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January 2024 by Denise B.
My son has been coming to Fair Haven Martial Arts since he was four years old. He is now nine and continues to thrive and love it! My husband has also been a student for many years. Sensei Jim and Sensei Diana are phenomenal. All of the staff is wonderful. They are a staple in the community and teach so much that in our present day has been forgotten. Not only do they teach you how to defend yourself if needed but more importantly they teach respect for others and for ourselves. Currently offering shotokan karate and jiu jitsu. They are now expanding to offer cardio kicking boxing classes, yoga classes for adults and children!
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November 2023 by Rob R.
I guess I am in the minority of the reviewers here, but I think this place could be run better. First, the things the instructors could improve: -There is not much discipline. Students act up and the instructors aren't strict enough. -There is no order. The classes are disorganized. You have too many different levels of students mixed together to run any kind of meaningful class. -There is no accountability. Everyone gets a stripe at the end of class whether they learned the lesson correctly or not. Then when it comes time to belt test, they don't know the skill. Next on to the biggest overall problem that isn't the fault of the instructors: -The parents. The parents are obnoxious. They stay and watch classes. They talk loud and the chatter is totally rude and distracting so the instructors can't focus the students. The parents let their young toddler run all over the place and make noise while their older siblings are trying to concentrate and learn. How can students be expected to focus and learn when the parents can't even be polite and respectful? Most of them seem like they don't care if their children get anything out of the lesson. Sensei Jim and the other instructors are all very nice and do seem to try hard. They are very good with the kids and have a lot to offer. To me, it seems if there were a separate waiting area for the parents, that would take care of half the issue. Then, some restructuring of the classes and more discipline could make it a much more effective school.
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March 2022 by John Checton
Fun & instructive for the kids.
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September 2021 by debora delle donne
Great ?
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April 2021 by Spencer Tait
Jim is the absolute best. A bona fide expert in all things physical fitness and a true gent. Operates w the utmost sincerity, professionalism and generosity. He's a family friend to us all and any of us would recommend him as a trainer and/or martial arts instructor without question!
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March 2021 by Rocco Pascucci
Great instructors, clean and spotless. Go there if you want to learn karate and jujitsu.
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February 2021 by Rocco Pascucci
Clean and spotless. I am 71 years old and Sensei Jim and his staff know just how to push me.I truly feel 30 years younger. Dr Rocco Pascucci
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January 2021 by Jerry Cardinale
Sensei jim is awesome. Kids lovem
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December 2020 by Jay Cee
Sensei jim is awesome. Kids lovem
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May 2020 by Paul Koutouzakis
My son's been a student here for years and we love it. Sensei Jim and Sensei Diana are fantastic and go the extra mile for all of the students. It's a family atmosphere with great instruction. Very flexible class attendance schedule and nurturing but strong learning environment. Highly recommend Fair Haven Martial Arts.
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April 2020 by Whitney Roubidoux
The most caring instructors (especially Sensei Diana and Sensei Jim). My kids have been there for almost 2 years and have learned so much and in such a nurturing environment. I would never go anywhere else.
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March 2020 by Kevin Gioia
My kids absolutely love going here. Sensei Jim and Sensei Diana obviously love working with children and it shows. They strike a great balance between discipline and fun.
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February 2020 by Paul Hamilton Thal
My son has learned so much and has become much more confident. Love the staff and how they work with the kids!
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July 2019 by M Kreitz
This place is so special! My 3 year old son adores his “ninja classes” here - Sensei Jim is outstanding with kids, knows every child by name, what a wonderful environment!
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May 2019 by Christian Virginia
Sensei Jim and Professor Jason are both experts at their individual crafts, and excel even further in teaching what they know. FHMA is a lifechanging place.
