Aurora Martial Arts is first class! The classes are excellent. I love that they teach challenging concepts and also break it up with fun activities (running, floor exercises) so the kids don’t lose their focus. The instructors are firm in giving directions and positive, a win-win. Our son is excited about going to classes and we see that his focus is building even more thanks to Aurora!

Great to have the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu going again now that COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted. I love the 10th Planet system that they teach, and the instructor Louie keeps the classes fun and interesting.

We just love having a student at this school! The instructors are SO good with the kids, I am always really impressed. Really great, your family will love it too

My son has been a student at Aurora Martial Arts since he was four years-old and he is soon to be nine. For the five years he has studied at this school I have closely watched his physical and mental development and it never ceases to astonish me how much he is capable of achieving. I am always impressed how much energy and attention to detail he gives the tasks he is given to learn. I know that he has learned about abstract ideas such as diligence, respect, courage and honor in a nurturing way through his many years in this program. And in addition to the superb education, he has developed remarkable strength, balance and body-awareness at a relatively young age. Aurora Martial Arts has been a wonderful program for my son and he is intent on being a student there for many years to come.

This is an awesome place for learning martial arts. All the instructors are very good and pay most attention to students learning. The best thing about this place is that it is run by the members of the whole family and there is so much personal touch involved. I would recommend this place to any one who plans on learning martial arts.

Regardless of your age or physical condition, Aurora Martial Arts offers programs that will improve your self confidence and health. You will gain new friends who share your goals while learning from instructors who are very knowledgeable and take a personal interest in your training. Stop in for a visit and begin a journey that you will never regret.

I trained in American Kenpo at Aurora Martial Arts for 5 years through middle and high school. This was both my second family and my safe space - I studied, made close friends, worked, volunteered and trained here. The owners and instructors are an amazing group of people that really understand how to help someone grow holistically through mutual respect, patience, physical activity and tight-knit support from everyone both on and off the mat. I moved away from Corvallis after college, and have investigated a few other schools in the Portland area, but always find myself comparing them to Aurora, which set the bar very, very high.

A local family run business worth supporting! They treat my kids like family and we love this place. The instructors are great with children of all ages and are genuinely concerned with your childs growth and success. Great role models for children, the adults as well as the other students in the school.

I rarely review but this is a business and family well worthy of reviewing. A wonderful group of instructors that take the time to teach both young and old with integrity and purpose. A great place for kids (and adults) to learn Kenpo Karate. Our whole family takes classes there and Ive personally been going for 2 1/2 years. The improvement in physical fitness and balance is a bonus. Cant recommend them enough.

The character building skills incorporated during training is phenomenal. I am now 55 years old and still benefit from the skills I acquired 16 years ago. I have continued to develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that would reduce my physical health or mental growth because of the training I received. I am positive that anyone, child or adult, will benefit from training at Aurora Martial Arts.

I am so impressed with the integrity and genuine care given by Aurora Martial Arts. Classes held for all ages, and an especially great foundation for the little ones. Im highly impressed by the positive role models the instructors are for the children. We couldnt be happier...Thank you Aurora M.A.!

Aurora has been a great experience for our family! Our children have enjoyed the teachers, the work, and the responsibilities of practicing at home, learning their sequences, and performing for belt ceremonies. We love this business!

My kids have been going to Aurora for a little over two years. I dont know if this review can really describe how happy I am that we made the decision to go here, but Ill give it a shot.My kids (a girl and boy, currently 13 and 9, respectively) were not into competitive team sports. That did not fit their personality. My son asked to try karate (in the hopes of becoming a ninja, if Im being honest) and I made my daughter tag along. They instantly fell in love with the Donadios. While it took a little longer for my daughter to commit to doing this long term, she is currently on her way to her goal of getting her black belt before she graduates high school. So is my son.Karate isnt their life, but they love it and they love Aurora. The Donadios made us all feel like family there and Im always so happy to see how my kids come alive while they are in class. They not only learn karate skills and get athletic training, they learn the skills to be a good person and member of the community. Most importantly, they have fun.It isnt always easy, and it requires a lot of work from my kids, but they see their improvements and they want to keep working.Aurora has fantastic instructors, a great program for kids (and adults), and offers the opportunity to learn a lot of skills while in a fun environment.

Family owned. Welcoming atmosphere. Skilled instructors.

If youre looking for American Kenpo in the mid-Willamette Valley; this is the place to go. If youre looking for a good workout, where youll be challenged both mentally and physically, look no further.The Donadio family are the real deal. They have the skills that they teach, and lead by example.

Good afternoon! Were having a fantastic day at Aurora Martial Arts! This is the greeting one hears when they call Aurora Martials arts and is reflective of the gregarious and friendly atmosphere within the school. Aurora Martial Arts is a family run and family focused school providing excellent instruction in American Kenpo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Escrima, and Self-Defense. Exceptional instructors set high expectations while fostering a patient, enthusiastic, caring and supportive environment. Daily training is often energetic, intense, and fun. The Team-Work approach has everyone, instructors and students, working together to foster individual success developing awareness, fitness, confidence, discipline, respect, and courage. Our family has been training with Aurora Martial Arts since 2009 and have found them to be excellent with kids, teens, and adults, sensitive to different learning styles, and always welcoming. We are quite proud to be part of this outstanding school and honored to count them as friends and Kenpo family.

Aurora has the best martial arts experience I can imagine!! The Donadio family are amazing instructors and administrators! They approach Kenpo with a positive attitude that results in fun, sweat, and practical self defense knowledge. While many schools cater only to kids, Aurora has separate classes for adults and I have seen three generations of a family attending various classes throughout the day and week. Because this is a full time school with a dedicated location almost any schedule can fit in a few classes a week. Jiu-Jitsu classes are also available and I can personally attest to its effectiveness! I took Kenpo here for around a decade and it is what I miss most about Corvallis. No matter how I arrived I always left in a good mood!

This place is great.