Oriental Martial Arts College, World Headquarters
About
Oriental Martial Arts College offers comprehensive training in multiple disciplines including MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and karate. The gym provides detailed instruction with attention to technique refinement, helping both beginners and experienced martial artists advance their skills. Members describe a family-friendly atmosphere where instructors are welcoming, sincere, and supportive of students' development goals, whether for competition or personal growth.
Many long-term members have found a lifelong martial arts home at this gym, with some advancing to black belt ranks and even becoming instructors or referees themselves. The coaching staff receives praise for their knowledge and ability to push students to higher levels, with one review noting how instructors helped a competitive student win numerous medals and championships. However, prospective members should be aware that some reviewers express significant concerns about contract terms and billing practices.
While most reviews highlight positive experiences with training quality and community atmosphere, a minority of members report dissatisfaction with administrative policies. These include concerns about rigid contract enforcement during life changes like job loss or schedule conflicts, and billing for unattended classes. The gym appears to work well for those committed to long-term training but may not suit those seeking flexible membership options.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Many members praise the gym's welcoming atmosphere and detailed instruction, with several noting how instructors helped them or their children achieve significant competition success. Long-term students describe finding a lifelong martial arts community and advancing to black belt ranks. However, some reviewers express serious concerns about contract enforcement and billing practices, particularly regarding payment requirements during absences and difficulty canceling contracts. A few members describe negative experiences with administrative staff and contract terms that feel rigid during life changes.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Arundhati Roy Sarkar
10 months ago
They are welcoming, friendly, and very sincere people with a ton of attention to the details. Love my kids' instructors at the New Albany branch.
josh warmund
a year ago
Great school with very family friendly atmosphere Our situation was what we thought was different but has become very common. Our daughter started her journey at another school at age 6 and we came to OMAC when she was 12. Since joining OMAC, they have refined her previously learned skills and have pushed her to the next level. She has always competed, but since joinkng OMAC, the support and knowledge of the instructor staff has helped her win over 60 medals, 2 grand champions, five top 5s at AAU Nationals and five top 5s at the ISKA World Championships to include 3 World Championships. Pictured are a few of her instructors with her trophies and medals after competition. Highly recommend OMAC to anyone who is looking to develop as a martial artist and looking to learn how to better themself.
Stephen Potter
4 years ago
I joined OMAC 14+ years ago, when my son was in elementary school and wanted to try martial arts. As a kid, he eventually lost interest, but I found a lifelong home. I'm now a 4th degree black belt and enjoy it so much, I also became a national level referee and instructor. Great atmosphere and wonderful friendly community.
master ov
9 years ago
OMAC was a huge disappointment. They act nice and humble before you sign the contract, but after you sign the contract, the staff doesn't listen to any of your concerns. There are many fights that occur, and many supervisors don't take the rightful action. I signed a three year contract with them, which I regret. They make you pay money for days you don't attend. (Even on Christmas break). If you want to quit the program, they won't allow it, and you will still have to pay for classes you don't attend. My humble advice is to never join OMAC. It's a scam.
Melissa
2 years ago
Don’t sign a contract with them. Doesn’t matter if you have a family illness, or you lose your job, or your work schedule conflicts with classes, or your child doesn’t like the class, whatever the case… they will relentlessly pursue you for the entire amount of however many years you agreed to enroll your child. Even if that means your child does not attend class for years, they will turn you over to a collection agency. I can’t remember the name of the secretary I spoke to while we were there, but she was one of the worst human beings I’ve ever encountered. Family oriented, no. Cutthroat, absolutely. Not to mention, they are a black belt factory. When I see a bunch of kids running around with black belts and teaching other kids, it’s hard to take them seriously.
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed