After researching several martial arts programs for my son, a friend highly recommended Active Martial Arts in Mill Creek WA, and I'm so glad we decided to check it out. From our very first class, we could tell this was a truly special place. The instructors are incredibly energetic, encouraging, and genuinely invested in every child. It's obvious that the students love being there, and it's amazing to see the confidence, pride, and sense of accomplishment they develop. At first, I was a little intimidated by the size of the classes and the fact that the more experienced students help teach the newer ones. It didn't take long to realize that's one of the things that makes this program so unique. The mentorship creates a supportive environment where everyone learns from one another, and the older students develop leadership skills while helping the younger ones succeed. Active does an exceptional job of blending respect, discipline, and confidence-building into a fun, positive, and welcoming atmosphere. I would wholeheartedly recommend Active to any family looking for an outstanding martial arts program for their child. read more

Just had my son's 9th birthday here! It was a hit!! This is an incredible venue for a birthday party. The kids were engaged and loved the activities and the staff made this a truly memorable experience for the kids and parents. Cameron is phenomenal with his positive energy and enthusiasm with the kids. So if you're looking for an easy show up and have a great time place for a kids birthday this is one of the best I've had! read more

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Great experience for my grandson. Looking forward to sticking with this group for many years read more

AMA Mill Creek is exactly what my son needed. Our family has been part of the community for a couple of years now. After trying multiple martial arts schools and three or four different sports activities, we finally found what worked for our kiddo. Its had a massive impact on how he shows up in this world. If you don't value a firm hand shake, eye contact during communication, respect to your fellow people and confidence... this place may not be for your family. AMAMC is not just a martial arts class. Our kids go to summer camp every year as well. A safe and active place for my kids to spend their summers during the day is rewarding for my kids, and a comfort to Us. We also just celebrated my boys eighth birthday at AMAMC. All the kids reported it was the best birthday party ever. All the parents loved it too. The instructors were deeply engaged with the kids the entire time. Instead of chasing your kids around some chaotic jump house, everyone there was allowed to relax and enjoy themselves. Thank you AMAMC for being such a awesome place for my entire family to be a part of. read more

Great place for a birthday party! My 10-year-old daughter and 15 friends (boys and girls, age range 8-13) were kept busy for over an hour learning some basic martial arts skills and playing games. Even the dads joined in for tug-o-war! The facility is very clean, and the staff (family business) were attentive and thorough. Everything I typically do at a kid's birthday party - setting up the table, putting the food out, arranging opening of presents - was done like clockwork by the staff. The instructor, Mr. Kyle, remembered every kid's name and kept them all under control and busy for the entire duration - all with a smile on his face. read more

The shrill whining of the last chick who wrote a review makes me wish I could recommend these folks, but sadly I've never met them. Sounds like everyone else thinks that they're great. read more

It's hard to put into words how much Active Martial Arts Mill Creek means to me and my family. My son has ADHD and Anxiety. He struggles with his executive functioning (planning, focus attention, remembering, juggling multiple tasks/steps) and being a self-advocate. We had a neurology evaluation of him and one of the recommendations was to start Martial Arts. When my husband and I read this, we had many concerns. We've heard from other parents how strict some of these places can be, how some even correct kid errors by whacking their legs. Their focus is on awards and winning competitions. Our kid is extremely sensitive and we didn't want to cause him more anxiety or self-esteem issues by enrolling him in a place like this. We also had already tried numerous activities such as soccer, 3 different swim lesson places, gym class and gymnastics. He struggled to want to participate in all these classes, sometimes sitting out, too anxious to join along. Some of these places he learned to like, but he wasn't passionate about any of them. I looked up a few Martial Art places to consider in the Mill Creek area, but AMA intrigued me the most because the focus was clearly 100% on the kids. We didn't care about how fast he could earn belts or how many trophies he could win. We needed a place where our son could feel supported and safe to make mistakes, to speak up for himself, to make friends and learn something new. He struggles with large team sports because of his anxiety- we needed a place where he could be an individual but also part of a team. We signed up for the trial and hoped for the best. My son was super anxious to start class and honestly, so was I! The instructors were very welcoming to us and made a point to connect with my son. I was surprised that he felt comfortable enough to participate in his first class on day one! I was worried the formalities would scare him, but everyone was super helpful with moving him along with the class in a way that didn't make him feel singled out. After a few classes, we were all in. My kid LOVES Active Martial Arts. He belongs here. Six months into our membership, my son turned 7 and it was time to move up into the older class from the younger class. He was very nervous about this transition as change is hard for his anxiety. The instructors were instrumental in making this transition perfectly smooth. We watched the older class for a cycle and it was helpful that the assistant instructors in the younger kids class were also in the older kids class, so he already knew them. His transition was amazing and he is thriving in the older kids class! We have been going to Occupational Therapy (to help with his executive functioning, self-advocacy and motor skills) for four years and last week, the therapist told me she can really see how much these Martial Arts classes have improved my son's self-esteem, large motor skills, his ability to focus and be more social. We love the "yes I can" mantra and use it in our family every day. We love the values (discipline, respect, communication, self-esteem, honesty), which are helpful reminders for our kid when he's struggling to manage his anxiety and ADHD. I am so thankful to have a neutral third party instructor/coach that both my son and I trust to ask for advice to help guide us through challenges. My kid comes out of his shell here. He has friends. He uses his voice. He has confidence. He practices his Martial Arts at home almost daily. He leads us, including the dog, through classes at home, imitating his instructors, which is beyond entertaining! I also appreciate the Active Martial Arts Mill Creek community. The families are very diverse, made of various backgrounds- race, ethnicity, income, religion/beliefs, kids schooling, shapes/sizes of families. It's amazing how different we all are yet we can respectfully share ideas/advice between each other. Updated 3/14/2023: We've been coming to Active Martial Arts for over a year now. Per my son's Occupational Therapist, my son has had significant improvement in his core strength, social skills and ability to focus. She attributes much of this to his work at Active Martial Arts. The teachers are always willing to talk with him or me about any issues we need help with. He feels like he belongs at Active Martial Arts Mill Creek, which means everything to my family. Forever thankful! read more

We have been coming to Active Martial arts for a year and a half. The Kyles are committed to building a community within and working in the community. They work with the kids skill level, pushing them to get better but still within their physical abilities. They reward good behavior and effort. We have enjoyed our time there and our daughter has better body control and strength. read more

Owner is an aggressive misogynist. When my husband, our children and I walked past their booth at the Mill Creek festival, I expressed to my husband my dislike for martial arts and the egocentric "tough guy" mentality I've witnessed people develop from these sports and I'm not interested in it personally for myself or our children. A statement I made to my husband, and only to my husband. The owner immediately got offended and approached me saying "Oh, so that's what you think it's all about huh??" then proceeded to lecture me with an aggressive tone about learning discipline and respect from the sport. Really? you don't seem to be a good example of neither. You could have been polite and had a respectful and educational conversation with me or just respected (there's that word again) my opinion and moved along. But no, you turned to my husband and said "here, take this, it's for a free class for you and your kids" giving the impression that you don't think a man should consider his wife and partner as an equal and it's acceptable to undermined her. My husband has more class and decency than that and turned it down. He was actually interested for himself but decided to look elsewhere as he wouldn't give your business one penny after what you demonstrated. Don't worry, the whole crowd heard you go off. Shame on you! read more

My son has been taking Martial Arts at Active Martial Arts Mill Creek for about a year now and having an amazing time. Tonight was my first time taking the Adult class and I got to really understand what Ben has been going though for the last year. It was structured, there was a lot of "Yes Sir" and "Yes Ma'am" and respect. Being my first class I didn't get to spar yet, but I did get to do a lot of leg work and chase people around the mat. Which I must say was a lot more fun then I expected. Another thing to call out: there was part of me that expected it to be like the kids classes that my son takes. There is a nice warm up, you practice and spar, then you get to play a fun game and it's all in 45 minutes. The Adult class, was stretch, warm up by running and doing leg drills, stretch some more, (REALLY Stretch). Then Practice your form and do drills, and not easy chase your partner around drills, but got the heart pumping (190 BPM Peak, 144 Avg..) and wear out your legs drills. I burned about 1300 calories and got a solid workout. I'm 43 and not exactly in shape, so I was expecting it to be hard, but what I did not expect was how fun it was, and how much it helped me really understand why my son likes it. Looking forward to going back and having more fun, and family building time with my son! read more

As I have and my family equally have experienced a closer relationship due to the techniques and discipline and overall management of emotions Active and Mr. Kyle have to offer so has the attendance of my son improved as well as his forms and attitude. I love to watch my son transform into a respectful and thoughful and skilled martial artist. Each belt is a celebration. Thank you! read more

When describing why we chose Active Martial Arts Mill Creek, I prefer to use the Three Bears analogy. My son, Rafael, has a unique personality that made it a challenge to find the right school. Some were great, but way too strict, others too lax in their discipline. When we observed our first class, something connected for Rafael and he felt it would be just right. Having studied martial arts for many years, I couldn't agree more. Ms. Trautmann and her team combine a great mix of workout, instruction, and fun. I've seen a very positive change in Rafael's focus and he glowed with pride when he received a 10/10 on his first belt test. The costs are reasonable compared to other schools on the area. I encourage anyone looking for a martial arts school for their high-energy child or themselves to sit in on a class. read more

My son, who is age 7, attends active martial arts, along with his best friend of the same age. Both of the children seem to really enjoy the classes and their time spent with the instructors. They strike a good balance between teaching discipline and allowing the children to enjoy themselves. Highly recommended. read more

My son has been attending for 2 months now, and the growth and confidence he has gained already is incalculable. The instructors are knowledgeable and kind, while also pushing my son to his best. My son was hooked from day one. I would highly recommend anyone to Active Martial Arts Mill Creek. read more

my twelve year old son has been training at active martial arts mill creek for the past 3 years, and i could not be more pleased with the results. Along with the confidence that comes with learning self defense the students are instilled with a code of honor and sense of personal responsibility that carries over to all aspects of life. This school really focuses on building character along with learning proper technique, and I love the fact that Mr. Kyle puts emphasis on respecting and appreciating parents! read more

I'm yet to visit this one (looking for classes for my son) but asking to provide e-mail just to see classes schedule - that's stinky practice (and I know I can unsubscribe later, but 'privacy We value your privacy and would never spam you' does not sound like a comprehensive privacy policy) read more

My daughter attended for almost two years and really enjoyed her time here. The instructors not only teach a nice variety of martial arts techniques and disciplines, but they also emphasize important life skills. Students are taught the importance of not using martial arts on their friends and family, and they have discussions every class with the instructors about things like focus, integrity, courage, and dealing with bullying. read more