Pennsylvania Martial Arts Alliance

Definitely not the school to pick! I attended here for awhile and experienced nothing but favoritism, arrogance, and ineffective technique. I was nothing of a martial artist under these people. Most people that go here eventually see the school and instructors for what they are and those that don't are known as followers who can't think for themselves. They buy into lies and operate with blinders on, totally dedicated to their "master." It's kinda like the David Koresh case. What they should know is that they are the laughing stock of an area that spands several counties and are disliked by nearly everyone except their remaining students. If it was my school, I would take opinions into account and make changes if people were unhappy instead of alienating everyone I need to make a business successful. Then after this behavior, they post a sign asking for business with the promise of sign-up specials, live music, and refreshments. Are you serious? People need to realize that in all situations, you will be held accountable for your actions. GOD only lets chaos rule for so long before he ends it, so I feel totally comfortable knowing that it is in his hands. I completely, without a doubt, believe all the negative comments posted on here because I've seen it first-hand. It's pretty obvious why people are posting such hostile rebuttals of reviews that cast their school in a bad light: the truth hurts. The school isn't doing well, they need students, and I believe they are being asked to support PMAA (especially with the recent events). So, potential students...please do your research; PMAA...grow up!

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I've trained under the instructors at the PMAA for several years and have only good things to say about them and their school. I've seen many different students come and go in those years and can tell you that the only students who have left on bad terms are ones who fail to take responsibility for their actions or who can't stand being seen as quitters so they make it seem like it was some one else's fault they left. You'd be surprised how often that happens.
I hope anyone who reads these reviews sees that more are positive than negative and it's very difficult for me to refrain from saying some very nasty things about the people who left negative comments because of all the wonderful experiences I've had with those instructors over the years.

Comments (1)

Power striker - 10/27/09
*(SHAKING MY HEAD)* Unbelieveable! Speaking of taking responsibility....??? Funny this sort of thing only seems to happen at your school, but I'm sure it's all just a big misunderstanding. LOL

Well to be honest I took a few classes and was very dissapointed in the overall structure they have. I did not sign up to take a physical fitness class..all they do 90% of the time is cardio workouts. I went there to learn the various techniques used it Hapkido. Sure we worked sets for like 20mins then the rest we spent running and jumping. I worked with Amy and Sarah, to be honest they both acted like they were head instructors and would argue over how to show me the moves. Sarah had her way, and Amy who I think is very unprofessional for an instructor or owner has her way of teaching. Overall I came to classes for a month and really did not learn much. I think the school has potential if it was run by someone alot more professional. I know my family and I will never step foot near PMAA again until they do something about Amy and her yelling at kids. Classes started out well for us, then went down hill from there. This is just my opinion. Good luck with the school. May you have better luck then we did.