Reviews of Academy of Health and Martial Arts - Taoist Arts Center

I've been in the martial arts scene for about the past 12 years now and as such have been a student at many different dojos and have trained in several different styles. Currently I am a student at the Taoist Arts Center, and I can honestly say that these people not only know what they're talking about, but they know how to teach it too. They're one of the only schools in the area that I've found that are accepting of other styles and teachers rather than disrespectful. They really open up their doors to other styles and teachers, offering seminars frequently to their student body and to the general public. I would recommend this school to both beginners and intermediate level martial artists.

A great school if you're looking for fun and easy going people to train with. If you're looking for militaristic teaching styles you wont find them here.

The instructors are always upbeat and willing to help you out. Often they stay later then scheduled class times to offer additional teaching.

They teach multiple styles and have Master level instructors with over 30+ years of experience for each style. They also have several high ranking instructors that work with students.

If you're looking for a fun time practicing and learning martial arts. This is the place to go!

Having had kids go through the McDojo schools in the past, we enrolled one of our children at the Taoist Arts Center.

The attention shown to the children by all of the instructors is exemplary. In particular, Instructor Alyssa has infinite patience with the children and has a wonderful teaching style that imparts knowledge while allowing the children to have a measure of fun. That's not to say that discipline is lacking though.

Thus far, I am extremely impressed with the school and our son absolutely loves his martial arts experience.

Formerly in Wilton, NH, this school relocated after they wore our their welcome in that community with their unrealistic training methods, closed-mindedness, and unethical billing and pricing schemes.

The space is not a real training center. There are no mats (floor is ratty green carpet with tape on it), no pads, no heavy bags. There is no sparring and no realistic contact of any sort. There are "traditional" arts that are taught in an almost cult-like environment by true Sinophiles who worship everything Chinese, but whose knowledge about the applicability of those arts to the modern world is completely out of date and impractical. The head instructor's lineage and training came from the Oom Yung Doe organization, which has long been discredited as fraudulent, and whose leader actually went to prison years ago.

Check it out and see for yourself. However, I'd recommend looking at other places as well, and make up your own mind. If you are looking for an over-priced, under-equipped place where you can earn a black belt in 2-3 years, this is the place for you. If you want a true training center in real self defense arts, there are other, better options in the area.