Home of Hagihara Shihan, pioneer instructor in the US…read more Beautiful dojo, plenty of room to be thrown around. All instructors are highly qualified. Friendly and warm place to train Aikido.

Full disclosure; I started practicing with LIA in 1987. I moved to Maryland in 2011, but whenever I…read moreget back to LI, I practice there. This is THE place to practice on Long Island. Hagihara sensei (a first generation aikidoist) has been teaching since 1964. All the instructors at LIA are his students, and they are all extremely talented, yet each has a different approach. Some are trained in multiple martial arts. All care deeply about teaching. The mat space is big (except when there are huge seminars), and cleaned daily by the students. There are even "lounging areas" to accommodate parties (which occur often), or just the times when people want to chill after class with a drink. The only downside - it doesn't *look* like a dojo from outside. So if you're casually driving by, you might miss it.

Friendly staff family run mix of martial arts school. My five year old just started and absolutely…read moreloves it!! They have family activities often. They break out in stations and are closely watched and trained. They follow the usual belt system along with the tips earned based on level of achievement. Students have to EARN their First belt!!! They don't start class and automatically have a belt which I was impressed with. The environment is clean and very well kept!! Love the feel of this school very warm and they still instill respect and a great form of the art! I briefly had my son enrolled in another school and found it to be rough cold attitude and I was not comfortable....my son was fine when we left that first place. He actually spotted this one and said I want to go there!! He has been all smiles ever since!!

I have been training at Epic Martial Arts for 2 1/2 years. This is an incredible place. Sensei…read moreNick, Sensei Stacey and Sensei Mark have created an warm inviting environment that encourages students to challenge themselves to reach their highest potential. We have people like myself, a 49 year physician who wanted to regain strength, flexibility and endurance to children and adolescents who compete and win tournaments. My personal experience has been life changing and I am very thankful for Epic.

My Grandson goes to the one in Hauppauge. He loves it and learns so much! Been going for 2 years…read morenow. Built up his confidence and skills

The karate is awesome for all ages and combines not just kempo but also games at the end of class…read moreand rustling techniques.

Our son has attended classes at GMA for 10 month's now. In that time, we've seen him develop…read morephysically, becoming more coordinated and stronger. He's also developed more respect in all aspects of his life. A large part of his personal growth over the last year has been due to the influence of his Senseis, who stress respect above all else. It has helped us as parents during a time we struggled with behavior, and we couldn't be more thankful for the positive influence they've had. We also hosted a birthday party at GMA this past year, and it was absolutely flawless. Not only was the party affordable, but we didn't have to lift a finger once we committed to a date. Everything was taken care of for us, from set-up, to clean up, food & beverages, activities and favors. We were able to enjoy the party, rather than having to worry about running the party. Sensei Anderson could not have done a better job engaging and entertaining the children who attended. The ages ranged from 3 - 10, and at no point did the party feel burdened by the age gaps. He simply made it work without any hesitation. Most of the children who attended had never been to a karate class, and some were intimidated by the idea. Again, Sensei Anderson's natural warmth came through, and he was able to coax every single child into participating and genuinely enjoying themselves. Our son still talks about how much fun he had at his party, breaking boards and cutting the cake with a Samurai sword. It was, hands down, the best party we could have had for him.

My daughter started GMA September 2011. She has learned so much being there. The instructors are…read moregreat role models for the kids; they even ask them about how things are going with school, homework, etc. The GMA feels very friendly and professional. Though my daughter learns well, I appreciate that they really let her take the time she needs to really learn the technique. This seems to be great for her self-esteem. We are very pleased.

We love this martial arts studio. This is not your typical, punch, kick and break boards school…read more Their hybrid style of self defense and personal growth is creative and wonderful for children. My only regret is I didn't sign them my kids up sooner. The Sensei and Sempai are very good at what they do. They are patient, encouraging and fun. I recommend them to all my friends with kids that need to burn off steam, have fun and learn some life skills.

When my daughter told me she was interested in trying martial arts, I was a bit nervous to be…read morehonest. I remember my experience as a child was somewhat mixed in terms of how it made me feel about myself and what was required. Waverly Martial Arts has been nothing but positive, encouraging and supportive. I like that the little ones don't have to spar each other, but they do have partner work to hone their skills. They play games to learn some skills and are very well entertained. The amount of movement & exercise is top notch, not to mention, there is often music playing, and I can't help but rock out during the entire class. This has been an excellent experience & I'm hopeful that my son will show interest one day as well! This school is outstanding.

If there was a place i considered home it was here when i was born i was diagnosed with lower…read moremuscle tone and this place cured it now im a third degree black belt been here since i was 3 its like having a new family

We have tried many different martial arts schools before we chose this school as the one for my…read moreson. 1) Unlike other schools that pressure you to commit long term contract with pricey tag, this school offers flexible schedules, most reasonably priced, and pay per month or program. 2) My son loves the instructors here. The instructors here are very friendly, down to earth people that we have ever met. They are absolutely amazing with the kids and they made us feel right at home. The instructors also make it fun to learn while still instilling values of respect & discipline. 3) This place is clean, spacious & very well padded. It also uses nice thick commercial foam flooring which we love. We're thrilled with our experience here and hope to be part of the Kim's Martial Arts family for a very long time.

Jon is both an incredibly patient teacher and very positive person overall. I am always impressed…read morewith his technical ability as well as clear explanations of concepts critical to jiu jitsu competition. Its a pleasure to see Jon teaching beginners positions, submissions and wrestling with the same enthusiasm as coaching higher belts preparing for major tournaments. Regardless of skill level, age and ability, Jon creates a welcoming atmosphere that builds strong jiujitsu.

I have known Jon Satava for a large portion of my JiuJitsu training and you will be hard pressed to…read morefind another instructor who takes the time to go over the minute details that will take your JiuJitsu to the next level. Jon is one of the most well established competitors in the game who will be showing you truly battle tested techniques that replicate Marcelo Garcia's game to the tee. On top of the JiuJitsu knowledge, Jon is a fine young man who is thoughtful and caring of his teammates and students. He really is a gem in the JiuJitsu world.

My daughter has been attending this dojo for a while now, and I honestly couldn't be happier with…read morethe experience. From day one, the instructors have been incredibly patient, professional, and genuinely invested in each student's growth--not just in karate, but in confidence and discipline as well. What really stands out is how they balance structure with encouragement. They push the kids to do their best while still making classes fun and engaging. My daughter looks forward to every session, and I've seen a noticeable improvement in her focus, respect, and overall confidence both inside and outside I highly recommend this dojo to any parent looking for a positive, structured activity that teaches real life skills along with martial arts. It's been a great investment in my daughter's development.

There are not enough words or stars to express my gratitude to Sensei Jeff Hunt. This karate school…read moreis a hidden gem in Jamaica Queens. I have been bringing my children here for over 12 years. Both of my sons have accelerated to the level of black belt but not without hard work and determination. Jeff Hunt is not just a karate teacher he is a mentor, father figure and an Elder. Jeff Hunt has created a professional nurturing and loving environment. This school is a family the children have a bond and a sense of community. They have not only learned to respect each other, carry themselves inside and outside the dojo with godly character but to also share and give back the tools they have learned. One of my boys has a learning disability and through the discipline of Jeff Hunt he has learned to listen focus pay attention which has impacted his social emotional and educational learning. Most important each child walks away with a sense of accomplishment knowing that it's not how you start it's how you FINISH! Thank you Jeff for all you're hard work and investment into our children, community and village.