Martial Arts Schools near Medford

“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 !“

“Strikezone Mixed Martial Arts is one of the best places I have ever trained at. All the teachers are super easy to learn from and care about me as a person. The owner makes sure his members are well taken care of from day 1. Thank you Derek and the Strikezone team for making me feel like I can accomplish my goals.“

“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 !!“

“Budo has Friendly, skilled Coaches who genuinely care about student development and they have programs that teach discipline, self-defense.“

“AmeriKick has been amazing for my child! I cannot recommend them enough. All the Sensei's are wonderful and the community of kids supporting each other is really impressive. The physical and mental benefits of karate have also extended outside of the karate school.“

“When we first signed up for karate, our main goal was for our son to work on strengthening his core. As a former Nic-U preemie, this had been a struggle for him. PT at school had helped some, but we needed more than just that. Master Liciaga greeted us with his friendly, energetic presence and offered to introduce my son to karate. The first one-on-one lesson followed by two trial classes had us hooked. Master Liciaga encourages all students while challenging them to push themselves to be more than thought they could be.

It was not easy, but the instructors patiently guided my son. Repeated movements allowed him to refine his techniques while working on things such as balance at the same time. Master Magill has this magic power that allows him to know what students need as individuals as well. He addresses those individual needs throughout each karate class. Sometimes it’s fine-tuning technique, other times it’s confidence, while still other times it’s understanding complicated moves. He gets to know each student and makes them feel seen. While success in karate isn’t always linear, Master Magill’s guidance given along the way during times of my son’s frustration was essential to success. His persistence paid off as my son who loves karate has recently earned his black belt.

Yes, Master Liciaga and Master Magill are the heart of Dinoto Karate. The other instructors have learned from the best and connect so well with students. They laugh with them as they teach. They work with students as young as three up through adults. No matter your age or your current ability, they will help you grow. They prepare students for tournaments and build confidence. Karate can be hard work, but Dinoto Karate knows having a good time is vital as well. The summer of fun with spirit days and interesting challenges keep things lighter. They offer parents’ nights out, participate in community events and host buddy days and open houses.

The sense of community at this school makes it feel more like family. Parents feel as welcome as the students. The investment in the lives of the students outside of karate allows them to feel more valued. The sense of belonging shows as students help each other in class, as they lead with confidence, and as they grow together. I would 1000% recommend that anyone considering karate come to Dinoto Karate Center at Route 38 and Ark Road to find the place that will become a way of life. You won’t regret it!“

“Westampton Martial Arts has been such a wonderful experience for my son! He started last year, and I’ve seen him grow so much—not just physically, but in confidence and focus too. Coach Cameron is absolutely amazing. He truly cares about each student, showing so much patience and encouragement while still keeping great structure in class. I’m so grateful for the positive impact this place has had on my son, and I can’t wait to see how far he goes. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a place that builds discipline, strength, and self-belief“

“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.“

“100% recommend. Dropped in to bjj last night as I was in town for work and had a free night. Welcoming staff and team. Teaching was approachable for new and experienced grapplers. Love the variety of Beacon. Check it out!“

“The instructors are very patient with the children and professional. My child is excited to go to class and learn. He has learned so many new skills in just a few weeks.“

“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.“

“I did karate here for about 10 years from 6-16 and I still think about how much fun I had and how much confidence I was able to build through the programs here. I saw it transition from a chain to a private practice and experienced the growth and development of the academy throughout my time here and at their previous location. Mr. Kraus is an incredible role model and mentor who cares about his students immensely. I cannot imagine my life without the work ethic, drive, and perseverance I built here while still having fun and think about it often. I am beyond grateful to have had the privilege of going from a white belt all the way to first degree black belt. I highly recommend the academy to anyone because there is genuine care and support to help students progress not only in martial arts but important life skills as well.“

“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.“