NEXTStep Martial Arts

(11 reviews)

30.9 mi

5 isn't enough stars for Clinch. I never thought I'd gush about a gym, but I am regularly awed by…read moremy experience here. The difference between a big chain gym and a family-owned gym is that when you're a member at Clinch, you are family. The owners, staff, coaches, even other members genuinely care about each other and every person that walks in the front door, no matter your age, size, fitness or skill level. They are versatile, with a variety of classes for kids and adults, encouraging, positive, friendly, and welcoming. Personally, I have had some challenges since becoming a member that I could not have gotten through without them. When I miss a class, I'm not just missing an opportunity to workout, I'm missing Clinch... something else I never thought I'd say about a gym.

Clinch is nothing short of amazing. Fabulous facilities. Knowledgeable staff. A bunch of classes to…read moresuit anybody. But the best part is...they quickly become family. They are a lot like the old Cheers..."everybody knows your name" and I mean it. They have made such an impact in my son's life. But what I didn't expect was how much they have touched me too. I recently was in a car accident and while still in the ER they were contacting me to see if a needed anything. They operate like how business should...with heart!

Owners Luke & Caty Rinehart

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Dubbs Karate Academy Ltd

(3 reviews)

1.7 mi

Summer will be here before you know it!!! Do yourself a favor and sign you kids up for Dubb's…read moreSummer Camp, after school care or karate programs. My son is 9. He took classes at age 5, has been to their Summer Camps in the past and is already looking forward to going back. They have activities for every age group and I love that they have great ideas to engage the older kids! I get artwork sent home, pictures of daily activities, he stays active and has tons of fun! The cost is very reasonable for everything they do during the week and communication with ALL of the staff is top notch. They also host fun, holiday events that are safe and entertaining. They take all safety and health precautions during COVID and I could not be happier! We love being a part of the DUBB'S family!!!

My son has been going here for about 5-6 months maybe and I love it and so does he! Everyone here…read moreis so nice and my son has become so much more disciplined than he was before. I highly recommend them to everyone!

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American Muay Thai

(7 reviews)

45.6 mi

This gym is awesome. Great coaches. Practical training. Great environment. Cute dogs.read more

Great place for people who always wanted to try a martial art and for people hoping to fight…read moreprofessionally. Jesse is a great teacher and excellent giuy who creates a fun learning environment where everyone feels comfortable doing their best. No experience or athleticism required. For me it's been a few years of doing it; lost 100 pounds after a heart attack and it's my home for mental health too; I'm so grateful for it. Come join us; you'll never look back.

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Penn-Mar Martial Arts Academy

8.8 mi

A really great martial arts studio right in the heart of Littlestown, PA. The people have been very…read morewelcoming and the classes are informative but fun. Master Tim is a great instructor and he takes the time to know everyone's strengths. I transferred from another Hapkido school as part of the adult class and haven't regretted it. If you're new to martial arts or a veteran this is an excellent choice.

One of the best martial arts schools around!! Owner/ Head Instructor Tim Goonan and the other…read moreinstructors are very knowledgeable and put forth a lot of time and effort into all there students!! They also have a great kids, adult and kickboxing program!!! I have a child enrolled in the kids class and I take adult and kickboxing classes!! Strongly recommend anyone in the surrounding areas to come try one of the classes!!!

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So's Taekwondo

(3 reviews)

11.8 mi

My sons took lessons here from Master So many years ago and now my grandsons are continuing the…read moretradition. It's such a joy to see the way they encourage and support these young children. What a fine legacy they have here in Hanover.

Very good place I take class here love it thank you and the instructors are very nice and kind…read morethanks again I would recommend to take your kids and family here also adults can take it.

So's Taekwondo's martial art program provides a safe and educational environment for children to develop strong character traits.

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Cuascut's Academy of Martial Arts

(6 reviews)

50.0 mi

Great class! My granddaughter loves it and the coaches really work with the kids. Highly recommend!read more

Excellent place for kids to learn. I have a 5-year-old. I…read moremet Master Cuascut at a Parents activity outing. I tried out the martial arts studio and have been there ever since. Master "C" is very good with kids. He is fun, charming, and energetic. He pays attentions to details and helps my girl in her forms. One thing that stands out for me is Master "C" does not just teach martial arts. He also teaches the philosophy of martial arts including respect, integrity, self discipline, patience... all the virtues that should be taught along side martial arts (which sadly have been lost in other studios). I plan to keep my daughter here for a long time hoping to enhance my girl's life skills, not just martial arts. I strongly recommend this studio.

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Mr Jimmy's White Tiger Martial Arts

30.1 mi

If you want to learn Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido or Women's Self Defense, look no further. Master James…read moreSmith, a 6th Dan Black Belt, and his group of black belt instructors are professional and knowledgable. He will push you in traditional Tae Kwon Do from forms and patterns, to mastering kicks to weapons. And then sparring class. The toughest workout I have ever done. I have played football, baseball, basketball, weight lifted etc. This night leaves me so sweaty and exhausted. An amazing workout. I signed up my son (5 at the time) to learn martial arts. We did our home work and learned from several friends and reviews that this place would be a perfect fit. He has been in it for just over a year and has belted up to his fifth belt (blue). He was never a child who needed help with focus, although if that is needed, martial arts will help. He did have issues with confidence. He is slowly breaking out of his shell. Mr Jimmy is very good with the kids. He is tough when he needs to be, but never mean. "Punishments" are wall kicks or push ups. This forces focus, while building strength. The kids love going and respect him, classes are always fun, and having fun and laughing is a big part of the learning process here. This is not just for kids though. After watching him for almost a year, I signed up. It just looked like so much fun. I have belted up to green as of this review (my 4th belt). I look forward to class every night that I have it. I have belted up faster than children. Perhaps because I "learned" all techniques watching my son. Maybe the early belts are easier for adults. One thing I have learned is never ask for a test. You will be told when you are ready. I will be signing up for Hapkido in the fall. I have nothing but positive things to say about this "dojang" or gym. Mr Jimmy (as he is known by the kids) teaches 95% of the classes himself. He has many black belts that assist so people new to a belt are never thrown into a class with people who know the material. If you want some good exercise, and are bored with the gym (I do both) I highly recommend White Tiger Martial Arts.

I can't say enough about this place! Our 3 girls go to White Tiger and have come out confident &…read morestronger. While I believe that character & manners are taught at home; I love how White Tiger reinforces morals & responsibility in my girls. My 3 girls will continue to attend White Tiger!

Class in Chune Bi - Ready Position!

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Columbia Martial Arts Center

4.8

(5 reviews)

48.6 mi

This is a school that teaches Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu under Sifu Shannon Moore, disciple of…read moreGrandmaster William Cheung (disciple of Grandmaster Ip Man). I've practiced martial arts (Karate, Taekwondo, and Wushu) for about a total of 10 years, so i've been around several different schools and Masters and Sifus. Sifu Shannon Moore teaches traditional, practical, and sport aspects of Wing Chun. Very knowledgeable and experienced as one would know from just listening and conversing with him. Sifu Shannon Moore takes great pride in providing hands on training and development with his students as opposed to some other schools i have been to where the senior students primarily teach. You may ask... well what the heck is this Wing Chun mumbo jumbo. How is it any different from other martial art styles that also teach self-defense? Wing Chun is an amazing and beautiful kung fu style different from many of today's popular styles, such as Karate, Taekwondo, and Shaolin kung fu. While these styles may focus on blocking first and then attacking, Wing Chun teaches well-coordinated angular defense and simultaneous attack, operating on the center line, not drawing back (windup) before striking; instead striking from any position. This both increases the speed and eliminates the telegraphing of the strike. Using structure of the entire body to create power in a small space. This way, in the time it takes a student of another style to throw one or two punches, a Wing Chun student will throw at least nine. This system relies on biomechanics, not brute force and is a scientific yet theoretically based martial arts style focusing on close-range combat. Wing Chun is based on the concepts and principles of simplicity, economy of movement, and economy of energy. This art is a true internal and external system designed so you can learn the system in 3-5 years. It is a science in motion that is simple yet explosive. Bear in mind, i said learn the system in 3-5 years. Mastering is a whole other story. =) Anyone who is interested the martial arts, especially Wing Chun, should definitely come check it out. Sifu Shannon Moore even offers a FREE first introductory class so anyone interested can get their feet wet. I came, i tried, and now i'm hooked. Check it out for yourself! Keep that Wu Sao up! You'll learn what that means, one way or another. =)

Master Moore has a wealth of knowledge and is comfortable sharing it with his students. No…read morepressure or sales tactics, just a master with a clear understanding of the art he teaches in full and a friendly and accomodating group of fellow students. It is easy to fall in love with Wing Chun, and I highly recommend it and the instructor to give you a fuller understanding in your martial arts journey. As Master Moore would say, "Keep your Wu Sao up"...

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The Dragon's Way School of Kenpo

(3 reviews)

24.9 mi

Our boys needed a little bit of structure in their lives so we decided to give this a shot. We…read morecould have never expected what an amazing impact Karate and the Smith family could have had on them. So much so that my daughter recently joined too! They have 3 classes each evening, divided by age. I now have a child in every one! I spend all evening there and they've become like a second family. If you have ever considered martial arts or feel like you just need a place for your child to have a sense of belonging.....I highly recommend Dragon's Way.

Absolutely pure excellence! Highly recommended for every single child. It does wonders for a child…read more Best Martial Arts staff you will find in PA. Period!

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Codorus State Park

3.8

(36 reviews)

15.6 mi

REVIEW FOR CABINS: Decided to rent out some of the cabins with friends during THE YEAR OF THE…read morePANDEMIC. We were really happy with the cabins - we stayed in the Chestnut cabin. Here are the pluses: Price - under $50 a night. Bargain! Inside cabin: Electricity - bring a long extension cord with multi plugs. Heat - Such a plus since we were in the fall. Fan - Very useful for the summer. Two bunkbeds with bottom bunks that are either a full or queen. Long table with seating Plenty of lighting Cleaning materials - they provide a broom to keep the floor clean. Outside cabin: Outdoor plug for electricity Two picnic tables - one under shelter (so so nice!) / also next to fire ring Overhang is excellent for keeping things dry and sheltered Fire ring Due to COVID, check in is not until 5 PM. Ugh, what a drag. They did let us get in finally at 4:00 PM - after all, it was a Sunday and hardly anyone was around. Check out is 9 AM. Stay for at least 2 nights. Firewood is $7 for a small bundle. Drive around - you might find better deals from locals. Bathrooms were toasty warm and cleaned daily. We didn't use showers, but other people said the hot water was plentiful and it was cleaned well. Utility sinks are behind the bathrooms and extremely useful for dishes and other cleaning.

We visited for the "Experience Codorus Outdoors" event. We camped at the nearby campground which…read morewas super convenient to the park. I'll rate the various parts accordingly. Main park 9/10 In a word, breathtaking. You have several amazing views of Lake Marburg, which is unfortunately not a swimming lake. We visited during the experience Corodus outdoor event, so they allowed kids and adults to put their feet in. You might be able to go to one of the less populated areas and get away with swimming, but would probably be kicked out eventually. We saw a few people in the water at random spots outside of the main park. The kayak launch looks nothing short of amazing. It was closed due to the event, but I scoped it out while we walked around. It looked super easy and shallow. Campgrounds Right across from the marina. There are 4 loops, 3 mainly for tent camping and smaller RVs, and giant sites for the HUGE RVs. You do have to make your way through loop C (tents) to reach loop D, which can be pretty tight especially when people stupidly park their car(s) in the road. The sites were spacious and quiet. We were at loop C right next to the bathhouse. I would stay at the site again except the doors swing shut HARD. Nothing like waking up from a dead sleep when someone exits the bathroom and the door slams shut. There are utility sinks near the bathrooms which was a nice touch for those of us using reusable dishes. There's a small playground for young kids. It was perfect for my 5 year old, but my 12 year old would have been bored quickly. They also offer church services on Sundays which was a nice touch. They have a private launch that is VERY remote. Good because other boats aren't flying through. Bad because if something happens and you need help, there likely won't be any. We launched a double inflatable kayak without issue, but realized we were pretty much on our own if anything went wrong. Marina 2/5 Lots of spaces to park and plenty of paved trails to walk around. We were looking for a place to launch our inflatable kayak. This didn't seem like a great option with the rental house open. If it was closed, it might be better. Unless you own a boat or want to walk, there's not much to do here (to be fair it is a marina). Visitor Center- 2/5 Sad. They had a bird watching widows but guess what? All of the bird and squirrel feeders were empty. There were a couple displays with taxidermy animals, but not much else sadly. Other than a bathroom break, there really wasn't much to do here. Experience codorus outdoors- 3/5 There were lots of activities for kids and families. A rock climbing wall, pontoon ride, splash in the water, slip and slide, food trucks, obstacle course, kayaks, and SOOO many other things. It was a great event and we had a blast. There were a few things that could be improved (I plan to send this to the codorus outdoor committee as well) - Offer double kayaks. Some of the kids who went solo didn't look old enough to navigate a kayak alone. They offered to allow my 5 year old to go, but that seemed dangerous to me. Why they didn't offer any double kayaks is beyond me. It seemed like lots of families with smaller kids were turned away. - The water fountains weren't working. For an event that has probably the highest number of people at the park, they should have offered some water for people to drink besides paying at food trucks. Oversight on the part of the committee. -Our pontoon boat driver was a grump. I innocently asked why people were not allowed to swim in the lake. Instead of informing an out of towner who was curious, he responded with a super condescending tone like "Duh, how did you not know that!?" We will definitely be back when the place is less crowded and access to the kayak launch site is available.

Don't forget to look up. Maybe you will see an eagle or two!

At the lake

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Boiling Springs Pool

4.1

(8 reviews)

21.8 mi

Great family oriented pool! The facilities are great as well. Prices for admission are excellent.read more

Beautiful pool--memories of my childhood!! Very clean, nice lifeguards, delicious and adorable…read moresnack bar. We love this place!!!!! This is how ALL pool should be!

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Little slide

Opossum Lake

27.8 mi

One of my favorite parts about hiking is talking to other hikers! A few weeks ago, while wrapping…read moreup a different trail, another hiker asked where else I liked to hike. When I admitted I'd never been to Opossum Lake, she looked at me like I was missing out and told me I needed to check it out. Well...challenge accepted! When I got home, I looked it up and discovered it was only about 25 minutes from my house. Somehow, yet again, I had managed to overlook another great outdoor spot practically in my own backyard. A beautiful four-mile trail around a lake? Count me in! I headed out early on a mid-July Sunday morning, hoping to beat both the heat and the crowds. GPS brought me right to the parking area without any trouble, and even though there were already quite a few people there fishing, I had no problem finding a parking spot. The trail itself was fantastic! One of the things I appreciated most was how much the terrain changed throughout the loop. Parts of the trail were covered with crushed stone, others with pine needles, tanbark or natural dirt. It kept the hike interesting without ever becoming difficult. The entire four-mile loop is well-marked, easy to follow and beautifully shaded, making it an excellent summer hike even when temperatures start creeping up. The recent rain left a few muddy spots along the trail, but nothing that slowed me down. PRO TIP: If you're hiking after a rainstorm, use a little extra caution on the wooden footbridges. They can get a bit slick. The trail offered plenty to see along the way. I spotted birds, turtles and beautiful views across the lake and I found myself stopping more than once simply to enjoy the peaceful scenery. One unexpected highlight came when I crossed the spillway bridge. The interpretive signs explaining the history of the dam, the high-water markers and why the bridge was built so high above the creek added a neat educational element to the hike that I wasn't expecting. I always appreciate when a place teaches me something while I'm out exploring. Beyond hiking, it's easy to see why Opossum Lake has become such a popular recreation area. Throughout my visit I saw anglers casting from the shoreline, boats out enjoying the water and families making use of the many picnic areas scattered around the lake. Whether you're looking to hike, fish, paddle or simply enjoy a peaceful picnic, there's plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the scenery. I can already tell Opossum Lake is going to earn a permanent spot on my short list of local hikes. It's close to home. It's easy enough to enjoy without needing to mentally prepare for a mountain expedition. And it's beautiful enough that it never feels like "just another walk." Sometimes you want a huge adventure. Sometimes you just want to lace up your hiking boots, get a few peaceful miles under your belt and spend some time outside. Opossum Lake is absolutely perfect for those days!

'Possum Lake is a great place to go for a quick hike or paddle. My favorite thing is to hike…read morearound the lake in the evening then head out in the kayak. The distance around the lake is, I think, about 3 or 3 1/2 miles and there are some small hills, steps, and mostly dirt or pine-needle-covered terrain. In terms of kayaking, I can paddle around all areas in about an hour. It's a convenient, easy-to-get-to location and it's open until 10pm.

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Aquarium Xpress

27.3 mi

David was incredible in offering detailed guidance for my father's initial venture into saltwater…read moreaquariums, a world known for its complexity to newcomers and experts alike. His friendly attitude and the generous amount of time he spent giving us advice us really set him apart from the rest. I strongly recommend Aquarium Xpress for anyone diving into this hobby.

Dave is awesome !! 20/10 would recommend his services for your aquarium! Send him a message!read more