Best Martial Arts Schools

Best Martial Arts Classes: Here’s six “go to” places for martial arts training for kids… and adults too!

Armonk Martial Arts, Elide Plaza: This “go to” place for kid’s karate in Armonk teaches a traditional style of Martial Arts that comes from the birth place of Karate in Okinawa, Japan called Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do. Sensei Baldo and some of his advanced students make periodic training visits to Okinawa to keep up and advance in their training and to preserve the bond between the Armonk Shobukan and the Hombu Shobukan in Okinawa. They offer a free trial class, plus a Women’s Crunches and Punches Boot Camp class, an intense calorie-burning and muscle-building workout that challenge the full body. (111 Bedford Rd., Armonk, 914.273.2020; www.armonkmartialarts.com)

Ahn’s Black Belt Tae Kwon Do Center, Mt. Kisco: Ahn’s Tae Kwon Do Mount Kisco was founded in 1996. Ahn’s Black Best Tae Kwon Do teaches both Olympic and Traditional Style Tae Kwon Do. Students simultaneously learn the fundamental basics of this traditional Korean Martial Art and Modern Sport Tae Kwon Do. They have a program for special needs populations and also have a Demo team that perform at local events and elementary schools.  (507 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco 914.241.9400; www.blackbelttaekwondo.com)

Marti Martial Arts Academy, Bedford Hills: This full service facility on Rt. 177 Bypass Road in Bedford Hills offers Martial Arts classes for Kids and Adults. Plus, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Group Fitness classes and Personal Training. (118 Route 117 By Pass Road, Bedford Hills, 914-241-0222; www.martikarate.com)

Okinawa Goju- Ryu School of Karate, Chappaqua: Traditional form of Okinawan Karate. Classes for kids, ages 5 & up. Classes and private lessons for adults. (75 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua 914.879.9780; www.chappaquakarate.org)

Takahashi Karate Dojo, Chappaqua: Takahashi Karate Dojo is recognized worldwide and is the leading school for Traditional Shotokan Karate in New York State. They’re no-contract programs offer unlimited classes each month and a free trial week to get you started. They offer classes for kids, adults, special needs populations and Women’s Only Classes. No contracts. Free trial week. (11 Main St., Mt. Kisco 914.666.2399; www.takahashikarate.com)

Westchester Mixed Martial Arts, Mt. Kisco: Classes and private lessons in 8,000 square foot state of the art facility with a 22 ft. professional MMA cage. Offering Kids Martial Arts for ages 3 and up from Tiny Dragons through their Leadership Programs that perform at local events. Plus Adult Kickboxing, and Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Private Instruction. (333 N. Bedford Rd., Mt. Kisco 914.244.8888; www.westchestermmafit.com)

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