This is the best Dojo in the Westchester area! My 10-year…read moreold son has been part of this team for a couple of years and loves it!!! We are pleased with Sensei Takao and his teaching methods. He is the best instructor you can get and his background is very impressive! He instills confidence and discipline and does it in a motivating way. Thanks to him my son developed a true passion for karate and is always looking forward to the classes. I highly recommend Shojin Kai Karate Dojo!

From the owner: Our school teaches an authentic Japanese karate, taught by Japanese born instructor Takao…read moreMiyashita. We do meditation, warm-up, stretching, conditioning, cardio, Kihon (basics), Ido-geiko (moving basics), Kata (form), mitt training, block and retaliation practice, light-contact sparring, Buitanren (body-weapon parts training) and self-defense drills, using authentic Japanese karate training methods. In kids' classes, we not only teach fighting techniques, but also to respect, to appreciate and to be patient - the so called "OSU" spirit. In adult classes, our main focus is on teaching basic techniques to apply for self-defense. Our Dojo (training hall) has 2,500 sq feet space and is fully equipped with all kinds of traditional and modern training equipment. If you sign up now, you will get the following benefits: - Free Karate Uniform - Free Access to UFC Gym Mamaroneck Facilities 24/7

My kid who is five years old attended here for a few weeks at the end of last year. I signed up for…read morea month after the free initial classes. I clarifed that my kid has special needs, would they still be able to acomadte us in the classes. I was told and reassured by the lady at the reception that the instructor is great and they would be able to accommodate, "it wouldn't be a problem." It didn't go well the instructor didn't have any patience. The last class we attended, the instructor sent my kid out of the class, in front of the students and parents calling her a, "trouble maker". When I spoke to the instructor about my kid, he told me that he was not aware of my kid having special needs. The lack of communication between staff members was appalling. One of the observations I made, they seem to want to prefer cookie cutter students. Those who aren't don't seem to get the same attention as the others, "it doesn't seems your child wants to be here." Was a comment made to me by the instructor. Most of the time there were 6-8 students with just one instructor. We really wanted to be able to like this dojo and be part of their team. Before moving to the area my kid did attend a different Dojo. Our experience was completely different from here. Improvements that could be made is deffinatley better communications between staff members. If there are more than five students an assistant seems logical. Having an instructor or assistant that has professional experience working with kids. This should be a must!! if there is a class for kids around five years old. Our previous Dojo offered free classes to a local kindergarten teachers assistant in exchange to come and assist in the lessons.

My child has special needs too, and Shihan Paul and the other Sanpai's are amazing!!! Sanpai Keith…read moreis so cool and great with kids. Shihan Paul is so good with all children, especially special-needs kids. My son has been doing this for 4 years and loves it. He is now a green belt!! . He has grown so much thanks to Shihan Paul and his team. I highly recommend for EVERYONE!!

Have been going to the Karate Dojo on and off for over 20 years. Classes are for all skills levels…read moreand ages. If you're in the area, you should check it out!

NOT closed! Still open! On the second floor. Mon, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday classes. No…read moreclasses on Tuesdays but save that day for a rest day or for lifting. 530-615pm are children classes and 615-715pm are adult classes. Great for beginners and students with experience. Very friendly and no contracts!

After receiving a promotion online for Tiger's Schulmann's that states reopening special free…read morebeginner class and clearly states $50 off 1st month membership, I signed up and received a call and pay $30.00 as a deposit for us coming in on Saturday with the intention of enrolling my two boys, Liam 4 years old and Julius 10 years old. On Saturday, August 22nd, we were greeted by Shihan Peter Tirelli and the boys received their lesson. I agree to continue the process and I mentioned the promotion. While I was talking to Shihan Peter the boys were given uniforms, the cost of the uniforms was not indicated. Nor was I informed the fee for the uniforms was waived. To be honest, I thought it was included in the package for the 12 months. Instead, I received the pricing for the boys in 2 separate contracts Julius would be $239.00 a month and Liam who's 4 years old would be $191.00, I guess that's because of sibling discount that's suppose to be 20% percent off. On Saturday, after paying $30.00 before arriving I also left a deposit of $100.00 towards the tuition cost as I was not prepared or expected that we would have to pay the full amount for the month already upfront. We agreed that I could returned on Wednesday to pay the remaining balance. Yesterday, we returned to pay the remaining balance for the boy's for the month and for them to start training. And I asked the Sensei who was there that I wanted to confirm that $50.00 promotion was applied to the account and I wanted to know why I pay $30.00 for the beginner class of it was suppose to be free according to the promotion. He said, "hold on let me look into your account, I don't think we take that promotion...and wait I see it! so that went to the uniforms for the boys." And I replied, I wasn't informed there was a cost for the uniforms, I was only told to buy gloves for Liam who's 4 years on the tiger website for $60.00. That experience left a bad taste in my mouth, so I asked him for a detailed receipt indicating the cost for the kid's tuition and the breakdown showing that the $50.00 came off for the uniform cost for the kids. He said we really can't do that and gave me a receipt that just reflected a balance due, it does not state the cost of anything only what I paid for. At that point, I was feeling more uncomfortable and told the Sensei I needed to call my husband before I continued the process he said okay. So then I waited in the sitting area and he asked me to leave saying parents were allowed to stay in the waiting area to wait outside and pick up the boys from the back at the end of class. I said what do you mean the back, yes the kids are usually released from the back of facility and there's space for the cars there. I said wow that was also not communicated to me on Saturday. Especially, since on the website they have parents sitting waiting on the bench. Now upset standing waiting outside in front of the facility Shihan Peter calls, I explained everything and he apologized for not mentioning the cost and all these different details that were not discussed at the beginning of orientation and offered to cancel the contract for the misunderstanding and would provide a full refund. I said I would let him know. After, the boys finished the class, I just decided it was not going to work for me. I was afraid that the prices were not going to match pricing at different Tiger Schulmann due to the poor communication from the beginning. I felt like I was being misled and started looking at Tiger Schmann's in Manhattan. I called him and cancelled and he said "No problem, please send me an email requesting the cancellation." I emailed him right after our call but Today, I received an email from Shihan Peter: Yonkers yonkers@tsk.com wrote: Yes we will cancel their contracts but considering you took a 2 uniform and we only charged for 1 one your kids for a private lesson we should be even. I immediately called him and questioned his unprofessional email and offered to returned the gear. He said we can't take it back. I said, why did you offer a full refund if that was not going to be the case. He said let's just be honest you couldn't afford the class. Talk about professionalism. Parents BEWARE!!!

Very positive atmosphere. Lots of encouragement from staff. If you want to learn how to do anything…read morefrom simply defending yourself (or your kids) all the way to becoming an elite ufc fighter TSMA can help you get there as long as you put in the work.

My name is Maurice T and I was a student of sensei Bill Richardson at maybe 10 to 19. In the 80's…read moreto 90's. This school gave me the skill to protect myself at a time when life was rough. This school will always be in my heart. Sensei Richardson was like a fathe to me. rest in power, and long live Richardson's Shotokai Kan Karate DO.

I studied under Richard Sensei from 1979 to the 90's. He was a fantastic Sensei in the full meaning…read moreof the word, teacher, guidance and discipline. His family are practitioners in their own right and pass on the knowledge all the way from Funakoshi Sensei!i If you want to learn what works, with discipline and honor This is the place to go! Dr Hank Radda

This school has been in continuous existence since 1976 and has produced a league of top notch…read moreKarate Black Belt Fighters and Instructors . All classes are taught by highly experienced Black Belt Instructors each of whom has anywhere from 20 to 40 years of karate fighting and teaching experience. You simply will not find a school anywhere with more knowledge about the art of Karate and how to teach it. What is unique and special about American Olympic Karate is that there are no contacts and the monthly dues entitle every student to receive one thirty minute private lesson from a highly ranked Black Belt instructor each week along with the opportunity to take unlimited group classes. This translates into 16 group classes and four private lessons each month. An unbeatable arrangement for anyone who wants to really learn the art of karate and how to use it effectively for self defense.

Couldn't have been more happier with my decision to sign my son up to karate. But not just…read moreanywhere, here specifically. Who would've thought that a child of then 5 would have such a rough year for their first real school experience with bullying. My son did, and it was really affecting his behavior in school and then eventually at home. I knew that he needed a positive place to release the stress a young 5 year old can feel. Within 3 months I've noticed such a big change in his behavior, he was walking around with a smile and less aggravated to attend school. He is in his 8th month this December and in first grade now and I no longer pick up an angry child from school. He is more confident, self assured and although it has gotten tougher for him he has stuck it through and made some friends he can hopefully build long lasting relationships with. What makes this place great besides the beautiful space and well kept dojo and bathrooms are the Senseis. Both Sensei Luis and Sensei Rahul are amazing with the kids. Disciple, structure and respect will be learned here and they demand it. They are serious and tough on the young ones, pushing them to their full potential. And on the other hand they are very playful and loving and give the kids a break with occasional games when they are deserving. The children really show interest to be here, they are ready in line and excited. I have seen some amazing students that they have molded in this dojo and only hope that Noel will also follow their footsteps. Glad to be apart of the BX Martial Arts family. I truly am grateful for my sons Senseis and have an immense amount of respect and love for what they do for our children. Keep it up!

I'm gonna be honest, I love the classes, and I love the training. But the toxic masculinity was…read morethrough the roof. Mind you, some of the coaches are absolute sweethearts and I hate to bundle the good with the bad, but unfortunately this Was my experience. They threw my sneakers in the garbage, another time they hid my gloves and water bottle and did not return it until a month later. I tried not to jump to conclusions, and figured I just miss placed some of my items but after they had returned it to me I was very sure one or two of the instructors had taken my items. A lot of hostility and intimidation was present for absolutely no reason. Wasn't sure if I unintentionally stepped on someones toes. It came to the point were I had to choose to forfeit the lessons as not to have to deal with this type of behavior anymore after a recent injury . Signed up for Kyokushin classes in the city and left this nonsense behind. Nothing more then bullies with a belt. Beware.