My son enrolled in Tball at KAU for the first time experiencing little league. We felt that his…read morevolunteer coach, Curt Weaver, was integral for the "most improvement" compliment received as day 1 was very rocky and day 10 was amazing!! We cannot wait to have our son and daughter (when old enough) be a part of the KAU family once again!

This is an amazing dojo. Aikido of Chester County provides expert level aikido instruction in a…read morehigh energy training environment. Both new students and experienced aikido practitioners benefit from the instructors years of experience and ability to clearly communicate and demonstrate how to execute techniques.

I always look forward to training with Tony and Kenny and the rest of the gang at Aikido of Chester…read moreCounty. The beginner can look forward to having the techniques broken down to step-by-step movements until they can be combined effortlessly into the neutralizing self-defense we call Aikido. Once comfortable with both doing and receiving the techniques, you will get an unmatched workout and feel real accomplishment!

So proud of my husband baby you are doing an awesome job with the school and the children at the…read moreschool keep up the good work they love you and so do I aways.

My husband is severely morbidly obese. He reached out to Craig and I must admit…read more.. We are kissing obesity goodbye! Craig was kind, patient and knowledgeable in his craft.

After almost a year of visiting martial arts schools trying to find the right fit for my 9 year old…read more(we visited here 3 times before), I decided to give this place a try. John is preparing these children for life. The techniques are fun but effective. It's unconventional but perfect for these little ones. Lots of techniques and words of wisdom imparted on them. My son loves it!

I started my martial arts journey here in the early eighties, commuting from a small church in New…read moreJersey where I was pastor. Jim, Judy and John offered great encouragement, strong training methodologies, a healthy community and a connection to the martial arts world that introduced me to styles and masters of movement I never would have met otherwise. I moved away from the tri-state area in 1984, as a purple belt. Now, many years later, having started two commercial schools and a dozen Kenpo Karate programs in schools, churches and fitness facilities in two states, I'm still grateful. Gregg E. Townsley, 7th Degree Black Belt

As the wife of the chief instructor of The Empty Hand Family Karate Studio and the mother of seven…read moreof the children who train and teach there, as well as someone who trained briefly herself with other instructors as a college student, I feel that I have a unique take on our school from multiple perspectives. Having said that, there are few things that I believe more fervently than that The Empty Hand offers a student who truly wants a high-quality karate education exactly that. Parents of our students, competitors from other dojos and their directors have all approached me frequently over the more than 25 years we have been in business, whether at our dojo during classes or at tournaments and other competitive events, to remark about how The Empty Hand kids seem to stand out. This goes not just for their outstanding athletic performance, but shows in their sportsmanship, the respect they show to other clubs and instructors, their sense of comradery and the fact that while taking their karate seriously, they also seem to genuinely be having fun in competition. That kind of spirit gets built class by class, day by day, at this karate dojo that I would recommend wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a superior karate experience for yourself, your child or your whole family.

Great place to learn self defense and have fun doing it!…read more My son, Conor started training with Sensei Todd Elliot at the age of 7. I thought this would be a passing phase but after 5 years he still enjoys training. I think all the instructors have a great balance between teaching and training the skills of self defense and making it fun. Conor also likes being with the other kids. They work together and help each other. This is truly a "family" karate studio. After about 2 years of taking Conor to the dojo, I decided to join him in training. It is something we can do together and it provides me with time to exercise. I have limited range of motion in my legs, so I was concerned about being able to do this. The instructors have shown me how I can effectively execute a technique and defend myself even with my physical limitations. The adults who train are supportive and encouraging of one another. If you or your child is interested in learning self defense, this is definitely a place to check out. It is hard to describe, so I would encourage you to come by and see for yourself.

We just had my son's fifth birthday party here. There were 17 kids, 20 or so parents and a few…read morelittle ones. It was WONDERFUL! The staff are awesome! We had two young ladies assisting us and they were amazing, really great with the kids and super efficient. They led the activities, served the food, packed up the gifts and cleaned up afterwards. Every time I lifted a finger, they were there saying, don't worry, we've got it. The kids had a blast and the parents had time to chill and chat. Perfect!

Absolutely terrible terrible establishment!!! Faces always changing! The girls some weeks could…read morecare less about teaching! Last week we pulled up to a "sorry no class tonight" sign. No call! No email! Nothing! Just a note on the door! Cannot wait until this season is over to be finished with this place. They need to spend some money and get some real teachers!

My three grandsons go there. They really like the staff. They let the parents, grandparents stay to…read morewatch. We watched all three compete for new belts. I loved it.

The Martial Arts Studio is not just a place to train in martial arts, kickboxing, etc....it is a…read moreplace where you continuously feel welcomed. I first stepped foot into the Martial Arts Studio 16 years ago when i was a kid and still to this day actively take classes. The values that you learn such as discipline, motivation, and going the extra mile not only translate in the classes you are taking, but throughout your life. I know that being at the Martial Arts Studio has helped shape me into the person I am today. SO if you are looking for a great place to train, to have dedicated instructors, to work hard, and to have an awesome time while doing so, then this is hands down the place for you or your kids to check out.

Amazing instructor, firm but fair, great leader and support of the students he works with. Took my…read moreson & my daughter here, both flourished under Master C's direction.