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

My daughter has attended the summer camp here and the staff is extremely professional. The karate…read moreclass have been amazing for several years now I strongly recommend it. The sensei is very knowledgeable and very skilled.

Awesome place for kids to learn discipline and self control. Sensei Jose always goes above and…read morebeyond helping your children achieve their goal.

I couldn't speak more highly of Prepare Inc. I first took classes there over 20 years ago. Not only…read moredid I learn self defense strategies but I tapped in to hidden fears and past traumas and was able to work through them physically. Fighting with specific techniques and pounding the padded attacker with all my might was incredibly healing. Fast forward to 2016, my 11 year old took a class and was instantly feeling more confident in school and riding the subway alone. I highly recommend.

Prepare Inc isn't martial arts, I'm not sure why it's categorized this way. But they do offer self…read moredefense classes for all people - men, women, kids, teens. I signed up for a 20 hour womens' self defense class, it was 5 hours over 4 Sundays and it was intense but one of the best experiences I've ever had and incredible important. I didn't realize before taking the class, how vulnerable and unprepared I was should anything happen to me. Most people freeze and unfortunately, that hesistation could be the difference between getting away/saving your life or something happening to you. Prepare's classes do "prepare" you by setting up training sessions where they try to put you in that 'adrenalized' state - they set up mock attack scenarios and harassment scenarios that are about as real as you can get in a simulation and it really does get your adrenaline going. But by training you over and over again in how to deal with different scenarios (grabbed from behind, taken down, other unpleasant things), you engrain your responses and the correct techniques for dealing with each scenario in your muscle memory and hopefully, in the event that something does happen, you will just remain calm, conserve your energy, and be able to remember what to do and hopefully protect yourself and get away safely. The instructors and assistants are amazing and it just felt like a safe environment. Very supportive, no judgement and everybody was there for each other. It's really emotional and for some, traumatic, putting yourself in these scenarios and trying to train yourself physically and mentally in what to do and how to respond - but I have to say that my experience was very positive and I feel much more prepared at least that should something happen to me, that I would have the tools and know-how to give myself a chance to protect myself and hopefully save myself. I highly recommend taking their self defense courses. I will periodically go back for refreshers because I really think that this is such an important thing for everybody to know.

Shifu Yan Ming is a wonderful man, genuinely interested in the people he interacts with and is as…read moredown to earth as a human can be. I had an incredible night hanging out with him last night and SHARING wisdom back and forth. He is not stuck up at all or full of himself at all. He is open, jolly and quite approachable. There's a reason stars like RZA and Jackie Chan are enamored by him too. He is incredibly skilled and full of ancient wisdom, yet he knows how to laugh and enjoy life. This, I would say is what BALANCE is all about! If you want a stoic, lifeless monk, go up to the mountains of Dengfeng County and sit in a cave for 8 years. If you want the real deal mixed with NYC spirit and swagger, this is what New York is all about. I love it. Train harder yall ~

Pros: 1) very nice teacher; 2) beautiful decoration; 3) have a trial classes;…read more Cons: 1) smelly room; 2) to hard understand the teacher he speaks very low, can't even hear him;

Highly recommend. Ron has been my son's taekwondo instructor…read morefor a few years now, for both the group sessions and private lessons and he is absolutely amazing. He really challenges children in their own individual way. He understands their weaknesses or struggles and works hard and helping them. Very dedicated instructor who knows what he's doing and knows how to get the most out of his students to meet their full potential. My son looks forward to every session and Ron keeps him engaged and challenged with a wide variety of different activities and exercises. Ron has been beyond accommodating and is great with kids. Could not recommend more

I can't say enough good things about this studio. My 7yo son has been practicing tae kwon do with…read moreInstructor Ron for about a year, and I've seen such an improvement in his focus and discipline. Ron is amazing with kids; he commands respect but is not mean. Then I started taking his adult cardio kickboxing class, and it has changed my life. I work full-time with two kids, so although I've always loved working out, I haven't had the energy over the last few years. This workout is so much fun and feels so REAL. I look forward to going and have gotten strong again really quickly. Kicking and punching the bag give me energy I've never felt before, even running marathons (in the distant past). When I haven't gone in a few days, I feel the need to do push-ups at home (?!). Just as with the kids, Ron knows exactly how much to challenge us without making us feel bad about ourselves. Plus it doubles as a self-defense class. It's empowering and affordable. I can't wait to get back to the mat.

Great experience. Gabrielle does a great job going over every scenario and is a very experienced…read moreteacher. I would recommend this class to everyone I know. if you want to feel empowered and more safe in unsure situations, then take this class.

What a wonderful interactive experience! Gabrielle has a very friendly, approachable teaching style…read morethat takes the fear out of the self-defense conversation. She addresses numerous ways to avoid dangerous situations and how to respond if you find yourself in an unfortunate circumstance. Her examples draw from relatable real life situations. She also teaches a lot physical defense movements that can be accessed if prevention/avoidance isn't an option. You will leave this class feeling equipped with the tools to protect yourself. It's so empowering and such a great experiences overall. I highly recommend.

I studied with Master Lee and his Father for several years. If you are lucky enough to live close…read moreto them and you are interested in Martial Arts I can assure you that you will be happy you found them. I fought traffic for 45 minutes to an hour to get there and it was worth every minute. It is the kind of school you can be confident to bring your children to or if you are an adult wanting to improve your physical condition and learn a valuable skill the adult classes are first rate. The atmosphere is warm and friendly and students are treated like family.

Master Li is wonderful! With the talented team of instructors and helpers, he has managed to…read moredeliver an amazing learning experience for my son, aged six. Not only do they teach martial arts techniques, but Master Li and his team are masterful at embodying and communicating higher virtues such as respect, discipline, and community service. And they make these virtues accessible for the little guys. Oh yes, and the cost is very reasonable. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Anderson's Martial Arts is one of the most established and respected schools not just in NYC, but…read morein the country. They've been teaching since 1996 and it shows in the quality of instruction and the culture they've built. The community is incredible. Advanced students support beginners, and everyone feels genuinely welcome. Whether you're brand new or experienced, this is a foundational place to learn real martial arts the right way. The facility has everything you need: spacious training areas, locker rooms and showers, a weight training section, and a comfortable lounge up front where you can work or relax. The atmosphere is welcoming but serious about growth. It's diverse, inclusive, and you'll see beginners training alongside professional fighters.

So it's been a while since my previous kettlebell class but I finally dragged myself back to…read moreManhattan and took a class. It made me realize I miss coming to classes and that I am getting out of shape. The facility still looks spotless and clean, lockers still work, and the staff is as friendly as ever. Class sizes have improved and it doesn't seem to be as crowded as it used to be. So the instructor was able to help me out when I forgot the sequence of workouts and made sure I was using the correct form. Still a great workout and would recommend it to anyone.