Groveport Martial Arts Academy

I attended for 6 to 8 years until life took me down different paths some years ago.

I can unequivocally say, If you want to learn self-defense not just as a collection of techniques; but learn the concepts and tenets of defending one's self and loved ones then this is The Place. Everything is taught from the aspect of realism. No flashy techniques that look great in a dojo and will get you killed on the street.

To get a feel for what is foundational to the school's approach, the following is taught along with effective techniques:

* Learning to see threats and avoid them and if necessary be the one conscious and able to call the police and quite possibly EMS if you are alone and attacked.

* The ability to walk into a room and quickly see the number and location of objects that could be used as improvised weapons should you need one and how they could be employed.

That's just two of many examples of teaching that illustrate the school's broad base of thought on "Self-defense". There is no sport aspect.

Techniques are drawn from ju jitsu, boxing, judo, Philipino stick and knife fighting, the fighting system taught to armed forces.

What is common sense and useful is taught, what is flashy or overly complicated is not.

Instructors are friendly, helpful and not all puffed up with their ego.

Class size is small and the atmosphere of learning often results in new friendships being formed.

Price is very reasonable compared to other schools that are not nearly as thorough.

My family has been with groveport martial arts about a year and we love it ! It is great for young people to learn self defense with all the violence in the world, and they work with all ages and people like my self with a physical disability on how to defend yourself, beyond self defense I have learned a lot about stretching and range of motion, strength training, nutrition and general awareness to keep your self and your family safe, I truly wish I started here years ago, the head instructor and other black belts take there time with you and work with you, I highly recommend groveport martial arts to learn how to defend yourself and your loved ones!

Marsee Combatives is the perfect fit for our family. Our sons are learning real life self defense skills which would actually work against a dangerous aggressor. The techniques they are being taught all build on each and it’s fun to watch their skills becoming muscle memory. I definitely recommend this school for any family (kids or adults) who would like to have fun, learn a skill, and be prepared to protect themselves or defend a loved one.

This combatives system cuts out all the flashiness of other martial arts and focuses just on what works to effectively defend oneself. It strikes a great balance of ju-jutsu’s use of yielding force and Filipino martial art’s interchangeability of unarmed and armed combat. I highly recommend it.