We are very disappointed with our experience at Elite. We are a military family and recently moved…read morefrom VA to PA and we're looking for a new martial arts program for our 6 year old son. We were very clear in our expectations that we wanted our son to learn focus and discipline as he needs help harnessing his energy. After our initial meeting with the owner, we were excited but after classes began we quickly became frustrated. This dojo was not the same as our previous one, which was truly a family. The owner is not involved in the classes with the young kids. He stops by and they all bow but there is no real interaction or instruction from him. He doesn't spend any one on one time with the kids. Never asks how school is or asks the parents how the kids are doing at home. I feel like there is not as much structure to the program and there may be just too many kids in the classes to really get the most out of it. Our son is a very busy kid with a heart of gold. He gets excited very easily and loves martial arts. However, he needs structure and clear expectations. And did not do well here. There is very little emphasis put on character, health, or discipline. I deeply disliked that they gave out candy after each class. In addition, The parents watch the classes but there is very little community. I tried several times to meet other parents as we were new to the area and people were cordial but no one was particularly welcoming. The waiting area for Ninja trix is very cramped, the chairs are not comfortable and the waiting area is not really great for Covid distancing. The thing that has bothered us the most is the owner approached me after about 8 weeks of class in the small Ninja Tix area with other parents sitting next to me and told me he didn't think Zeke was a fit. He didn't ask to talk to me after class or privately. Or try to work with me on strategies to help my son be successful in his program. He just gave up on him without really even getting to know him. I was shocked. I truly feel like this program is more concerned with getting as many kids into the program/money and not working with the kids they have. It makes us genuinely sad that this is the case. Since we were ultimately asked to leave the program, we asked for our prorated deposit back. They did not deliver on our expectations and did not want to provide the service offered. They refused to refund that money. We purchased a uniform and gear for Trix class and now have no use for that. I feel like this is a very greedy way to run a business. As a military family we don't have tons of extra resources, so this is exceptionally challenging. I understand that not every program may be a good fit for certain kids who have high energy and challenges with focusing , but at least you should not keep their money. And for this reason, I will not be recommending this martial arts center and I will tell as many people as I can about my experience so they don't lose their money and so their kid doesn't have the same disappointment my kid experienced. If your kid has any issues, like ADHD, ADD, Autism or is simply a high energy kid, this program is not for them.

Good class, my daughter is getting back into martial arts. Elite Martial Arts checked all the boxes…read morein terms of ease, access, and quality.

Voted simply the best because it is simply the best. The Min's are dedicated and take pride in…read moreteaching their craft to anyone willing to learn.

From the owner: Central Pennsylvania's premier school of authentic Korean traditional martial arts. Recognized by…read moreHarrisburg Magazine's Simply the Best Martial Arts School in 2014. We specialize in Korean Karate (Tang Soo Do) and Korean Sword (Haedong Kumdo). Min's Karate has been empowering the mind, body, and spirit of students since 1984.

I trained there years ago, and they actual spar and great experience when I lived there 2012 to…read more2015. I used training in real life for my job. they have cardio kickboxing classes after the Goju ryu. This is a very proactive group meaning summer camp training.

This dojo teaches traditional Japanese/Okinawan Karate and is the best system I have found. Both my…read moredaughter and I have trained at this location until my move from the area. I have not been able to find a better location. I highly recommend Goju Ryu Karate Do. Excellent full contact training.

Our boys needed a little bit of structure in their lives so we decided to give this a shot. We…read morecould have never expected what an amazing impact Karate and the Smith family could have had on them. So much so that my daughter recently joined too! They have 3 classes each evening, divided by age. I now have a child in every one! I spend all evening there and they've become like a second family. If you have ever considered martial arts or feel like you just need a place for your child to have a sense of belonging.....I highly recommend Dragon's Way.

Absolutely pure excellence! Highly recommended for every single child. It does wonders for a child…read more Best Martial Arts staff you will find in PA. Period!

This is a wonderful place to learn Karate. Sensei Jean is excellent with kids. My son and I…read moresigned up together, and we are learning and progressing together. The facility is top notch and very clean. The equipment is great and very up-to-date. I would highly suggest Shorin Ryu Karate-Do Lycoming to anyone looking to start their martial arts training.

My son has been coming to Okinawan Karate Dojo for almost a full year. Sensei Stan and the rest of…read morehis team do a really wonderful job teaching the kids! This school is very family oriented and maintains an educational yet fun environment. The pricing here is very fair for the classes as well as their branded merchandise. The class schedule is also very easy to follow. The daily class schedule for each level of students is different for every day of the week. However, this schedule is the same every week. Once you input the dates into your calendar you can put them on repeat and you'll never miss a beat. The belt testing here is also done well in my opinion. The testing dates are announced well in advance and I've also seen them posted throughout the Dojo. As long as the students attend, participate and learn the different blocks, punches, etc then they should pass their tests each time. My son has moved up to the next belt each time he has a belt test. The new location is really cool too! They now have two floors which allows them to accommodate more classes as well. I really am glad that my son attends Okinawan Karate Dojo! I'm lookong forward to him earning his black belt here one day.

A young family member attended the summer camp program. This was his 3rd year. He looks forward to…read moreattending every year. Although the kids were not able to get to the pool this year, the camp was able to make up for the temporary change. The price was reasonable and manageable. The program included valuable karate lessons taught by certified instructors. This has always been a great service. The diversity of the program has always been reflective of the county. Overall, the Okinawa Dojo summer camp program met and exceeded expectations by providing my little family member with a fun, healthy and safe environment.