Martial Arts Schools near Westerville

“I have been associated to this Gym for few years now. Grand Master and other instructors are one of the best in Martial arts.

Grand masters knowledge, dedication to teaching and ability to connect with students is the best. You will have to give sometime to feel that and positive changes that you would see in the students.

Learning any art is neither time bound or nor transactional. It requires hard and extra work, patience, practice on both students and teachers. If instructors are in middle of teaching a skill and would need few extra time in the class, then the class will go on for extra time for the benefit of students. K&J school enables exactly the same kind of learning.“

“The Tiger Woo’s world class taekwondo class has such a positive and encouraging vibe. Everyone works hard, supports each other, and shows real martial arts spirit. The improvement in technique, confidence, and discipline is incredible. The instructors bring out the best in every student. The instructors are wonderful with children. They teach respect, focus, and confidence while keeping the class fun and engaging. My child started Taekwondo as a little tiger and has continued all the way to earning a black belt. I can truly see the positive impact Taekwondo has made in my child’s life.“

“We love CK Lee Taekwondo! It’s a supportive, wonderful dojang- we are so thankful for not just the taekwondo skills, but the life lessons and moral development our kids receive. Master Lee is a wonderful teacher both on and off the dojang.“

“Best Martial Arts school in Columbus Master Ryan is great teacher Your patience and expertise make each class an incredible learning experience and fellow students are also very helpful I highly recommend this school if you want to learn kung fu and Tai chi“

“Grandmaster was a wonderful teacher to my son. He taught my son more than just
Tae kwon do, he taught him how to be a great person and how to be discipline student! I would highly recommend.“

“My son was getting bulled in school and we were looking for something to help him to build confidence and learn self discipline. Many children in my neighborhood had obtained a Belt Belt from Polaris Taekwondo. After joining Polaris Taekwondo, we saw the amount of hard work and care, the instructors put in towards teaching and helping the children, grow self confidence, discipline and learn how to work hard. I would like to thank all the instructors and volunteers at Polaris Taekwondo, mostly Master Doug Baker, Master Cody Collins and Master Adam Reed.
We joined Polaris Taekwondo in June 2023 and my son got his taekwondo first DAN black belt in three years in May 2026.“

“I can’t say enough positive things about Team Chitwood. The training experience is everything you would want - outstanding instructors, amazing training partners, convenient class schedules and now an awesome new training facility.“

“I’ve been going to this dojo for practically my whole life (and my brother went here) to the point I consider it a second home. If you are in Columbus and want to start a martial arts career no matter how old you are, this is by far the best dojo to go to. Everything you learn is taught throughly and you can apply what you learn to other things in life. Every student is kind and welcoming, and the strength training program is absolutely amazing. I love coming to class and it’s a great sport to do for your mind and for your body. The friendships and experiences you get here can’t be found anywhere else!!“

“I didn’t come into Darimar Martial Arts as a clean slate.
I came in carrying a lot—mentally, physically, stuff I don’t always talk about.

And I’ll be honest… this place challenged me right away.

Not in a loud, ego-driven way—but in a quiet, disciplined way that forces you to look at yourself. There’s no hiding here. No shortcuts. No pretending.

The Master teaches with intention. It’s not just about movements—it’s about awareness, control, and who you are when things get uncomfortable. That part hit me harder than I expected.

At first, it can feel intimidating—especially if you’re not used to structure or you’ve got your own stuff going on. But if you stay with it, something shifts. You start to build discipline again. Confidence. Control.

This hasn’t just been “training” for me.
It’s been a way to reconnect with parts of myself I thought I lost.

And I respect that they don’t water it down to make it easier.
Because real growth isn’t easy.

If you’re looking for comfort, this might not be your place.
If you’re looking to actually become stronger—mentally and physically—it’s worth stepping into.“

“High quality classes, and a really genuine and supportive local (and extended) community, especially for folks new to aikido or martial arts in general. I've been training here for years and wholeheartedly recommend it!“

“? I believe Rafael Santos and Randall Seth Richey, along with their associates, have filed at least 16 injunctions against me in the last year. ⚖️ If that’s not “going above and beyond,” what is? They’ll do anything to strip a loving father of his rights. ❌ They haven’t been able to legally change custody, but they’ve been able to illegally block it — thanks to Judge Gerald Hill, Judge Melissa Gravitt, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. ?️ Judge Hill even hides the new filings on a secret docket nobody can see, and they’re trying to serve me out of state even though it’s unlawful. ? I don’t think any aftercare program, jiu-jitsu studio, or school in the country would put this much effort into going “above and beyond.” ? Comment below: why do you think they’re putting in all this effort? ? And now one of the gym members, Ken Zapan, has launched a public campaign saying he believes Randall Seth Richey was fully within his rights to do what he did to his own daughter. ? These people are… unbelievable.“