Home of Hagihara Shihan, pioneer instructor in the US…read more Beautiful dojo, plenty of room to be thrown around. All instructors are highly qualified. Friendly and warm place to train Aikido.

Full disclosure; I started practicing with LIA in 1987. I moved to Maryland in 2011, but whenever I…read moreget back to LI, I practice there. This is THE place to practice on Long Island. Hagihara sensei (a first generation aikidoist) has been teaching since 1964. All the instructors at LIA are his students, and they are all extremely talented, yet each has a different approach. Some are trained in multiple martial arts. All care deeply about teaching. The mat space is big (except when there are huge seminars), and cleaned daily by the students. There are even "lounging areas" to accommodate parties (which occur often), or just the times when people want to chill after class with a drink. The only downside - it doesn't *look* like a dojo from outside. So if you're casually driving by, you might miss it.

Great school for teaching kids discipline, respect and the martial art of Tae Kwok Do. Master Kim…read morehas great temperament and way with the kids. My kids have been training under him for 2+ years now. I would highly recommend this school for anyone interested in teaching their kids. They also have an after school program where they will pick the kids up from school. The school is not only good for kids to learn, but for adults as well. Kevin Kolakowski

I checked out a few different tai kwon do/jujitsu/karate places before settling on this one. I'm so…read moreglad I did! My daughter wouldn't even talk to anyone besides family before she came into this class. Now she seems to have much more confidence! My 2 sons also go here and they love it! Master Kim and Master Logan are especially great with children and they are both super super nice. Stop your search and go straight to champions Taekwondo!

Champions is a great school. My son has, in a few months, grown to be more respectful and…read moreconfident. The instructors are top notch and care about their students. A great place to introduce martial arts to your child. They will benefit not only physically, but mentally as well. Check it out.

Could not ask for a better school for myself and my son. Master Lee is a amazing teacher and great…read morewith kids and adults. He is a very talented teacher,martial artist and very likable. Would defiantly recommend to try this place out for yourself and your kids

If you're looking for a place to send your child or yourself to learn personal, physical and…read moreemotional strength.. this is it! We've been part of the family for over 2 years and it's been a fantastic experience.

I just recently enrolled in this dojo, while my husband has been training in Cutting Edge Holbrook…read moreKempo Karate for a couple of months now and he is doing pretty well. I have 2 boys who had joined for a couple of years prior, and it will be a matter of time that my 3year-old daughter will be joining as well soon. We had a wonderful experience in this establishment. Through the years, I have seen my boys progressed in so many ways in such a short time (gained confidence, motivation and discipline at home and in school). Sensei Nick is child/family-oriented, diligent in building defense/offense skills to students, gave the class a good work-out and at the same time, making every session fun and enjoyable. In general, the teachers are humble, very friendly, supportive role models, and are highly skilled professionals (they are simply phenomenal), mainly focused on effective self-defense techniques, character building development, and physical cardio/fitness to kids and adults alike. Best decision we ever made. I am very proud ~ and highly recommend Cutting Edge Kempo to all families!

Excellent place! I visited it last week to inquire about classes in tai chi. Sensei Clayton…read moreJohnson was very understanding of my physical limitations stating that he could also help with other forms of martial arts. I look forward to studying there!

My son loves it here. The teachers make the training fun. They have about 3 teachers per class, the…read morerooms are big and clean.

Before I was trained by Sefu Fazil. I always wonder how it feels like getting hit by a motorcycle…read moreor a 1000 lb bear smack. Well I can understand that feeling when he casually kicked the kicking shield that I was holding one day( It was a thick shield like Shallow Hal's gf size). I'm guessing he only kicks me at 60% power since he was very relax. There's one time he was performing his Gung fu form, his move was so powerful, speedy, and deadly. His hands were moving so fast with such tension and strength that I see him as a meat grinder. If I throw my training brothers Van, Chris or Garret in front of him, ( Not Mark) they will have to upgrade their life insurance policy in the ambulance. When I thought of fearless, calm, strength, maximum pain durability. I see his face in my mind instantly. Whenever I am physical exhaust or suffering. I will think about him and tell myself stop whining about it, Master will not even blink his eye at my pain level. It's disgracing him being weak. I was very lucky, grateful and honored to be trained by him. The training was so painful but the accomplishment feeling of that will bring you to a different level mentally and physically. ( Assuming you don't quit halfway and become a loser) If you want to be real man, or want your children to be the real strong one. Send them there and tell Master train them like how he trained his old students. I'm not able to train under him now as life has more priority but I always remember his teaching and love for his students. Memory of training with Sefu Fazil and my training brothers are so great and fulfilling, better than Bruce Lee training with Yip Man. Sefu Fazil is a true Low profile Gung Fu master that I will always remember and respect. Forget about the Tiger Schuman and commercial Tae kwon do class. Join this school and ask Sefu Fazil to train you, then you know what you made of.

I don't attend this school but I get pizza at the pizzeria next door…read more This parking lot has been notoriously crime ridden since I can remember. Robberies, gang members, fights, all sorts of animals starting trouble. I was walking into the pizzeria one evening and the whole class was out in the parking lot practicing bow forms. I never felt safer in that parking lot.

Excellent taekwondo academy, my son has been attending for five years now. He has learned so much,…read moremade good friends and has improved other development areas of his life. He was able to obtain a gold medal in national championships in Minneapolis MN and several state championships. I will recommend it to anyone serios about discipline, respect and really focused training to build up a great healthy body and confident mind.

A place where real taekwondo is achieved. Much higher level with good form and great techniquesread more

Amazing center. Our daughter feels confident and welcome here. She is learning tools and skills…read morethat give us peace of mind in the unfortunate event that she ever needs to defend herself. Shihan Jerry Minerva goes above and beyond and genuinely cares for the children's well-being. Our family is so very thankful to the entire team.

After visiting several schools, I recently placed my daughter (7) and two sons (4,5) in classes at…read moreMakota Jiu Jitsu. Honestly, I could not be happier with the decision. They love it! The staff is amazing and led by the Owner, who in talking with him truly has a passion for teaching and building leaders. This is evident in the many young adults that have been there since they were my children's age. You can tell that each of them holds a high level of commitment, character and integrity. His young leaders play a big role in classes and really connect with the kids. One of the biggest positives that I have found is that they teach real-life scenarios in a fun way. The class has the intensity to develop skills and discipline, but the kids enjoy themselves as the instructors engage with them and work hard to make them better. With all the bullying that goes on and the need for our kids to develop discipline, leadership, and a positive self image, martial arts is a great way to go. Makota Jiu Jitsu is the best I have found.