My son, 9, is active and athletic. Every year, we have been sending him for different sport…read moreactivities, such as baseball, soccer, basketball, swimming, ... Most of the time, he was passive about the training. I've never thought Wushu is "his thing" until one day he visited CMAA. He has been so dedicated to the sport that he doesn't want to miss any training - very much proactive. As the result, he has excelled well and won gold medals in recent regional and national competitions. I have been trying to figure out the "hooks." First of all, the amazing coach. Lucas is the owner and instructor. He's Caucasian, but he knows Chinese martial arts no less than Chines athletes. He studied in China for a few years and is able to read the Kong Fu code book that most Chinese could not even comprehend. Above all, he knows how to teach. He motivates not pushing. He paces each student's progress based on individual readiness. He not only teaches moves, but ethics and discipline. My son constantly paraphrases the words Lucas uses, like "early is on-time, on-time is late, and late is unacceptable...""virtuosity is doing common things uncommonly well..." The training facility is new (a year and half) and tastefully decorated. The schedule is flexible and you can find proper time slots easier than many other schools. The students there are also amazing. My son is friend with almost every student; some of them are years older. In class, they help each other. After school, they are buddies. Considering after almost a year training at CMAA, my son is still so crazy about Wushu, Lucas must be doing something right!

I started training in Tai Chi at a later point in my life. What I've found is that tai chi…read moreenhances most aspects of my daily life. Specifically, my balance and coordination have improved allowing me to do other sports with more confidence and success. My other sports include cycling and skiing. In addition, the Qigong practice helps me with calmness, clear thinking and patience as I go through each day. I highly recommend the Chinese Martial Arts Academy because of the experience, caring and kindness of the people who provide teaching there. It is a very friendly and homey environment for all.

Zenquest is one of the best schools in the country. The environment is clean and welcoming, the…read moreinstructors are top notch, and the skills being taught are very real. I am doing things I never thought possible in my 40's. Highly recommended for all ages, and a fantastic youth program! I encourage families to join together and share the experience. A++ experience at this school.

The ZenQuest Martial Arts Center is a perfect place to learn Martial Arts. Whether you're trying to…read moreget in shape, compete in fights, or find yourself through practice, you can do it here. It's also just a lot of fun! Several types of martial arts are available to study - Okinawan Karate (Shohei-Ryu), Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, and Mixed Martial Arts. There are programs for all ages and everyone is there to learn; you won't feel intimidated training here. Sensei Connie and Sensei Mark are co-owners and chief sensei of the dojo. There are several knowledgeable and experienced instructors who round out the staff, all of whom are skilled both at their craft and inspiring/encouraging their students the best way.

Love this place. Very much makes you feel like family, knowledgable and patient just a wonderful…read moreplace to learn martial arts, train and be a better person over all.

My son was here a year. The classes were great for him and he learned a lot. Sensei Justin is…read morewonderful. However the way the billing is handled here is extremely inappropriate. That and the way that I was spoken to by Sensei Max is the reason we have now left and sought out another dojo across town. When the first year was up I received a call during the work day from Sensei Max asking me to call back. Before I was able to return his call I received multiple messages from his personal facebook account asking about billing and then belittling me for being unable to afford the exorbitant up front cost of $1620 for the year. I had explained I would need to pay monthly as a single mom with limited funds and he offered to ask the owner for a discount on my behalf which was great. In the meantime I had several family members wanting to help out so I set up a GoFundMe which he saw. Deciding that since I had people willing to help with the fees I no longer needed a discount he decided to instead subtract those funds from the yearly cost and tell me what the new monthly rate would be after. I had not given them any money yet and it was uncalled for to have him take any money that he hadn't received into account for their billing which again was happening entirely through Facebook messenger from a private account that was not even the owner of the business. There are advertisements online and out front of the building stating 1 month free. What they don't tell you is that 1 week in Max will take you aside, ask if this is going to be a long term decision and get you signed up for the next year at which point the rest of the "free month" is forfeit. He tells me now that since I chose to sign up for the year I was giving up the right to those 3 weeks that would have been otherwise free. When I asked to speak with the owner after being dissatisfied with the way Max was handling this, I never received a call back. So to surmise. They do not issue paper bills but will instead harass and bully you via private messenger accounts. They do not honor their 1 month free. They fail to provide any sort of customer service and the owner cannot be bothered to return calls of complaints of treatment by his staff. We recently signed up at DaSilva's for a month to month affordable rate and with the option to visit the dojo as often as my son wants. This week he was there for 4 classes at times convenient to working parents. I recommend anyone considering VMA to instead look elsewhere and save yourself that poor treatment.

Brought our eight year son here to learn a martial art. Everything seemed fine with the local…read moreinstructor but as our son or progressed we felt like we were being sold to. Our family has been in competitive sports for years. We asked about tournaments but was only told about SD events. We removed him after 3 year and changed to taekwondo. He has been great and will be competing in the NCTA while heading into college next year. When it comes to martial arts, do your research.

My son has been taking lessons here and we love it! Master Mark is a great role model for my…read moreteenage son. My son looks forward to attending classes and really enjoys sparring. When my son started, he was a bit on the shy side and did not like trying new things. Now, he's much more confident and sure of himself. Thank you Master Mark!!

I was intimidated to start classes here because I'm a bit out of shape and didn't have previous…read moreexperience with karate, but Jason and the other Sensei are very supportive and encouraging. They create a great community at the dojo and provide you with individual attention during class whether you are just starting out or have a black belt. They also really push you to work hard, but at your own pace if needed. I am very thankful for them and feel amazing (!!) after class! COVID stuff: Right now classes are offered outside in a shaded area and most attendees (adults and teens) are vaccinated, but, if not, they wear a mask (most wear masks regardless and everyone wears a mask if working closely, in pairs). I'm grateful to have a COVID friendly workout option with a group during the pandemic - I so needed it!

This dojo combines, in a warm, friendly atmosphere, first rate martial arts training with the…read moreself-discipline needed to succeed in self defense and in life. There are classes for adults and teens (with teens comfortable attending adult classes.) Excellent instructors provide individual attention, challenging and encouraging us to do our best as we earn our tips and belts. I was shy about starting martial arts, so I'm glad I found Northampton Karate. And the students and sensei couldn't be more welcoming.

Great place to train. Solid martial artists with a focus on application, self-defense, kata and…read moreconditioning. I have started my kids here and they love it!

My son Donovan just started tiny tigers classes very well run at a price you can't beat once a week…read morefor 45 mins 70 bucks not bad at all for my active little 4 year old:-) love this place and little man loves going to Karate and saying Ous (spelling?)