I have been training Jiu Jitsu at Nishime Martial Arts for about six months. I can only say it is a fantastic group of people to train with. The head instructor Jason Nishime, assistant instructor Drew Canfield, and all the advanced belts provide excellent instruction and a welcoming environment to grow your knowledge and practical skills in Jiu Jitsu. I have competed in two tournaments with grea... More

I have been training Jiu Jitsu at Nishime Martial Arts for about six months. I can only say it is a fantastic group of people to train with. The head instructor Jason Nishime, assistant instructor Drew Canfield, and all the advanced belts provide excellent instruction and a welcoming environment to grow your knowledge and practical skills in Jiu Jitsu. I have competed in two tournaments with great success thanks to the support and expert coaching I’ve received before and during matches. I’ve attached a photo from the most recent tournament I attended, the Chewjitsu Open. Less

Perfectly run business. My son thoroughly enjoys it. I would highly recommend.

Culture is critical to engage individuals from diverse backgrounds in their collaborative pursuit for improvement. The Nishime Family creates a welcoming, positive environment that challenges students and encourages their growth. Sensi Jason's experience and passion for martial arts and jiu-jitsu is awesome and infectious. We are all students on our own path but those fortunate to train here are ... More

Culture is critical to engage individuals from diverse backgrounds in their collaborative pursuit for improvement. The Nishime Family creates a welcoming, positive environment that challenges students and encourages their growth. Sensi Jason's experience and passion for martial arts and jiu-jitsu is awesome and infectious. We are all students on our own path but those fortunate to train here are thankful for the opportunity. -Roll in and experience the positive vibes for yourself. Less

I’ve been training Jiu Jitsu at Nishime Martial Arts for going on 4 years now and I couldn’t be happier! The skills I’ve learned and friendships I’ve made over the years are second to none. If you’re looking for a family friendly atmosphere and outstanding, high level instruction, I highly recommend you give Nishime Jiu Jitsu a try! Whether you’re looking to get in shape, learn self defense, or c... More

I’ve been training Jiu Jitsu at Nishime Martial Arts for going on 4 years now and I couldn’t be happier! The skills I’ve learned and friendships I’ve made over the years are second to none. If you’re looking for a family friendly atmosphere and outstanding, high level instruction, I highly recommend you give Nishime Jiu Jitsu a try! Whether you’re looking to get in shape, learn self defense, or compete in this awesome martial art, be sure to stop in and see Jason and his wonderful family. Less

Nishime Martial Arts has helped my son become the best version of himself. He has learned to practice courtesy, learn discipline and build resilience. Watching him grow from a white to black belt with the most amazing senseis who have been role models at the best dojo has been a gift.

This is a great place full of fun and tradition. Youth or Senior there’s something for you. Confidence, strength, flexibility and fun. You will learn an art directly from the island of Okinawa the birth Place of karate. This is a true family business with trained professionals. The gifts that I have received you could never put a price on, and will last a lifetime.

The summer training camp at Olimp was one of the best experiences I've had! Thank you for your knowledge and patience Shihan! Looking forward to seeing you again in the near future! 🙏🥋

Great place for young and not so young to learn self defense.

The building is well maintained. The instruction is great, and a wonderful atmosphere. Great school!

I began learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Nishimi's because, as a Shawn Hammonds affiliate, I knew I would be learning top level BJJ. With names like Chad Hardy and Chewy (Nick Albin) it's a great network but also a great community. I have been overwhelmed by the support of the team at Nishime's and from the Nishime family.

Great experience; great teachers. Website needs an upgrade.

Wonderful family owned dojo. They treat their students like family. I enjoy their fitness classes.

first day of karate n bjj training been out for almost 8 year's of training. Jason is a great sensei very humble n detail on techniques. I am looking forward to learning from him n his dad by the way I am from Texas. I train with great people, but this is awesome! stay blessed

Love this gym and really appreciate continued activities during this quarantine.

They do a great job! Max and Luke Schroeder really enjoy it.

My son is absolutely thriving at Nishime Martial Arts! I have never seen him enjoy something so much which makes my heart full. He needed a controlled release of energy which this provides. Also, the Nishime family genuinely loves what they do and the kids which shines through. I’m so thankful for such a wonderful resource so close to home. -tk

The atmosphere created by the Nishime family is conducive for students of all ages to learn martial arts. I have known the family going on 30 years and it has been an honor to study with Shihan. I couldn’t recommend these studios more highly!

Our son has been going to Nishime Karate for about 8 years. He has done other sports, but loves karate the most. The instructors are extremely skilled, with years (some, even decades) of experience: they know exactly what to teach, how to do it properly and safely, and when the students are ready to learn more advanced techniques. At karate class, our son has always had regular contact with adult... More

Our son has been going to Nishime Karate for about 8 years. He has done other sports, but loves karate the most. The instructors are extremely skilled, with years (some, even decades) of experience: they know exactly what to teach, how to do it properly and safely, and when the students are ready to learn more advanced techniques. At karate class, our son has always had regular contact with adults, peers, and younger kids, and because of this he has learned to communicate and interact with people of all ages. Through Nishime, he has had the opportunity to develop athletically and compete locally and internationally, but perhaps most important of all, it is thanks to Nishime that he has discovered that participating in this sport is not just about himself - it is about being willing to accept instruction from senseis, coaches, and peers, and then sharing his own time and knowledge with others as well. Less

Our son has been going to Nishime Karate for about 8 years. He has done other sports, but loves karate the most. The instructors are extremely skilled, with years (some, even decades) of experience: they know exactly what to teach, how to do it properly and safely, and when the students are ready to learn more advanced techniques. At karate class, our son has always had regular contact with adult... More

Our son has been going to Nishime Karate for about 8 years. He has done other sports, but loves karate the most. The instructors are extremely skilled, with years (some, even decades) of experience: they know exactly what to teach, how to do it properly and safely, and when the students are ready to learn more advanced techniques. At karate class, our son has always had regular contact with adults, peers, and younger kids, and because of this he has learned to communicate and interact with people of all ages. Through Nishime, he has had the opportunity to develop athletically and compete locally and internationally, but perhaps most important of all, it is thanks to Nishime that he has discovered that participating in this sport is not just about himself - it is about being willing to accept instruction from senseis, coaches, and peers, and then sharing his own time and knowledge with others as well. Less

Nishime Martial Arts has been a great place for our boys. They have learned a lot and have fun with each class they attend. All the instructors have been great with teaching them discipline and focus while having a great time. I have noticed a boost in my boys energy and confidence since attending.

Nishime Martial Arts stands true to their word. They truly are a “tight-knit martial arts family that takes great pride in teaching focus, self discipline, and respect” through martial arts. It is obvious they love what they do and they care about the kids and families. I am amazed at the growth made possible through martial arts. Not only have I seen my daughter’s skill level improve, but she h... More

Nishime Martial Arts stands true to their word. They truly are a “tight-knit martial arts family that takes great pride in teaching focus, self discipline, and respect” through martial arts. It is obvious they love what they do and they care about the kids and families. I am amazed at the growth made possible through martial arts. Not only have I seen my daughter’s skill level improve, but she has really gained confidence since she started. It’s been a lot of fun watching the growth she is making along with seeing the growth in all the kids!! Less

Our son has been with Nishime for a little over a year now and looks forward to every class. The instructors have a good balance of discipline and focus while still making sure the kids have fun. We proudly recommend them!

Our son has been with Nishime for a little over a year now and looks forward to every class. The instructors have a good balance of discipline and focus while still making sure the kids have fun. We proudly recommend them!

Great place! My child loves going to karate here. The instructors are awesome and care about the kids. The adult exercise classes are great as well!

Nishime Martial Arts has provided an amazing experience for both our kids! The instructors truly care about their students and our kids have grown not only in their karate skills but in their life skills. We love our karate family!!!

Nishime Martial Arts is a class act. It is not just a dojo for learning karate but an environment where the Shihan and all the other teachers teach that respect is very important, not only in the dojo, but in life. My two children and husband have attended karate classes at Nishime for several years and all have obtained different levels of belts. My husband and I have experienced personally h... More

Nishime Martial Arts is a class act. It is not just a dojo for learning karate but an environment where the Shihan and all the other teachers teach that respect is very important, not only in the dojo, but in life. My two children and husband have attended karate classes at Nishime for several years and all have obtained different levels of belts. My husband and I have experienced personally higher levels of confidence within our children and better control of bad tempers. I would highly recommend anyone seeking a karate dojo for either your children or yourself to look into Nishime and all the classes that it has to offer, you will not be disappointed. Less

World-class instruction. The impact they have had on our son has been incredible: physical fitness, local/national/international competitions, teaching patience and discipline, all the while having fun and bonding with other athletes - they have done it all. They are the real deal.

World-class instruction. The impact that they have had on our son has been incredible: physical fitness, local/national/international competitions, teaching patience and discipline, all the while having fun and bonding with other athletes - they have done it all. They are the real deal.

One amazing place!!! My 8 year old daughter loves going to karate. I have seen that she has more confidence in all that she does as well as never giving up when the task is hard. They are great with the kids and makes you feel like family.

It’s only been a few months but my little girl loves going here. They are so great with the kids and helping each one Individually to help Improve their technique as well as their confidence💙

My son started when he was about 8-9 years old. He was experiencing being bullied at the time. He immediately fell in love with the instructors who taught him discipline, instilled self-confidence, patience and kindness. Heloved everything about Karate and he is now 23 and married and still says how he wished he would go back. He was in it for about 5 or 6 years. I also was a student along with h... More

My son started when he was about 8-9 years old. He was experiencing being bullied at the time. He immediately fell in love with the instructors who taught him discipline, instilled self-confidence, patience and kindness. Heloved everything about Karate and he is now 23 and married and still says how he wished he would go back. He was in it for about 5 or 6 years. I also was a student along with him. It changed me forever as a person and I also wish I was still a student. Senseis Shihan, Mary Beth, Jason, Ben, Mark....all fabulous. You will not find a better Dojo. I looked at 5 before finding Nishime. I observed the instructors and how they interacted with the students. Nishimi simply cannot be beat in this category. Less

My daughter loves coming to class each week. She talks constantly about Shihan and asks to go to class daily. I love seeing her excitement and smiles during class. The instructors are top notch and care deeply about each student. Every child learns Japanese and they learn discipline, respect, and control. I have seen significant growth in my child in regards to confidence and self discipline. I h... More

My daughter loves coming to class each week. She talks constantly about Shihan and asks to go to class daily. I love seeing her excitement and smiles during class. The instructors are top notch and care deeply about each student. Every child learns Japanese and they learn discipline, respect, and control. I have seen significant growth in my child in regards to confidence and self discipline. I highly recommend Nishime Martial Arts. We cannot wait to get back after winter break and see the updated Dojo! Less

Great family atmosphere for teaching karate to all ages.

Great family atmosphere in teaching karate.

Instructors are amazing and great with kids. Prices are very reasonable. Lots of flexibility in class times. Couldn't be happier with this place.

Our family is so lucky that we found Nishime Martial Arts over 4 years ago! The instructors truly care about the kids and they’ve all had such a positive impact on both our children. We drive past a number of other karate schools to get to Nishime and there is no where else we’d rather be!

We started with Nishime originally for my son's adhd. My entire family ended up training here for about 10 years with Sensei Ben and the other teachers at the kids first location. The pricing is great and with the family discount actually was cheaper. The family is world renowned for their contribution to martial arts. They are fantastic with younger kids and those wanting to compete as we di... More

We started with Nishime originally for my son's adhd. My entire family ended up training here for about 10 years with Sensei Ben and the other teachers at the kids first location. The pricing is great and with the family discount actually was cheaper. The family is world renowned for their contribution to martial arts. They are fantastic with younger kids and those wanting to compete as we did. Not only is it a lot of fun, good for the body and mind and developing self defense skills, the teachers understand special needs and create an inclusive environment for all. I can not recommend this dojo enough. There were several students that started when other local dojos were not at all inclusive. Regardless of your goals this is the place to go to any of their locations. Less

For the past 2+ years, Nishime Karate has given my two sons strength, confidence and pride in themselves. The skilled staff have not only instructed my sons in karate and Ju Jitsu but they have also taught them about respect, discipline and integrity. I would highly recommend Nishime Karate to everyone!

The Nishime Family karate is one of the best thing that happened to my 5 years old son and my 9 years old daughter. The instructors really care about the children and they go beyond teaching karate. Both my children have gained self confidence, motivation and mental strength thanks to the amazing instructors. It is not only about karate, is about empowering the children and that is priceless.

For over 5 years, the Nishime Martial Arts family have helped instilled in our son (and us) many life-long lessons of respect, drive to succeed, dedication, commitment, teamwork, and friendship. Instructors are trustworthy, genuinely caring, motivate, and operate with a diverse student base of proficiency and ethnicity. We’re part of the Nishime family!

I love how family oriented, respectful, and confident all of the sensei are! Ever since my son started karate at kids first with the nishime family he has learned to be more confident and even more disciplined! I am excited to see how far he will go! Thank you for always giving your best to each individual even though there is a lot!!!! 🙏❤️💯

staff was quite rude

Highly recommended, they teach as much about honor and respect as they do the martial arts! They have become mentors, friends, and trainers!

Kickboxing and boot camp are my favorite things to do here. Have never met a nicer group of people!

I have attended several martial arts schools in my life. None come close to the quality of training, both with adults and children. Instructors are all top rate. learn traditional karate, or BJJ. they also offer cardio kick boxing, and boot camp. I have been training with them 5 to 6 years. first in cardio kickboxing, then switched to karate.This is a family owned business and has become a part o... More

I have attended several martial arts schools in my life. None come close to the quality of training, both with adults and children. Instructors are all top rate. learn traditional karate, or BJJ. they also offer cardio kick boxing, and boot camp. I have been training with them 5 to 6 years. first in cardio kickboxing, then switched to karate.This is a family owned business and has become a part of my life that I really enjoy. I am 58 years old and I know that with out my training at Nishime Family, I would not have the quality of life that I now have. I look forward to each class. Less

Love Love Love! �������! Love the kickboxing class and bootcamp!

Wonderful teachers! Such a great facility! If you're thinking about getting your child involved this place is absolutely awesome !

Awesome! The instructors really care. They take an awesome skill and make it fun for the children. My daughter loves it! Keep doing what your doing. - Chris Hale

My two kids have taken classes at Nishime Family Karate for over a year, and they love it! The teachers are knowledgeable and fun, and the kids truly look forward to each class.

My daughter has been attending classes at Nishime for almost 2 years and it is still the highlight of her week. The teachers are amazing and the skills (physical and mental) she has learned will stay with her forever! We are extremely proud to be a part of the Nishime Family!

I couldn't be happier with everything the are teaching my daughter!

A great family business set up to teach your child martial arts, but what they actually get is discipline (that the children don't realize they are getting because they are having fun) sportsmanship, respect, a sense of pride by completing new and sometimes difficult tasks while advancing belts, courage and many other life long skills, and through it all the instructors are always leading from th... More

A great family business set up to teach your child martial arts, but what they actually get is discipline (that the children don't realize they are getting because they are having fun) sportsmanship, respect, a sense of pride by completing new and sometimes difficult tasks while advancing belts, courage and many other life long skills, and through it all the instructors are always leading from the front. Less

Teachers are amazing and world renowned. Love your kids and the kids have a blast and learn karate. My daughter always has a big smile on her face in class. Loves the competition and learning to achieve personal success.

Amazing program. My son loves it. And the kids are held to high, good standards.

Excellent Karate Dojo. The best anywhere in the tri-state!

Nishime Family Karate is the best dojo for many reasons. The instructors promote teamwork and leadership. The Nishime family and all instructors care about all of the children. The older children and higher belts help the younger children and lower belts. This dojo will provide the best instruction around. You will not be disappointed!

I have been to many martial arts schools in my life. This one is heads above them all. The quality of both the Instructors and wide variety of martial arts instruction is top notch. I wish I had started my training at Nishime Family Karate!

Shihan Nishime has been a blessing to my entire family in many ways. First has been great body mechanics through old school Okinawan Karate and Kobudo, but also through caring and concern for the preservation of the arts and culture of Okinawa. I have gained many accomplishments in Karate at an early age and mainly rejected competition karate as important but in the end somewhat foolish. Withou... More

Shihan Nishime has been a blessing to my entire family in many ways. First has been great body mechanics through old school Okinawan Karate and Kobudo, but also through caring and concern for the preservation of the arts and culture of Okinawa. I have gained many accomplishments in Karate at an early age and mainly rejected competition karate as important but in the end somewhat foolish. Without Shihan's support and help I would be nowhere near I am today. So for that I say thank you! Peter Adamson Less

My whole family has joined Nishime and it is amazing. My son who isn't super athletic can't stop talking about the karate classes and how much fun it is. The instructors are amazing and nice. They all teach at a level that is really easy for the kids to follow and they are very encouraging. Each instructor invites you into their family on the first day your there and they even offer out perso... More

My whole family has joined Nishime and it is amazing. My son who isn't super athletic can't stop talking about the karate classes and how much fun it is. The instructors are amazing and nice. They all teach at a level that is really easy for the kids to follow and they are very encouraging. Each instructor invites you into their family on the first day your there and they even offer out personal numbers to call them if you need anything. This place is amazing. Less

We found a wonderful family with generations of Karate experience when we joined Nishime back in 2010. We could not imagine taking Karate at any other facility and feel truly blessed to have wandered into Nishime when researching dojos back in 2010. Both of my sons, my daughter and I all take Karate classes, while my wife takes Zumba. Nishime has many activities to choose from, not just Karat... More

We found a wonderful family with generations of Karate experience when we joined Nishime back in 2010. We could not imagine taking Karate at any other facility and feel truly blessed to have wandered into Nishime when researching dojos back in 2010. Both of my sons, my daughter and I all take Karate classes, while my wife takes Zumba. Nishime has many activities to choose from, not just Karate, but the Karate is second to none. We love what Karate has done for our children's confidence as well as all of the exercise benefits. After an hour of Karate you realize you just worked out for an hour, but it feels more like a fun activity, nothing like traditional workouts at a gym. I strongly recommend all Nishime Family Karate locations! Less

I studied karate for almost 7 years in Chicago. When I moved to Cincinnati I was upset that I wouldn't be able to find another good karate dojo. After researching several schools, I decided to give Nishime a try. It's been almost 6 months now since I started training with them and I must say it's the best dojo I've ever been to! Master Shihan keeps such a great atmosphere during each lesson, ... More

I studied karate for almost 7 years in Chicago. When I moved to Cincinnati I was upset that I wouldn't be able to find another good karate dojo. After researching several schools, I decided to give Nishime a try. It's been almost 6 months now since I started training with them and I must say it's the best dojo I've ever been to! Master Shihan keeps such a great atmosphere during each lesson, a balance between strict discipline and making the experience fun. I look forward to every time I go! Less