Our son has been a student of this club for three years after his previous school closed. It has…read morebeen a great fit. The coach is committed to teaching the students proper technique and not a watered-down version of martial arts. Discipline is at the forefront of teaching at Cooperative Spirit. If you're looking for a "coach" for your child to learn, this is a great spot for them to learn. Coach Corr and his staff demonstrate daily how much they care for their students. Coach Corr personally sees the potential in his students and drives them to reach their potential. Should your child cross a well-defined boundary, then he will quickly correct the behavior. He will not coddle your child, but he will challenge them to be their best. This is one of the premier after-school programs servicing Apopka. Sign your child up and they'll learn discipline, self-confidence, and self-defense.

My experience in this dojo has left a positive and enlightening experience that I am likely to…read morenever forget! All of the instructors, Jr instructors included are hard working and dedicated to what they do. I have had the pleasure of seeing kids coming together, supporting each other, taking responsibilities and teaching one another! The amount of respect everyone has for each other here is incredible! This is not just a dojo, it's also a family!

I'm a US Marine and completed the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Green Belt Instructor course in…read morethe summer of 2002. Soon after the 3-week course I was deployed to Iraq from 2003-2004. Therefore, I never had the opportunity to really exploit what I learned as our priorities were directed at our mission. Therefore, I had a taste of the martial arts, but no long-term formal training, other than the 3 weeks of the course, just enough to know that I don't know much at all. I thought it was important to begin my review with my background so readers understand that I know enough to know what is legitimate, yet I do not at all have long term formalized training. I am a disabled combat veteran, I sustained severe airborne injuries which required surgery and other secondary injuries. These injuries I believed would prevent me from ever attempting to pursue training in the martial arts as I am in perpetual pain. Moreover, I simply felt inadequate and incapable of doing it. After the war, I also attained "invisible" injuries in the form of Post-Traumatic Stress from the experiences of war. All of these factors made me believe that the martial arts would be something I could never do until I met Professor Brian Ruscio. I did much research before reaching out to Grappling Mastery, and compared the lineage and training of Professor Ruscio with other schools. I found many schools, much closer to my home, but the Professor was by far the most experienced, not only in training but in actual competitions, as well as having an exemplary lineage. Moreover, I found his training to be extremely robust and beyond just Brazilian Jujitsu, as his training went far beyond by being inclusive of many forms of grappling. He is a NAGA Pan-American Championship in the Expert Light Heavyweight Division and created a Hybrid Grappling Style by combining the best moves from Greco-Roman, Freestyle Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Sambo, and Catch-as-Catch-Can. All of this made it clear that he would be the school I would attend. I felt the 2 hour drive each day would be well worth it to learn from the best. As a Marine paratrooper, I would not be satisfied with anything less. Now all I had left to do was to experience first-hand how he would be as an instructor to a veteran with severe disabilities. Professor Ruscio's training and method of teaching is exemplary. Although I do not know much of the martial arts, I am an expert instructor in multiple disciplines, I was a Marine Corps Primary Marksmanship Instructor, Para-Marine Jumpmaster, Firepower Control Team Chief, Marine Air Ground Task Force Fire Support Coordinator, and more, and as a civilian, the Theater-Wide Training Director in Iraq for Biometrics, worked for the U.S. Army Intelligence Center's Training and Doctrine Command, worked for CENTCOM and SOCOM, hold a Master's degree, and am a current NRA Firearm's instructor, a former Florida "K" licensed firearms instructor, Director of Investigations (Florida licensed Private Investigator with C, G, A licenses) and more. I know a great instructor when I meet one. The professor is patient, empathetic to injuries, yet pushes you to your personal limitations. He maintains a calm demeanor, yet a genuine enthusiasm for your development. His training is personalized and not cookie cutter. When you think he is not watching, he will approach you and catch nuances you are executing incorrectly which you do not realize. Small adjustments enable immediate results when you have an instructor who cares about your improvement. I believe he purposely observes from an angle in which you do not see him, so you are not distracted or conscientious of his watchful eye. But make no mistake, his attention to detail will exploit your weaknesses, for on the spot correction, and immediate improvement. His instruction is exceptional. With all things, you must put in the work. Do not rely on attending a few hours a week and expecting magical improvement. You should be going over what you learned either by executing the movements at home, watching his free videos on YouTube, and attending weekly "roll & review " Lastly, I want to address the culture created by the professor. As a veteran, we crave challenge, camaraderie, and purpose. And sometimes feel we have lost that when we transition to civilian. At Grappling Mastery I have found that culture again. Everyone I have met has been sincerely encouraging, supportive, and have gone out of their way to help me improve. The only competition I feel is against myself. To be a better version of myself the next training day. There is no pressure or fear of failure. Everyone has a genuine empathy with each other, a genuine camaraderie. I cannot begin to express how significant his training has been to help with my Post Traumatic Stress. I feel privileged and blessed to have found Professor Ruscio who has in a short time had a huge positive impact on my life.

Great place. They work really well with my kids. The youngest being six. Staff is amazing. Don't…read moremiss out training here.

Gotta rave about Six Levels!…read more In November, a friend invited my son to join him for a few jiu jitsu lessons. So we tried it out, and we are so glad we did. Coach Rodney Risner and Coach Michelle Mercer-Risner are terrific with kids of all age groups. They have adult classes too, and although that is not part of our experience, I hear good things about those classes as well. We didn't know what to expect, but it's been a great experience for my son learning martial arts and improving his physical fitness in a fun and encouraging environment!

Victory martial arts teaches me a lot about self defense. I have gotten much stronger since when I…read morefirst started. Victory martial arts makes me happy every time I come. I want to share this with my peers and strangers because it's so much fun and makes people much stronger.

Awesome dojo from kinder karate to adult classes. A definite must.read more

One of Orlando's finest traditional Christian owned and operated karate dojos for over 25 years…read more From the traditional wooden deck to the amazing settings. From the begin the Gaudoins are amazing instructors and have made me and my family a part of theirs. Cant say enough about this school great for all ages.

We have been blessed with American Karate Academy for the past year or two now and are so grateful…read morefor them. We have noticed a noticeable difference in the level of respect from our daughter because of the discipline our daughter has learned. She attends after school everyday and has progressed throughout her time there which has taught her hard work pays off and she has learned self confidence. Our daughter feels very comfortable with the teachers and we feel as if the owners ( Mr and Mrs King) are like family to us. They have not once disappointed us or let us down with the care for our daughter! We are blessed to have someone so trusting care for our daughter with us. We feel the value for a lifetime of self defense skills for our daughter is more than worth it and is highly recommended by our family.

AAKC has been a blessing for us. We trust them 100%. Our son has improved so much. Its an excellent…read moreafter school program, summer camp and even the occasional Ninja Nights which its a date night for us parents! We recommend AAKC

I 100% recommend Winter Garden Karate. This year Winter Garden Karate has been a great way for my…read moreson to meet new friends,create special memories, overcome obstacles and grow confidence within himself. All sensei's take pride in working with all kids from all different age groups. They all connected with my son in a way that made my son feel welcomed as well as eager to come back to class. Thank you for the commitment you give my son every single day he steps foot in the dojo.

Great family owned organization. They are caring while teaching discipline and confidence in our…read morechildren. Highly recommend this karate for after school pickup and night classes.

I attend school with Sifu Kee but I got to put in a good word for Master Chan and his school since…read morehe started it all! I've been attending school through Wah Lum for over 15 years now and I also went to China with Master Chan. I've studied some Kung Fu and Tai Chi at the school on Goldenrod but also attended many special sessions for anniversaries and cruises. I can't say any thing bad about these schools. They run a tight ship so don't think you are going to get off easy! You must train hard and take the training seriously. If you think they are going to let you flop around the temple and be lazy well you need to find a different place to be lazy. There is no lazy at Wah Lum!!! A+ school and Master Chan is the best. I will always thank him for the teachings that he has given me personally and also that privledge of learning at one of his many other schools. I will always think of this style and school as being my home away from home because they treat there students like family. Oh, did you see that I mentioned cruises? and the trip to China? That's because every once in a while they get the schools together and they go on trips. During those trips they practice Kung Fu and Tai Chi. My trip to China was amazing and we spent three weeks in China visiting the different schools and temples. The cruises are basic 5, 7 or 10 day cruises but the best thing is that you get to train at Kung Fu at sea! Pretty freaking cool!!! Check the schedule and find a time when you are able to go by and check things out. Bring your kids to have them check out the kids classes! Find a price plan which works for you and have fun getting in to shape learning traditional Kung Fu and Tai Chi!

I have truly been enjoying the Tai Chi classes. The staff is gracious and helpful, the other…read morestudents are encouraging and friendly. Well worth the time.