We love this place! Jeremy is great! He teaches the kids a lot more than just taekwondo. He focuses…read morea lot on respect as well.

This MMA class has helped my children on many levels. Focus, self discipline, exercise, fun... the…read moreinstructor is phenomenal. He reaches the kids on their own level. There are several class times available and they always mix it up and have a blast. My kids beg to come and can't wait for the next session. The lessons are always creative and teach more then just kicking and punching. They teach listening, focus, respect, building good habits... it will benefit them for their lifetime. I highly recommend this business.

Being a lifetime martial artist and having tried many styles of martial arts from Brazilian…read moreJiu-Jitsu to Taekwondo to Escrima, I wasn't sure what to expect from Shotokan but Shiba Sensei is very welcoming and presents the material and dojo etiquette professionally and precisely. Excellent teaching and conveys and explains the ins/outs of the techniques clearly and straight to the point. The dojo atmosphere is very traditional and welcoming. I am hooked. Wish I would have tried Shotokan earlier.

I've just started training in karate, but Shiba Sensei is always patient to explain moves…read more I also enjoy the dynamic of training as one group with people who are a range of skills -- from white belts (me) to black. It's a great group of people. Come try a free class like I did. It was a good enough experience that I went and bought a gi.

This review if for the kids classes…read more This is a commercialized Martial Arts business focused on having clients buy new weapons every quarter. In addition, plan to pay quarterly for new belts and testing. The testing I've seen is the same for the past 2 belts so not sure what my kid learned new that required 2 new belts when he did the same requirements for each belt. Parents can't wait inside to sit and watch their kiddos. They have a zoom that you can join but it's one camera and you can barely see if it's your own child so no point in the zoom. When asked why parents can't wait inside, especially in the winter and rainy months, they told me that having all the parents would exceed the building's occupancy capacity... this is questionable as there is plenty of space. I was also told to not distract students. An easy solution is to not black out your windows so that parents standing outside can spread out and observe from outside. Another solution is rotate which days parents can come in. Tues / Thursday can have 1/2 parents observe from inside while other 1/2 observe from outside on Tuesdays and rotate on Thursdays. The only way to watch your child is through the double doors which needs to be cleared so people can go in and out. Most parents are unable to observe and are left waiting inside their vehicles for 30 - 40 minutes. Parking is also difficult. I regret signing a membership.

My granddaughter has been going here for about 5 years. She has learned a lot along this journey…read more She wants to be an instructor when she is old enough. They have taught her self confidence, pride, discipline, and endurance. She started out shy and very introverted, and is now very commanding of presents but in a good way. She finally interacts with others, and can handle things that were out of her comfort zone. We recommend East West to anyone's child, especially children who need to come out of their shell. It has done her wonders.

As a black belt myself, it is very important for me to have my kids attend a martial arts school I…read morehave faith in, and I am thankful we found Dragon Star Kung Fu. From the very first class and on, we felt comfortable and welcomed. The instructors and the other families at the school are friendly and treat everyone like family. I feel the instructors provide a good balance of structure, technique, life lessons, discipline, and fun in their classes. Our daughters have been at Dragon Star Kung Fu for almost two years now, and they've told me they plan to earn their black belts and beyond!

What a great environment for kids and adults to learn self-defense. My children and I are taking…read moreclasses, and we have learned so much over the years. It is a great school! Highly recommend!

The Ohana is strong at Hood's. The instruction is top notch. The students support each other and…read moretheir goals. Owner is in it for the right reasons, helping people be the best they can be!

From the owner: At Hood's MAA, we teach the effective self-defense system of Kajukenbo Tum Pai. Kajukenbo is a…read moreHawaiian-born mixed martial art (MAA) designed with street self-defense as its focus. Our art is a blend of KArate, JiUjitsu/JUdo, KENpo, and BOxing (Chinese and Western). Tum Pai (Central Way) represents the influence of Tai Chi in our art, the result of a desire to create a balanced art - utilizing both "hard" and "soft" techniques.

This dojo is run by a husband and wife team. The husband is the senior Sensei and has been studying…read morekarate for most of his life. His wife has also bee a long time student. The atmosphere is very focused, respectful and encouraging for all levels. I enjoy the classical structure of the class and the drills. It is no-frills and focused on foundational principles as well as practical applications. Out of 8 classes per month, there is 1-4 sparring sessions which range in intensity appropriate to one's level. Every class focuses on dachi and kihon (stance and basics). Three quarters of the classes have some focus on kata. I prefer the strict kata learning system in this dojo to other dojos I have been in. Each belt is associated with at least one kata. The Sensei-student relationship is strong, supportive, but unflinchingly focused on excellence. Finally, the group of students are top notch. Nobody is out I prove a point, women are respected and it is never about ego or domination. Even when it gets a little hairy sparring. I recommend Portland Shotokan completely.

Traditional Japanese Dojo. Excellent instruction and variety. I have been training there for 3…read moreyears. Karate is great for fitness and confidence. I recommend Pacific Renbukai to serious karateka of all levels and ages.