Martial Arts Schools near Maplewood

“I’ve been training with Freeman Sensei for over 25 years. One of the best martial artists and human beings you’d ever want to meet.“

“Our son has just finished his 3rd month here and is loving it! The instructors are amazing and keep the classes fun while still challenging. We went through a few sports before finding something our son was excited about. Excited to watch his martial arts skills grow here!“

“If you want to learn the spirit and the ART in martial art - go here - I looked around for my son - I'm very particular - I would never look back - go here“

“I saw and heard a couple things I think could be a little better, but overall it looks like the kids were having a great experience.“

“Once upon a time I was devoted to kick boxing thinking with it I was equipped to defend myself against a bodily attack. After stepping into the world of Kenpo however I quickly discovered that in a real attack I was not likely to be wearing boxing gloves. I’ve never looked back and returned to kick boxing ever since. I’m a Kenpo student for life under the amazing instruction of Grand Master Bill Boyd.“

“Is this place open? We drove past looking for it but all we saw was an abandoned and crumbling building. Did they move to a new location?“

“Facility is top notch and well maintained, everyone is welcoming and full of knowledge. Great approach to teaching something serious while maintaining a laid back approach.“

“Sifu Johnnie is a old school instructor for the modern age of martial arts. He understands his art and works to make it practical incorporating small elements of various styles to strengthen it. Sifu Johnnie is a patient teacher who will bring the best out of you during your martial arts journey.“

“Been training here for over a year and have had a great time. I've worked in law enforcement and tactical security. In real encounters, I've found that I what I use the most is control techniques. I've studied karate, BJJ, muay thai, and others, but rarely if ever used any of it. I've found the hapkido to be the most applicable martial art to what I've actually had to use to control a suspect.“

“Great place and great instruction! Teachers are amazing and put in a lot of hard work to train the kids. My son is very happy. He is more disciplined, more patient, and has grown so much as a person since doing taekwondo. We are very happy.“

“I highly recommend white dragon! They have great instructors and welcoming students. Extremely knowledgeable in Judo! I learned a lot in just one class. I am grateful for the opportunity to train here.Its fantastic for all ages and skill levels, something for the whole family.“

“Although I was a student at another dojo, our dojo visited this one. I was impressed that the teaching staff took me aside and helped me in basic movements that I was having problems with.I want to run my martial arts school just like this one.“

“Rise has been fantastic for our son who is 6 years old! The teachers, coaches and leaders there are supportive, professional and genuine about caring for their students. Rise has provided the space for my son to gain confidence and feel successful.“

“My son, who is on the autism spectrum, has greatly benefited from the training provided at this ATA facility. Over the past year, he has experienced remarkable growth in strength and confidence. Witnessing his progress has been immensely rewarding for both him and our family. Inspired by her brother's achievements, his little sister eagerly joined the training as well.As a parent, observing their development from the sidelines fills me with pride. The staff at the facility are not only supportive but also highly knowledgeable, providing a nurturing environment for all students. I particularly admire how the black belt students go out of their way to assist others in reaching their own black belt goals.Despite the distance we have to travel to reach the studio, the journey is unquestionably worthwhile. I wholeheartedly recommend this ATA studio to anyone considering joining. It's been a transformative experience for our family, and I'm confident it will be for others too.“