Martial Arts Schools near West Berlin

“Great place for kids to learn karate. They learn discipline, self defense and confidence! A few of the instructors are school teachers. There are several Master instructors. My son has been with Yi's for 5 years now and wow, what a difference he is from 5 years ago. I highly recommend Yi's Karate of Berlin.“

“I tried out Muay Thai this place a while ago, during a time when I was searching for a new martial arts school. Even though I ultimately decided to move in a different direction, Derek was a very nice man and I like him. He's very personable, and knowledgeable too, which is good. I still follow Strikezone's page on Facebook. Depending on what opportunities arise for me in the future, I would be open to possibly trying out Muay Thai again at some point :o)“

“Action karate is awesome ! Instructors are top tier! What you learn at action karate doesn’t just make you better on the mat but a better person for the world. Action karate is a blessing !!“

“My daughter attends karate classes here, and it has been a wonderful experience for her. The instructors are patient and kind when communicating with the kids. If they notice a child struggling, they come over to offer one-on-one guidance. They instill positivity, self-love, and strength, not only in karate but also in other areas of life, encouraging the children to always choose themselves, be honorable, control their emotions, stay focused, and respect their parents. I have seen a tremendous change in my daughter's self-esteem. She truly enjoys karate, even though she is very girly.“

“I signed up for a free class and having no martial arts experience I was nervous, but instantly felt welcomed the moment | arrived. Marco was there to personally greet me, shake my hand and walk me through what the class would look like.

I unfortunately was not able to participate the way l'd hoped (because of my own medical issues with my heart) so I had to stop training shortly into the class. Marco then invited me to sit with him, observe the class and chat with me for the next half hour since I had already drove to the class.

During that half hour he educated me with a wealth of information about his training philosophy. I asked him some questions about martial arts and what I could do to learn some form of self defense that wasn't as cardio intensive. He offered me some alternatives, but told me my time and money would be better spent training myself technique from videos online since I couldn’t participate in a class environment. He was upfront and honest with me which I appreciated.

From my non expert observation, this is the place you want to train. It's not just sport focused, it's HIGHLY self defense focused. You will constantly be training against others gaining skill. And most important you will be taught how to critically think, not just copy moves. This place is the real deal.

Marco is intensely passionate about his craft, and if you train here I’m sure you will become that way too. 2 free classes never hurt anybody! So do it.“

“Attended a seminar here. A really nice gym! The facilities were clean, everyone was welcoming and friendly, and the instruction was great. The owner was really nice and super passionate about Jiu Jitsu. Definitely a gym to check out if you are in the South Jersey area.“

“I've been coming here for over 10 years and they're like family to me. On so many levels, I am a completely different person than when I walked through that door the first time, wish I started sooner! It's not an exaggeration to say that they have changed my life for the better.“

“Great place to challenge yourself while also having fun! Scott and his team genuinely care about your progress and have a great way of coaching to push you to be better! Highly recommend!!!“

“If you're not doing your kids birthday parties at Best of the Best, you're missing out. We just had our 6 year olds bday there and it was 1000 times better than any bounce house or trampoline park. Kru Jon and Sensei Jon had every kid engaged and included. The parents were blown away by how organized things were and they loved not having to follow their kids all over a huge park. 10/10, would do it again in a heartbeat.Note to parents... it's also more affordable. Which also helps.“

“I started my Daughter here in February.
In a few months she has changed so much for the better.
She has confidence, pride and continues to evolve as a leader when she was previously a quiet follower.
She has learned not just the physical aspects but the positive mindset that can be gained in karate.
The Sensei's are all truly amazing in the way they interact with and encourage the students. They help bring out the best in the students and guide them through everything with understanding and respect.
Amerikick has helped my daughter start to evolve into a well rounded person and they continue to inspire her in every session. They are truly an asset to her life and I am so glad I found them. They are definitely the 'village' needed to help raise kids!“

“I have returned to Karate Unlimited with two children. My first experience when they opened up over 20 years ago and again in 2022 has not changed. Staff is awesome and the give ? percent to the children and I will be doing the adult classes for myself soon“

“This martial arts school is fantastic! It teaches leadership, focus, self control, discipline, confidence, and commitment. The kids love the challenging but fun lessons. The instructors are Outstanding!“

“My daughter has been attending classes twice a week for about 2 months now. She is a very quiet and shy young girl. Since starting here, I can already see her confidence starting to shine through! I’m so excited to see what the future holds since she’s seeing such improvements in such a short time. All the instructors are fantastic and so patient with the littles ! Love Love Love everything about medford martial arts !“

“I’m a student there and I’m learning a lot life lessons and self defense it’s a lot of fun and maybe you can use it someday to save yourself or someone“

“Recently started with the team at Budo. I have both my kids in the first weeks of their training and signed up because we were invited to a birthday party there of all things. The staff was extremely friendly (coach Brandon) at the party and invited us back for a true class. Immediately after the class both my kids asked if they could do it again (Coach Josh and Coach Seth really made them feel welcome. There was a sign in the lobby greeting them). We signed up after a great personal meeting with Coach Seth. He laid out that the plan for the kids was to focus on discipline, getting stronger and gaining confidence. This wasn’t anything my kids were particularly lacking today but I could tell that the staff there were just going to help them both grow in those areas and more. At 7 and 4, I wasn’t too sure my kids would take to it as quickly as they did but to my surprise, they look forward to each class and really spend the 45 minutes while there honed in on listening to the coaches and sensei. Initial experience has been extremely positive and worthy of the 5 stars. I look forward to seeing both kids grow a Budo.
-Joe D“

“I recommend this dojo to everyone. Especially those looking for a challenge. Sensei Heimlich does a fantastic job bringing his expertise and knowledge for everyone to learn. My 8-year-old looks forward to class every night.“

“Sensai Irene was very thorough and courteous. We signed our son up for the trial period and we're hoping he sticks with it after our local studio closed last month. Only downside is the classes are shorter than we're used to. They're only 35 minutes long, but we'll see what happens. Too early to tell if he'll stick with it, but it seemed like a great environment so far.“