Google Reviews
Real Stories. Real Impact.
Hear from students, parents and instructors who have experienced The Traveling Dojo difference.
★★★★★“I can’t say enough good things about the Traveling Dojo and Master Mark…”
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“I can’t say enough good things about the Traveling Dojo and Master Mark. His superb martial arts skills, deep knowledge, and ability to teach with clarity and patience have helped me tremendously. Master Mark goes beyond just technique—he focuses on discipline, confidence, and personal growth, which has made a real difference for me both on and off the mat. The school’s format is incredibly convenient, and the instruction is consistently top-tier. If you’re looking for authentic martial arts training from a highly skilled and dedicated instructor, I highly recommend the Traveling Dojo.”
★★★★★“Master Mark is a phenomenal instructor…”
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“Master Mark is a phenomenal instructor. His martial arts background and teachings are impressive and this encourages all of his students to grasp better concepts of their forms and skills being learned. My children enjoy his class very much!”
★★★★★“I am extremely happy with the Traveling Dojo…”
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“I am extremely happy with the Traveling Dojo. Master Mark is highly proficient in the Martial Arts and a great teacher! In just a short while, I have learned so much, including the importance of discipline and having a dedicated drive to take on the journey of bettering your martial arts skills and yourself as a person. I would highly recommend that if you are looking to learn the marital arts and build confidence as well as gain practical self-defense skills, the Traveling Dojo is the place to go. I’m very excited about the journey ahead. Thank you Master Mark.”
★★★★★“Master Mark has made such a positive impact on my daughter…”
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“Master Mark has made such a positive impact on my daughter. She told me she wishes karate was every day and that says it all! He is patient, kind, and fantastic with kids, yet still brings energy, discipline, and passion to every class. We couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. Highly recommend The Traveling Dojo to any parent starting their child’s karate journey!”
★★★★★“My boyfriend and I started 2-person private lessons with Mark for martial arts…”
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“My boyfriend and I started 2-person private lessons with Mark for martial arts. He is a great instructor! He is skilled at breaking down steps and tailoring our classes to our level and goals. The lessons are fun! He also really cares about his students, and it’s obvious that he’s passionate about martial arts, teaching, and introducing newcomers to the craft. Thank you, Mark!!!”
★★★★★“Master Mark is an excellent instructor who explains and demonstrates…”
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“Master Mark is an excellent instructor who explains and demonstrates each move and technique in a way that is easily understood. He also gives constructive and positive feedback. I enjoy the seriousness as well as the humor he shares to make his classes very engaging.”
★★★★★“The place is overall neat and tidy, the workers are so incredibly understanding…”
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“The place is overall neat and tidy, the workers are so incredibly understanding to the smaller kids, and I just love the atmosphere with master Mark and Miss Greta. The inclusiveness really makes the students feel safe and secure. Love it!”
★★★★★“Mark O’Connor, the talent behind Traveling Dojo, is a leader in the field…”
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“Mark O’Connor, the talent behind Traveling Dojo, is a leader in the field and a patient, methodical, and dedicated instructor. He is a thoughtful master of the craft. Highly recommend!”
★★★★★“This review is so overdue but Master Mark and his team have been so great…”
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“This review is so overdue but Master Mark and his team have been so great with my kids (5 and 8 year old).
Both kids receive the attention they need and I also get updates on concerns that I may have with the children.
The kids were with a different martial arts company before, and although they were great, I feel like my children are now getting a more focused and customized martial arts training that is appropriate for their needs. I think the reason is because the other company had multiple locations and multiple instructors and concerns and communication got lost along the way.
With Traveling Dojo they are small enough where kids get the attention they need, the kids have fun, get a good workout, and gain confidence in who they are. Couldn’t ask for a better team.”
★★★★★“I enjoyed the women self-defense program and learned a lot. Master Mark is a great teacher…”
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“I enjoyed the women self-defense program and learned a lot. Master Mark is a great teacher and I appreciate his attitude, easy approach, and expertise. I plan to sign up my children to take a class with him.”
★★★★★“Traveling Dojo ran a clinic at our youth center and it was a big hit…”
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“Traveling Dojo ran a clinic at our youth center and it was a big hit! Mark is an outstanding instructor and our kids loved every session. Highly recommend for anyone!”