Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory

Posted by: RazorFoot

Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory - 02/02/07 11:21 AM

This directory will serve soley for information purposes. It is designed to help new forum members/new students/people new to the arts find a school in their area that might be appropriate for their needs/wants regarding instruction in the arts.

Please do not use this as an opportunity to shamelessly promote/sell/pimp your art/school/club. A link, brief description, and/or comment is all that is needed to be helpful.


Baltimore, Md area

Central Tae Kwon Do
Parkville, Md. 21234
WTF Tae Kwon Do
Master Instructor - Master Kyung Sik Park

http://www.jfkenpo.com/
Frederick's Kenpo Karate
Towson, Md. 21286
Ed Parker's American Kenpo Karate
Master Instructor - Professor Jim Frederick

http://www.silkdragonmartialarts.com/
Silk Dragons Kung Fu
Towson, Md. 21286
Northern Shaolin Kung Fu
Master Instructor - Sifu Shawn Smith and Sifu Tom Brocht

http://www.aikimartialarts.com/
Aiki Martial Arts Institute
Bel Air, Md. 21015
Aikido and Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu
Master Instructor - Sensei John Goss

http://www.thebams.com/school/willie-bam-johnson.asp
The Bam's Kung Fu Academy
Laurel, Md.
Wushudo Universal Martial Arts
Master Instructor - Sifu Willie "Bam" Johnson
Posted by: RazorFoot

Re: Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory - 02/02/07 11:45 AM

http://tntkarate.net/
TNT Karate & Fitness
Sewell, Gloucester County NJ
Karate, Kick Boxing, Goju and Self Defense
Master Instructor - Shihan Thomas Cuff

http://www.camausa.com/
Combative Associaton Of Martial Arts
Vienna, VA, Sport & Health Gym
Aiki Bujutsu
Master Insructor - Vincent Anthony Hanshi
Posted by: MattJ

Re: Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory - 02/02/07 11:54 AM

http://www.lfmac.com/
Lancaster Family Martial Arts Center
Lancaster, PA. USA
Chief instructor - Mike Weisensee
Posted by: Raul Perez

Re: Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory - 02/02/07 09:41 PM

www.4selfdefense.com
Millenium Martial Arts & Fitness
Smithtown, NY (Long Island)
Chief Instructors - Renshi Carnemolla & Renshi LaPeters
Style: Ryukyu Kempo Kara-te
Posted by: RazorFoot

Re: Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory - 02/05/07 07:49 AM

Everyone, if this project is to be a true aid, we will need everyone to contribute. If you are happy with your current training facility, please list it here. It may well benefit someone who is attempting to get started in the arts or someone who is looking for a good change.

All we are doing is providing info, the rest is up to the individual.

Scottie
Posted by: underdog

Re: Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory - 02/05/07 08:27 AM

I, for one, have been back and forth on this kind of listing. It can be good, bad, or just useless. Whatever- it depends on the contributions of the good and well intentioned membership.

One thing that could improve it would be to specify for WHOM the school is good. Schools train all kinds of people. Should I move away from my school and not able to find another school in commuting distance affiliated with the same organizations, would want to ask certain questions: How many students are over age 50? How well does the school do at retaining it's own black belts? Are there good training opportunities for black belts in the school? How much attention is paid to tournaments for kids? Self defense for women? How many community outreach programs are there for child safety in scouts/schools/ churces? Is there a heavy emphasis on high intensity high contact training suitable for younger men in law enforcement or serious competition? Is there appropriate learning/training for less intense people who are all done getting hurt (or want to be all done getting hurt)? What about fees? Do newbies get a break during which they can pay monthly before they have to sign a contract? Are there contracts? How does one get out of a contract? Are there opportunities for private study? Is there open mat time for people to come in and practice on their own or with friends? Affiliations? Style? You can add your own questions.

Anyway, I'd say ANNOTATING your nominations would make such a listing far more useful. Then, maybe we could check with administration to find out about listing these select schools regionally so that if a person from Massachusetts (abreviated MA )were looking for a recommendation, they could find it more easily. Such listings by other organizations are generally done regionally.
Posted by: JohnL

Re: Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory - 02/05/07 12:44 PM

West Paterson Martial Arts
80 Lackawana Avenue
West Paterson
NJ

Shotokan Karate Instructor - Juan Perez
Judo Instruction - Anthony Camal.
Posted by: RazorFoot

Re: Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory - 02/15/07 05:03 AM

On the first page of this forum alone there are 4 requests from new people looking for schools/arts to train in. If you enjoy training where you train presently, please list the information for your school, using the same format as others have used.

As many bad schools as we have come across, we should be more than willing to let people know about a few possibilities that do offer quality training.

Scottie
Posted by: jklee

Re: Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory - 03/10/07 12:54 PM

This list is for member recommendations only. Please do not spam.
Posted by: hedkikr

Re: Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory - 03/10/07 02:03 PM

See, I knew this would happen.

Posted by: Ed_Morris

Re: Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory - 03/10/07 02:48 PM

Quote:

As many bad schools as we have come across, we should be more than willing to let people know about a few possibilities that do offer quality training.



not to point out the obvious, but since it's a public forum, what stops 'bad' schools from joining this site and listing their website?
Posted by: underdog

Re: Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory - 03/10/07 04:44 PM

Absolutely nothing- which is why I personally don't put too much stock in THIS kind of listing. Referring to my post above, it depends on the good will of the membership.

A better process would be to check the web site of a particular style to see if there is an affiliated school in your area or a commercial listing such as the Better Business Bureau in the area where I live. These kinds of listings can tell you if there are any business problems with the school not delivering on contracts etc.

I found my present school by interviewing schools. After having been in one martial art for a few years, I knew what kinds of questions I wanted to ask and what answers I needed. I was happy with my choice.

I think a newbie to martial arts would be well served to interview around and to attend the free class(es) that a prospective student is allowed to take and pick a school that way and preferably with a friend.

Sometimes it isn't a school style, but the age of the students, the "personality teaching style" of the instructors, location and other factors that end up being more important.
Posted by: RazorFoot

Re: Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory - 03/14/07 02:02 PM

And this post was intended to give that type of student a heads up for schools in their area. Of course you still need to do those other things but this may save you a little time and research by giving you a reference point.

I would hope that no one would blindly take someone's reference as meaning they should join today without researching the school to see if it was a good fit for them. It is simply a starting point so they do not have to start cold.

When you buy any other product, I am sure a lot of people check to see what type of ratings other users have given it. If someone has used a product and took the time to comment, I read their comments. This is no different. I would never buy something from consumer comments alone but it would give me an idea of what my experience could be like if I were to purchase.

Scottie
Posted by: AkhilleusWeeps

Re: Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory - 03/27/07 12:09 PM

Can it be done so that the poster can be provided with a poll where he can rate such things as "Facility" "Level of Contact" "Student/Instructor Ratio" etc.. with choices of 1-10.

I don't think spam/bad school postings would be a big issue. If anything I would think, well atleast people like my self, would go to a school listed if it was near me and give info on what I saw. This would also be a good sticky. Just my 2 cents.
Posted by: RazorFoot

Re: Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory - 04/23/07 01:33 PM

bump
Posted by: RazorFoot

Re: Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory - 10/01/07 11:35 AM

Kick Connection
ITF Tae Kwon Do
Escrima/Kali/Arnis
8120 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, Maryland 21122

Chief Instructor - Mr. Carlos Patalinghug


Pecahan Pencak Silat
Pencak Silat Mande Muda
8120 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, Maryland 21122

Chief Instructor - Guru Rob McKay


Pamfilis Karate
Seido Karate
Merrit Athletic Club
8757 Mylander Lane,
Towson, Md. 21204

Chief Instructor - Kyoshi Marc Pamfilis
Posted by: JasonM

Re: Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory - 10/01/07 03:28 PM

http://www.thelabbjj.com
The Lab Martial Arts Academy
5061 Jeff Davis Hwy (Sport & Health)
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408


http://www.kids-judo.com/
4006 Leonard Rd
Spotsylvania, Virginia 22408


http://www.kravmagadc.com/
Chinatown at
616 H Street, NW at Gallery Place
Washington, DC


http://www.sanyamabushi-goju.com/index2.html
13935 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Woodbridge, Virginia 22191


http://www.niagarashobukan.com/
The Niagara Shobukan Martial Arts Center
2621 Morse lane
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Posted by: JasonM

Re: Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory - 10/01/07 09:33 PM

oopps and how could i forget..

http://www.gracieva.com/
The Capital Jiu-Jitsu™ Academy Headquarters
Jungle's Gym Second Floor
305 Hooff's Run Drive
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: 703-346-8828


http://www.onespiritmartialarts.com/index2.asp
Reston / Herndon
Combat Training Center
295 Sunset Park Drive
Herndon, Virginia

Fairfax
George Mason University
GMU, Aquatic and Fitness Center
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
Posted by: RazorFoot

Re: Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory - 06/11/08 11:35 AM

Bump (2)
Posted by: imperial_crane

Re: Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory - 02/04/09 01:57 PM

Baltimore Airport area/Annapolis

Imperial Crane Karate and Kobudo
Shorin Ryu Matsumura
Paul Sabota, sensei
sabotasansensei@yahoo.com
Posted by: shoshinkan

Re: Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory - 02/06/09 12:33 PM

Shoshinkan
Okinawan Seito Matsumura Shorin Ryu Karate/KobuJutsu
Sussex
England

small group, non-profit, classical training for ages 16 plus.

please see link below
Posted by: MrFrank345

Re: Fighting Arts Dojo/Dojang Directory - 09/12/13 10:58 PM

Liu Seong Kung Fu Chuan Fa/ Silat

http://liuseongkungfu.com/

http://www.dojolocator.com/Liu_Seong_Royal_Kung_Fu_Chuan_FaSilat/
Alexandria Va