This is a great place to learn Karate for children or adults of all backgrounds and sizes…read more The Environment: The school itself feels very comfortable. It is a cozy place with lots of small touches that make it feel personal instead of commercial. Since the classes are limited to 10 students at a time, there is always enough room to safely and comfortably practice. The school has a large focus on technique over athleticism and stature, which is probably why there is such a range of different people that can attend the school and benefit from the teachings. This is not the type of school where you will be asked to run intense drills or be yelled at for mistakes. The teaching is relaxed, you can ask questions and learn at your own pace. Different skill levels often practice in the same class so you have the added benefit of learning from your higher-ranking peers. The Teacher: Prof. Geary is the founder of this school and a 10th degree black belt with impressive credentials. He is the youngest 10th degree blackbelt in America, second youngest in the world, and proof of his credentials is readily available online and displayed in the school which is a true testament to the legitimacy of the school. Professor Geary teaches all the classes himself, so you can feel confident knowing you are receiving quality instruction straight from the source, rather than second-hand. His general demeanor shows that he cares way more about teaching good karate to his students than how to spend marketing dollars, which I really appreciate. Inclusivity: People of various shapes, sizes, colors and ages on a large range go to the school. There are children and seniors, many people from different background and many people who you wouldn't immediately think of as athletic. They are all welcome and show respect to each other at the school. Overall I would highly recommend studying Kempo Karate here.

From the owner: This establishment focuses on teaching practical and realistic, "Real Life" techniques so the…read morestudent will have the confidence to defend themselves.

The Sensei's here are pretty amazing. They are very patient with the kids, keep them engaged, are…read moreencouraging, and make it fun while being structured. Not just teaching aikido, they also focus on teamwork, patience, and respect. Highly recommend it.

My daughter has been going here for about a year. We have experience at a different martial arts…read moreschool in town and this one is much different. It is very much a community. The school is a unique blend of casual conversations and easy-going relationships coupled with a serious commitment to Aikido. The instructions, moves, and classes are all in Japanese. Testing is a serious business and an in-depth process but you are never testing unless the instructors has told you that you are ready. They also offer seminars and women's self-defense classes. We highly recommend this dojo!

Outstanding trainers, Omaha is very fortunate to have such a world class MMA gym. Highly recommend!!read more

Went to Mick Doyle's for a free first class based off the recommendation of a current member…read more On the advice of an employee, the hubs and I took both the beginner and intermediate boxing classes. The beginner class was more of a warmup that focused on footwork and technique and the intermediate class moved into hitting and bag work. While the trainers and workout was fantastic, about 45 minutes of the two hours was taken up by the trainer talking (no movement during this time) and one-on-one work with the first trainer. The one-on-one time was great, however, if you were not working with the trainer you were just standing around. It seems this time would be more beneficial if people were paired up to continue training while waiting for their turn with the trainer. If you are looking for a workout, you may want to just attend the beginner class. If you are looking to become more efficient and trained in boxing, both classes are probably needed. The intermediate class (at least during our visit) is just a continuation of the first class and cannot stand on its own. While the extended time was a let down, as newbies we definitely needed the break. If we were to continue on, this would probably be an issue if all classes have this amount of down time. Happy training Yelpers!

This is my daughter's first year at this dojo and I have seen DRAMATIC changes in her. She went…read morefrom having self doubt, in a lot things, to becoming amazingly confident. She's worked her way to a Yellow belt (black belt club) and is aspiring to join the Masters Class. She's always hyped up on sparring days and thoroughly enjoys learning from Sensei Todd (who is amazing) and Mr T Harris (also amazing). I would highly recommend putting your child in this program, or even taking some adult classes (as it's a great workout).

Great always improving learning center. Has a progressive forwardthinking program for kids and a…read moreadult regimen that any body can do

Was a disappointment when I checked it out a while back. A hobbyist school in the strictest sense…read more Low skill and conditioning level, low focus, and low intensity. It was more about the fat, Eddie Munster looking instructor talking about personal drama than any kind of self defense or sports training.

I walked into Gracie Jiu-jitsu Omaha with zero knowledge of jiu-jitsu, completely new and well into…read moremy mid 40's. No prior experience in any sort of self defense instruction. My first class I was completely nervous inside but it was all for nothing. The instructors are great in explaining techniques. Each lesson is done slow and in a very controlled environment. Lessons are kept on your personal progression chart so you know where you are at in the program. I have only great things to say about Gracie Jiu-jitsu Omaha. I highly recommend everyone to come see for yourself.

From the owner: Gracie Combatives is our beginner program for adults. In this program, you will learn the 36 core…read moretechniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a fun, safe, and cooperative environment. Each one-hour lesson addresses one standing and one ground self-defense technique, which are further broken down into simplified drills or “slices” to facilitate the learning process. You can start the program at any time and participate in any class without previous experience and, since safety is our number one concern, there is no competitive sparring in this program. Upon successful completion of the Gracie Combatives program you will earn your Gracie Combatives Belt which will qualify you for advancement into the Master Cycle program.