POLL: Vote For the Best Martial Arts Studio
Week two of round one of our small business tournament hones in on karate, jiu jitsu and more.
VOTING IS NOW CLOSED. Thank you for playing. The winner will be announced at noon.
It's week two of our Readers' Choice Small Business Tournament and we want to know which martial arts studio in town has your vote as cream of the crop.
Drapoel Salon won the first week of the 12-week first round of the tournament, eeking out a win over Renu who had 16 votes to Drapoel's 18.
HOW IT WORKS:Over the first 12 weeks of the tournament, we're asking you to choose a winner from several different business categories. The winner of each of the first 12 weeks will then go up against two other businesses in the second round until we whittle it down to an overall winner of your favorite business in town.
Each category winner will earn bragging rights in town as the Readers' Choice pick for their category and the overall winner will be featured on Patch at the end of the 19-week contest.
VOTING RULES: Post the name of the small business you think should win that week in comments field near the bottom of this page. Voting begins on Monday mornings and runs through Fridays at 9 a.m. We will announce the weekly winner early on Friday afternoons. Please post only one vote each week. Votes will only be counted if they are made in the comments section of this story. Votes posted on Facebook and Twitter unfortunately cannot be counted.
IF A BUSINESS IS MISSING: If you believe we've missed a business, fear not. We have a Best of the Rest category at the end of the first round to handle businesses that didn't fit into one of the common categories and any businesses we may have missed. If you have any questions or want to alert us to missed businesses email Merrimack Patch Editor Carolyn Dube at carolyn.dube@patch.com.
BREAKING A TIE: Each of these businesses also has a listing in our directory where Patch users can rate and review them. In the event of a tie, the winner with the most spot reviews will win. So when you have a couple of free minutes, make sure to click on the link for the business of your choice and write them a quick review. Each of the links below brings you to that business' listing.
Voting has closed.
Good luck!
Shawn Pacheco's Professional Martial Arts Academy
Gretchen Ricks
7:52 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's Martial Arts Academy
Craig Dolan
9:28 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's Martial Arts Academy!! Fit for Life!!
Doug
7:28 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's, great workout and great people.
Kelly Maribito
9:06 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's Martial Arts Academy
Owen Beffre
1:01 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Awesome School, Pacheco's PMAA is second to none, from the teaching to all the students, the attitude of the students are positive, its a school that you look forward to going, can't say enough about everyone there, if you don't have a family, come join and feel the love here, you will feel like and be treated like family, Shawn and Lynell you guy's " ROCK '
Sean Mason
9:41 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's Martial Arts Academy. ^_________^
Lisa DeNeill
9:44 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy!
Nancy
9:57 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy!!
Julie Gage
8:15 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
You have to Love Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy. Tashi is great and teaches my entire family! Adult Karate, kickboxing, karate for the kids at 2 different levels and Tai Chi. We all enjoy the classes!
Jim Phillips
10:03 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy!
Tim McMahon Jr
10:05 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's
Brenda MacGregor
11:45 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Strikeback Dynamic Defense Systems
Becky Smith Boucher
6:39 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Strikeback Dynamic Defense Systems
Holly Morales
11:59 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's
LeeAnnn Vigeant
12:27 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Strikeback ... They are AMAZING with the kids!!!
Alison VonIderstine
12:46 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Merrimack Karate Studio, creative with the kids, and adults love it!
More than just a karate studio.
Nancy DiMartino
12:48 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Strikeback Dynamic Defense Systems
Kris DeCourcey
12:50 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Strikeback Dynamic Defense Systems is a great family dojo! Highly recommend it!
Tracy Beauregard
12:53 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Merrimack Karate
Kristine Brickley
12:57 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Most definitely has to be Strikeback dynamic self defense
Audra Strangman
1:03 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Strikeback Dynamic Defense Systems
nicole caron
1:07 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Strikeback dynamic defence systems!!!!!
Heather
1:16 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Strikeback is the best! Kickboxing is an amazing workout! The staff is very supportive. It is my second home. Very family oriented!
Jeff Ricks
1:34 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's Martial Arts Academy
Carolanne Caron
1:42 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Strikeback Dynamic Defense Studio
Greg DeNeill
2:03 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy - Tashi Vern is the best. The kickboxing class is an unbelievable cardio workout mixed with self defense skills.
Kathy
2:18 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Strikeback Baby!!! Strikeback!
Michelle Gray LaCreta
2:54 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Merrimack Karate
Leanna
3:35 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Strikeback DDS...wouldn't send anyone anywhere else!
Joe flis
3:46 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Strikeback dynamic defense systems
sam
3:51 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
shawn pachecos not only do they have the largest facility, the best and most caring instructors, they are family to everyone at the school.
Jessica
9:56 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
the size of the facilty does not matter it's the hard work and dedication of the owners as well as thier wonderfule set of instructors. thats why strikeback is the overall best studio around.
sam
3:56 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Shawn Pachecos....They are the best ever. It feels like a big family. I love my karate and kickboxing family!!! Wouldn't recomend any other school.
Karen
5:08 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Strikeback is amazing. I have an autistic child and he's been going to Strikeback for 4 years now and I can't say enough about how much they have done for him. They are the most fantastic people ever.
Marianne Sylvester
5:34 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy!
Shauna Atkinson
5:47 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Shawn Pacheco and his instructors are the best hands down. They are truly dedicated to the PMA school and Family's. We are a big family and I couldn't ask for a better one!!!! Love PMA
Kristy Rooks
5:51 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Strikeback dynamic defense systems
Chanin Peyton
5:55 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Inner Strength - Tashi is great with kids and he doesn't gouge you with "buying" belts or paying for tests.
Colleen Carlson
5:59 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Merrimack Karate...HANDS DOWN! Fun, engaging, for kids and adults alike!
Ellen
6:04 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Hands down... Or up... Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy
Debra Murch Doyon
6:04 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Strikeback DDS is the best in town! Owners Sensei Lisa and Shihan Bill offer all levels of karate, from beginner to advanced, kids thru adults. Students receive their belts with confidence and practical knowledge of karate!! The kickboxing classes are SO much fun... AMAZING workout!!! :)
NUThin' but GOOD TIMES!
6:09 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's
Tara Casey
6:18 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's
Sheryl Stitsel
7:26 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Strikeback dds all the way!
Kristine Brickley
8:07 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Hands down it has to be Strikeback Dynamic Self Defense. My grandson has been going there for 8 years & is working towards his 3rd degree. My daughter is almost a 1st degree black belt. I also have another grandson who is half way to his black belt. The owners truly care about their students. They are dedicated to making sure their students are truly capable of defending themselves with confidence. This studio is one big happy extended family who truly come together to help each other through the good and the bad. We recommend Strikeback to everyone. You will NOT be disappointed.
Kim
8:32 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts!!!
Debbie Hartnett
8:36 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts.
Steph
8:41 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's PMAA is incredible!!! Hands down the best!
Jen D.
8:49 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's
matt
8:52 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's
This studio is fantastic for children and parents, a true family atmosphere.
Rich Cardavelli
8:57 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Best martial arts studio! High energy, intense kickboxing classes led by motivational instructors! A great family school!
Carolyn Dube
9:06 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Hi Rich, which studio are you voting for? There isn't a name in the above comment.
Lynell Cardavelli
11:34 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's I realized that and posted another comment Thanks
jillian sanders
8:58 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Shawn pacheco's, clearly the best!
Rich Cardavelli
9:06 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Shawn Pacheco and his staff are great! Great workouts with a fun, motivating team! I would recommend this studio to any family for karate, kickboxing or jiu jitsu! Love it!
Kathleen McCall Ortega
9:17 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
My vote is with Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy! Tashi Vern is amazing with his students!
Steve Jarry
9:18 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
I had two sons attend Pete Desmarais’ Independent Karate School for many years and the kids really enjoyed it and they both gained very valuable life lessons. Two BIG thumbs up to the Independent Karate School!
Carolyn Dube
10:27 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
am I missing a studio, or are you referencing the one in Nashua? Just keeping a list if I need to add someone to Best of the Rest at the end. Thanks :)
Dan DeCourcey
9:19 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Strikeback Dynamic Self Defense!
Carmen
9:34 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts - Tashi Vern is awesome!
Ann Page
9:37 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's Martial Arts Academy
aaronwandell
9:55 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's Martial Arts academy
Jessica
10:05 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Hands down Strikeback gets my vote. As a father and grandfather to three of thier students. I couldn't be more proud of what they have learned and accomplished during thier years there. The instructors truly care about thier students. They teach from ages 5 & up, they offer weapons class, sparring class,as well as cardio/kickboxing. They also have several students with disabilities that are doing very well. I would highly reccommend anyone looking to get in shape or wanting to learn to defend themselves especially the ladies to check them out. You will not be disappointed
Marilyn
10:09 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Strikeback is definatley the best dojo in the area. You couldn't ask for better instrucors than Shihan Bill Spinney & Sensei Lisa Pombrio.
William
10:25 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Strikeback gets my vote. The owners/instructors are amazing. They may not graduate as many black belts as the other schools but they do graduate quality black belts. They have had so many students come in from other schools that got black belts from other schools that didn't know how to defend themselves. It's really a shame to give some one a flase sense of secuirity like that. With strikeback you get quality training it may take you a little longer to reach the level of black belt but at least you'll know that when you do you truly deserve the rank and walk around with head held high with full confidence that you can protect yourself and your loved ones. I'd give it a 10 out of 10 stars.
Andrew Milligan
10:48 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Strikeback does produce quality ranks. I LOVE THEM!
Jonathan Turenne
10:48 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's Martial Arts academy is the best studio in town! Everything from kid's karate, kickboxing for kids/adults, Jiu Jiusu and even sparring. They have it all!
Will Seeley
12:16 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's Martial Arts academy is Great.
Jennifer Flewelling
1:09 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's Martial Arts Academy is an amazing place for any age. From the moment you walk in the door you are family! Fit 4 Life!!
Aidan
6:32 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts. Tashi Vern is awesome!
Chris S.
6:33 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's Professional Martial Arts Academy
Jill Jackson
6:43 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Strikeback!!!
Robert Best
6:47 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Strikeback
Kevin Schuh
7:10 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's Professional Martial Arts Academy
Dena Busby
7:33 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's for great family business!
Abel Erives
7:59 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shaolin Adapting Fist is without a doubt the very best. No contracts, testing fees, expensive gear, or ridiculous ranking systems. Just old fashioned Shaolin Kung fu with instructors that train with actual monks from China. This is not a black belt factory or Mcdojo but a place were honest practice will result in personal growth and health. Whether you are 5 or 55, Sifu Nate can help you find what you are looking for.
Jennifer DeFelice
8:22 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy - Tashi Vern teaches the best technique in town. He stays true to the art form for children through adults. I have three family members with Black Belts and proud of it.
Brian Steller
8:55 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco PMAA is the finest studio in all of NH. It doesn't get any better than Sensei Shawn and Lynell. "Fit for Life" You can make excuses about getting fit or you can come to Shawn Pacheco's studio and make it happen.
Zachary Leighton
9:19 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco PMAA is the only way to go ! Great staff, great facility, and awesome instructors ready and excited to get you into great shape!
kim stone
9:21 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy!!
Beatriz Goracy
9:22 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Best class best tashi Inner martial arts !!!!
Lea St Laurent
10:45 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Merrimack Karate
Lynell Cardavelli
11:30 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's PMAA is incredible!
Sandy Braccio
11:34 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco PMAA is the best school around. Classes for kids to adults in all skill levels. It is a school that goes above and beyond for their students. Every student gains a confidence level they never thought that they could achieve. I take the adult kickboxing which is a high intense workout and by far the best workout I have ever done. My daughter is a student that has overcome her shyness just from the dedication of the amazing instructors. You become a part of a great family when you join Shawn Pacheco's PMAA.
Christopher Ortega
11:47 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy
Nicholas L'Etoile
12:42 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy
Raegan Lopez
1:19 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy
Austin
2:06 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco PMAA is hands down the best
Victoria
2:42 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco Martial Arts Academy is the best! Loving motivating atmosphere!
Paul Peters
3:13 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy !!
Beau Gagne
3:28 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's Professional Martial Arts Academy
Amanda Sage
3:39 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's - Killer Kickboxing classes, amazing personal training, very family friendly, best equipment in any studio you will go to. Top notch!
Belinda
3:56 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Merrimack Karate, my kids love it here.
Julie
4:06 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shaolin Adapting Fist Kung Fu ... the best!
t and el smith
4:06 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Strikeback hands down...
Rebecca Couture
4:09 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco Professional Martial Arts gets my vote! My husband and I go there and we love the high intensity workout. If you're serious about getting shape, increasing your energy and feeling good about yourself - this is the place to come.
Amy
4:39 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's without a doubt! My son went to another studio years ago and Shawn's is THE BEST. Even when I was researching where to go, I knew this was the place. I walked in and was immediately greeted with a smile. I went to other places and stood there for a several minutes before even being noticed. They make you feel welcome and the kids just LOVE him and the rest of the staff. After class, Shawn was talking to a parent and one of his students just went up and hugged him...for no reason. Yup, there is really no comparison! This is THE place :)
Danielle Markee
5:21 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn pacheos hands down! They care and take time for every one
Lin Ji
5:24 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Go Shawn Pacheco's Professional Martial School! A lot of programs to choose from with flexible schedules for both adults and kids.
Zoltan Gall
5:29 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's Martial Arts Academy!
Jacqui
5:34 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's definitely. Even at your first class they make you feel like they truly appreciate you being there and you aren't the odd man out. The workouts are a whole different story, I have never had such an intense workout in my life!! It's amazing!! "fit for life!"
Jacqui
6:29 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's!! Can't get any better!
Lisa Dinwoodie
8:06 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Strikeback!!!
Evelyn Hunt
8:08 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shaolin Adapting Fist Kung Fu definitely!
Sarah Osborne
8:09 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Merrimack Karate! Between my daughter's classes and mine we almost live there! It's like being with family. They are awesome people and really care about thir students.
tracy infantino
8:23 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's Martial Arts Academy
Jennifer Burpee Grantham
8:44 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts!
Dori Hamilton Higgins
9:29 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Strikeback!
Andreana Moriarty
10:56 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's Martial Arts Academy!!!
Ana Ortega
9:26 am on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's! It's the best second family anyone could ask for, with really talented and dedicated instructors!
Severance Family
9:28 am on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's Prof'l Martial Arts Academy
Kathy Bartunek
9:30 am on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy rocks!!! My family has been students for 6 years and are still loving it. Tashi Vern is the best instructor around!
Bob Addiss
10:18 am on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Shaolin Adapting Fist Kung Fu. Not only does Sifu Nate instruct students of all ages in Kung Fu and Tai Chi, he also shares some of the culture and philosophy behind the martial arts. Several weeks ago the studio had an open house which included a traditional Lion Dance for the New Year, and he even explained the reasons for the different movements and aspects of the dance. My son's self-confidence and ability to focus have blossomed since he started taking classes with Sifu Nate.
Jen Jeffords
10:25 am on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Merrimack Karate! We love it!
Lori Mix
10:50 am on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Merrimack Karate! My kids love it and the instructors are wonderful. Great at building confidence, respect, focus and self defense.
Francis Webb
11:00 am on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Strikeback! There is no other choice!
Bree
11:14 am on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Merrimack Karate Studio. The instructors care about each and every one of the students and want everyone to succeed. Wonderful people, wonderful school.
Christina
11:41 am on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's Martial Arts Academy!
John Iwanicki
1:00 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's Martial Arts Academy!!
Sammy
1:50 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's Martial Arts Academy
Dawn
2:10 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Inner strength
Donna Abele Shorette
2:24 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Merrimack Karate!!
Karen Gordon
2:55 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts.....We love Tashi Vern.
Adam
3:02 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Hands down the best. Fantastic material that can be broken down step by step and everything explained. Not a lot of instructors can actually explain what you are doing and more importantly, why!
Not only is Sifu Nates material the best in the area, his entire philosophy behind his martial arts training is evident, both in talking to him as well as his students. The learning enviroment is unmatched. Everyone is accepted and equal.
I have been training in various systems of martial arts for 24 years now. I recently moved to NH and was looking for something different than what I currently train in. I went and tried out every school in the area. I will not deminish anyone specific but lets just say there are some definite frauds out there. There is no school in the area that even comes close to giving you exactly what martial training is about. Everything from the physical aspects, to the mental understanding as well as the knowledge to become a better person is found at Shaolin Adapting Fist Kung-Fu. Sifu Nate gets my vote for sure!
Nathan Jackson
5:40 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Kylie,
Strikeback because it's the best martial arts studio ever!!!!!!
Amber Silva
7:04 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's! No place like it!
Julia Rose
8:15 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
My vote is for Strikeback they have helped me overcome certain obstacles. Thank you!
Hannah Marie
8:21 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Strikeback is the best!
Darrin
8:27 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Strikeback
Wilcox Family
8:35 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Strikeback gets our vote!
Merrimack Tigers Cheryl Anderson
9:51 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Cheryl Anderson
Strikeback has been a gift to my son. Structured and supportive with hands on instructors willing to break things down for the students. Always positive and encouraging. We couldn't be more thrilled with the program.
Inas
11:08 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Strikeback. Shihan Bill Spinney is just amazing with kids.
Danny
11:29 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Inner Strength . Tashi Vern will teach you real life fighting skills and tequniques.
dj
6:10 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Dj
shawn pacheco's great family atmosphere. Multiple rooms definitely helps our family the whole family all 5 of us and be done in 45 min as oppose to being at a school for hour's. Also self defense hands down they are the best. They have so many jiu Jitsu champions training the also teach the children jiu jitsu and my daughters love the kids Kickboxing class.
Sharon
6:29 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Shawn pacheco's def for my family the best school
Wendy O'Keefe
7:41 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Strikeback
Mike
8:01 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts!! Tashi Vern is the best. If you go someplace else you may think you have the best but you haven't taken class from Tashi. Give it a try.
Steve D
8:09 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
My wife has been going to STRIKEBACK for several years..... helps her keep focused on her physical well-being. They have my vote!!
Erica
8:13 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Strikeback is an all-around karate school that focuses on fitness and self-defense. When you receive your karate belt.... you have EARNED IT!! This dojo is the best :)
Mike
8:14 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts Acedemy!! From White Belt to Black Belt, Tashi Vern is the best! Hands Down.
Robert
8:16 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Inner Stregth Martial Arts Acedemy - From White Belt to Black Belt, Tashi Vern is the best. Hands Down!!
Gary
8:17 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts.
Alexandra
8:18 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts.
Tom Nguyen
8:35 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts! Been there for a long time and Tashi is definitely focused on the growth of all of his students both in and out of the dojo.
Patrick Winn
9:49 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Shawn Pacheco, has everything you can ask for. Fantastic work out, knowledgable instructors,discipline. And I lost 45lbs. Nobody better than Shawn Pacheco.
Patrick Winn and son Connor students for over 7 years.
Patrick Winn
10:01 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Shawn Pacheco, is awesome, he teaches me
respect and discipline. I like lynell too she is always nice to me and I learn alot.
Connor Winn 8 years old. Sensi Shawn has cool tatoos.
Jamie Godin
10:52 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Shawn Pacheco has phenomenal workouts that will leave you dripping in sweat!!! Each class is different and it is so fast paced that by the time you know it, you got your workout in and had a blast doing it! Every person I have met at the studio is amazing and I am hooked!
Tim Wyatt
10:52 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Shawn Pacheco PMAA excellent program, very supportive staff and students!
Sue Sullivan
10:53 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Inner strength martial arts
Jason
10:54 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Shawn Pacheco PMAA
Justin Godin
10:57 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
My wife has been going to Shawn Pacheco for a few months now and she has more energy and is enthusiastic about working out again...they have my vote!
Liz Plainte
11:41 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's PMAA is the best!
Matt Plainte
11:46 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's
Delilah Mendrala
12:21 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's definitely
Kimberly LeDoux
12:32 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
My vote is for Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy. I am so proud of my son for all he has learned. Tashi Vern puts quality time into his students and it shows!!! I know that when my son gets his belt, he has earned it and it makes me tear up every time to see how much he has accomplished. As a parent, I am honored to say my son is learning karate at Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy with Tashi Vern!! Tashi is excellent.
Christopher Custer
1:36 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's Professional Martial Arts Academy
Kickboxing + Sparring + Brazilian Jiu Jitsu = Real Life Self Defense
Janet Valuk
1:40 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Shaolin Adapting Fist Kung Fu. Nate is a fantastic instructor. He has volunteered his time at Nashua High School South and even when he can't make it he sends another one of his guys.
Victoria
1:58 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Nothing can even come close to Shawn Pachecos PMAA!
Alison
2:23 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Inner Strength :)
Tara
3:46 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Inner strength!
Mark Johnson
5:04 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Shaolin Adapting Fist Kung Fu!
Fun, friendly atmosphere with classes ranging from small children, to kids, to teens/adults. My son started in the kid's class. After watching him for a bit, and seeing the quality of the instruction, I decided to join the adults class. We are both very happy.
Sifu Nate and Sifu Zac are highly skilled martial artists with experience in real life self defense (there is a difference). It's very rare to get instructors who were trained old school like they where. I feel very lucky.
There's a reason Sifu Nate doesn't have contracts or fees to advance. Check it out and see for yourself.
Jodie Lucci
5:13 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts
Christine lucier
7:03 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
STRIKEBACK!!!!!!!They r awesome with the kids! Very patient.
Susan Edmonds Mason
7:27 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy! Tashi Vern puts his student's goals first and foremost above his own. He cares about proper technique and helping each and every one of us be the best we can be. He is the model of the 5 rules of discipline: Charactor, Effort, Etiquette, Self Control and SINCERITY!!!!!
Kristen Majchrzak
7:33 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy!
Matt Majchrzak
7:37 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy! Best karate school EVAH!
Briana Mayhew
7:41 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
I have been going to Shawn Pacheco's Professional Martial Arts Academy for almost 7 years and i would not be the same with out it. This studio is more like a family than anything else. Every one here is so welcoming and loveing that you will feel right at home on the first day. The instructors are very caring and patient with all of the children, they are able to work differently with each child according to his/hers learning style. This is the absolute best Karate studio for everyone. Including people who are interested in Kick-Boxing or Jui-jitzu. Shawn Pachecos Professional Martial Arts Academy should definitlely win!!
Dan Joseph
8:16 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Shaolin Adapting Fist Kung Fu. It's as close as it gets to training with Bruce Lee. And we do lion dancing. Come see what we're about!
Katherine Joseph
8:56 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Shaolin Adapting Fist Kung Fu is the best! Students of all ages are accomplishing some very serious martial arts training in a relaxed, happy and supportive environment. My sons, in their 20's, just love it. I have attended their Chinese New Year celebration for the past two years. I was extremely impressed by the ceremonial lion dance, and the kung fu demonstrations that followed. This studio is friendly and focused and provides a rich learning environment for students of all ages.
ben b
9:06 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Starting as a complete beginner welcoming atmosphere and calming nature of Sifu Nate at Shaolin Adapting Fist Kung Fu has helped me to learn how to relax,and begin to calm myself and alleviate my anxiety through Tai chi and Qi gong.I would definitely recommend going to Shaolin Adapting Fist Kung Fu.you have my vote!
jim kennedy
9:25 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Shawn pachecos PMAA. all the way. Two training room. Lockers with showers. Get to Train and compete with my som with my son.always a challenging workout
Amanda Joy Petrain
9:40 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's PMAA is the greatest school around, hands down! The atmosphere your surrounded with thile your there is amazing!! I've been going there for a little 3 years now and I wouldn't ask for anything better! I know that if I had chosen a different school I would have regretted it!! Shawn Pacheco's is not just a karate school, but a family school! I don't know what I would do without my martial arts family!! Shawn Pacheco's PMAA is definitly the way to go!!
Rob Hamlot
9:42 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Shawn Pachecos is the best.great training for the whole family
Amy
10:20 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts - Tashi Vern is awesome!
Randy G.
10:57 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy. Tashi Vern is the best with the kids. Every class challenges everyone to be their best.
Rodney Buckley
5:04 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Strikeback is fantastic. Very patient, very thorough
Andrew M
6:41 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Shaolin Adapting Fist Kung Fu!
Alex Mason
7:21 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy!
John W Mason
7:32 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
inner Strength Martial Arts Academy! character beats all
cam morgan
7:44 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy!
Rob Hacker
7:48 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy. Tashi Vern is the best with the kids. and give you the best work out for your dollar
Lauren Justice
7:50 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
After the last 2 schools I tried no doubt it has to be Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy.
Scott Morales
7:56 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's PMAA.
Robin Dwyer
7:58 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
If you want to feel safe and learn how to defend yourself I put Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy top of the list.
Joe Buckley
8:00 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy
Susan M
8:24 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's all the way!
Carol Miner
8:26 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Inner Strength Martial Arts Academy! Tashi Vern rocks! Excellent teacher and mentor for all!
John
8:29 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Shaolin Adapting Fist Kung Fu is the place to train. Sifu Nate teaches each student at their level and speed. Able to adapt to whatever style you have trained in before. The Tai Chi and Chi Kung has been very helpful in dealing with anxiety, stress, and depression. Thank you SIfu Nate!!
Buggy (5 year old)
8:29 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Shaolin Adapting Fist Kung Fu !!!
Student
8:32 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Shaolin Adapting Fist is a great place to learn Kung Fu !
Chris
8:38 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Shaolin Adapting Fist Kung Fu, give it a try and see for yourself !
Shilpa Joshi
8:38 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
We love Shawn Pacheco's PMAA! We have been going there for the past 7 years. My older son is a 2nd degree Black Belt! Kids love it!!
Many Cheers for Sensei Shawn!
Ronald St Jean
8:38 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's is the best. They have just expanded another 1500 square foot and installed a professional rack which holds 8 6 ft water filled punching bags. They are always getting new, fun toys for their amazing, intense kickboxing classes and the staff is great!
Amy Ray
8:49 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's gets my vote
Catherine Damania
8:53 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Inner strength martial arts academy. My son has been a student for over a year and is still excited to go to class. Tashi keeps the classes fun. He is very patient with his students, especially the little ones.
Barbara Johnson
8:53 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's has a great program for kids and adults. I take the adult kickboxing and have never had such an amazing workout in my life. My son looks forward to the karate for kids w Sensei Shawn!
Nathan Buscemi
8:57 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Shawn Pacheco is great! I have been to other martial arts studios and there was just something about the welcoming, high energy and motivating atmosphere. A great family school!
Nina Kim
8:59 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's for sure! It's changed my life in so many ways I could write a book!
Carolyn Dube
9:02 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Voting is now closed. Thank you for playing. The winner will be announced at noon.
Gina Amato
9:02 am on Friday, March 9, 2012
Shawn Pacheco's PMAA