Saratoga Budo Japanese Martial Arts

About the Dojo:
This Dojo is great. About a year ago I was looking for a martial arts school in the capital region. My issue at first was that I could not find one that really seemed to take pride in the discipline. In other words, A lot of the places around here just want money and will have you sign long contracts and push «belts» at you. Saratoga Budo is not like that and I just pay monthly and train 3+ days a week. The other aspect I like is that this school is small, so we are all able to get training from a 3^rd degree black belt, which does help our progression move along quickly.
About the instructor:
Sensei JP is extremely patient and understanding. I have been training with him for about a a year and I must say, it has been the best decision of my life. I have learned so much from him and his teaching style helps me strive to become the best. I have learned how to become more confident while also learning how to improve my spiritually as well. I sometimes make mistakes with how I approach a «move» but he never makes me feel like an idiot for not mastering it right away and is always able and willing to help. His teaching stye leaves open the opportunity to «self-​learn». He does not force you to do things a certain way and allows you to figure out alternate ways to do things.
Coming here is the best part of my week and I find myself constantly thinking about how I can improve and what I can learn. If you are looking for a jujutsu school I would recommend Saratoga Budo to anyone. You have nothing to lose. If I wasnt in grad school and didnt work full time, I would probably train more than I do. I came in not even knowing how to «roll». I progressed in such a short period of time all thanks to the masterful way Sensei teaches.

Sensi J. P is a wonderful instructor! I have studied many forms of martial arts with many different instructors. Sensi J. P is patient and allows for creativity while performing the martial arts. I have very much appreciated learning Jui-​jittsu and swordsmanship with JP.

Saratoga Budo is wonderful! Sensei J.P. has shown huge amounts of patience and creativity to help my son learn self control and to gain control over his motor skills. My son has attention issues as well as some other issues. His attitude has changed regarding other parts of his life and at the end of each class, he gets in the car a happier child! I suggest this type of martial art highly!!! I’m one very happy Mom!