Anthony Quatrochi's Martial Arts Institute

"They say there are no mistakes in life.. Certainly true when I decided to sign my grandson up for summer camp. Now enrolled in the junior class. The journey began, a path to follow for anyone needing focus, confidence and a feeling of being understood. Protecting the body .. but the mind and soul.. all inclusive. The owner, Anthony, the instructors and yes Suzie.. They are the BEST. So very grateful for them all. There’s no looking back..Osu Following up on this post. After a couple of months I felt it was time for an update. My grandson expressed his own thoughts one day.. This certainly will tell you all you need to know. “My role models are Dad, Shihan, Renshi Lou, Sensi James, Sensi Darcy. I watch the class and I see such dedication and compassion from the instructors. Best of all.. the students learn while having FUN."

"I've always wanted to learn martial arts. My husband and I got the free trial classes in April. I cannot imagine a more welcoming environment! The humble senseis and shihan always focus on explaining what the arts are all about and encourage your learning in a safe space. Goes without saying that we stayed and continue to go to classes every week. I'm so grateful to be part of this community!"

"We started free trial classes here after trying a few prior places that were pretty much a daycare and taught nothing. The dojo teaches so much more and helps with discipline inside and outside of class. We had a listening problem that we brought up to his teachers and they talked with him about it which helped. They've been nothing but helpful and supportive. I love watching class from afar as my son concentrates and actually learns! And most of all I loved the straight forward pricing. Every other place has you doing math on what it will cost in the end. This dojo gives you a set price after a free trial and that's that, no fine print! Highly recommend!"

"I attended AQMAI with my family for over 10 years, and was an instructor for 5-6 before leaving for college. The atmosphere was amazing, I made lifelong friends, and learned endless ways to protect myself that I know will stick with me forever. If you’re looking for a place that will give you peace of mind that you, your child, friends, or family will be safe while navigating the world, this place and the people are the place to be. Always an amazing environment, the instructors and students love what they do and love new people. Check it out!"

"My family’s experience with AQMAI started when my son, at age 4 or so, was invited to try out a class with his buddy, who’s older brothers were already at the school. He loved it from the first class, and he continued to train there until he left for college (and still checks in when he is back). Interacting with the instructors, I found them to be a great group of people, teaching an really interesting style (traditional Japanese Ju-Jitsu coupled with the best elements of other styles, and really good practical advice about avoiding dangerous situations, and de-escalation of situations). After watching my son’s classes off and on for a few months, seeing some adult beginner classes, and the advanced capabilities of the instructors, I really really REALLY wanted to join in and to learn how to do what they were doing. About that time, my daughter also joined AQMAI, and we continued to attend, train, advance, learn, and eventually even to start to help instruct at AQMAI over the next ten or so years. Watching my kids grow up, in both confidence and capability, and to mature in such a healthy environment has been a pure joy. AQMAI not only provides the best expression of self-defense preparation I’ve ever seen, but also strong moral messages, individual and familial responsibility, and great opportunities to grow as a person. My daughter in particular grew into an instructor for several years (through high-school) teaching children and eventually adult classes, growing in self-assurance and self-awareness, and ultimately into an admirable young adult, and my son similarly grew into a confident and capable young man, student, scholar and assistant instructor. In our time, we’ve also trained young students into our own replacements, seeing children grow into admirable young adults teaching the next generation to come through the school. AQMAI was established with all the right principles: the value of people/family and their time, a non-nonsense no-BS approach that espouses a free trial, no contracts, simple monthly fee structure with no hidden costs (i.e. no testing fees or real equipment purchases, etc.) and a ready understanding of people’s changing life conditions. The instructors love their art and want to share it; they will make special arrangements for private lessons, offer group seminars, and practice community outreach and upstanding citizenship. Training at the dojo is only one part of the full AQMAI experience, as they also have an active set of other activity opportunities, including community events, fun adventure activities (like white-water rafting) holiday parties, and thematic events like game nights. AQMAI offers the best martial arts training within a sense of a real community. In short, AQMAI is not just a family, but a great family, with all the good that brings."