My son has been practicing with Shihan Jonathan Winstral in Tenshinkan discipline for about 18…read moremonths now, first at the Main St. Kingston location and now at the Hudson Valley Mall. I've also been doing adult classes for the past 6 months. He's very fair with kids of all ages and certainly kicks my butt into shape. He leads with trust and a focus on proper technique.

I had an original review, but it was deleted after Yelp was contacted by the owner, Jonathan. Yelp…read morethen contacted myself. I was bullied by the owner, Jonathan, to remove my original review though a yelp message. In the message he mocked me,wrote to me the he has "dirty laundry he can throw on my lap", he also says "investigated my organization and found plenty of dirt". Jonathan then he goes on that he wants me to offer an apology and that I mistakenly wrote Zenergy instead of a different gym. Bushido, show everyone in your life! especially your kids!! Bushido, held that the true warrior must hold that loyalty, courage, veracity, compassion, and honor as important, above all else. Copy and paste! acelebrationofwomen.org/...

My 14-year-old son has always been home schooled, so he's missed out on most competitive sports I…read morehad enjoyed mostly due to lack of interest. We talked and he decided to try martial arts. Master Keith Bennett and Master James Scholefield, along with the other instructors, have made a tremendous difference in my son's life in only a couple months. He truly enjoys learning respect, discipline and teamwork while gaining these new skills in Tang Soo Do. A huge thank you to their amazing team.

From the owner: A traditional martial arts school in Kingston NY focused on teaching Tang Soo Do Karate in a family…read moreatmosphere. In addition to self defense and fitness, martial arts will help build confidence, respect and leadership skills that will benefit young and old. Our program is run by 7th degree Master and Owner, Keith Bennett, who has over 30 years in the martial arts across multiple disciplines. Our school is affiliated with the Intercontinental Tang Soo Doo Organization under Kwan Jang Nim Dominick Giacobbe. We invite you to visit our school and experience classes first hand and see what Karate can do for you.

My son started with Hudson Valley Karate with an after school program they had at the elementary…read moreschool back in November 2015 and he instantly loved it ! We signed him up to go to the karate school soon after and he has really blossomed - he was more of a shy uncertain kid with little to no self confidence now he has no problem raising his hand , offering to helping others , speaking up and using his voice , he's like another child The thing I really love about them ( one of many things I should say ) is they send forms to the elementary school to see how they are doing and keeping up with their studies as they really emphasized how important it is to do well at school and be respectful at home They also do these wonderful events that the community is invited to : open houses , holiday parties , summer BBQ 's , back to school events , parents night outs so many to name! The instructors there as well as the owner as just simply wonderful people and they really make it feel like your second family there we really love it and highly recommend it to everyone

From the owner: Dutchess County's Premier Martial Arts School!read more

Excellent! Love the teachers and space - great opportunity for kids and adults in the community.read more

Folks, I post this as an excellent way to deal with your child being bullied. Please Please Please…read moredo your child the favor of at least investigating this place. I know many of the martial arts schools in Sullivan County and I have frankly never met a teacher like the man who runs this one. Excellent school of Martial Arts. The teacher, Mr. Belsito, is clearly invested in his students and in particular those younglings who come to his school with issues which cause them to be distracted or not do well in school, and those who are bullied. Mr. Donald E. Belsito Sr. does NOT teach kids to be aggressive, rather he teaches them the wisdom to walk away from a battle when they can, and also the wisdom to know how to defend themselves when they must. I wish he would teach his courses in the schools here in the local Sullivan County districts. In the spring of last year I brought him my youngling who was getting into fights at school, not doing well in his studies, significant aggression issues due to being bullied and a haphazardous self image. It is now November and this kid has made a 180* turnaround in every aspect of his life. It is almost surreal how the constancy of Mr. Belsito's martial arts instructor tutelage, his patience, his attention to detail and abhorrence of sloppy work, has been a major factor in my boy's life. He has made Student of the Month this year; he brings home no less than a 90 in his grades; his teachers are ecstatic at his new enthusiasm in class, his focus, his quest to actually learn, and his attention to detail. I refuse to believe it was only coincidence that the turnaround occurred as he became more intensely involved with his martial arts classes. I highly recommend the Catskill Martial Arts Academy for teeny kids, mid-sized kids, older kids, teens, and adults.

I really love this Dojo. My son started about a year ago and I can't say enough good things about…read moreit. You can tell that the Borlands put a lot of thought into how they run it. The classes for younger children that my son attends have a good mix of instruction and activities to keep the kids engaged and active. They have a nice area for parents to sit and for my daughter who is not yet old enough for karate to play while her brother trains. I have done martial arts for years and TOKPV came recommended. Looking at the curriculum I can see why. It is a real quality art and the dojo has a family feel to it. They teach good values of hard work and responsible use of the karate.

I love my dojo. You will not find a more community oriented dojo. Here, you will learn effective…read moreself defense and excellent exercise techniques. Personal growth and self improvement are at the core of this place.

I had been searching for a while for a good karate school in the area for my kids and i finally…read morefound this great school! I'm not into gimmicky schools or for my kids to just get colored belts. I want them to learn self defense and earn their belts. If that's what you're looking for then this is the school. Sensei Rubin is not only a great instructor but great with the kids! In the short while my kids have been going to the school they have learned so much. Sensei Rubin is patient and very knowledgeable. I'm glad that I found this school! If you're looking for an excellent Shotokan Karate school, look no further!

From the owner: The instructor is not only a Certified Master Instructor but also a inductee of the United states…read moreMartial Arts Hall of Fame.

Mr. Clayton is the premier instructor of Keno Karate in New England (if not in the United States)…read more I've known Mr. Clayton for a number of years. I've watched his teaching and training style with his students. He stresses defensive techniques and teaches his students to only use their karate only to defend themselves against aggressors. He celebrates the academic accomplishments of his elementary and high school students. His emphasis on strong family ties and values and tying them to the values of the karate school is one of the reasons I would highly recommend sending anyone who wants to learn a martial art to Mr. Clayton.

I have my 5 year old in here and I've watched him grow tremendously in the short time he's been…read morehere. The instructor, Lance Clayton's, is great with you need kids. His team is as well. I see staying him for a very long time.

Great atmosphere. Love the young teachers teaching the little kids. Little kids like to copy big…read moreones! Love of fun. I like that the training includes good attitude and respect for others. Good job!!!

Instead of saying...I am afraid I'll Make a Mistake Try…read morethinking....Mistakes help me learn. Ways I help my family...I cheer for everyone in my family. I am grateful for...My family, My Karate Instructors, and Myself. - Words of my 9-year-old daughter, as written on her karate worksheets. I never planned on being a single mother, but sometimes life sets you on an unexpected path. Being a single mom is one of the hardest, most empowering things I've ever done. I wish I could return to the moment in time when I enrolled my three young children and myself for LTSD. I wish I could whisper in that new single mom's ear and say, "This is a flagship moment in your new life; this is going to transition you and your children into finding you are stronger than you ever imagined." Together we have entered numerous karate competitions, ranked up several belts, and dragged ourselves to class when we would rather stay home on screens; we have found grit, bravery, hope, and a new family...a karate family. I am also an educator. The students and young black belt instructors are a vision of hope in a world that sometimes feels hopeless; watching them instruct my children makes me know the world will be okay. Karate kicks hopelessness. All the AP and honor classes in the world could not compare to what path this will set your child on. I used to carry a grief that darkened my soul. You never forget a pain like a fog that lingers in your mind and heart forever. And one day, that fog lifted, and I think that one day was when we started karate.