Main Street Martial Arts Self Defense Aikido Ta...

The way Sensei Werth greeted us before class was impressive. He had been briefed on my 8-year-old son's sensitivities, yet he greeted us in regular clothing, allowing my son to interact with him as a regular person. In class, my son was not just an observer, but a participant and was given a hands-on opportunity to understand how the class was run. Continuing to impress me, Sensei Werth remained himself and did not become a robotic instructor. He treated each individual in the family class with respect and met them where they were at. Dealing with young children cannot be easy, but Sensei Werth and the co-owner of the dojo managed it with ease. The class comprised not only of young children and beginners, but adults and parents too. The approach towards students at this dojo was gentle and individualized. It was more of an encouragement to participate at one's level, both in terms of skill and energy, rather than rushing to acquire skills. Overall, this martial arts experience has been rewarding, and I hope my son's confidence grows while learning self-defense techniques.

The reason I found out about this dojo was because of the excellent reviews on CrackerJack. As a non-profit martial arts school, they provide a genuine atmosphere for training in various martial arts and a strong sense of community. These factors piqued my interest, leading me to try their free trial. While the positive reviews were accurate, truly appreciating the sincerity of this place requires experiencing it firsthand. The instructors treated me with utmost respect and kindness, creating a wonderful learning environment. Upon spending time in the dojo, one can truly appreciate the differences between it and a regular gym, evidenced by the student and coach interactions, practices, and friendly atmosphere. Sensei Mr. Werth demonstrated exceptional patience, calmness, and friendliness, highlighting his commitment to this place and its teachings, including martial arts philosophy as a way of life. This dojo genuinely embraces a culture of caring, respect, and community. They offer more than just self-defense classes, even extending services such as meditation and after-school care for children, demonstrating their commitment to nurturing students as a whole. I have already signed up for more classes, excited to continue improving myself physically, mentally, and emotionally. For anyone seeking martial arts training or a supportive community for personal betterment, I highly recommend this dojo, and urge everyone to try their free trial to truly experience the amazing atmosphere firsthand.

Although this is based on a single morning's experience, I have decided to enroll in further classes. My objective is to learn how to fall safely and with continued practice, I am sure I will achieve this goal. Surprisingly, the class mostly consisted of girls, with Mr. Werth exhibiting an engaging teaching style that captivated all his students, regardless of age. Additionally, he was particularly attentive to my needs as an older participant, ensuring that I didn't push myself too hard. Perhaps he even included instruction on falling backward specifically for my benefit since the rest of the students were more advanced. Despite their skill level, I can highly recommend Mr. Werth for his flexibility and kindness, which he delivered with humor.

At Main Street Martial Arts Self Defense school, I made an unusual request to Michael. Considering the specificity of my needs, I didn't expect him to be able to accommodate me. Even the alternative class in the vicinity wasn't available for two months. However, Michael utilized his creativity and customized his program to fit both my wife and me in immediately. He and his assistant instructor personally trained us on the techniques, making sure we understood every aspect. Michael also advised us that only an experienced fighter could defend themselves effectively. Still, he taught us three techniques that fulfilled our desire for a brief introduction and practical knowledge of self-defense. This experience gave us insight into how advantageous it is to have a general awareness of self-defense techniques. The teaching approach was friendly yet effective, delivered to us and other students. Michael's fee was reasonable, and I highly recommend him and the Main Street School.

Main Street Martial Arts is an outstanding establishment where I found my perfect martial arts dojo this winter. As an RISD student with no previous experience in martial arts, I searched around Providence for a good dojo and Main Street Martial Arts was the most professional, impressive, welcoming, and exciting organization I stumbled across. The reason for this is the incredibly thorough and motivational teaching style of Werth Sensei who is fully dedicated to the art of Aikido. He integrates the practice of both beginning and senior students exceptionally well. With exquisite Aikido classes and the expertly taught Olympic Tae Kwon Do classes by Abtin Timothy - a Team USA Olympic Gold Medalist - you can't find better instruction than what you receive at MSMA. The community at MSMA is equally remarkable. It is incredibly helpful and fun to be around. Werth Sensei worked with me generously on the monthly price, making it affordable for a full-time student - a unique aspect that sets them apart from most gyms and dojos in the area. In conclusion, I highly recommend taking classes at MSMA, even if it's only one class per week. It's an exceptional experience that can make your hectic and stressful week more pleasant thanks to the first-rate lessons and community at MSMA.