My son has been at Action since he was 3. He was pretty much non verbal but had a high IQ, which lead to some behavioral issues. We had him in speech therapy but I thought Karate would be good for him as well. Below is what 6.5 years of karate has done for him. He is confident, now highly verbal (a chatterbox), and is a warrior through and through. Action has become family to us and I am so very happy with our journey. There are many more goals to attain but his next his JR Black Belt. This is what he has to say about his journey.........Hi I am Eddie and I started karate at 3 years old. I didn't speak much and my Mom and Mom-Mom wanted me to learn karate and have more focus. I did not talk much but thought it was fun. I went through the Ninja class from 3 until 6 and half. I learned karate, self-defense, how to talk in front of people, how to stand up for myself, and other life lessons like how to get away from a stranger. I did a few tournaments and earned medals. I always tried my best at the tournaments but never won a trophy. I made me feel sad and I cried a lot but I kept trying. I grew to be more confident and more focused. I entered Black Belt Leadership and started being a role model for my friends. I loved working with weapons and being able to spar. Each year and belt I became more confident and had more self-discipline. This year was hard with quarantine because I really liked to going to in person classes. My school is like a home for me and my instructors are family. To not see them made me feel sad. I wanted to give up but my mom and I talked about working through it. I know now that is called GRIT. Now I am working for my Black Belt. It is hard but I am trying my best and I am not giving up. This summer I read a book "Warrior Kid". It really made me think about how I want to be. I know there are going to be more ups and downs. I know I may not pass the first time. It breaks my heart to think about that but I am a warrior and keep going and I am not going to stop until I reach my goal. read more

We became part of the Action Karate Cinnaminson family almost four years ago. It began when my oldest son saw an assembly featuring Action instructors at school. After the first class he was hooked and so was I. Later, we were able to sign up our younger son and my husband and I recently have started adult classes. What impresses me most is that Action is built around the philosophy of building up the whole person. It's so much more than physical (although it is a great workout for the kids and truly challenges us adults to grow in our physical abilities) Classes emphasize the values of honesty, integrity, respect, confidence, and self discipline to name just a few. My oldest earned his Junior Black Belt last year, an accomplishment that has helped him to recognize his own outer and inner strength. This event has become a "touchstone" that he can go to mentally whenever he has to handle something difficult. Our Instructors and other Action students and families truly feel like family. It feels like everyone is invested in everyone else. There is a wonderful feeling of community there. There are people of all shapes, sizes and ages. It's a warm, welcoming and fun place to be. Both of my children have grown so much and continue to grow and flourish in this environment. The Instructors are firm yet kind. They have the ability to handle the shyest little person to the boldest child who needs help self regulating. I just can't say enough positive things about this place. read more

A huge THANK YOU to Action Karate of Cinnaminson. In the few short months we have been an "Action family," we have experienced the most incredible change in our family. We have seen our children transform from sugar obsessed succubi to smart, conscientious eaters. We have seen our son transform from a shy little guy who is afraid to try anything new to a brave-ish boy who will not only try something new, but will try it a second time, even after failing the first time. And as for my husband and myself, we are finally parenting as a consistent, united front (thanks to the Black Belt Parenting book we received upon enrollment). We also quit smoking and began jogging 12 miles a week!!!! We even signed up for the adult classes. Each passing week, we sit back in those chairs and admire the passion and charisma Mr. Brenner possesses.We eagerly await the pearls of wisdom that Mr. McQuade delivers so eloquently each class. He has a gift for storytelling... every word shooting straight from the heart. We hoped for our children to learn karate, but what we got was so much more... life lessons and invaluable life skills. These men are amazing and they have had an incredibly positive impact on our lives! Thank you Action Karate! two claps..you rock! Asah. Amy G read more

My son Stephan started at Action karate in May of 2013. It is one of the best decisions I have ever made. We had a two week trial and during the two weeks we were so impressed that we signed up. I wanted to boost his self confidence and self esteem. He has done that and so much more. He excels in all areas of his life. Home, school, sports and with his family and friends. He puts his all in everything he does and never seems to give up. He strives for progress not perfection. He has been through some good times and not so good times and the action karate family was always been there to support him. He acheived his Jr. Black Belt and is now preparing to test for his Sr. Black Belt in December 2019. He is part of the Demo Team which he loves. Karate has become a huge part of his life. He tries to live with the black belt mindset and does a good job at it. I have witnessed this on several occasions. He is always referring to things he hears at action karate in his daily life. Action karate has made an extraordinary impact on his life! Thank you Action Karate for teaching not only Stephan but me that the martial arts way of life is amazing. Thank you Action Karate! read more

Action Karate has had a positive impact on my entire family. Both of my children have grown since starting their training as martial artists. One of my children is testing December 1st for his Junior Black Belt and my wife is testing for her Adult Black Belt. My youngest just attained the rank of Brown/Black. The instructors are a positive influence in my kids' lives, ensuring that they are achieving excellence in every aspect of their lives, not just within the dojo. My children are stronger, better focused, and far more disciplined than they were before starting. I have been training since I was 8 years old in traditional Karate and have attained two Black Belts in different styles. As an adult student I attained my black belt 2 years ago and will be testing for my 2nd degree in June. In all my years of training I have never had the pleasure of training in a more accepting environment. Every instructor I have encountered truly believes his or her student WILL be a black belt some day. That kind of encouragement cannot be measured. I have recommended Action to many people and will continue to do so. It is the best thing I've done for my family. read more

Kaden joined Action Karate Cinnaminson in December 2013. He has always been a very shy and reserved little boy. Kaden does love being around other kids and learning new things though so we thought it would be a perfect idea to have him start Karate so he could improve his self confidence along with just having fun doing a physical activity that leads to self defense. Mr. Brenner and Mr. McQuade have been excellent teachers in handling his personality and knowing when to push him and when to back off. Kaden gets the best of both worlds with having groups lessons as well as an individual lesson biweekly. He has benefited from both lessons. Kaden is more outgoing and confident now which is so great to see in your child. We have been happy when his progress and looking forward to watching him continue growing in all areas of development. We would recommend this place to anyone interested in starting their child in karate. We have a 2 year old who watching Kaden all the time so hopefully one day she will be able to follow her big brother. read more

Action Karate has had such a positive impact on my entire family. Both of my children have grown so much since beginning their training as martial artists. The instructors are such a positive influence in the kids' lives, taking time to make sure that they are achieving excellence all around, not just within the dojo. They are stronger, better focused, and far more disciplined than they were before starting. As an adult student training for my black belt, I have never had the pleasure of training in a more accepting environment. Do not mistake me: this is the most challenging thing I have ever done and the instructors push me to extend my limits with every workout. But there is no judgement there. every instructor I have encountered truly believes his or her student WILL be a black belt some day. And that kind of encouragement cannot be measured. I have recommended Action to many people and will continue to do. It is the best thing I've ever done for myself and for my kids. read more

I LOVE Action Karate Cinnaminson's Mr. McQuade and Mr. Brenner ! You are reshaping young lives in such wonderful ways ! Wyatt, who was too shy to even get on the mat when he started with Action Karate Cinnaminson, was able to compete at the tournament -- have a mid-performance meltdown and return to the mat after some compassionate encouraging words from Mr. McQuade -- and place. Izzy, who is competitive by nature, hsa become stronger and more focused. And Mr. Brenner and Mr. McQuade never leave little Max out. He's too young to be on the mat but he participates from the audience. Mr. Brenner and Mr. McQuade, while continuing to instruct the class, acknowledge Max's efforts with a fist pump to encourage his efforts. My grandchildren are now more aware of eating healthy foods and picking up their clothes and toys. What a wonderful support system you both are for parents who are working hard to raise responsible young adults. Thanks you, Izzy and Wyatt's Grandmom. read more

We started my son with Action Karate in Cinnaminson to help with focus and discipline. Little did we know at the time that it would become such an important part of all of our lives. The Martial Arts Training is an awesome way to help kids with focus, discipline and respect but it is also a great support group for the entire family. From talking to the kids about things that happen in the school, to teaching about bullying and how to stop it to preparing them for a successful life. Mr. Brenner, Mr. McQuade and the entire staff of instructors are professional, personable and caring. You can talk to them about anything and they truly care and will support you. Recently my family lost our home due to a fire. The Action Karate Family has stood by us and continues to help us through this difficult time. We are truly proud to be part of the Action Karate family and can not thank them enough for all they do every day. ASAH Kristin L read more

After looking into 3-4 other martial arts programs in the area, we decided to try Action Karate for our son. And we absolutely love it here, and so does he. Since January 2014 he's been taking lessons here twice a week. We enrolled him to keep him physically active during the soccer off-season, but it has most importantly taught him respect for others and self, self discipline, perseverance and boosted his confidence. Mr. Brenner and Mr. McQuade do a great job, and their skills are amazing. Not only as martial artists, but in how they treat every single person who walks in that door - students, students families and visitors. I would also like to mention their very dedicated and skilled support "staff" - ms. Marla, ms. Stephanie, ms. Mandi, ms. Mary, mr. Kauffman, mr. Schwartz and others who I don't recall their names. It's definitely been a positive experience for us! read more

I have trained at 3 different Martial Arts Schools. None, however, have had a greater impact on my life than Action Karate. Their instructors are friendly and ALWAYS positive. They understand how to teach using positive re-enforcement, which for me is the most helpful motivator. Not only has my confidence grown ten-fold since I began, but I have seen many students (both kids and adults) who were once considered "timid" or "weak" blossom into strong-minded confident individuals. As you can imagine, this has undeniable benefits in the workplace, school, or any social setting. I would like to thank Action for everything they have done for me and I strongly recommend it for anyone who thinks they could benefit from more mental or physical strength for themselves or their kids. read more

Action Karate is easily the most positive atmosphere I have ever trained at. Every instructor I have ever had truly cared about any challenges I had in life and truly cared about how I can make myself a better person (not just a better martial artist). Workouts are fun and specifically designed to each person's individual needs. I can't remember a time when I was having a terrible day and went into Action, and didn't automatically feel much better. Simply saying you're doing awesome helps change your whole perspective on the day. I would easily say this changed my life for the better more than anything else and I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for martial arts, a fun environment to workout, a positive environment, or an awesome place to meet new people. read more

We love Action Karate in Cinnaminson! Mr. Brenner and Mr. McQuade are great teachers! They are great with the kids. Our nephew lives with us and he has behavior problems and ADHD. We have tried many different programs in hopes that we would find something that would help his behavior. Nothing has consistently improved his problems. Action Karate has helped! He still has good moments and bad moments but Mr. Brenner and Mr. McQuade know how to deal with him. We were impressed from day one! He loves it too! We would recommend Action Karate in Cinnaminson to anyone and everyone who has a child! P.S. There is a karate school right up the street from us but we choose to go to Action Karate in Cinnaminson!! The Ashmens Maple Shade read more

My granddaughter joined Action Karate 3 years ago. Before she joined she was a shy, quiet child with little confidence. Action karate changed all of that! I have watched her grow in such a positive way at Action karate. She is no longer shy or quiet and her confidence has grown leaps and bounds! She will be testing for her junior black belt soon. She is so proud of herself. She has reached a goal she set out to achieve when she joined Action karate. Not only is she achieving her goal--but she is doing it with pride and confidence. She is already setting new goals for herself with the continuation of her classes at Action. Thank you Action karate! Thank you to the wonderful instructors who put so much into what they do. read more

Our daughter's great experience is as follows: My name is Sabrina Towell. I am a junior in highschool. I began my karate journey with Master Dinoto at Dinoto Karate of Mount Laurel. I now train under Mr. Gavin at Action Karate Cinnaminson. I have used my experiences at Action Karate to boost both my confidence and self esteem.When I was younger I was bullied and it negatively affected my grades now I am a hard working honor roll student. I have not only used what I have learned at Action Karate on the mat but in my everyday life. I am looking forward to continuing my journey. I thank all the people that helped me get to where I am today. Thanks for reading my story. ----Thanks again, Mr & Mrs Stephen Towell Jr. read more

I have been going to Action Karate Cinnaminson since I was 4 years old. There were days that I did not want to go to class, but I did it anyway. I didn't want to give up, cause winner never quit and quitters never win. I have experienced some struggles such as not being able to 25 push-ups in row or failing at getting a stripe when testing. But I felt great success once I was able to complete physical challenges and learning new weapon katas. My favorite personal growth from Action is the S.M.A.R.T Goal lesson and the smoothie nutrition challenge. I also enjoy listening to the lesson of the week. And now 5 years later I am on my way to earning my junior black belt. - Ryan C. read more

My daughter has been going to Action Karate for a month and I am already starting to see an improvement in her self confidence and attitude. The staff is great and works hard to ensure every student feels welcome and secure with themselves while teaching life skills such as focus and balance. Their teaching style is age appropriate so the students understand and can relate to what they are learning. I know that my daughter is doing things that she never thought possible while learning karate, she wants to practice at home which is great to see her motivation. The environment is very positive to all students and family and I would highly recommend Action Karate. read more

My son has been attending Action Karate Cinnaminson since he was 11,and after this time with ups and downs; I can say it works the time and of curse the money, some time he want to quit, but I always there for pushing him and I never let him quit, I always told him, just remember "Winners Never Quit", nothing is easy everything takes a time. he's going through testing to his black belt in December 2019. his more focus and has improved his self-confidence. I highly recommend this school all the instructors are amazing with kids and adults and, I can see the really enjoy what the do. Thank you for everything you do for my son you guys are amazing. read more

Action Karate is AMAZING!! Our oldest son has Asperger's and been going since February. The changes in him are amazing! He makes his bed every day, he's more patient and calm, he is focusing on tasks better and is able to talk himself down from freak outs. He doesn't put up with his little brothers pushing him around as much. He is able to stand up for himself and realize when he's being bullied whereas before he'd just shut down and hide. He has much more pride in his accomplishments!! Mr McQuade and Mr Brenner along with all the assistant teachers are so kind and patient with him. They really know how to reach a kid of different abilities!! read more