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January 2024 by Vasumathi Venkat
In addition to being well skilled in teaching kids in Kenpo karate, Sensei Frost and his team (including the senior back belt students who coach at times) provide a highly positive, nurturing environment in the dojo. Coaches are funny and kind in their demeanor towards children but focused in the child's development of the day's lesson. Logical reasoning provided to each move and techniques, in a succinct (best one liners!) manner, helps the kids to relate to what they are learning. One of the best gems, in MA, for martial arts. My son has been learning at the school since 4 years and highly recommend this exceptional school to all kids.
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August 2023 by Steven Lacerte
I have studied martial arts over the years and had been away for a while, so decided to look into what Ethereal Arts had to offer. There are two free sessions to give the student an opportunity to see how the dojo operates, and I was fully committed after the first session. Grandmaster Eric is an excellent and well rounded teacher and adjusts his style to the individual student. My learning style is different from some of the other students, and he is able to balance my needs with those of the other students. He also has a very positive but not overly serious approach, which really makes the class enjoyable. Great place, great value!1 year later: still there, still excellent experience!
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June 2023 by Stephanie W.
Owner was very helpful on the phone and willing to accommodate our schedule. We couldn't make things work in the end, but we appreciated his time & effort!
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January 2023 by Dane Paoletti
Excellent facility and instructors, would highly recommend to others! My son started with the free trial and now has officially signed up. Instructors provide individualized attention and good communication with the child and parents. The martial arts programs not only emphasize physical benefits but also important life skills and values.
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December 2022 by Bradford Wargelin
My daughter and I have been taking private kenpo karate lessons from Grand Master Frost for five years. We chose this school because of Sensei Frost's patience, sense of humor, and ability to tailor his training to each student. My daughter has generalized anxiety/Asperger's, and her success at learning self defense has greatly improved her confidence. She hates the idea of anyone getting hurt, and Griffin kenpo's emphasis on Chin Na (joint lock techniques) fits very well with that.I love how karate is based on over a thousand years of study of how the human body works, applying small forces to particular points in specific ways to yield a large effect. I must have said "Whoa, that's so cool! Why does that work?" a hundred times, and always look forward to class, even if I'm tired, because it's so enjoyable to learn something new and different, and forget about the worries of the day.Update 3/23/22: We've now been at Ethereal Arts for 8 years, and are happy to be back to in-person classes as of several months ago. Our online classes worked well during the Covid era, but it's not like having lots of practice space in a dojo. We're glad that EA kept going (and even grew) and have really enjoyed seeing our old friends again (and the progress they've made!) along with so many new faces.
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December 2022 by Lisa Giordano
My son has really enjoyed the free trail classes. So much so he wants to join. Classes are great sizes, especially with a child with anxiety. Highly recommend!
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December 2022 by Shalini Devi
Best place for all martial art lessons with all the equipments and facilities. Grand master Frost is very good with kids and understanding. They have classes for all the age group.
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December 2022 by Ashis Shrestha
If you are interested in studying martial arts, Ethereal Arts is one of the best options available. Grandmaster Frost is incredibly skilled, both at the practice and at teaching, and every class is sure to teach you something valuable. The school offers classes in several different martial arts, however, the main attraction and the one I do is Kenpo Karate so the rest of this review refers to that.Before coming to Ethereal Arts, I had taken Kenpo at a different dojo. I thought I therefore roughly knew what it would be like, but this school blew my expectations out of the water. Every rank comes with 6 techniques, which are then combined into a form (kata) later on, and a blocking system. The techniques are complex and incredibly satisfying to learn to do on a partner, and both they and the forms demonstrate valuable lessons which are then used later on. Students are also expected to learn basic skills like footwork, striking, and falling/rolling as well as Kenpo theory (there is a lot of theory).As if the sheer amount of belt material was not enough to keep you busy, Grandmaster Frost also offers a wide variety of side/optional material to learn. Extra forms, weapons, and chinese leg maneuvers are just the tip of the iceburg. There's always more to learn in this system.In short, Griffin Kenpo (the system taught here) is a very technical, sophisticated system that expects a lot from students but also offers them correspondant skill.
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December 2022 by Ryan Kreutz
I have now been coming to this school for five or six years and have enjoyed it immensely. Master Frost has been an excellent mentor and instructor for the entire time.All the staff is kind and knowledgeable and the lessons I have learned will stick with me forever.This school is excellent for children, beginners, to people who have been doing martial arts their entire lives. The exercise that each class gives you is another benefit.My only regret is not singing up sooner.
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December 2021 by Youfei Chen
I have been training at ethereal arts for 3 years now and cannot be happier about my improvements. Very professional and detail oriented teaching.
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December 2021 by Richard Caissie
Grandmaster Eric is very knowledgeable about the martial arts and encourages his student to ask questions about what they are practicing. His answers are very thoughtful and often eye opening.I have been an Ethereal Arts Tai Chi student for about 6 months, with some prior experience. I am very confident that I can continue my growth, quite well, as a student with Ethereal Arts Self Defense.
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December 2021 by Angelo Pucillo
I have been a student at Ethereal Arts for under 1 year. They are expert teachers of the art of Kenpo. The dojo is very relaxed and fun. They teach discipline in the learning, but are very kind about it. The amount of knowledge the sensei, Masters, and Grand Masters possess is staggering. A great place to learn self defense for adults and kids.
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December 2020 by pat obrien
Although my son has only been going for a little over a month now, I can honestly say I have seen huge improvement on his attention and focus.My son looks forward to going each week and I look forward to watching him.My son is in 2nd grade so I am always amazed at how Master Frost keeps his attention.Definitely would recommend this dojo!!
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December 2020 by Abby O'Brien
I have 2 children that now attend this school and both of them are loving it. Master Frost has a very patient and calm demeanor and makes it very fun for the kids as well. Highly recommend this school.
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December 2020 by Nora Rogers
I took classes here for about 2 months. If I didn't have to move I would still be there! Sensei Frost is a wonderful teacher and the classes are a great balance of educational and fun. The other students are knowledgeable and very welcoming to beginners.
