Great place to learn
Thank you for your kind feedback Shelli! I appreciate you guys being a part of our academy :)

Google reviewers rate the school five stars based on a hundred reviews, with the owner responding to seventy-five percent of them. Customers frequently describe the instructors as patient and focused on teaching children discipline, confidence, and self-defense skills. Many highlight the inclusion of life lessons and character development within the classes, noting that the environment is welcoming and suitable for various ages. One three-star review criticized the pacing, stating that the instructors spoke too quickly and failed to provide individual attention for a shy student.
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“The instructors are kind, professional, and genuinely dedicated not just to teaching martial arts, but to helping each student grow in confidence and…”
“I highly recommend Goshen Martial Arts Academy to anyone looking for a quality martial arts program that truly values its students.”
“Master Nathan and his instructors are top-notch—patient, encouraging, and truly invested in every student’s growth and confidence.”
“Thier core values of honor, integrity and perseverance are applicable to so many situations in life and they give the students ample opportunities to…”
“…creed and black belt principles that are repeated at each class and explained during mat chats.…”
“Even if you child is shy and hesitant at first, the environment is very welcoming and I am positive they will be joining in the fun in no time at all.”
“Sign up for the free class and complete the very reasonably priced trial period and you and your kids will fall in love!”
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Very friendly place. Instructor is amazing! Clean! Great place for kids to learn life skills, manners, and respect. Fabulous opportunity for kids to get out energy too.
Our son has been attending Goshen Academy Martial Arts for the past six months, and the growth we’ve seen has been incredible. Within just the first two months, his confidence noticeably increased, he became more comfortable speaking up for himself and engaging in conversations with adults. Beyond the physical…
We absolutely love Goshen martial arts! Our son has been attending for almost two years and have seen such an increase in confidence and discipline. The instructors are top notch. While the physical tools taught are great, the "mat chats" and the topics discussed are a key component of each class. Highly recommend having your kid try out this studio!
Was new to the whole experience and this was perfect dojo to put my son in! All the instructors are amazing and they do a really good job at creating relationships with every student and parent.
My son started with a free trial over a year ago. We decided we wanted to stay! He’s learned skills to help with daily life struggles, boost confidence & defend! The instructors are awesome and I’m grateful we are apart of the Goshen family!
The academy is awesome. The instructors are so great with the kids. My son has learned so many life skills while having fun doing it. We can’t say enough great things about the academy.
5.0 ★★★★★ 100 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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Great place to learn
Thank you for your kind feedback Shelli! I appreciate you guys being a part of our academy :)
Very friendly place. Instructor is amazing! Clean! Great place for kids to learn life skills, manners, and respect. Fabulous opportunity for kids to get out energy too.
Hi Laura! Thank you for your kind review. This made my day reading this. We appreciate your family being a part of our academy :)
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Goshen Martial Arts Academy. Master Nathan and his team of instructors are, simply put, incredible. From day one, we’ve been impressed by the level of respect and care shown to every student. The instructors are kind, professional, and genuinely dedicated not just to teaching martial arts, but to helping each student grow in confidence and discipline. They expect focus and effort from each and every student, and in return they provide martial arts expertise coupled with incredible support and positive reinforcement. My kids have absolutely thrived in this environment. They’re more engaged than I’ve ever seen them in any activity, and it’s clear how much they’ve grown both physically and mentally. The instructors strike the perfect balance between encouragement and challenge, and it’s made a real difference for my kids. I highly recommend Goshen Martial Arts Academy to anyone looking for a quality martial arts program that truly values its students.
Thank you for the kinds words sir! Reading this warms my heart so much. We’re so grateful to have you guys part of our martial arts family, and sharing your experiences here!
Our son has been attending Goshen Academy Martial Arts for the past six months, and the growth we’ve seen has been incredible. Within just the first two months, his confidence noticeably increased, he became more comfortable speaking up for himself and engaging in conversations with adults. Beyond the physical training, he’s gained valuable life skills such as discipline, respect, and self control. He genuinely looks forward to each class. We are very grateful for the positive impact this academy has had on him and highly recommend it!
Thank you so much for being a part of our academy! We're so proud of the example your son sets in class, and I'm so happy to hear how his confidence has improved. We appreciate your kind words!
We absolutely love Goshen martial arts! Our son has been attending for almost two years and have seen such an increase in confidence and discipline. The instructors are top notch. While the physical tools taught are great, the "mat chats" and the topics discussed are a key component of each class. Highly recommend having your kid try out this studio!
Thank you David for your kind words!!! We appreciate you for being a part of our academy :)
Was new to the whole experience and this was perfect dojo to put my son in! All the instructors are amazing and they do a really good job at creating relationships with every student and parent.
I appreciate you sharing your positive words Jamaicca! We're so grateful you guys have been at our academy for all of these years.
My son started with a free trial over a year ago. We decided we wanted to stay! He’s learned skills to help with daily life struggles, boost confidence & defend! The instructors are awesome and I’m grateful we are apart of the Goshen family!
Thank you so much April! I love the photo as well, solid break as usual from this rockstar. Looking forward to his time in the green belts :)
The academy is awesome. The instructors are so great with the kids. My son has learned so many life skills while having fun doing it. We can’t say enough great things about the academy.
Thank you so much Bill! Crazy to think your son is already almost a green belt. The time has sure flown. I appreciate you being a part of the academy!
Goshen Academy has been a great addition for our family. Our son has not just been given an outlet to get some energy out but has learned so many life lessons. He’s become more confident introducing himself (which they practice in class) and having overall confidence in himself. He has learned a lot of self motivation from the academy’s student creed and black belt principles that are repeated at each class and explained during mat chats. All the extras they offer the community through additional camps and buddy nights are great for working parents!
Wow, thank you for all of the kind words! I appreciate all of the detail you shared about what you enjoy most about the academy. That means so much to me :)
Goshen Martial Arts is absolutely amazing! Master Nathan and his instructors are top-notch—patient, encouraging, and truly invested in every student’s growth and confidence. The environment is positive, disciplined, and welcoming for all ages. You can tell they care deeply about both skill development and character. Highly recommend Goshen Martial Arts to anyone looking for an outstanding martial arts program!
Thank you so much for kind words Ben! Reading this made my day. So grateful you guys are part of the academy :)