Martial Arts

I have known Michael Friedl Shihan, 7th degree black belt, for 35 years. I've been attending seminars at Aikido of Ashland for all that time. Friedl Sensei is a gifted instructor who, besides being technically proficient, teaches with a sense of humility and a terrific sense of humor. He is also an excellent kids' teacher -- a different skill from teaching adults -- and has even written a book about teaching children, called "Ahhh...To Be A Kid." If you're looking for an excellent Aikido dojo in the Rogue Valley, Aikido of Ashland is it! Would I lie to you?

Great club to start this sport for my kids! They are professionsl teachers, making real attention every classes, teaching kids for respect, helping their Families, learning hard and ficusing to achieve their goals! Tea kwon do is best sport for bith of our kids! I recommend this great team to everybody! Tamas Riedl

Excellent step by step sociable instructor

As a fresh-on-board in Ashland, I was welcomed by the Ashland Karate Academy with opened arms. They are non-judgmental and treating everyone with a pure heart of gold, love and respect. Hanshi is definitely not the generic gym or karate trainer, he teaches mainly for his passion to pass on the spirit of dojo, not the money. Ashland Karate Academy helps to groom the "little humans" & "big humans" into quality human-beings . I remember when I first walked into the school, there was a rules & regulations print-out on the notice board. I was amazed that one of the clause was stating "helping your parents at home" or "respect the elders" something along that line, it says a lot about the school to me. As I remember my parents once said to me, "As the parents, we tend to over-pamper our kids regardless what they do. It hurts seeing our kids shed even just a tear, which eventually allowing them to do what they please disregarding the right spirit, discipline and respect. Life is not as simple as a bed of roses. We need our kids to realize there are "thorns" within. They need to learn how to handle the "thorns" since young. So, there'll be no surprise for them and they will be able to handle anything that's coming their way. That's why we send them to school and classes." It rings true to me. I met the younger kids, even as young as 3 year-old girl from the school and was proud to see how strong the young girl becomes through her trainings in the Academy. Being said that, if you are looking for a school that will groom you/ your kids and feel the empowerment. Become a quality human. You're at the right place.

I've been practicing at this dojo from the start and have been with sensei Jafari for almost for 20 years. It has a very friendly and family atmosphere for kids as well as adults of all ages. staff and students are great people to work with. I recommend it highly!

US Martial Arts Center is a great place to learn Taekwondo. Master David and the other instructors do well in integrating new students into the classes. Everyone including the students are very patient and supportive as you learn. There is a great sense of community there as well. The school offers very flexible classes at a reasonable cost. You can even try a class before paying for anything to see if you like it. If you are considering taekwondo, USMAC is a must to visit first.

Best taekwondo school

Family oriented.

The people here are family. We have several facilities near us but my daughter refuses to go anywhere else. She is hooked.

Hands down best place to train

found this little local gem a few months back and am so glad i did. if you are sick of the MMA trend and want to learn a tried and true art, go here. the fundamentals and techniques taught here are good for both the body and mind, whether you are young or old, and encompasses flexibility, speed, and strength. they also have great yoga and tai chi classes

Very clean and the staff is awesome

Master Eduard makes the martial arts experience fun and exciting while also educating us with great family values.

Comox valley Boxing club, has change my life i'm 15 years old I was skinny before I went there and I didn't eat a lot of protein and nutrients, but now since I go there I eat more and ive started developing a six pack which is pretty sick. I owe my gratitude and thanks to johnny for always being there for the club members when they need it. I love boxing and MMA. I will forever love going to boxing and seeing the smiles of kids faces and getting punched in the stomach "ESPECIALLY THAT". i also have to thank Jacob Myers for teaching me when i first started out he's a good friend and teacher. Thankyou Sincearly: Ben