Martial Arts Schools near Huntington Station

“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.“

“Masters Martial Arts is a top school in the area. Master Mike and his team are phenomenal - they help kids in building confidence while also making the entire process of learning a lot of fun.“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“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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“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.“

“Excellent teacher. Excellent staff can hold large events. Just a great experience. Will recommend for parties and for martial arts class.“

“Five stars for Tiger Schulmann Syosset! The facility is always clean and the energy in the room is contagious. From day one, the staff made my kids feel like family. Whether you are a beginner or have experience, they meet you where you’re at. It’s a tough workout but you leave feeling accomplished every time. Best martial arts school!“

“Oh 5 year old son began TKD at GML in September this year. Master David has been so patient with him and really takes the time to support each individual student’s needs throughout class. The values they instill in their students carries over into every day life and we see our son is more grounded, respectful, and confident. We absolutely love that they don’t hand out tips and belts, that you actually have to demonstrate all of their values and excellence in order to advance. We are also grateful for the importance they place on academics and how they acknowledge their students academic efforts when achieved. My husband and I could not recommend this Dojang more!“

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

“I can't say enough good things about The Martial Arts Training Center. I've been coming here for over 10 years. The kids classes are amazing. It's the perfect balance of discipline, fun, and self defense. The adult classes are a great workout and relevant whether you're experienced in martial arts or a beginner. The instructors are top notch. They do great birthday parties here too, my son had his here twice! My whole family loves coming here.“

“We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Beast Martial Arts! Our 7-year-old daughter has been enrolled for almost two years now, and the growth we’ve seen in her skills has been wonderful to see.

Sensei Brandon does an amazing job in every class, keeping students engaged with the perfect balance of instruction and activity. The classes are fun and energetic, but also structured in a way that helps our daughter stay focused and continue improving.

What really stands out is the consistent, positive, and constructive feedback our daughter receives. She’s always encouraged for what she’s doing well, while also being given clear, supportive guidance on how to improve. She’s constantly being challenged in new ways, which keeps her motivated and excited to learn.

The online and seasonal challenges are another huge plus—they keep her connected to the school community even at home and help her think about goal setting in a meaningful way.

Beast Martial Arts has created such a fun, engaging, and positive environment where our daughter has continued to build not just skills, but also her confidence, accountability, and strong character. We truly couldn’t ask for a better experience!“

“Such a fantastic program. Our children love coming to classes and learn so much. They make learning fun and provide each child with personalized care and instruction. Highly recommend.“

“We’ve always loved this Taekwondo school, but ever since Master Jiewoo joined, it’s been even better! Master Jiewoo is amazing with the kids — energetic, kind, and very encouraging. Our child looks forward to every class and has grown so much in confidence and focus. The whole team is wonderful, and we’re so grateful to be part of this school. Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Best gym on li to train amazing coaches and amazing staff!!! Huge facility 2 mat spaces and a cage along with a lifting area and a sauna with 2 seperate locker rooms! the coaches are great especially Brian Michelino always helps with whatever i need! If your looking to start training or just looking for a new gym Limma is the place!“

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

“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!“

“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.“