Mr. Colwell is a fun, motivating and disciplined instructor. He teaches broader life, integrity and character lessons along with the karate. My son loves the classes, game nights, nerf wars and all the other stuff they put on. The close community of kids, parents and teachers really shines read more

Chris (Sir) is an amazing instructor. Extremely knowledgeable and patient with our son. Our son was very hesitant about karate... Now he can not wait to attend his classes! I will recommend Ancient Ways Karate to any and everyone! read more

Ancient Ways Karate - Karate Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Highly highly recommend! My 7/9 year old boys love the studio. Mr. Colwell is an amazing instructor teaching karate, focus, discipline and fun. Not the cheapest class in town - you get what you pay for. read more

My daughter joined the studio months ago, the instructor is very nice with the kids, they learn a lot, and my girl has improved her self confidence and even her school scores! We are very happy with this place and the way kids enjoy the lessons and their time there. I would recommend it for sure. read more

From the very beginning the Masters have been very welcoming and great with the kids. With our family, the Dojo Master, Sensei Colwell, has been inspiring and a wonderful leader to your "Karate Kid". His instruction with the 7-12 (Karate Kid group) has been great. He's firm and strict, but gentle and kind all at the same time....making sure the kids always know what he's doing and saying. They will learn Korean... numbers and commands. read more

I started my daughter here earlier this month. She truly loves it. Mr. Colwell is great with children. The instructors noticed she had difficulty following because of a processing disorder, so they suggested a few private lessons to get her adjusted. She enjoys attending class and seems more confident. I highly recommend this school! I am considering classes myself! read more

Ancient Ways Karate - Karate Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

This is an amazing experience which I recommend for every family and every child. Self confidence, respect and increased participation in chores!!! The instructor is fantastic with the kids and it's a plus that he is easy on the eyes ha ha I love this practice for my daughter. She is absolutely motivated by it every minute of every day! Love it!!! read more

It can be really hard to find a martial arts studio with a consistently engaged instructor, who is motivated to bring out the best from each student - so I love that I found this gem right here in Redondo. Mr. Colwell's dedication to providing a fun but disciplined training environment really shines through in an approachable, but appropriately firm style of teaching that emphasizes respect to everyone involved. The classes are always high energy, and every student receives individual attention and adjustments. Highly recommend! read more

Ancient Ways Karate has changed my sons life for the better. It has brought him focus, discipline and has thought him respect. Mr. Calwell inspires his students every day and is a great teacher and leader. I highly recommend this karate studio to kids of all ages. read more

After years of trying to convince our son to try martial arts we finally succeeded. We are so fortunate to have found Mr. Colwell at Ancient Ways. He is wonderful with children. He is firm yet encouraging. He expects each child's personal best. My son loves going to karate and has already gained self confidence and really improved his skills. He is learning various phrases in Korean and is feeling proud of his progress. Don't hesitate to give Ancient Ways a try. You will be glad you did. read more

Amazing. My daughter has been going here for karate for 4 months now, and she loves it so much. Me. Colwell is an amazing teacher, and really knows how to get through to every kid and make it fun. We never would have thought of karate as an activity for our daughter but it has been SO good for her self esteem, confidence, and discipline. I could not recommend this karate school more! read more

Can't speak highly enough of Mr Colwell. He's very knowledgeable and passionate about the arts, and most of all very approachable. Great place to workout, train, or practice martial arts. Wonderful for kids any age too. Mr Colwell provides very enjoyable sessions with wonderful individual instruction & adjustments, and he keeps the atmosphere light, but always nice and balanced between being friendly, approachable, focused and disciplined. read more

My daughter started doing karate here 2 months ago and she loves it. She gets excited to go and loves pracricing all that she has learned. Mr. Colwell is extremely invested in these children and really wants to see them improve in both karate and their home life. He empowers them to make smart decisions and to be respectful human beings. I am so glad that we found Ancient Ways Karate. read more

I absolutely love Ancient Ways Karate. My son has been going for a few weeks and he really loves it. He comes home and practices and looks forward to going to class. I can see a huge difference from the first class to now. We're having some issues with his behavior at home due to the arrival of his baby brother and Mr Colwell is helping me work through it by having there be consequences in Karate for his behavior at home. I feel very welcome and supported at this studio and highly recommend it to others. read more

I can't say enough about Ancient Ways Karate and our instructor Mr. Colwell! My twin boys have been going here for a year now. My boys are learning karate skills and self discipline. There is such a focus on respect for parents, teachers, friends and themselves. He is patient but firm. The kids know what is expected and they deliver (mostly!) We even survived zoom karate during the quarantine. Now we are back with social distancing, masks, individual work spaces, semi-private classes, and so much cleaning!!!! We are grateful to Ancient Ways and I highly recommend this program! read more

I wasn't sure my daughter would like Karate but she is totally into it. Mr. Colwell works great with the children in teaching respect, accountability, self confidence, and karate. Curriculum for children involves a combination karate and character building perfect for any developing child. read more

Our 6-yr old began a month ago and is completely hooked. The instructors strike just the right balance of being very encouraging and approachable, and firm (in a nice way) when needed. It's obvious the instructors have a passion for instilling confidence and discipline - which quickly instills respect and eagerness to over-achieve. We couldn't be happier with how Ancient Ways has already had a positive effect on our son. read more

I have trained and taught martial arts with the lead instructor Chris Colwell and he is a phenomenal instructor. His new Dojang is beautiful and an amazing place to learn the art of Tang Soo Do for people of all ages. Redondo Beach just became got a real gem. I would personally recommend Ancient Ways Karate to everyone in the area as a place to learn discipline, fitness and self defense. Check this place out!! read more

My family and I had the privilege of training with Mr. Colwell for several years in San Diego. He is an outstanding martial artist and a phenomenal teacher. If you're looking for a family-friendly studio and a teacher who is great with kids, look no further! read more

Anything involving Chris Colwell will be outstanding. I trained with this man and his team for over a year and I have had nothing but the best possible experience! My kids love him, and I was inspired by him. Do yourself a favor, and learn some fantastic self defense and discipline at Ancient Ways Karate with Chris Colwell! read more

This place is Really great! Chris is a wonderful teacher with a natural ability to connect to his students in a meaningful and positive way. His approach to teaching martial arts is warm and kind with just the right amount of attention to mental focus, and personal strength. We are so happy we found this place! read more

Mr Colwell was my kids karate instructor for almost a year down in San Diego . He is an awesome martial art and instructor to my kids. My kids adore him a whole lot so did everyone one else in the studio. He is very understanding and very good with all ages. I recommend that you come to him if your looking for a awesome instructor. We miss you Mr Colwell read more

My sons and I have trained under Mr Colwell for several years and you won't find a better teacher and instructor than him! Combining humor with discipline and a superb knowledge of the art, he has mentored us all the way to red belt stage. We were very sorry when he left to open his new studio in Redondo beach but we wish him the very best! We fully expect that his new studio will be amazing! Best of luck, Mr Colwell! Tang Soo! read more

We love this school! Mr Calwell is a GREAT instructor and wonderful with the kids! I would recommend Ancient Ways Karate to anyone seeking an outstanding martial arts experience read more

We started classes 5 months ago and our son has learned so much. We are very impressed with how well Mr. Colwell works with our 6-year-old. He makes sure to adapt to each child's behavior and needs - all while keeping the whole class moving along. We like that he takes the time to chat with the kids and we can tell he really cares about his students. He is teaching them more than just karate skills, he is teaching life skills. We are very happy to have found Mr. Colwell and Ancient Ways Karate. Tang Soo! read more

Master Chris is wonderful with the kids and you see the love in everything he does with them.

My children have been learning Tang Soo Do karate with Chris Colwell for three months. We appreciate the instructor's teaching style - he makes effective use of every minute children are in class by sincerely challenging them to be better then they think they can be. Even the after-class chats he has one-on-one with children in passing are meaningful. The classes are fun yet incredibly disciplined and geared towards students in developing focus and strength. We like the way this martial art extends beyond the walls of the school and into our family's home life through the Life Skills Lessons Chris shares with students and families, and our kids are counting in Korean. We recommend Ancient Ways Karate. read more

What an incredible team of instructors and Masters with Ancient Ways Karate! Our son began his Martial Arts training at the age of seven and has continued through 2nd Degree Black Belt. This program allows students to gain physical skill and fitness, while at the same time learning self-confidence and discipline, along with the ability to apply focus and concentration to achieve goals. These are life skills that help to achieve success in all that lies ahead! read more

My son and I trained under Mr. Colwell of Ancient Ways Karate while he was living here in the San Diego area. He absolutely changed my son's life and gave him a whole new passion- karate!!! To see my son gain confidence and develop his skill in the Martial Arts has been a privilege. Mr. Colwell has had a permanent positive impact on the life of my son as an instructor and lifetime mentor. We miss him here down south; but wish him the best and think Redondo Beach is now blessed to have him there!!!! read more