Michelle is AWESOME! I took a 2-hour class at my local gym, and it was super informative and fun…read more We learned some really good techniques and tips for if you're in a situation where you need to use self defense, but also just how to be assertive in every day life. I highly recommend her.

Michelle was awesome! Our group had 6 girls aged 10-13 and 3 moms and 1 grandma. Michelle came to…read moreour house and taught us all about using our intuition when in a potentially unsafe situation, how to use our voice to scare off predators, and use our self defense moves against bad people. Michelle used language that was very age-appropriate so as not to scare the girls- but to become more aware of surroundings and to be ready if an unwanted person/situation arises. Michelle has a lot of positive energy which made us even more focused, eager to learn and empowered!! I will definitely be telling all my friends to contact her to schedule a class. Suzanne C.

in town to train for a few days. everyone was more than welcoming and the training was top notch…read more if we lived in the area this is where my son would train.

Brand new academy in the area... still haven't gotten the sign-up quite yet so you'll be looking…read morefor a tae kwon do sign as it is a split building where the left will be taekwondo and on the other side of the wall, it will be Jiujitsu. Head coach Ighor is an absolute gem to the sport. He is owner and operator and has many years under his belt and know him through my academy up in Portland. I've never heard bad things about him or his JiuJitsu. He has mounds of experience and more time and years on the mat than most people in this area. The kids program is absolutely already kicking off and is the place to be if you want to enrich your kids value in the sport . Now there's also plenty of room for hobbies and people looking to just have fun and if that turns into something more, this is a place you'll wanna be. Unfortunately, I am about 45 minutes from it so I'm only able to visit on occasion to come to an open Mat and roll around with some new people. Everyone was super nice and welcoming. Everything is absolutely clean and meticulously taken care of. If you know anything about Jiujitsu or wrestling, you'll know that cleanliness is almost tied with expertise and knowledge in criteria when looking for a spot. It might be a new name, but it's not a new person and if you look into him, you'll see that his associations are with many well-known associations and branching out into something new to bring new blood and new life to a very traditional sport. I wish I had more photos to post but sometimes when you're getting choked out or dropping someone into a sick back take, you don't have time for photos. Check out their online handles and see what they're up to stop in and try a class, men women children everyone's welcome here. And as a man is late 30s that recently started the sport. I will tell you once you dig in it's absolutely worth the time.

We went to a number of different martial arts dojos before finding Karate on Main. Our (7 year old)…read moredaughter had a hard time getting comfortable at other dojos, but after her first class at Karate on Main, she was already making new friends. While they do a great job teaching karate, for us, the most important impact we've seen was our daughter's growth in confidence and ability to focus. The instructors do a wonderful job of gently coaching children to be their best selves. We're very happy to be a part of the wonderful community at Karate on Main!

A great place for serious martial artists interested in learning traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu…read moreKarate Do. Excellent instructors, fantastic community and a great spirit for truly learning the art.

My daughter LOVES the classes that she takes through the Academia. Her focuses are swords in the…read moreBuckler style and the Victorian self-defense. The instructors are great. Very well practiced, mindful of a student's abilities and challenging too. The classes range from week to week depending on skill levels and if there is a special technique to train in. My daughter entered the school with no experience or equipment. This was not a problem. Other students, more advanced, step in to assist in training. Equipment is handy to use and rent. And items, like the special leather gloves, are for purchase. All in all this has been a foundational experience for my daughter. She is gaining confidence, skills and mastering two practices. It is a great deal! Definitely come check out the Academia, it's worth it.

These guys are as real as it gets. Working with recently re-translated material from German and…read moreSpaniard sources this school is an incredible and rare resource for individuals who wish to learn from those traditions. The school is reasonably priced, located in a really good place accessible by public transportation. The instructors there are the nicest people you will ever want to meet. They are friendly, treat students with respect, and without the snobbery that many newcomers experience in other schools. In short, if you are looking to learn sword-fighting in the traditional form, which includes the training of the mind, body and spirit, you will find a home here.

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.

Master Carlos and the rest of the team are great. Our son loves going to Taekwondo twice a week…read more We also did a couple of private lessons on Sunday, which were absolutely incredible. The teacher went over everything with our son, from warm-up, counting in Korean, to kicking, punching and board breaking. Friendly and great group of people!

We have only been here for a month (for the very affordable trial period! Best value in the area),…read morebut we signed up for 6 more months today. Mr. Carlos is so amazing. My son has learned so much already! He's obsessed. The tiny tigers are so cute to watch too. It's very smart to teach the kids to memorize their home address as well!

We love the structure and discipline of the USWCT and our son loves the fun. The two instructors…read moreare an amazing duo and having tried soccer, basketball, and baseball, it's nice to have something our picky kid looks forward to.

They have the same hatred planted with them from the ground up. They are trying to expel from a…read morepassion that is not of their race. I saw here that these problems have reached even the schools of martial arts, and the reason is that the person who has reached the path to become a coach does not know whether he is a person who is sufficient or not. Let me tell you, my friend, Taekwondo life is completely different. It brings together all people, everyone who wants to practice it, because it is the apple tree. If it is not fruitful, its name is incomplete. You were speaking in a language that has nothing to do with martial arts, my dear.

The masters (specifically Master Kim and Master Im) are extremely dishonest, greedy, and…read moreunprofessional. When I was 17, I was touched inappropriately/in a sexual way by one of the masters here during a training. While many students witnessed it, the master faced no disciplinary actions. The company refused to share CCTV footage, so the situation was unable to be escalated. Do not send your daughters here. My parents spent around $20,000 on my tuition here, because I was a student for more than ten years. We were disgusted with what happened.

I can't say enough good things about World Champion TaeKwonDo. Master Will has been wonderful,…read morehelping my 5-year old daughter gain confidence, focus, and respect. He's taught my daughter how to respect others and herself. The values he's teaching are so important for today's young people and I've seen such a difference in my daughter. He pays attention to where every student is at and has so much patience for the little ones. My daughter loves going to her lessons and has so much fun. I'm so glad we found this studio and would recommend to any parent.