Crino's Martial Arts / Kempo Karate

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I am the Owner and Head Instructor at Crino's Martial Arts. All our students both Kids and Adults - have a blast learning and working hard on new and old Self Defense Techniques. They perform these techniques under the guidance of either myself or 3 other instructors on fellow students giving them confidence that if called upon they would be able to use them in a real situation. We work hard to build each students Confidence, Self Worth and Empowerment, in addition to Self Control and Self Discipline.. At Crino's we will Never guarantee you a Black Belt in a specific time frame, All our Belts are earned starting day 1 in our programs. We are NOT A PARTICIPATION Trophy Martial Arts school who gives out belts every 6 weeks and guarantees you a Black Belt in a Specific time frame, because that's a Feel Good Belt! Come down anytime to check out our Kids or Adult classes.

As far as the 3 or 4 reviews giving us a terrible rating, I guess the competition schools must be worried about us.. As I said above, come down anytime and check us out.. my dojo is your dojo, we have nothing to hide.

A few years back I was looking for a new dojo for my nieces. I was unhappy with the training they were receiving at another. They had a few friends that were training at Crino's, so I went there to speak with them. The owner, Sil, came across as a very pleasant person. As I observed his class which was made up of younger children, I could see he had a good rapport with them. I signed them both up, and I was very glad that i did. Within a few months they had learned more than they did in a year at the other school. The classes trained them, were great exercise and fun at the same time. Sil is very involved with the local community, and goes beyond the normal instruction. He also hosts classes, videos and trainings about safety in public places , for girls going off to college and general self defense. I have since also enrolled my girlfriend's 2 kids. The results are amazing. They had no background in martial arts, but now are progressing constantly. They have also increased their self discipline, concentration and physical conditioning. I have been very pleased with my experiences at Crino's. Sil and his family are very good at what they do.

Great place & even greater instructors! My kids & I felt welcomed from the 1st time we walked in the door. Very patient & accommodating. Both my son & daughter are students here. My son has autism & I was not sure how this would go. I am pleased to say that he loves coming here & looks forward to karate each week. My daughter who has no special needs also loves coming. She is shy & I feel this is helping to build her confidence. Everyone who works here is amazing with all the kids. It is a family run business that makes everyone feel like family! If you are looking to give karate a try or to switch schools I highly recommend giving Crino’s Martial Arts a try! Another plus is they have fair prices.

This is a terrible martial arts studio. I did martial arts for 20 years when one was younger and I was very excited when my daughter wanted to try crinos out. I was very surprised by what I saw there. It seemed like sil was showing off to the parents, the technique was terrible and I was very put off by the demeanor he had with the kids. This place is an example of what a martial arts studio should not be.

Great school kids learn bully prevention, stranger danger and self defense. The school does not believe in social promotions, the students must demonstrate all their moves..

WOW!!! My Family and I must be running a Great Program at our school. I say this because we seem to be really scaring the hell out of the competition. Are you that afraid of us that you have to make up lies? Yes, Michelle Anderson and now your 5678mommy (whoever you are) you’re a liar, because that’s exactly what your comments are, lies; and everyone that knows us, trains or has trained at our school knows it. Are you really that afraid of us? I’d like to say Thank You whoever you are because you have just validated that we’re on the right track. When people fabricate malicious lies about someone it’s out of jealousy or fear. We don’t follow the same pattern other schools do. That’s our choice. We don’t believe in promoting a student just so they stay with our school. When you do things differently the competition knocks it, especially if they can’t or won’t match it. We are always looking for ways to improve for the benefit of our students. You have given us more reason to keep doing what we’re doing and to build on it. To all the amazing families, students who come to our school, my family and I are grateful beyond words for your patronage, your endorsements, but even more important for your friendship and trust. Our door is always open.

Awesome high energy and fun classes! You can tell the instructors really care about their students. I had an injury and they went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable while working out.

My son has been with Crino's Martial Arts for three years and loves it! He enjoys learning self defense and performing his combinations in the community with his friends. Not only does Crino's instill confidence and focus on safety, they are about family and community. What makes Crino's Martial Arts outstanding is that the Crino family teaches from their hearts and really cares about its members in the dojo as well as on a personal level. The Crino family is part of all of our families.

Couldn't be happier to have my child attend Crino's. The staff make training fun,while helping to encourage the qualities we as parents want our children to learn. It's a warm and welcoming place and I would and do recommend them to everyone I know. Sophia Gerlach

My 8 year old joined Crino's because of a friend. I thought that it would be a good way for her to get some exercise during the winter months. I never anticipated that she would LOVE it! She truly enjoys learning the moves and the amount of exercise that she does get is amazing. Her focus and attention span have improved and her reaction time is improving. Any parent there will attest to the fact that the overall physical fitness of their child had dramatically improved.The Senseis are all wonderful. It is a family owned business,and they all care about the kids.While they are serious about karate, they have a nice way with the children. My daughter loves it so much that she wanted her bday party to be there. Each and every kid at the party had a fabulous time.I can't say enough positive things about this place. I appreciate the month to month commitment, rather than a specific amount of lessons.Each month comes with a variety of times and unlimited classes. I highly recommend them.

At Christmas time I was looking for a Karate school classes for my grandson. I took Miles (age 7) to look at about 5 different schools and I explained before we went that we were just going in to check them out and then we will talk about it and decide which one would be best for you. He understood so off we went. I found every other school left me with a very aggressive attitude toward the kids. I spoke to several parents also and they gave me comments such as "my son was always picked on in school now he's the one keeping other kids in line" not exactly the attitude I wanted for my grandson. It seemed they had the Cobra Kai Dojo attitude from "Karate Kid" movie. Then I came to Crino's and immediate knew this was the one. Positive reinforcement and teaching the kids self defense not offense was perfect. I thought I met Mr Miyagi from the movie. Miles is doing great and loves, loves, loves it. Thank you for all you do. Keep it up and be that positive attitude our kids need. Linda Sass

At Christmas time I was looking for a Karate school classes for my grandson. I took Miles (age 7) to look at about 5 different schools and I explained before we went that we were just going in to check them out and then we will talk about it and decide which one would be best for you. He understood so off we went. I found every other school left me with a very aggressive attitude toward the kids. I spoke to several parents also and they gave me comments such as "my son was always picked on in school now he's the one keeping other kids in line" not exactly the attitude I wanted for my grandson. It seemed they had the Coba Kai Dojo attitude from "Karate Kid" movie. Then I came to Crino's and immediate knew this was the one. Positive reinforcement and teaching the kids self defense not offense was perfect. I thought I met Mr Miyagi from the movie. Miles is doing great and loves loves loves it. Thank you for all you do. Keep it up and be that positive attitude our kids need.

My husband Alex and I are thrilled with the variety and sheer number of skilled defensive techniques you have taught our daughter Sam within a relatively short period of time. Thank you so much for helping Sam for prepare for the "unexpected" in Brooklyn, NY, where she is living and attending law school. She seems calmer and more confident in her ability to defend herself if a situation should ever occur. You are an amazing instructor the provided Samantha with an environment in which she could learn and flourish. We definitely give your school our highest and most enthusiastic recommendation. Sincerely, Jody and Alex B.

In a little over a month I learned how to fend off an attack from the front or from behind, whether an attacker grabbed my arms, my throat, or my hair. I learned how to hit, like a girl, but a bad-a-s one. I learned where to hit to cause the most damage as quickly as possible with as little injury to myself. I learned how to fall and how to get up (and I fell a lot). I learned what to do if an attacker had a gun or a knife or if he managed to tackle me to the ground. I also learned how to avoid dangerous situations, how to walk to my car, where to park it, how to get out of my car, how to draw attention to myself when I felt threatened and how to talk to an attacker to buy time to think, move, and escape. Can I do a roundhouse kick? No. But I am aware of my surroundings, and I can walk down the street in my new neighborhood with the confidence that if I am threatened or attacked I will know how to give myself the best chance of getting away,and will live to report it to the cops.

The first time I met Sil I knew he was going to be a great instructor. His studio was a family business and he had three kids, including a daughter, so he was very tuned-in to my concerns. I told him I wanted to know what to do if I was grabbed from behind, if someone tried to grab my hair, what to do if someone got me to the ground. Sil immediately took me under his wing and promised me that even though we did not have a lot of time, he was going to make sure that he taught me everything he could to protect myself. I was very nervous when I first started taking lessons with Sil. Sil kicked my bu-t, but he also kept his promise. He helped me build up my strength and my confidence. Throughout the process he was always patient and encouraging. He pushed me physically and mentally and sometimes even asked me to do things that were uncomfortable, like yell at the top of my lungs or wear a blindfold when he attacked, but these were all techniques that succeeded in making me better.

The summer before I began law school I finally gave in to my mother's insistent urging to take some classes in self-defense. I had already been living on my own for four years throughout college and had stubbornly stood my ground, believing my mother too overprotective and self-defense classes to be unnecessary. My college campus was in a safe suburban area, we had security, we had emergency blue-light phones and alarms at every building and all over the grounds. Always living in school housing on campus, I never felt unsafe and luckily nothing ever happened to me. However during my senior year, a friend of mine who lived off-campus experienced a break-in. She returned from a trip to the kitchen for a midnight snack to find a man in a ski mask standing in her bedroom holding her brand new laptop. Fortunately upon seeing her the man threw the laptop and dove out of her first floor bedroom window. No one was hurt, but it could have gone a completely different way. SEE CONTINUE 2

My son started at Crino's summer program and loved it. He has enjoyed the classes and loves going and is learning so much. The Crino's are a very loving and supportive family. They are excellent with all the kids and there parents.

I have known the Crino's for many years and their commitment to what they teach and believe is unsurpassed. Sil and Myriam are the most generous and GENUINE people that I have the pleasure to call my friends. Their children are truly some of the brightest, trustworthy, and all around good, kids I know, a true testament to their upbringing. Both my son and I take classes here and their patience and flexibility with my schedule allows me to attend class regularly. I feel great and confident. I know that we are learning so much more that just moves in each class, we learn life lessons too. My son loves that Crino's teaches him so much more material than his old school, he feels like they treat him as more of an adult, and respect him and trust him to know the "adult" moves from our other school. I know that I am learning so much to be able to protect me and my family if I was ever placed in a bad situation. Crino's is so much more than just a karate school it is truly a family! I Love it

I love the KOGA classes at Crino's Martial Arts. It is a great workout. The school is unique in that that Sil Crino really cares about his students. I am someone who has a difficult time sticking with an exercise routine; I find that this is one workout that I have continued with and feel good about.

I could not be anymore happier with Crino's Martial Arts. My 9 year old son used to be shy,non-confident and reluctant to socialize. With the advice of a friend to do a trail class at Crino's. My son and I met, Sensi Sil and the gang. It was like walking into an old friends home. The sensi's were up beat, very friendly with myself and my son. The personal attention given was beyond top notch! My son has now been a student of Crino's for months now. With the patience and constant praise and encouragement by the Sensi's, my son has broken out of his shyness, has become more confident in everything he does now, and is more open to meeting new people and has turned into a social little butterfly. The family atmosphere Crinos displays is refreshing. They work with you in every aspect. So reasonably priced for there classes. I could not have asked for anything more. Its a wonderful experience being involved with the Crino's Martial Arts family. After each class, we are always smiling. ~Mrs. C