Martial Arts Schools near Huntington

“Our family has been part of the Tiger Shulman’s Huntington studio for 2 years. This experience has been beyond my expectations of when I first sat down with Sensei Castillo to talk about enrolling my child. At the time I was thinking ‘This will help my child face the bus bullies’. Two years later, I can see that what Sensei has given my family goes way beyond my first thought.My review is lengthy. Here are the highlights:1) Sensei Castillo is a truly gifted and exuberant instructor. His energy, wisdom and love permeate the entire studio.2) I have seen my child grow physically and mentally. This new growth is manifested in and outside the studio. In a nutshell: my child is genuinely thriving in life.3) This studio has a warm and welcoming community. And it is spotless clean.5) I was inspired to join the studio and I love it.This studio is owned by Sensei Castillo. He deeply cares about every single person that walks into his studio. This includes all his students and their parents. Moreover, Sensei expertly oscillates between his young students and his older students, keeping his energy constant and to the level of his student. Among the many valuable traits Sensei has is true genuine discipline, which radiates throughout the whole studio. He leads by example. He leads with true love. And he holds the bar deservedly high for everyone to rise and thrive and feel proud. I have seen my child become more mature and attain more self-control and self-love. This was illustrated when my child shared with me how to persist in a difficult physical game: “I kept telling my body positive things to keep going.” These words solidified our commitment to maintain our child learning with Sensei.Sensei micromanages his entire studio. It is impeccably clean and organized. His coaches are trained and monitored by him to preform like him teaching his students. He also is the studio manager, membership administrator, and schedule coordinator. The studio culture is warm and welcoming. Everyone says hi and are happy to see you. It is almost like the show Cheers, but with punching bags. And this is what inspired me to join the studio.My child inspired me to try this studio. Here is how this unfolded for me. I have been active my adult life participating in a plethora of fitness programs. At this point in time something was missing in my fitness need: a sense of community. When I first tried a kickboxing class, I felt so inadequate and weird, and embarrassed. I am a fit person, but I was surprisingly uncomfortable in the studio with other students. So, after that first class I did not go back. Sensei let me be. He was gently waiting on the mat for me to be ready to come back. Months passed by and an email came announcing a 60 day challenge. And with the mind set of “I am changing to be uncomfortable” I returned to the mat to embrace the uncomfortable. Oh boy, I stink at this kickboxing thing. I am the most uncoordinated person in the world, and it takes me a long time to teach my limbs how to move. But, in this new uncomfortable space I have found growth. And I love my adult beginner kickboxing class. First, Coach Antony is a good fit for me. He is a baseball athlete, and he does excellent explaining and demoing the moves. Second, it is at 6 am. I love starting my day punching and kicking and then I can go on with my day and not have to think about: “I have to do my workout”. And my classmates are a pleasure to train with and I look forward to seeing them and punching with them. And it is quite refreshing to do an activity that has a lot of male energy.In summary, this martial arts studio is a gem. Children and adults convey on the same mat to learn and teach the art of being peaceful, which comes when you can defend yourself and hold your ground. Moreover, this studio is populated with members that deeply care for each other and are constantly nourishing their growth as individuals in the community. This studio empowers their members to thrive on and off the mat.“

“This is a great and friendly place to train. The instructors and staff are very down to earth. The training partners are mature and responsible. Out of all the places I trained, this one was far and away my favorite.“

“I have been training at Jiu Jitsu Modern for alittle over three months now, in that time I have had an incredible experience. I recently moved to the Babylon area and do not know many people, but Jiu Jitsu Moderns has changed that. Not only have I gained confidence in my abilities, but I am now apart of an amazing community of people that push me to be the best version of myself. If you're looking to start training jiu jitsu and your in the area, Jiu Jitsu Modern is the place to go.“

“Mr Lee is amazing and patience. My daughter is more focused and disciplined compare when she started. She is going for almost two years. My nephew goes there as well and they really loved it. He had tried other places but nothing like here. Highly recommended it“

“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.“

“My kids have been going for a little over two years and we love them! They are located in an outdoor mall so there's parking available. The Masters are all great with the kids; very supportive, encouraging, lively, while instructing and guiding the children so they enjoy the class. There are some new kids that come that may be reticent in the beginning; but the Masters quickly get the kids smiling and participating. You can tell they put their hearts and all into each class to make it enjoyable for the kids. They offer sibling discounts as well. And they also have sparring classes.“

“I would definitely recommend! My son has been going each week since September and loves it so much. His strength has definitely improved and has gained so much confidence. The instructors have been amazing as well.“

“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.“

“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.“

“The staff is very kind and takes the time to explain each step.
The classes are alot of fun.“

“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“

“I had a great time at the dojo, and I loved being there, until I went out in a rage. I have been planning to come back to No Fear, It’s just that cannot handle the shame of going into the dojo again, and possibly ruin my reputation in the karate world even more, and also if I move on to another dojo, If the scenario does happen, It would feel wrong to compete against a dojo I was once part of in a competition. I will come back someday, and learn from my mistakes. (Edit: I never did come back...)“

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

“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.“

“I have been training at this school for years, most of my life in fact, and I've had some of the greatest moments of my life in this school. I learn more and more every class and have a great time doing so. I've made many friends whom I'll never forget, and I've learned many things I'll never forget. This school is absolutely excellent.“

“Awesome would recommend to any person on planet earth who is trying to find a karate place to train at“

“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.“

“Today was my daughter’s first karate class ever...she literally had a smile from ear to ear the whole time...she had such a blast & can’t wait to go to her next class & learn some more...thank you Steve!! ?“

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

“My two youngest children have been learning under Master Chung and his amazing team of instructors/leaders for a short 5 months and I am very happy with their positive progression in their overall attitude and confidence. Their programs reinforce good behavior, respect, and kindness towards others as well as motivating them to work hard toward their goals of earning (stars/stripes) or advancing to the next belt rank. I am glad that I chose this dojang specifically over the others in the area and am excited to see how my children further in their own personal growth and TKD training. Thank you to the entire Syosset Champions Martial Arts team for all your hard work, patience and dedication!“

“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!“

“My son is 7: he loves this material arts locations. The coaches pay attention the kids, my son feels comfortable, the coaches are interactive and very polite & helpful. My son has fun every class.“

“Big fan of this academy. Kids get flexibility, learn coordination and more importantly discipline. My kid loves it.“

“Overall, Tiger Schulmann's MMA offers a holistic approach to martial arts training that can positively impact various aspects of your life, from physical fitness and self-defense skills to mental focus, supportive atmosphere and personal development.“

“Grand Master Choi is an excellent teacher who pays attention to every child's unique needs. He motivates them and continues to instill self confidence.“