Keishidojo Reviews

Excellent school with quality students and instruction!! First week was free so I could attended any class I like.

Went to a women s self defense course here taught by JD and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the class and level of professionalism. JD is definitely an expert and offers personal safety advice that would benefit most women.

The instructor is very knowledgeable on multiple forms of martial arts. Rarely will you find a dojo that actively teaches aikido, jiu-jitsu, karate, and Kali all under one roof. The dojo is also family and military oriented. You cannot ask for a better instructor or dojo.

I am so happy with the school and instructor! !! its worth the drive!

Our son has been going here for years. The staff is always willing to work one on one if someone is needing a little more instruction or help. They are awesome.

My husband went here for awhile and enjoyed it. We let them know we would be moving to another state soon in May and we moved in June. My husband has not gone since May and we have been charged every month since then. I have called SO many times and left voice mails and I can NEVER get anyone to call me back. $350 has been taken out since then when he doesn't even attend this center anymore!!!!! If I don't get my money back SOON, I will be contacting my lawyer!! This is ridiculous and the fact that I'm not getting calls back and they're still charging us even though THEY KNOW that he doesn't attend just shows that all they care about is the money!!

We love this dojo because we feel we are a part of a martial arts family. There is a variety of programs to choose from. Our children have the opportunity to learn self-discipline, gain confidence, get exercise, and learn what it means to set and achieve goals through the kid's karate and jiu-jitsu programs. In addition, I can get a fun workout that I will actually stick with while learning a little bit about self defense in kickboxing.

I go here and it is awesome JD is a great guy. I really recommend you to go I take BJJ

Keishidojo is a hidden gem in Sumter. I can t say enough about the facility, staff, or clientele. We were first introduced to Keishidojo when several coaches and students did a demo at a city event. Our then 6 year old son was enamored with the jiujitsu grappling and while he s always been a relatively shy child who has never enjoyed contact sports, he ran right up to coach Dillon to ask him tons of questions and beg us to sign him up. Sensei JD and coach Dillon have not only been excellent instructors but they ve been incredible mentors for our oldest son. Our son has grown so much in both martial arts and personal discipline because his coaches and senseis have shown confidence in him and held him to an age appropriate standard of respect and focus. All of the coaches and staff are professional, kind, and knowledgeable. I signed up for the fitness kickboxing class with Sensei JD to break up my typical workouts and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the class, especially since I had zero martial arts experience. The other kickboxing attendees were welcoming and helpful, which really eased my transition into such a new venture. While I have no experience with the other adult martial arts classes, I have met nearly the entire staff and I don t think you can go wrong with any of the options at the dojo because each instructor and coach is so passionate about sharing their love and understanding of the subject matter. My only regret regarding our time at Keishidojo is that we didn t find it sooner, as our time at Shaw is coming to a close this summer. We are hopeful to see the friends we ve made over the last 7 months again soon and our son is eager to continue learning and developing his new love of jiujitsu at our next duty station.

Ashley and JD is wonderful along with my other classmates. JD is very patient and it shows he really cares for his students. Everyone is so welcoming and willing to help. I m so glad joining. My only regret is not joining sooner.

Your Review
My time at keishidojo has been amazing ever since I joined back in January of 09. And as I have progressed through the ranks to become an instructor, it made me realize the hard work and dedication that JD Olsen puts into his classes to make them fun and understandable for all. This is a great place for getting your child to start a martial art, or even if you are an old timer and is looking for a new opportunity to hone your skills. 5/5 Great business, and a great instructor.

You know somebody is doing something right, when you wake up thinking I can't wait for class to start. I am 41 years old, I have always wanted to do Martial Arts. I never had the opportunity as a child, but as an adult I do. I couldn't have made a better choice of schools or Instructor. It's been so much fun, I can't even remember when I started. It was years ago! I have made a lot of new friends, and will continue to do so. Can't say enough about Keishidojo, other then see you soon! 8/29/18 46 and still training at Keishidojo, come out and join us.

I have know the owner/head instructor for seven years. He is a great and always expanding his knowledge. Training under Guru Ron Balicki and Carlos Machado you can reach your martial arts goals right here in Sumter SC

I was temporarily assigned to Shaw AFB in Sumter, SC, and had the pleasure of training at Keshidojo for two weeks. I can t emphasize enough how awesome my experience with them was! The staff is friendly and welcoming. Ashley greeted me the first day and was happy to show me around the dojo. J.D. Olsen, the owner, was more than happy to integrate me into classes with his students, and Dylan the BJJ instructor treated me as one of his own students during my time with them. The other Jiu-Jitsu students were all welcoming and great training partners. Keshidojo s facility is quality with two mat rooms and equipment for both grappling and striking arts. Lastly, the overall atmosphere of the gym is family-friendly. Every day I would go into train, happy kids were running everywhere. As a father of two, I would be more than happy to bring my kids to Keshidojo! Drop-in and check them out if you are in the Sumter area!

Keishidojo is exactly where you want to go when visiting Sumter or Columbia area of South Carolina. JD Olsen, his staff, and students were remarkable. I would highly recommend going to anyone of JD s classes.

Highly this place! The owner & lead coach is amazing! He is a multiple degree black belt in several styles. He has high expectations for his students but keeps the atmosphere fun too - He is fantastic with kids!

they are just evey thing i need i might just come there