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.

This place is 40mins away from where I live but I still go here for the kickboxing class. Sometime…read moreit's like 1hour driving because of traffic on 695. They have awesome deals on Groupon. This is my second time using Groupon here. The Groupon will last you for 4 months for 30 days of kickboxing class including a pair of gloves. You can come any day you want, make sure check their website for their time schedule. The schedule are different than last year I was here. All of the instructors are really nice. You can practice at your pace. If you have kids or you want to do martial art, they have a very good program here as I can tell (I don't know how much does it cost but it seems fun). Highly recommend if you are around this area. I wish they have another location near me so I don't need to drive this far to be here.

I love the workout I get from their kickboxing sessions!! I got a Groupon for 20 classes and have…read morebeen going for the past couple weeks, and every time I go I feel like I got a really good workout. The instructors are always really nice and helpful. Some things I wish differently are that sometimes the music is too loud and I wish they had more class times. But other than that, the sessions are a great way to exercise and try something new!

If you're looking for a martial arts school that focuses on the why and the how, personal…read moreresponsibility, cares about the Kung Fu family and overall enriches lives, then this is the place for you. Our family was looking for a program that does not emphasize progress for the sake of progress but rather when you're ready. The school has been a beneficial and positive influence. Highly recommend!

The USJGMA school is a very positive and safe environment for you and your child/children. My 2…read moregirls have been with the school for years, and the instructors are very nice and professional. They stand for kindness, respect, loyalty, honor and discipline. FYI, The school quarterly sets up an event called "parents night out," where you can leave your kids in the school for only $30 while you go on a date with ur hubby/wifey! Check out the school! It is awesome! :)

We've been very pleased with Harriday's. Like many of the other reviewers, we wanted our 7 year son…read moreto learn discipline and self-defense, and based on several recommendations tried Harriday's. Sensei Harriday and the other Senseis are patient and able to gain the attention and respect of kids very quickly. They adjust their styles to the needs of each child--recognizing that each one is different and responds differently to feedback. He mixes the classes up to provide enough new content and practice time to hone students' skills. My son not only loves the classes, but is eager to practice on his own outside of class. That's huge--take my word for it. :) From what I understand, the dojo used to be in a different location, but the current dojo is clean, well-lit, and comfortable. There are a bunch of good karate dojos in the Columbia/Ellicott City area, and if you're considering sending your child to classes to learn respect and discipline in a nurturing environment, you should try Harriday's.

My four year old started classes here two months ago and loves it! Mr. Harriday is fantastic with…read morethe kids. He's patient and encourages them to do their best. My son is a bit fidgety and after reading a review here I was a bit nervous about trying this school out but Mr. Harriday was so good at redirecting him and providing positive feedback that we signed him up on the spot. I would recommend this school to anyone who wants a safe, loving, and supportive environment for their child.