Martial Arts Schools near Upper Darby

“Best place around, very authentic boxing gym. Great atmosphere. All coaches there have pro-cards. I train here a few days a week. Love being pushed to work hard. Live sparring is my favorite part. Definitely recommend coming here it you want to learn the sport of boxing.“

“A great place for families and to learn and experience martial arts for beginners up.“

“I started one-on-one training in Muay Thai with Malik Kamara at Delco MMA & Fitness 2 months ago at the time of this post and I'm very pleased with my progress.

Malik possesses all the coaching qualities that amateurs and professionals alike need in order to achieve their goals. He is highly professional, yet personable, and brings many years of knowledge and experience, both as a fighter and a coach. When you train with him, you have confidence that you are guided by someone who stays current on MMA best practices and who trains with a progressive mindset, which ensures that you are always up to date on the latest and greatest techniques. Each training session is lean, with minimal downtime and with consistent introduction of new topics, yet there is enough flexibility to request additional time to focus on areas where you would like to practice/improve.

For me, training twice per week has led to rapid weight loss as well as giving me motivation to lead a more active lifestyle outside of MMA. The result has been a significant improvement in physical, and therefore metal, health that appears to be sustainable long term.

There is a reason why Delco MMA & Fitness is rated so highly; I would venture to say that it is the best MMA gym in the area. I'm thrilled to be a part of the community and I'm looking forward to continuing my MMA journey with Malik.

(Stop reading Google reviews and take the first step! You'll be glad you did.)“

“This is a really great program with incredible staff. Awesome summer camp option too. Staff really cares, amazing with kids and my daughter had a great time learning here!“

“really nice and super knowledgeable coaches. they really care for your progress as a student. I especially appreciate how much effort Charlie and Kate put into creating a strong sense of community there.“

“My son has been training here for 3 years and it has been a wonderful journey. The staff instill confidence and a skill set that he practices across so many aspects of his life. The impact karate has had on his life is tangible, both physically and mentally. It has helped him deal with obstacle and hurdles in life and gives him an edge over most of his peers because of the inner strength he has discovered and developed.“

“We enrolled our daughter at Action Karate Mt. Airy to help her have more confidence, learn self-discipline, and perseverance. It has been a little over a year now since she started and I cannot express how great of a decision we made picking this school. She has grown leaps and bounds physically, mentally and morally training with Sensei Dom and the other instructors. The staff has always been friendly and informative; showing they care and love what they do; efficiently working as a team to ensure everyone gets personal attention while achieving their goals. Honestly, if they had 10 stars, I would still want to put 11. Try this karate school and watch your child flourish!!!“

“This journey, if you choose to take it, is a life changing one.For me, getting into the Intermediate class is when I really got the high of jiu-jitsu, becuase thats where essentially all sparring happens and you really start getting in touch with the art, the people, and the work. Really loved it but I got a concussion during a very intense standing spar (not very common in this sport). Being a grad student, this was really bad, but Phil and the team listened to what happened and helped me out.“

“My daughter took classes with sensei John about 15 years ago. I’ve known sensei for almost 25 years and he is kind, the learning environment is friendly yet structured, he is very knowledgeable about martial arts and has an excellent teaching style. Taking classes at martial arts hero factory your kids aren’t learning how to fight! They are learning discipline, respect, self defense and kindness. Great school, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.“

“Giving my beginner one on one instruction is top tier for me! He looks forward to every practice. Willingly gets out of game mode to get to practice.“

“Wonderful place to build your kid's focus and confidence! My teenager has been there for 3 years and he's a quiet kid but he loves sharing his new moves with me and his grandparents and it helps us engage with him at this age. It has built his confidence at school and walking around the city. Sensei is a great role model, professional and family focused. I highly recommend Karate Kickers with no question.“

“I've been training here for over 10 years and think that the RMAI family is truly like no other. I've learned so much about karate, but I've also learned how to be a better person.“

“The instructor is very knowledgeable and highly skilled in the traditional and self defense aspect of karate. Students are very fortunate to have the instructor like this.“

“I can’t say enough about how good I feel about being a student at Nackord Karate. Mr Nackord and all of the Instructors at Nackord Karate genuinely love to teach Karate and give each student individual treatment. From the very beginning I felt like I was part of the Nackord family. The school has a great sense of comradarie, which mirrors Mr. Nackord’s appreciation for his students. If you or someone you know is looking for a great Karate school or has been hesitant to go to a Karate school, please give this school a try. You will be glad you did.“

“We transferred to Action Karate Plymouth Meeting when we moved from out of state. They are a family run dojo and did an amazing job of acclimating our student and allowed him to utilize the belt level he was currently at to start.

We love that all of their katas are taught in practical terms of self defense. They also discuss value lessons weekly, where they go over characteristics of leadership, gratitude, goal setting, (we especially love that students are required to set goals so they can see progress). After a year here, our son is also now learning how to become a sensi (teach).

They also host some really fun parties: like water wars to celebrate the end of summer, glow in the dark board breaking, etc. They also have get-togethers for the adults. And they have summer camps and parents’ night outs. So everyone really gets a chance to get to know each other.

I cannot thank them enough for how they are helping our son to grow as a person and how welcome we always feel. They feel like part of our family.“

“Master C is wonderful! He’s very patient, works with the kids when they’re unsure of something, and makes class fun.“

“My daughters started training with Master Kremin around five years ago. When they started, i used to bring my laptop to his school, and work there while they were training. i saw some parents training with their children and people my age moving gracefully, but my whole attention was focused on the laptop and work.

Then after a few months, my daughters asked me to join, as there was no reason why other parents were training with their kids and i was not. It made me laugh of course, and i told them that i'm the most inflexible person on earth, can barely reach my knees while standing, as clumsy as possible, in my 40s... yeah, right... me doing Tang Soo Do, sure.

But they kept asking, and after a few days my wife, wisely gave me the most significant advice i've ever received. She said that in five years, our daughters will turn 16, and at that point, there will no longer be a place for a dad in their life. But if the three of us will have something so special in common, we can still maintain the close relationship we have. So i started training as a white belt adult, on a daily basis.

We worked hard together, went together through tests, tournaments, physical and mental challenges, and became a little stronger physically and mentally every day.

Almost five years of daily training have passed, with the best teacher and mentor, our master, who gave us the opportunity to give ourselves a wonderful gift. A gift which combines physical health, mental health, support, being part of a community, and maintaining a strong girls<>dad bond even after the age of 16.

Thank you, Master Kremin.“

“I started training with Philadelphia JiuJitsu this past summer and it has been a great experience so far. Damon is extremely knowledgeable with over 30 years experience and has a great passion for teaching. What is unique about Philadelphia JiuJitsu is that it is more than a jiujitsu school as it incorporates many different martial arts. There is judo, wrestling, aikido, knife and stick fighting, and practical self-defense techniques. So you can come to a class that focuses on what you are interested in. The price is fair, the instructors are knowledgeable and whole gym is welcoming so if you are looking into learning martial arts and self defense Philadelphia jiujitsu is worth a visit“

“IF FIRST IMPRESSION IS IMPORTANT THEN I WILL TELL YOU, SENSEI AND HIS STAFF ARE PROFESSIONAL, ENGAGING AND SERIOUS ABOUT THEIR ART. MY GRANDSON WILL BE A STUDENT TO THEIRS AND HE IS VERY EXCITED TO GET STARTED AND LEARN THIS IS THE REAL DEAL. NO TV STUFF.“

“I’ve been attending pro martial fit for over a decade now. The teachers here are phenomenal and are always extremely nice.“

“A judo dojo where a 63-year old is welcomed and feels healthier than ever after 6 months of training must be something special. MLJ has a friendly atmosphere where you can learn judo at your own pace. The instructors don't teach only techniques but also safety so you can come back for more. Join us.“

“This is an amazing wing chun School. Sifu Jasper is great, smart, so nice, and he makes you feel at home. Everyone is very nice. It is a family environment. I strongly recommend it.“

“It is simply wonderful. They take 80 dollars per month and every week you can attend 6 classes so you can make your kids busy .My kid enjoy the classes here. He recently got his black belt too ? . If you pay for your kid it is free for mom and dad . The instructors are really great and strict . On a whole this is the best place .“

“The yoga instructor Adele is absolutely fabulous. She has such a calming voice, and she holds space beautifully!!“

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“My daughter went to this school for two years and it was nothing but amazing ! My kid loved getting up everyday to go to school and she loved her teachers so very much. She talked about them all the time. She has also learned so much as well. She is writing very well and knows her letters and numbers. She is also starting to tell time at home. We were so sad to have to move on from Zhang Sah. The teacher are always available to communicate and work very hard to keep your child safe. The front end staff is great as well and very kind and inviting. They also take all precautions when it comes to covid. You won't be disappointed in the school at all !!“

“Great dojo! Everyone is super nice, helpful, and very patient with new members. I love this place!“