also great suits

Romanelli's has made the biggest difference in my son's life! My son was diagnosed with Aspergers…read morebefore he was 3 and in the first few years of his life he was completely non-verbal. Eventually, with early intervention and lots of behavioural therapy he began thriving. But still, once he was mainstreamed in school and was academically caught up to his peers, we struggled to find something for him to partake in that he not only enjoyed but made him feel like he wasn't different and helped him engage with his peers socially. We tried team sports, boy scouts, and community events but nothing was working. Then we found Romanelli's. From the get go, you could tell this was different. The people here really care about their students, what your goals for them are and their needs. They not only teach physical form, but social skills and life skills. My son has been at Romanelli's less than a year, and already he has benefited more from his time with them than he did in 4 years of behavioural therapy. He engages with others now, he looks us in the eye when he talks, and he communicates his emotions with us. It has given him a moral code as well that he strives to stick to in everything he does. Best of all, he has made friends! He even started at a brand new school about 6 months after starting here and his teacher has said that if I hadn't told her he was on the spectrum, she would have never known. I know I owe so much of that to all of the amazing teachers here. On top of that, because of the relationship he formed with his teachers and peers, he has found something he is truly passionate about. He now loves karate and practices daily and it has taught him to set goals for himself that he truly works to achieve in every aspect of his life. This is no ordinary dojo... I have been through a little bit of karate at a couple other places with my older son as well as so many other sports and organizations with all 3 of my children. The relationship that Romanelli's builds with ALL of their students AND their families is a truly rare thing to find! If your child is interested in martial arts, or even if you are, you will not find a better place than this!

Outstanding place to start your child in Karate. The staff there is super friendly! Flexible…read morescheduling makes it easy as well.

This is not your typical karate school--this is a true dojo! Don't just learn self-defense or stop…read moreat tournament fighting. Develop your technical skills as a martial artist and be a part of an incredible community of students of all ages and training backgrounds. Sensei Aldis and his staff have a curriculum that will challenge you and make you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Can say enough amazing things about this place!

Great gym with multiple disciplines. Coach Kurt and Shamal are awesome teachers. Great community of…read morepeople and coaches

Our family joined Master Brian's place a decade ago, before there was (formal) muy thai or krav…read moremaga. After a year or so, only our eldest daughter was a regular member. She made it through their mixed-technique levels steadily, and began krav maga when that part started up... must have been 7 years. It was tremendously helpful for her physical and mental health, and her continuing personal success is attributable in large part to the role this training and group played in her late youth and early adulthood. We have nothing but the highest regard, both personal and professional, for Masters Pontillo and Petrocy and it is clear other students and families feel the same.

I have been at Elite for 14 months. And this year I became a snowbird for three months. And out of…read morethe blue, Sensei and Senpai called to see how I was doing in sunny Florida. This is so typical of these amazing teachers. When you are at Elite, you are family. I truly love this amazing dojo, teachers, and staff. You cannot find a more caring and dedicated group of people. Thank you for the call. It truly made my week.

Amazing chemistry between the kids and Sensei/Sempai. They're incredibly friendly, which makes…read morethem perfect for teaching young kids. Great for building confidence and socializing your kids at a young age as well. They keep the kids attention and work thoroughly on helping them better themselves, while still keeping it fun. Love this place, can't recommend enough!

Patrick is a great instructor and so passionate about what he does. He inspires these kids in such…read morea positive way! I'm so grateful I brought my son here.

If you are looking for a martial arts school for your child look no further than the Rochester…read moreSchool of Martial arts. I highly recommend them. My oldest son has been coming since he was 6 and he is about to turn 14. What they teach them in class is phenomenal but it is also that they tell them to apply the same dedication and discipline to their every day lives outside the dojo. When I hear my boys repeat something that either Mr Donahue or Mr Kratz has said to another person I know they are in the right place.