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June 2023 by Kaitlyn -
Nokado is the best jiu jitsu dojo out there!! I have been going for 10 years. The atmosphere is amazing and you become part of a family. So thankful for my Nokado family!! Highly recommend.
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December 2022 by Daniel Damiani
Nokado has been one of the best things to happen to me since I moved to Suffolk county. The people there are very inclusive, caring, and knowledgeable. Within a year and a half I was able to feel like part of the family. The system of martial arts they teach has a base of Hakkoryu Ju Jitsu, Grandmaster O has collected aspects of other martial arts over the past 50 years, in order to create a more complete system. Sprinkled within the system we have floor grappling, judo throws, karate strikes, weapons katas and more. With all these ingredients you will gain a extensive knowledge of self defense. Shihan Mike has taken over the Helm at Nokado, and stays true to all Grandmaster O’s teachings. He has created a fun and safe environment to continue the curriculum, while adding in new or forgotten techniques. As an adult entering into this system he has taken me through a journey of self care, enlightenment, respect and knowledge. I consider Shihan Mike and Grandmaster O, not only to be my mentors, but they are my family as well. If you are looking for a fun place for you or your children to learn martial arts then this is the place for you. You are your own worst enemy, don’t let yourself be defeated. Give them a call them and try it out, you will have a healthier body and mind.
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December 2019 by Courtney Guerriero
My daughter has been going to classes at Nokado school of self defense for about a year and a half now. She has learned the confidence I was hoping for (she has always been extremely shy), respect (the most important thing in the world, according to sensei, and I agree!), along with self defense. She has learned how to use her voice against bullies- standing up to them when she has needed to. Without her training, I know she would have bowed down to them. Sensei O is generous and caring with the children, and with the community. He is often hosting free women's self defense classes (so much fun!), or a free night to train with your child. You can really tell how much he cares about these kids, and the community as well. His staff will spend one on one time with your child if they are struggling to remember some of the movements. I knew my child would gain the ability to defend herself, but I never realized Nokado's impact would reach into our home life, and her schooling as well. Her grades have gone from way below average, to 90's and higher in the time she's been training. Could be a coincidence, sure. Might not be too. She looks forward to her training, has fun, gets great exercise, and is really learning a life skill. Couldn't be happier with our experience at Nokado!
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December 2019 by Catherine Gentile
I signed my 5 year old daughter up at Nokado in Kings Park in July of 2018. She is TINY and in kindergarten I started to notice that she was often being physically manipulated by her peers, ie; pulled by her arm or hand, pushed to a destination by her shoulders etc. She didnt say anything to her peers as she "didn't want to hurt anyones feelings." The day I signed her up I remember another parent remarking "this is the best thing you can do for your child" and now, going on 8 months, I couldn't agree more. The owner and his staff are phenomenal with the kids. My daughter LOVES going to class, has made friends, but more importantly has gained self confidence to start standing up for herself and has even deployed self defense moves on the bus (a wrist lock to thwart a person trying to pinch her). If you can relate to this review, you will not regret signing up.
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December 2018 by Ryan Passaro
Great people, great lesson, and great way of teaching. Amazing!
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December 2018 by Captain Bob Schmitt
Soke O is simply the best!!
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December 2018 by Dawn Delaney
Nokado is an amazing place for your children to train. They will learn respect, how to protect themselves, public speaking, and discipline. The friendly staff is always there to guide your children. I would highly recommend going to Nokado.
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December 2018 by Aggie Falcone
You will not find a more dedicated staff and Sensei! For children as well as adults, this is the best martial arts school. Give it a try and you will quickly become a part of the Nokado family for life!
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December 2018 by Anthony Schneider
I found Nokado School of Self Defense when it became important to my wife and I to provide our children with the confidence to defend themselves in this often unpredictable world.I truly found the Master. So glad to train at Nokado!
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December 2018 by Trisia Pendola
Nokado will teach your child respect,discipline and will help them to reach life goals. The staff is amazing. We wouldnt go anyplace else.
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December 2018 by Anna Wong
Discipline, respect, confidence, and self defense.....this is what Nokado represents and imparts on its students. It doesn’t end once you leave the dojo, but becomes a way of life.
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December 2015 by Anthony p
tremendous train school. the staff is amazing and the entire dojo is family oriented. Shihan Soke John O, is a great leader and owner.
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December 2013 by fwdmar hey
This school has been amazing. From the instructors to the owner, Nokado is first class all the way. My daughter has been going to the school fo r4 years and loves it. Her self esteem is much better because of her attending this school.
