Martial Arts Schools near Plainview

“If you're looking for kids karate near me or kids martial arts in Plainview, Busto's Martial Arts is an excellent choice. They have been part of the Plainview community for over 30 years and truly understand how to work with children in a positive, encouraging way. The program helps kids build confidence, focus, discipline, respect, and perseverance while learning valuable martial arts skills. The instructors create a supportive environment where children feel motivated, successful, and proud of their progress. I highly recommend Busto's Martial Arts for families looking for a trusted kids karate program in Plainview.“

“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.“

“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 school! Have learned so much from it over the years and I hope it will stay amazing forever!“

“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.“

“Sucker Free is a great Jiu Jitsu studio on Long Island. The head instructor, Weiss, is an outstanding competitor. He has placed numerous times at the Big Four Grand Slam tournaments as a black belt, earning major wins over world‑class opponents. Weiss keeps up with the latest developments in Jiu Jitsu and sports science, and his training methodology is ahead of its time. This is evident in how many great competitors he has produced at Sucker Free across all levels. More importantly, beyond teaching excellent Jiu JItsu, Weiss is truly beloved by his students.“

“Our child's experience thus far has been first class. Any initial nerves were addressed professionally and with caring. Within mere minutes our child became comfortable. Each week our family is excited to interact with Sensei Castillo and his Team of Excellent Coaches. Increased confidence, focus and discipline have been noticed immediately.“

“Great place for my son who is 5. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and he loves it!! Highly recommend ?“

“Master Jiewoo is one of the most dedicated and caring martial arts instructors and staff I know. She creates a positive and motivating environment where students can build confidence, discipline, and strong martial arts skills.
Champions Martial Arts Syosset is a great school with excellent instruction and a welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for quality martial arts training.“

“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 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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“When I think of OMMA, I don’t just think of martial arts. I think of community, loyalty, and family. This is a place that holds you 100% accountable, not to tear you down, but to raise you higher, stronger, and smarter than you walked in.

Sensei Mark doesn’t just teach technique. He teaches discipline, purpose, and unity. At OMMA you don’t grow alone, you rise together. They push you in all the right ways because they genuinely care about who you become both on and off the mat.

The dojo taught me more than martial arts. It taught me resilience, confidence, and the power of showing up for yourself. If you’re looking for a place that will truly pour into you and expect you to step into your greatness, OMMA is home.“

“My son enjoys this taekwondo school instructors do fun activities which evolve learning taekwondo I recommend you come to this taekwondo school it’s fun for my kids“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“This is the best martial arts school on Long Island. Great tournament champions self defense and character building. I highly recommend this school for anyone looking for personal development in mind body and spirit.“

“Been going here with fam for several years. Amazing atmosphere... Kids never want to leave the academy. Many great instructors. Coach Matt is very protective of his students. Also there are very high level grapplers of all belt levels...very challenging ....much growth on and off the mats. Grateful for the opportunity to train here.“

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

“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.“

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

“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!“