My two sons and I have been coming here for years. There are two aspects that make Alfred Martial Arts a wonderful place: the martial arts education, and the sense of community that Elise creates. The education is top-notch. Elise, Scott, and the many other incredible black belt teachers excel at communicating, and have amazing patience when teaching students (regardless of age, physical limitations, and my clunkiness). The feeling of community that is fostered there is outstanding. My kids have made strong friendships over the years, received practical advice about dealing with bullies (and other school issues), and have even gotten help with schoolwork. You may never... read full review
May 2021
My two sons and I have been coming here for years. There are two aspects that make Alfred Martial Arts a wonderful place: the martial arts education, and the sense of community that Elise creates. The education is top-notch. Elise, Scott, and the many other incredible black belt teachers excel at communicating, and have amazing patience when teaching students (regardless of age, physical limitations, and my clunkiness). The feeling of community that is fostered there is outstanding. My kids have made strong friendships over the years, received practical advice about dealing with bullies (and other school issues), and have even gotten help with schoolwork. You may never... read full review
May 2020
By far the best school I've ever experienced in both precision of technique and content of character. Chidokwan, created in 1972, is a fusion of Japanese, Chinese, and Korean styles. The current Shihan, Elise Flynn, is highly accomplished in various kinds of tournaments.
My two sons and I have been coming here for years. There are two aspects that make Alfred Martial Arts a wonderful place: the martial arts education, and the sense of community that Elise creates. The education is top-notch. Elise, Scott, and the many other incredible black belt teachers excel at communicating, and have amazing patience when teaching students (regardless of age, physical limitations, and my clunkiness). The feeling of community that is fostered there is outstanding. My kids have made strong friendships over the years, received practical advice about dealing with bullies (and other school issues), and have even gotten help with schoolwork. You may never... read full review
My two sons and I have been coming here for years. There are two aspects that make Alfred Martial Arts a wonderful place: the martial arts education, and the sense of community that Elise creates. The education is top-notch. Elise, Scott, and the many other incredible black belt teachers excel at communicating, and have amazing patience when teaching students (regardless of age, physical limitations, and my clunkiness). The feeling of community that is fostered there is outstanding. My kids have made strong friendships over the years, received practical advice about dealing with bullies (and other school issues), and have even gotten help with schoolwork. You may never... read full review
By far the best school I've ever experienced in both precision of technique and content of character. Chidokwan, created in 1972, is a fusion of Japanese, Chinese, and Korean styles. The current Shihan, Elise Flynn, is highly accomplished in various kinds of tournaments.