Great boxing gym! Has adult and kids classes as well as personal training. Just north of vets…read morehighway on Lakeland.

The worst gym ever. Signed my son for a month which I regret. Schedules posted are not accurate…read more Went 3 times to cancel membership and gym was closed. Charged my credit card $134. I called and asked them for a refund. They said it's to late I should've let them know prior to being charged. How can I when the gym is always closed and nobody answers the phone. SCAMMERS STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS ESTABLISHMENT.

Top notch martial arts school. Both my children attend and there has been a noticeable improvement…read morein their and behavior.

I found this place through Groupon, and was very eager to begin Cardio Kickboxing classes. I'll…read moreadmit, I was incredibly nervous, and was fearful of being judged by fellow classmates, and even the instructors. Within minutes of walking in with four of my friends. I knew I had no reason to worry whatsoever. Registering was incredibly easy, and once the class started, we were sweating bullets almost immediately. There was an INTENSE 20-30 minutes of cardio workouts, including Burpees, Mountain Climbers, Jogging, Supermans, etc. The instructors were very clear that if we needed to take a break, we were more than welcome to. As this was my first time and I'm nowhere near in shape, I had to take several breaks. Never once did I feel that I was being judged for sitting something out. They were incredibly kind, and made us feel great. Once the kickboxing started, we were in love. We knew we were getting the workout that our bodies needed, and we could feel the full support of the instructors. It was an incredible experience, and I am very much looking forward to going back! Tip: Bring your own gloves. Although you can borrow from them, you will sweat A LOT. Second tip: Burpees suck.

I would not be exaggerating to say that L.I. Ninjutsu Centers and Shihan Allie, both changed (and…read moresaved) my life. More than once. To be honest, an online review cannot do justice to everything I learned and gained from my training here. I could write a short book about it. Put simply, if you train hard, dedicate yourself, trust the lessons, and stick it out, you will transform your life in ways you simply cannot imagine. My only regret is that I wish I could have started training as a child, because I was often bullied and picked on, and the discipline, confidence and focus I gained would have benefited me even more. If you are a parent, I would not hesitate to say that enrolling your child/children at this school would be one of the best things you could ever do for them.

When I attended this excuse for a school, I came to notice that for the most part of the class he…read moretaught us how to do cartwheels, forward rolls, backward rolls and dive rolls; I could have went to a jungle gym. The little amount of time spent on what supposed to be self defense moves failed when I went to a real martial art school. The instructor had us do reactionary drills, and environment simulation (no mind), where you randomly get a grab or a controlled punch or tackle to have your body to automatically respond to it, his maneuvers failed in a the real world simulation. And to add; no real sparing. There's no head contact or "trapping" blocks involved. How is one going to know how it feels to get hit when engaged in soft sparing. Dont ever sign a contract with king Allie, who thinks he's god's gift to the world. He will take you to court and sue you. He sued me for a lousy 400 dollars. He is also freaky. When he heard that I went to train elsewhere he had "one of his associates" come and spy on me. He left a threatening message on my answering machine, and on the phone when I spoke to him. He threatened me with blackmail. He told me he will contact my new instructor and bad mouth me if I dont pay the 400 dollars. He boasted in so many word that he knows everybody in the local martial art community, and he will ruin my reputation and talk bad about me. The threat failed because he previously spoke to my instructor before the shakedown and threats. My new instructor laughed. I unfortunately trained there for 2 years before I had enough of cartwheels, dive rolls, acrobatics, and holding a wooden sword in my hand for 10 minutes.

We have been taking our son to Shaolin for more than 9 years. Martial arts has helped his self…read moreesteem and confidence. Thank you Sensei Ray and Sensei Lori. Also a great place for cardio kickboxing!

Center Island Aikido is BY FAR the best value for Aikido instruction on Long Island. Monthly fees…read moreare very low, and members may attend as many classes as they wish. The dojo is well-lit, clean and spacious, with wall-to-wall high-quality tatami mats on the floor. All instructors are volunteers (which helps keep the fees low), and most have been with the organization for many years. They are very dedicated to the study of Aikido. Many started out in different martial arts backgrounds and bring diverse and valuable perspectives to their Aikido instruction. A student who attends different classes will experience softer styles or more martial styles, acquire exposure to Zen philosophy, and even learn physics that make Aikido so effective and engaging. Aikido's underpinning philosophy does not encourage competition. The goal of Aikido is to blend with and neutralize attacks with as little physical harm to the attacker as is possible, making this a preferred martial art for law enforcement and other institutional personnel to utilize. Since the practice does not involve repetitive kicks and punches, injuries to the practitioner's joints and tissues are largely avoided. Students are instructed in techniques for preventing injury when falling, making this a practical study for anyone who wants to remain active and reduce the chance of severe injuries into old age. I have been to several dojos on Long Island and New York City, and, of those that provide Aikido instruction, Center Island Aikido is my favorite. The instructors and students are definitely the very best part of it!

I am so happy that my son is a part of this Tae Kwon Do Academy! He joined when he was 3. Great…read moreplace for improving concentration, focus, work on respecting others, and making new friends! He also went to camp here and loved it! The class for his age group is only 30 minutes but it's well worth it and more than enough to practice and do some meditation. Come join and you will not regret.

I had passes to try through a friend (for my preschooler son-almost 5). We are three weeks in and…read moreI'm seeing a change in his behavior already. He loves it, I love to watch him love it and learn discipline! He is respectful and and thankful which he has learned through them during and after the class. Instructor Karen was the woman who set us all up and Instructor Saylor is my sons instructor in class. I can see how much they care about the students. I've even heard Instructor Karen speak to a student in such a caring and concerned way, trying to encourage him that he has to take responsibility for his choices to improve-and mostly to believe in himself that he can do it. It was so good to hear her stay so focused on trying to get that message to the student. Instructor Saylor has been amazing and she gently guides some of her young more distracted students back into the lesson (like my son lol). They just seem so caring and true to the students. The my don't allow disrespect and it resonates with the students there to act accordingly. So far I am absolutely happy with my choice to take my son here. Just fantastic.

We love UMAC it's place were everyone is welcome and treated like family I definitely recommend it…read moreto anyone interested you will not regret coming here

UMAC - United Martial Arts Center 509 N Bicycle Path, Port…read moreJefferson Station, NY If you're looking for a place that teaches more than punches and kicks, UMAC is where real growth happens. Led by Soke Andrew Stigliano, a lifelong martial artist who developed his own unique style, this school blends traditional discipline with modern, tactical self-defense training. Soke Andrew's focus goes far beyond physical skill -- he instills respect, discipline, confidence, focus, and bully-defense awareness in every student. His programs are designed to shape leaders on and off the mat, teaching accountability, perseverance, and character through every belt level. What makes UMAC special is its sense of community. From women's self-defense workshops to after-school programs and local events, Soke Andrew leads by example -- showing that true martial arts is as much about building strong people as it is about strong technique. Whether you're looking for personal growth or a place your child can thrive, UMAC delivers excellence, integrity, and heart.

After searching for quite a while, I have found Chris Gates Tae Kwon Do to be the best martial arts…read moreschool I have ever found. Chris Gates infuses competent training with humor. He constantly instills in his students humility, respect and confidence. I happily and wholeheartedly recommend Chris Gates Tae Kwon Do.

I cannot say enough good things about this establishment…read more.. My daughter has experienced nothing but a warm, positive environment, with patient, and exuberant instructors who always seem to know the exact moment to redirect and refocus her. I want to mention that I had taken my daughter there last week for her BTC class, and we were late (got our schedules crossed). Well, one of the instructors, Brian, politely came over and asked if he could take my daughter aside to help her with some kicks and do some drills. My daughter was so happy to have that quality time, and it made her (as well as my) day. I had told Chris Gates this story, and he humbly told me that he teaches his instructors that anytime is a good time for a lesson. He added that, if there is a free instructor, that they should seek to teach. His influence is obvious, and his instructors follow that mantra religiously. A top-notch place, and one that I will always sing praises about. PS: If your child has ADHD (like mine), then he/she will most certainly benefit from enrolling in one of Chris Gates' classes. It's made a positive difference in my daughter's life, and something i believe will make her a stronger, more confident adult.