Amarillo Martial Arts is a dojo that teaches many of the essential life lessons that help us all to become better as people. Sensei Gray gives students focused and individualized direction in the dojo. Teamwork and participation in class teaches students lessons that can be utilized outside the dojo. Sensei encourages self defense, but not hurting others unless a threat to their person. He teaches children the importance of obedience to parents and teachers and why this is beneficial to them. Sensei explains why there are rules in place in our everyday lives and that it is important to follow the rules. Honesty and telling the truth are taught and expected of the students. While there is a healthy amount of competition, emphasis isn't necessarily on winning (though it is celebrated as an accomplishment). Sensei directs every student to try their best at everything they do, both inside and outside of the dojo. Not only does Sensei teach respect and courtesy, but he practices these traits everyday in class with his students. Sensei is available for lessons outside of class should a student want time to be worked with individually on specific techniques. There are tournaments that students can sign up for and participate in. Approximately twice a month, students practice sparring in class. Sensei makes an effort to know each child, their strengths and weaknesses, and their best learning style. He works with each student and helps them to feel confident and strong. My son has been practicing with Sensei Gray since he was 5, and he has been training more formally in the past year. I cannot recommend this Sensei and his dojo more. We tried other organized sports in the area and were disappointed by coaches only playing those who needed the least coaching. We were relieved to find that Sensei was more concerned with my son as an impressionable child who deserved a teacher who believed in him. We are beyond thankful for the lessons that our son is coming away with and is able to utilize not just in the dojo, but at home and school as well. read more

Awesome! Sensei Gray does an amazing job with the children. I can see my daughter improving in all steps of life including school because of these Karate classes. Greatly appreciate the help from Sensei Gray and my daughter enjoys it very much. Once she moved up to Yellow Belt she has been motivated to go further. Paying attention is a leading aspect in this facility and something my daughter needed much improvement on and we can see her grow and become more respectful. These days it has come down to the necessity of martial arts for all children as they can protect themselves. read more

We are blessed to be part of the Amarillo Martial Arts dojo. Sensei Gray shares his many years of expertise with his students designed to the way his students learn. Sensei Gray encourages each student to be their best inside and outside the dojo. He has taught my son lessons that will last him a lifetime. I would recommend Amarillo Martial Arts to anyone wanting to learn from the best of the best! read more

Sensei Gray shares authentic, in-depth knowledge of the art and how to apply it in a sensible and practical manner. Top-notch instructor !!!