Martial Arts Schools near Oreland

“I was introduced to Action Karate Oreland when a friend invited me to a “Bring a Friend for Free” class. At first, I attended simply because I was invited and wanted to spend time with my friend. I didn’t think karate was for me as I am a 60-year-old woman and not in the best shape. But the center quickly won me over with its incredible staff, supportive students, and thoughtful approach to training.

It isn’t easy, and I’m far from perfect in my execution or strength, but with every defense I master, my self-confidence soars. Since joining in May 2025, I’ve progressed from a beginner white belt to a yellow belt and will soon be testing for my orange belt. Every day, I choose to be a black belt—and it has been one of the best choices I’ve ever made.“

“Love the process Action karate is bringing to my young shark (my son ) his learning goes beyond the physical disciplines but mentally and socially he is learning a ton.“

“Our daughter’s progress at Action Karate Manayunk has been amazing—their fitness, coordination, and stamina have all soared. Beyond that, they are gaining so much discipline and focus. The instructors are kind, dedicated, and create a truly positive environment.“

“Greta school for kids to start down a traditional martial arts path. The instructors are really great with kids.“

“The masters and the staff here are really good to myself and my daughter. She looks forward to seeing them and her classmates every week. The masters here are awesome and use positive encouragement to continue her training to reach her full potential.

My daughter loves it here. The instructors are amazing, and they are teaching her morals and values along with martial arts. I would recommend this to any child or adult interested in taking up martial arts.“

“My son started taking classes at Action Karate in January of 2023. The metamorphosis that we have observed has been nothing short of magnificent. He began as a less than confident boy who remained on the periphery of most situations, and over the past two and a half years, has blossomed into a confident, charismatic, and principled pre-teen with an incredible awareness of his body and mind. He has truly learned the meaning of GRIT. The instruction he has received from this dojo was exactly what he needed to become his best self. The teachers are amazing! There is an excellent balance of compassion and consideration paired with consistency and steadiness of expectations to try your personal best. Now in the midst of working towards his black belt, now more than ever, is he embracing the hard work that is needed to achieve such a great accomplishment with as much support as he needs from the Action Karate Family. This experience will truly change the trajectory of his life!“

“Anyon and his team were so nice to train together. I would like to train again when I visit Philadelphia.“

“I remember coming to a birthday party here about 19 years ago. While Karate and Martial Arts aren't really my thing, Mr. Clark is a true gentleman. I always see him in the Rockledge Parade on Independence Day and he hands out brochures for the studio. I don't know if the studio knows or not, but I stuck around to get video footage of the fireworks on 7/3 because most people weren't patient enough to wait for them. The video is up on my YouTube channel @ih8kone. While my channel is mainly focused on trains and elevators, I do film other things that catch my fancy such as fireworks. And it was a treat coming to see the Rockledge Fireworks from Northeast Philadelphia since they are usually only held every 5 years and I don't usually get to see them.“

“We enrolled our daughter at Action Karate Mt. Airy to help her have more confidence, learn self-discipline, and perseverance. It has been a little over a year now since she started and I cannot express how great of a decision we made picking this school. She has grown leaps and bounds physically, mentally and morally training with Sensei Dom and the other instructors. The staff has always been friendly and informative; showing they care and love what they do; efficiently working as a team to ensure everyone gets personal attention while achieving their goals. Honestly, if they had 10 stars, I would still want to put 11. Try this karate school and watch your child flourish!!!“

“Excellent gym for all ages. My son and I have trained here for boxing and MMA. Very professional and skilled.“

“I absolutely love the lessons of how to step into your personal power! My 2 kids are very different in nature and each are going confidence and self discipline in their own way from Master Zohars teachings !!“

“My son Jayden has been attending martial arts classes for the past 6 months, and the transformation in him has been amazing. He has become more confident, focused, and disciplined both inside and outside of class. The instructors are patient, supportive, and truly care about each student’s growth and development. They create a positive environment where kids feel encouraged and motivated to do their best. I highly recommend this martial arts school to any parent looking to build confidence, respect, and focus in their child. Thank you for making such a difference Jayden life..“

“East West Karate has become an integral part of our daily lives. The incredible teachers are truly devoted to ensuring that our little ones learn, grow and mature with a passion for discipline, structure and dedication. I am honored to have entered this school with my child. From the get go we were treated like family. We highly recommend East West Karate, Sensei Joe and Sensei Mary will transform your lives into the greatest version!“

“Outstanding Karate School – Highly Recommended!

I can’t say enough great things about this karate institution! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth, professionalism, and a clear passion for martial arts. Master Kremin is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and motivating – he strikes the perfect balance between discipline and encouragement. If you’re looking for a place to learn authentic karate in a supportive and professional setting, this is it. Five stars all the way!“

“All Sensei here really care about the students. Top notch karate training facility. My daughter goes here now, going for her first Degree black belt.“

“Our kiddos love karate! They enjoy learning new moves and seeing their friends each week.“

“ATA changed my life ! It’s helped me grow in every possible positive way I can imagine. (2nd year student). I plan to continue with it til the day I die, and push my self to endless limits. Master Smith has saved my life in a way and has been a second father to my daughter (6 year student). I owe a great deal of growth and direction to him and the ATA program!“

“Our experience at East West Karate Jamison has been great. My daughters have been training here for over a year, and I can confidently say it's been a transformative journey for them. Sensei Mike, Coach Kellie, and the entire leadership team have created an environment that fosters not only physical fitness but also personal growth. My daughters have learned the importance of discipline, dedication, and respect—values that will serve them well throughout their lives. Thank you, Sensei Mike, Coach Kellie, and the entire team, for your dedication and passion!“

“My two boys have been going to Master Taekwondo for almost a year and really enjoy training under Master Phil. Having come from another Taekwondo studio in another state, we have been very pleased with the no-nonsense approach here. This is a great place to learn and develop...while having fun. I highly recommend Master Taekwondo.“

“I am amazed of how well my 4 yr old does in this class! The amount of patience and dedication the senseis have towards the kids are beyond my expectations! That explains why I don't mind having the 30+ min drive to her to her classes bc they make us feel like we part of their family! Def recommended for kids of all ages but just know your kids will leave out of there with full of confidence, respect, and structure ❤️“

“My son has been a part of Miloki for almost 3 years. It was the most engaging and productive engagement for a sport activity for him/ He loved Miloki and his wonderful coaches Dave and Mike!“

“I went here as a kid with my mom, I’m 24 now and still miss it. sensei Steve and sensei Kim were awesome!“

“Master Chang is an amazing trainer. He is very attentive to development of his students. My daughter truly enjoys training at Chang Karate School.“

“We transferred to Action Karate Plymouth Meeting when we moved from out of state. They are a family run dojo and did an amazing job of acclimating our student and allowed him to utilize the belt level he was currently at to start.

We love that all of their katas are taught in practical terms of self defense. They also discuss value lessons weekly, where they go over characteristics of leadership, gratitude, goal setting, (we especially love that students are required to set goals so they can see progress). After a year here, our son is also now learning how to become a sensi (teach).

They also host some really fun parties: like water wars to celebrate the end of summer, glow in the dark board breaking, etc. They also have get-togethers for the adults. And they have summer camps and parents’ night outs. So everyone really gets a chance to get to know each other.

I cannot thank them enough for how they are helping our son to grow as a person and how welcome we always feel. They feel like part of our family.“

“IF FIRST IMPRESSION IS IMPORTANT THEN I WILL TELL YOU, SENSEI AND HIS STAFF ARE PROFESSIONAL, ENGAGING AND SERIOUS ABOUT THEIR ART. MY GRANDSON WILL BE A STUDENT TO THEIRS AND HE IS VERY EXCITED TO GET STARTED AND LEARN THIS IS THE REAL DEAL. NO TV STUFF.“

“I've been coming here for women's kickboxing since 2017 and refuse to join anywhere else. Julio and Ian are wonderful instructors, and the classes are nothing short of challenging but also fun. Love it here.“