I studied under Mr Lee from some where around 1972 to 1987 . I took time off to start a family …read more Mr Lee was a great mentor and friend . It was an honor to know him . I do miss his smile along with all the comradery of the students in class . Mr Lee truly did love his students . You could see it in the warmth of his demeanor .

We held my daughter's birthday party here today. From the information-gathering stage, to cleaning…read moreup at the end, the entire process was seamless. All of the staff at The Academy are professional, kind and friendly. They were so wonderful with the kids today and made sure that nothing was forgotten. They found out my daughter's theme and even went above and beyond and purchased Minecraft plates, napkins and tablecloths: An amazing touch! Cutting the cake with a real samurai sword might have been the icing on the cake, of course only after defeating the Jedi master in a light saber battle in the dark! Top notch!! Our youngest is already asking to do his party there next year! We can't wait to see the new space when they move!!

My kid has been going here and loving it for years now. From sparring to bo staff; he has a lot of…read morefun. Shifu Malee and Anthony are excellent teachers as well.

Park's US taekwondo is a good place! I would suggest from kids of 3rd grade to even adults, it is a…read moregood place for physical exercise. There are a few disadvantage, though, like it took me almost 3 YEARS to get a black belt, the parking lot is small, etc. Overall, it's good, but it could have been better.

They have moved to the old VFW hall near Manchester Green and have a great new place and a great…read moresense of comradery. Master Park is a true professional and so are his instructors. Nico is great. I would seem insincere for me to write how great these guys are....go and experience it for yourself.

I have trained at Aikido Hartford (and it's previous location in Glastonbury) for over five years…read more The instruction is top-notch, they have classes 7 days a week, and everyone is really nice. If you are interested in learning a traditional Japanese martial art near Hartford, Aikido Hartford is an excellent choice.

This school is absolutely fantastic! I travel from Canada to train here as often as possible, and…read moreeach time I have a meaningful and rewarding experience. The instructors are high quality and passionate about teaching. They often work 1 or 1 with students to encourage and motivate each of them to achieve their personal goals. While the instructors are focused and disciplined they also create a family oriented and fun atmosphere which makes every class enjoyable. I can't wait to return for more trainings!

The instructors are terrific and they work very hard to push the students to reach their fullest…read morepotential. My son and I have been training at White Tiger for about 3 years and I have all the compliments for the instructors and the school. The instructors are always willing to work 1:1 with individual students to help them further develop and progress to the next level. This shows how much they care and inspire the students to be their best. The school is also clean, very roomy and homely. With the friendly atmosphere and positive encouragement from the instructors, I always coming out of training feeling accomplished and very much looking forward to the next class. I have to say this is one of the best schools in town.

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.

Don't be frightened by their horribly outdated website. (straight from 1995) It's good activity for…read morekids and adults. Some instructors are better than others, but you don't always know who will be heading the class until you arrive. They combine different levels during some classes so if your child is in a higher level it may not be as challenging as they want at times. That may be unavoidable due to the class sizes. All in all it's worth the money. Hopefully they can get a larger following and correct some of the little things.

We just had my son's 10th birthday at Adaptive Movement Parkour and I can't say enough great things…read moreabout Scott, his crew and his gym! The kids had the time of their lives! He kept them interested and excited the whole time, and he was great about prioritizing safety. Highly, highly recommend AMP!!!!

I've been attending the academy for a couple of years and have had a great experience not only with…read morethe owners, but with members who are friendly and highly supportive. There are a variety of classes offered throughout the week and also private lessons. I've been taking privates that have 2 black belt instructors for an hour - absolutely the best way to augment the regular class learning. Anyone interested in Jiu-Jitsu and/or self defense should definitely give this school strong consideration.

I've been a student of martial arts for over 4 decades and have practiced and received senior belts…read morewithin several traditional styles (e.g., Tae Kwon Doe, Kung Fu, etc..). Without question, I have found Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (e.g., BJJ), to be both the most effective for self-defense and most rewarding from a physical and mental health point of view. I have been studying BJJ now for nearly 9 years, with all of that time at the Royce Gracie Academy of Glastonbury. For those of you looking at starting BJJ or finding a new school to train at, I can not provide a stronger recommendation than this school. I say this based on the following 3 criteria: Quality of the Curriculum Some of the primary tenants of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu are: 1. Most fights go to the ground and that's where most traditional stand-up martial arts don't adequately train or prepare their students for. 2. Using proper technique, it is very possible for a smaller, less athletic, less strong Gracie Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, to protect and defend themselves against a much larger, stronger, and more athletic aggressor who doesn't know BJJ. Learning those techniques to the extent that you can rely on them in a difficult and life-threatening situation, takes years of coaching and practice. Royce Gracie, the son of the late Helio Gracie and founder of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has spent decades now perfecting the training curriculum that allows "any person" at "any age", the opportunity to gain this knowledge safely and sustainably. This instruction has now be codified with certification requirements in place to ensure schools have properly trained instructors/coaches. The Royce Gracie Academy of Glastonbury has that certification level and it makes all the difference. Quality of the Instructors Combined, the 4 blackbelts instructor/coaches bring over 80 years of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu experience with all of them having received their black belts from Royce Gracie himself. And for those not familiar with Royce, just look him up on youtube.... He's the GOAT and one of the reasons MMA/UFC exists today. Having 4 black belts support the student population is a luxury that has to be experienced. Every student, at every level, can engage with our instructors. Our instructors take a very focused approach to ensuring that each student is guided based on their own personal capabilities, health, and training goals and intent . Vibe within the School The Royce Gracie Academy of Glastonbury is a self-defense-focused BJJ school. We train to be able to avoid altercations and to be able to have an effective plan of defense in the event avoidance is not possible. As a consequence of the curriculum and instructors above, you should expect a highly collaborative, respectful and safe vibe w/in the school. This school is ideal for children, young adults, male/females of all ages, body types, health status, etc... This school and the students w/in it meet every new person wherever they are starting from. You will not find an environment where newbies are used by experienced students as training dummies. On the contrary, it's an expectation in our school that the more senior you are, the more time you give to your less experienced student peers to help them grow and improve. What else can I say other than, to come to the school and talk to our black belt owners Kate and Rick and try some complimentary classes. You can see for yourself if my feedback is accurate. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

So today I went in to get a membership and was helped by Noel. One thing I hate is when the bad…read morereputation of a salesman comes out when I'm looking to make any purchase. My experience with Noel was by far the best by any gym employee going back 30 years. He was kind, honest, polite, listened to what I wanted, informative, and was an old soul. My best friend died at an early age of a heart attack (49) and another of kidney failure complications (51). He spoke to me about my health concerns and understood that I wanted to be here for my grandchildren's graduations ( assuming I become a grandparent). I understand that we are all going to pass someday but my conversation with Noel was deep and refreshing at the same time. He's a good (young) man and I really appreciate the time I spent with him today. Thinking about signing up? Go see Noel. You'll walk out a better person than when you walked in.

As countless other reviewers have noted, canceling your membership here is impossible. They want to…read morelock you into a year-long contract with no exit. Predatory business practices targeting people who are already in a vulnerable spot. Avoid.