Best of the best! My son started Karate at 3 1/2 and my husband and I started Muay Thai Kickboxing…read morein 2016. We have all gotten so much out of being a part of the PMA Team and would (and do) recommend this Academy to everyone we know or meet!!

What really sets PMA apart is the community. The environment is welcoming, supportive, and full of…read morepeople who push each other to be their best--on and off the mat. It's a rare thing to find such a strong sense of camaraderie, and it's kept me coming back for decades. If you're looking for a place to train, grow, and connect with great people, PMA is it.

My son loves his karate class. They make the classes fun. The app is great for signing up for…read moreclass and very flexible.

My son has been going here for a month in the little dragons and is loving it! Being able to watch…read morethe class too is helpful to know what they are learning and see the teaching style. The instructors are so patient and it's just so great my son is learning about discipline respect and gaining more confidence! Highly recommend!

I've studied many styles at many dojos (schools), all of them excellent, but Sensei Matt Hogan…read morestands above everyone as a truly great sensei (teacher). Not only is he highly skilled, but he is highly intelligent, patient, compassionate, warm and kind. He is great with the kids. He creates a great atmosphere. He is also well-versed in Okinawan martial arts history and lineage. This is authentic and tradition martial arts.

From the owner: We've moved! Find us now in the Mill 77 building in downtown Amesbury! As a special promotion to…read morecelebrate moving into our own space, sign up for a one month free trial! We teach combined, family style classes with all ages (6 year old minimum). People are paired with others of appropriate age and size for partner training and all students learn and are held to the same standards of self-discipline, respect, and conduct inside the dojo and out. As the only traditional Okinawan dojo in the area, we offer a great opportunity to gain strength, discipline, endurance, and learn self-defense while bonding with family and friends in traditional, but supportive environment.

I took the adult karate and kickboxing classes at Karate International. My goal was to get back in…read moreshape and learn a skill at the same time. I got in the best shape I've been in since college. I went from being able to only do a few push-ups on my knees to pumping out 20+ at a time. The karate classes engaged my mind while working my body. Kickboxing left me exhausted but exhilarated at my progress. Most of all, it was so much fun. There is nothing like being out of breath from working out and laughing at the same time. Lastly, I've seen people post this before, but I've now experienced it myself - you become part of a family. I have moved away for work, but the people I met at KI continue to be dear friends. I encourage anyone to just give it a try; it will be more than worth your while.

From the owner: We have used our 20+ years of martial arts experience to create a practical self defense curriculum…read morefor youth, teens and Adults. Self defense can play out in many different ways and environments. Learning the karate international system will help students deal with all types of self defense situations and scenarios. We emphasize integrity in all aspects of life. No Karate International student should believe that they can behave one way in our center, and that they can drop their standards at home or at school. Our program emphasizes integration of all areas of their lives, and requires that students put forth their best efforts and become their best selves in all areas of life. We use black belt excellence as a metaphor for personal excellence.

Want a long term influence for you or your family? This is the place where I started training in…read moremartial arts 25 years ago, and it has been the best influence of my entire life. As a direct result of my time there, I eventually moved to Japan for years to continue martial arts training, and have dedicated my life to martial arts, now teaching at my own Dojo in Los Angeles. I can't believe how much I owe to my experience at Shodokan. Thank you for being such a wonderful influence. Thank you for being such a great inspiration. I hope many more people will have the opportunity to be a part of your Dojo.

I feel very lucky to have found this dojo, which has been in operation since 1964. This school…read moreoperates as a nonprofit school and does not pay its instructors; this shows the commitment of teachers and students to the art. New students go through a two month intro class that will allow them to join regular classes with more confidence and a good understanding of the basics of Aikido. The intro class is taught by the school's senior instructor, Sensei Mulligan, who was designated as "Shihan" or Master Teacher from Aikido World Headquarters in 2010. He has trained and inspired many students but what makes the Shodokan a special martial arts school is the energy and sense of humor from Mr. Mulligan and the teachers and students. The school also offers Judo, Karate and other arts, with instructors and students cross training in different arts. Visitors are welcome to come by and sit during class, so if you're interested, come by and check it out! Read more: Beverly master Bernie Mulligan reaches highest rank in Aikido - Beverly, MA - Beverly Citizen http://bit.ly/kTVmqI

I have studied here since 1984. I have lived in other parts of the United States and have studied…read morethere as well. The instructors and students here at the IMAS are all family to me. Simply put - The best place I have ever studied the Martial Arts!

I can't say enough about this school. It's great for all levels and the instructors are so…read morededicated. Highly recommend!

My 4 year old son started classes there a few months ago and we couldn't be happier with this…read morestudio. Sensai Ed is great with all of the kids in the class and has helped teach my son a lot of great values along with helping him focus better (that's a challenge for my son). They also do a monthly party for the kids and the parents get to have a night out. The staff is great and the other families that attend are great as well. I highly recommend checking it out!

Shihan Lazarus is a rarity in today's martial arts world. With 40+ years of practice and over 20…read moreyearly trips to Okinawa for his own training, he has amassed a body of knowledge of Shorin Ryu Karate, as well as Okinawan history, and traditions, that puts him in a category well above 90% of the other schools around. He teaches old school, authentic Okinawan Karate the way it was meant to be taught. No gimmicks, no shortcuts, just honest traditional training in an art that has stood the test of time but is still applicable in today's world.

I have been a student of Shihan Lazarus for over 25 years with good reason. He doesn't rely on fads…read moreor gimmicks, just solid, honest training in an art that has both a long history as well as applicability today. His knowledge, dedication, and passion for teaching authentic Okinawan Karate help him train some of the best martial artists I have ever met.

If you are looking for top-notch defensive training, look no further. They have a wide variety of…read moreclasses/courses for every ability. It's definitely worth your time!

I took my first class from Critical Defense Institute in 2017 after meeting Rob, the owner, on the…read morerange during a competition. The training I have received from Rob and his staff is amazing; their level of training an expertise is what everyone needs to be become proficient in the art of self-defense, both empty hand and firearms. Most recently, I took a rifle class, and it was nothing less than spectacular, even though it rained the entire day!