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November 2023 by Grant Dykeman
Master Jose is the best!! Always comes with energy, passion and give specialized attention to all the students. A lot of other places just want to take your money and use a cookie-cutter format of "one size fits all" which is been proven time and time again to not work. The school is definitely different and you can sense that the moment you walk through the front doors. Great students produced by a great instructor year after year is not a coincidence! Try this place and you will not regret it! Best dojo I have ever trained in my life :D
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October 2023 by Eish Marie
Worst experience ever! My son attended this place no more than 3 weeks & we stopped attending due to personal issues. Instead of putting my account on a temporary hold, they billed me for 4 months, although they had no contact whatsoever with me. They are a scam/rip off!! I do not recommend, if I could give 0 stars I would!
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September 2023 by Suzy Veltri
When my oldest was young, we tried another dojo first and it wasn’t a fit. We then tried Satori and can’t imagine going anywhere else. We have recommended Satori to no less than 6 friends that still attend!We have gotten so much more from Satori than just karate. My kids have learned focus, determination, patience, confidence, respect, fitness, and friendships... The lessons are so well done every day. Classes are a mix of warmups, karate skills, group chat of relatable topics, and team building games.Thanks for a great experience Sensei Jose!❤️ parents of a future black belt!
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September 2023 by Mary Voin
I’ve been training with Sensei Jose for almost 2 years now and it’s been absolutely amazing! I share the journey with my 5 yo son and we both enjoy every single class. We sweat, we learn, we cry and we’re not planning to give up! Satori academy gave us opportunity to learn self-defence, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, kenpo and other mma styles. Great environment to boost your confidence and self-esteem! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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September 2023 by John Roche
My daughter started at Edison in 2014 After we moved, we wanted her to continue her training at West Long Branch. She made a good transition. She really enjoys training as she's on her way from junior black belt to 2nd degree black belt.
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September 2023 by Laurie Szymanski-Roche
Satori was the best thing to happen to our daughter. Kayleigh took on karate and went running with it! She is now a proud 1st degree black belt and still excelling. Thank you satori!
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September 2023 by dugthefreshest
I currently have a 6 year old enrolled. Class die the "little samurais" is a mix of fun and exercise, while also teaching virtues and listening skills at the end of class. Sensei Jose does a wonderful job managing discipline and fun for the children. Catching glimpses of the other classes, Sensei and Senpais also do a great job being more strict with the older kids, while never being disrespectful. 5 stars, glad we joined.
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September 2023 by Louise Ratzlaff
We have had an amazing experience with Satori. My daughter started 5 + years ago after attending a birthday party, & while other activities have come and gone, karate is still going strong! Love seeing the confidence and strength she has gained through the years as she’s advanced. Sensei Jose (and really, all of the instructors!) is great with kids of all ages. Can’t recommend Satori enough!!
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September 2023 by maria cadavid
My two daughter's started Satori three months ago and we absolutely love it. The staff is very professional and knowledgeable. Sensi Jose is great with kids, keeps the class enthusiastic and entertaining. The kids are engaged the whole time and learning valuable life skills. We will continue with Satori for a long time. My daughter's goal is to earn a black belt one day.
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September 2023 by Joana Gomez
Both of my children have been attending Satori Academy for a little over a year now and they absolutely love it. For many years we had struggled to find something for my son to do over the summer and after school and martial arts has definitely become his favorite thing to do. He looks forward to going to his training and cannot wait for his next belts. Sensei Jose and Sempai Angela as well as the whole team were very welcoming and the kids love them. They make trainings fun while teaching them respect, self defense and discipline.
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September 2023 by Ian Buerkle
I can't say enough good things about Satori Academy. It is an extremely welcoming atmosphere for both the kids and adults. All of the instructors, Sensei, etc. are incredible with all of the kids while maintaining and controlling the attention of the class. My daughter is so happy every time she earns a new stripe, new belt, or learns a new technique. I recommend 100%.
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September 2023 by Kyleigh Burrough
I started training at the Satori Academy just last week and the only thing Id have to say is that I wish I started there sooner. As an adult coming into an atmosphere that I’ve never had any prior exposure to, its been very eye opening. Everyone there works hard and lifts each other up to better themselves as well as their skills. The Sensei there always encourages questions and doesn’t hesitate to walk anyone through things their struggling with. I encourage other adults to at least check it out or even teens/kids. This is an experience that is definitely worth it.
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September 2023 by Matt Cohen
I’ve been training at the West Long Branch location for 2.5 years under Sensei Jose. I’m an adult brown-belt student. I can’t say enough good things about Satori. I love martial arts. I’m a big fight fan and watch boxing and MMA and so I really gravitate towards the well-rounded curriculum at Satori. Highly recommend for adults and a great place for kids.
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August 2023 by Raychel Rizzo
We love Satori. We are relatively new, but my son Donnie has experienced structure and discipline with kind words. We hope to be a part of Sensei Jose’s team for a long time!
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August 2023 by Yajaira Rojas
Satori is a family place. My boys were 4 when they started, now almost 13, black belt and with the most wonderful experience. We love Satori Academy! Our two children attend Sensi Jose's class and love it. They enjoy the classes, atmosphere. Our boys confidence grow as they learn a new skill. Highly recommend
