Martial Arts Schools near Bethpage

“The Best Taekwondo in town. Well experienced Masters with professionalism and respect to children who participate in martial arts for the first time. My child loves this place to learn new forms and kicks with great programs.“

“Best gym on li to train amazing coaches and amazing staff!!! Huge facility 2 mat spaces and a cage along with a lifting area and a sauna with 2 seperate locker rooms! the coaches are great especially Brian Michelino always helps with whatever i need! If your looking to start training or just looking for a new gym Limma is the place!“

“My kids love Champions. They are learning discipline and techniques in TKD. Master Chung is really engaging, and the kids love him.“

“Seong is the best instructor!!! I learned so much from him and he really broke down the basics for me! I can’t wait to bring my friends!!! So excited for the next class !!!! I recommend everyone to take his class!!“

“Amazing teachers who truly teach and live the martial arts kung fu lifestyle. Instructors Rik and Shue are two of the most honorable, ethical, generous and compassionate people I know. I wholeheartedly recommend this school to anyone looking to make themselves the best they can be, and especially for children who will benefit immensely from these vital skills as they navigate our challenging and ever-changing world. Ten Tigers Kung Fu will provide them with a strong foundation for future success.“

“Best place to train jiujitsu out there. 100% recommend. Best prof you will learn fast and learn from the best. Good environment to train in.“

“We tried a few places before we signed up at Goshinkan Dojo. As soon as my son left the trial class, he said “I loved it. When can I come again?”, I knew this was the right fit for him. From our very first phone call with Sensei Jeff, I knew we would have a great experience and be treated like family.“

“My daughter has been attending classes at Champions for more than a year. We are all very pleased with experience so far. The facility is well-maintained and clean. The instructors are not only knowledgeable in Taekwondo but are also fantastic with the kids. Also, I have seen positive changes in my daughter since she started attending classes. One of them is her increased self-confidence. I am thankful for the positive impact the experience has had on her. I highly recommend this school to parents in search of a martial arts program for their children.“

“Friendly and helpful staff that is great with the children. I like the fact that the children get an opportunity to engage in real physical combat in a safe and controlled environment.“

“Masters Martial Arts is an excellent place for kids to learn tae kwon do. They also work on flexibility, strength, and agility. Mental toughness, memory, self-esteem are also aspects that improve as well. Master Mike sees the best in each child and knows how to encourage them to strive to be better.“

“This is going to be a long review, so, buckle up.

My boys took TKD at Chris Gates TKD Center from 2016-2022. In those 7 years, they earned countless stripes and belts, including their Junior Black Belts. Yes, it's been a while since they've attended a class here, but I am inspired to leave this review.

TKD and Boy Scouts were always "non-negotiables" in our household, meaning our sons (now 14 and 16) could drop any other sport/activity they wanted except these two. We loved the morals/teachings of these two programs as they aligned with our family's values. To date, both boys are still in BS with our older son getting ready for Eagle.

When our boys first started TKD they were 4 and 7. The 4 yr old was the tiny, feisty one while the older one was a gentle, old soul. The older one sometimes got picked on because he was an easy target. He never wanted to "fight back" despite being of size and ability because he never wanted to get either himself or the other child in trouble. All it took was a couple of good talks from instructors like Sir Chris, Sir Joe, Sir James, Sir John, and Sir Bryan to boost his confidence and defend himself. After the first time he stood up to a bully, he was emotionally and mentally able to defend himself and his little brother any time something arose in the future.

Fast forward to 2 weeks ago, December 2024. My younger son has recently started playing hockey. He's on a travel team and says it's his favorite sport despite only being on this team for 3 months. There has been a few physical altercations with one player attacking other players. Each time this happened, my son was the one to step in and break up the fighting. Two weeks ago, this one boy had another in a headlock. The victim couldn't breathe and his nose started bleeding. My son was the ONLY teammate to step in and get the bully off the victim. Once he got him off and calmed them down (lots of screaming, punches, scratches, etc.), he sat the boys down and got both sides of the story. The bully even started verbally assaulting two other boys and my son got him to stop. A coach finally came into the locker room to handle the situation. My son was worried because he knows there's zero tolerance for fighting and kept saying, "I'm sorry, but I had to. I had to get [bully] off [victim]."

The next day I received two phone calls. One from the mom of the physical victim and one from the mom of the verbal victim, both thanking my son for saving [name] and if it weren't for my son, the outcome could've been much worse because that bully was not stopping despite the victim losing consciousness and bleeding.

When I spoke with my son, he kept apologizing again. I said, "Do not apologize, we ALWAYS stand up to the bullies and fight for the victims. You are a black belt in TKD and it's taught you to defend yourself and others when the time comes." My son said "Thank G-d I'm a black belt because [bully] wasn't stopping and [victim] couldn't get out of that chokehold." I said he saved [victim's] life because who knows what could've happened if you didn't stop him.

THIS is what TKD teaches! You don't instigate the fight, but, the physical, emotional, mental training you receive will allow you to stand up to those who want to cause harm. During the 7 years my boys were at Chris Gates, they learned discipline, perseverance, courageousness, etc. and these are the principles are now carried with them years later. Yes, we raised them with these values, but, this CHTKD reinforced our familial values. Without those years with Chris, Joe, John, James, Bryan, Charles, Juliana, Heidi, Steph, Aidan, (and so many others I'm sure I'm forgetting), I don't know if my boys would have the courage, valor, and fearlessness to navigate this crazy world.

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“This is the best karate place ever since I was a kid even though I done with it I still love the sensei how they teach me do karate“

“Anthony is very respectful,made me feel at home in his Dojo.I didn't train there for Martial Arts but took my CCW class certification here love the setting,very clean and comfortable would recommend this school just off the strength of the attitude and environment.. Thanks Arango“

“Sensei , his wife and all the instructors there are amazing they are compassionate ,you will be pushed but also have fun“

“My son is in the tiger kids program. So this will be based off that. The patience, dedication, and discipline are great for an active 5 year old. Master David is incredible with the kids. He makes every child feel seen and important. He teaches confidence, stranger danger, respecting your family, self defense. You get to watch your child practice these skills through a big wide viewing window. There are benches to sit on. If you have trouble with your back or knees, the benches might be hard to sit on or climb. The place is very accommodating, patient, and friendly. He does a wonderful job with students who need extra guidance as well as special needs persons. Highly recommend to anyone.“

“Great place to train your taught real world self defense and gets you strong and in shape.Sifu also holds multiple black belts I highly recommend“

“Everyone there is very welcoming and friendly. Great place to learn self
Defense.“

“Best gym around for all fitness needs for every age. Mike is amazing and I’ve been training with him for over a year now. The entire staff is wonderful and very knowledgeable. Love the atmosphere and equipment. Look no further. This gym is it!“

“My two boys, now ages 10 and 5, have been attending Emerson Souza BJJ for a little over a year and they LOVE it! Emerson is a world champion and an amazing instructor.Emerson is patient, but commanding. He is fun, but thoroughly trains these kids to do and master complex moves. He is genuinely concerned about how these kids approach life in general. He instills patience, discipline, hard work and respect.Emerson brings these ideals and fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu into their everyday lives. From building relationships, working hard in school, respecting rules set by your parents and your teachers, helping out at home to diffusing potential conflicts. He has had a real impact on my boys, who look forward to seeing their coaches and friends, every time they go to class. And not only him, but all of his instructors have the same amazing qualities. It really is like a family.“

“It is more than just physical training. It is also about mental training and discipline. This is a school that strives to build all of its students to their fullest potential.“

“Great little hidden gem of a dojo where its not about the money or the ranks first but traditional Japanese Shotokan. Techniques and count offs spoken in Japanese. Very detail oriented. Kids classes and separate adult classes. Not a mcdojo.“

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“Great training and fun. The school is based on traditional techniques with each student receiving personal attention and great respect.“

“I wasn't surprised at how clean and organized it was for reopening. Very well done, thank you for all you do for your members and community.“

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“I have been attending Busto's Martial Arts as a student and instructor for over 30 years. It has been like a second home to me. The classes are challenging and lots of fun. The head instructor, Shihan Busto, is extremely knowledgeable with many decades of experience. He has an lifelong commitment to the art.Students of all ages and experience levels are always welcome. Whether you are interested in self defense, discipline, competition, exercise, physical fitment, Busto's has a program for you!“