Martial Arts Schools near Commack

“I’m so glad that we signed our son up for this! When we did the trial I wasn’t sure if he would be interested because he wasn’t too sure about it but once he got used to it he loved it. The instructors showed him things that I knew he was capable of, but it helped him to get more confidence and strength. The instructors are awesome with the kids and are very involved and interested in helping all of them! I can’t wait to see his future progress—would absolutely recommend it to everyone!“

“I’ve been a student here for a little over five years and have loved every minute of it. Coach Tara and Professor Carlos run an incredible school. They are patient, caring, and always willing to take the time to walk you through anything you’re struggling with. Both are extremely approachable and never make you feel uncomfortable for asking questions.
The atmosphere here is unmatched — the vibes are great, the music keeps the energy up, and the community is full of professors, coaches, and training partners who quickly become lifelong friends. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have years of experience, I can’t recommend this school enough.“

“Mike is an awesome teacher. Down to earth, very practical knowledge, and genuinely cares how much and well you learn. 10/10“

“The absolute best gym on Long Island. A HUGE facility. Two mat areas, a full gym, full size cage and 20 heavy bags, this truly is a powerhouse of an MMA gym. The instructors are all pro fighters or retired pro fighters so the quality of teaching is top notch. Classes all throughout the day. Early morning, morning, early evening and night classes so the age old excuse of “i don’t have time” doesn’t work. If you want to train, they’re there training. Willing and able to help! Whether you’re trying to compete, get in shape or just want to be able to protect yourself, Long Island MMA is the only place you need to be!“

“Amazing experience at Dream Tae Kwan Do! Master Lee and his staff are very supportive and make learning Tae Kwon Do enjoyable. It’s a very positive environment. My child has gained so much confidence and learned so much in such a short time. Highly recommended!“

“The best martial arts school in Suffolk county. Renshi John, Coach Eric are the best. Incredibly patient and unbelievably competent. Simply the best !!!“

“Sifu is an absolute staple in my family. I trained with him my eldest son and now my daughter. Great values they teach and an absolute wonderful environment.“

“Victory MMA has been amazing in helping my son, especially Gus. He’s very patient and understanding and engages with my 4 year old, encouraging him to do better!“

“We were a little nervous signing our Kindergartener up for martial arts, but from his very first class he felt welcomed and encouraged. The instructors make beginner jiu-jitsu and kickboxing fun and supportive, and they’ve helped him grow not just in technique, but in confidence too. He’s learned how to stay focused, listen to instructors and work with classmates. It’s been awesome to see him come home proud of what he’s accomplished. Highly recommend this place to any parent looking for a positive, confidence building activity for their child!“

“The senseis are wonderful! They care deeply about each child’s individual development. They get to know them and they love them and challenge them. My son’s growth over the last few years leaves me speechless!“

“My two boys have been attending classes here for about a year. The entire staff is extremely caring, friendly and down to earth. I’m so happy I found this place.“

“I’ve been coming here for a while. This is our second time back and all we can do is wait till we got back into karate. This establishment has showed me and my son so much gratitude I see his growth. I see his in majority. I see his strength I love how sensei engagement with the kids. All the sensei are great. I love the goals every month. I love that they keep them enthused throughout the whole class great job. No one else like them wouldn’t want to be anywhere“

“Ive been training at this gym since I was 8 years old. Theres not a better MMA gym around. Long Island MMA has the most experienced instructors who will help you reach whatever goals you have. There is tons of space in the gym and there is no equipment that they don’t have on hand. I love this gym, you won’t be disappointed!“

“My family & I are extremely grateful to have found LI Ninjutsu. The staff are motivating, extremely welcoming & supportive and provide great guidance to our 2 year old son. We have found significant improvements in his ability to transition, impulse control & emotional regulation. He is becoming stronger and smarter after each session. He loves going to the dojo and is motivated by their reward system. He also loves the playground out back. We look forward to watching him progress and grow with the staff at LI Ninjutsu!“

“Excellent way to keep your kids active, learn patience and humility. My boys both love it here!“

“Lee’s TKD is such a wonderful community! The instructors are knowledgeable and helpful. My kids have been a part of the do jang for years and have grown so much not only in their martial arts skills but in their interpersonal skills as well. Can’t speak highly enough of all the people involved!“

“Best place to go if you want to learn Muay Thai as a hobby. If you want to do MT to get into shape just be prepared for a very difficult but rewarding workout. Can't speak to their efficacy in preparing you to compete as that is not why I signed up. Coach Celo is the man.“

“I just started with the gym and I immediately felt very welcomed. Everyone from the students to the staff are great. Great atmosphere and culture. Coaches are very knowledgeable. If you’re a beginner like me, I highly recommend.“

“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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“My son Arthur loves this place. The sensei's are great. They appropriately teach the kids and demonstrate womderful values. They throw awesome events, work with you and are kind to the children. This place is like an extension of our family. Visit and you wont be disappointed.“

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

“My son has been going to Premier Taekwondo for seven years. He absolutely loves it there! The training schedules are amazing.“

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“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!“

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

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