I started at Tri State back in the Spring of 2015. I had done martial arts as a kid, and grew up around it since my father was competing/teaching/judging TKD, but I decided to focus more on dance instead. Well, I fell back in love with it after my intro session! Martial arts is very similar to dance, in that it has the perfect balance of structure (footwork, coordination, remembering combos) and freedom (finding your style, flowing with your partner, and experimenting... the "art" part). PLUS hitting stuff is fun! Tri State is also a pretty special school because it only attracts really genuine, humble, hard-working people; no big ego's or foul language here! I am so appreciative for everything I have learned, the friends I have made, and the calories I have burned. Thank you to Ajarn Jeff Jones, Sifu Kasaun Tramel and Sifu Aiden Sharkey; although I miss punching my friends in the face, you guys are absolutely CRUSHING IT on Zoom!

I started training at Tri State around last year to help me in preparation to pursue my career in Law Enforcement. The instructors and owner have a wide range of training and experience. With the training I received from this location has been a huge attribute to my success in pursuing law enforcement. I feel that it's very important for young females to have some type of self-defense background to be able to defend themselves. The instructors are great and patient as well as the students. During my time training I have established some great friendships. I appreciate everything they have done for me and have gotten me ready for the next chapter of my life

This place is absolutely amazing. Been going for about 8 weeks now and it was the best decision I've made. The instructors and the owner Jeff genuinely care about each and every student and want to see them all succeed. They make you feel at home right away and the respect for martial arts as a whole is evident as soon as you walk in the building. Regardless of your skill level, you can find a class that suits you. Tri state not only offers a family friendly environment but also gives you an opportunity to train along side some extremely talented Brazilian JiuJitsu and Muay Thai practitioners/competitors. If you're interested in truly learning the fundamentals and foundations of martial arts, look no further.