We signed my 4 year old up with their holiday special. It has been a game changer for my son. He is…read morelearning more than just karate skills but has become more responsible and respectful. You can tell that they are out for educating the kids. The love my son has for karate shows every time he runs into the mat room. The staff are very supportive and responsive. We feel at home there and are excited for our other child to be old enough to also start.

The Dojo has been a great learning experience for both of our kids, giving them better discipline…read morewhile getting in a good workout. The staff are really in tune with each student and provide solid guidance. We've also started to develop a community with the other families that go to the Dojo.

Sensei Chuck is a very patient and knowledgeable teacher. My children have been involved in this…read moredojo for about seven years. One of my them obtained his black belt under Sensei's tutelage, and the other one is well on his way. At this dojo, children learn more than just the karate moves. They are taught important lessons regarding character and rewarded for community involvement. I highly recommend any beginner karate student to check this dojo out.

This is the place to bring your children so they will learn respect and self-confidence. This is…read morethe place to bring your family to study together and to live a peaceful and healthy lifestyle. There are three black belts in my family and another on the way. Our lives have been blessed from our involvement with this dojo and especially by our contact with Sensei Phillips who is a true master in body, mind and spirit of karate-do. This is the place to come to meet the most amazing people on the planet. They have become more life family than casual acquaintances. These are the people that I trust. We help each other through difficult times and we celebrate the victories and successes of life. This is a sacred place!! Bring yourself here and see for yourself if I am not right!!

Awesome staff and I really appreciate how they take the time to teach me and others. The…read moreinstructors are great with everybody!

My son enjoys his karate lessons here...the instructors are very attentive and focused on details…read moreof the movements for the kids. Great activity for kids teaching them discipline, coordination, listening skills, patience, manners and participation. It's great for health and physical development. The instructors incorporate different activities each time while going through the each step of moves. Mr.Halonen is an awesome director/instructor and very patient with the kids. Definitely recommend this place as a stepping stone for kids to be involved in martial arts and they teach them to be careful and using the moves for protection.

My daughters started going to this School more than five years ago. The instructors are excellent,…read morepatient, and kind. Recently they both received their black belts. I cannot explain how powerful this experience has been for them - it has made them more confident, attentive, disciplined, and courageous. This is not a belt-mill, where the school basically just pushes kids through the system to charge as much as they can as quickly as they can. Every belt level, and every stripe on each belt is earned through hard work, dedication, and testing. Enrolling was inexpensive, and we were never pressured into any program. We chose a program after it was obvious my two daughters were really having fun and learning a ton. Eventually, the girls decided that they wanted to go for their black belts and I couldn't be prouder of them. The new studio is quickly taking shape, and the owners and staff are extremely dedicated. The head instructor, Stan Riser, is an amazing human being. While he demonstrates a great sense of humor - his instruction is serious and his teaching methods are beyond reproach. As the girls rose in belt levels everything got more intense, interesting, and more fun for them. UMA Centerville participates in many tournaments throughout the year (and encourages their students to compete) and some of my most amazing memories are of their performance in these competitions. We tried two different schools before we found this one, and we are lifers - the girls still love to go as much as their schedules allow. I would encourage anyone who is thinking about having their children, or themselves, study martial arts to come in a watch a class or two and see what you think. I believe you will be impressed.

From the owner: Ultimate Martial Arts Karate and Jiu-Jitsu Academy is a family friendly school offering karate…read moreclasses for ages 3 to Adult and Jiu-Jitsu for ages 7 to adult. The Superkid classes for ages 3 to 5 years old focuses on listening skills, coordination and basic self-defense. Karate classes focus on discipline, self-defense, weapons and sparring. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling martial art for ground self-defense. Anyone can try a class for free! Give us a call or stop on in to get more information.

Ultimate Martial Arts in Medina is an exceptional school that balances a family-friendly…read moreenvironment with traditional, high-quality training. They do a great job providing structured, high-energy instruction for kids while maintaining a rigorous, technically precise program for adults. The instructors are knowledgeable and invested in student's growth. Its perfect for anyone looking for authentic Taekwondo training for themselves or their family.

Great with kids and very knowledgeable about the history of taekwondo. I have been training here…read moresince 2011, and the instructors are very flexible with the needs of students of all ages. Sparring is Kukiwon style, forms are Chang Hon and Kukiwon. The Hapkido curriculum covers standing grappling with some groundwork. And very competitive pricing!

I started up at Kitsune Karate in their beginner adult Karate class 3 years ago and I have loved it…read moreever since. The instructors are extremely knowledgable and care about each individuals growth, no matter what the level. The perfect amount of fun and a good workout, Kitsune Karate hosts several events and seminars throughout the year featuring world-class instructors ensuring the students get the best possible learning experiences. Can't recommend it enough!

Mr. Z and the staff is great. My daughter was so nervous going in with all of the other kids and…read morethey all made her feel like a super star.

From the owner: Dojo Karate Monticello teaches westernized Korean Tae Kwon Do, or American Karate. Located in…read moreMonticello MN, we make it convenient for families around the Twin Cities to practice Karate together. Our focus is on the success of each of our students, ranging from preschoolers to adults with classes uniquely designed to meet needs & abilities of each student, ensuring their success through exercise, self-discipline, mutual respect & positive reinforcement. Our passion lies in watching our students become lifelong martial arts participants and reaching their highest potential. Each student has the opportunity to advance through the various belt ranks to reach the ultimate goal - the Black Belt. Dojo Karate encourages student advancements through goal-setting, leadership development, character development and healthy competition. Each instructor strongly believes in creating "champions in life" along with champions in Karate. We have found that our programs encourage healthy lifestyles, fitness goals, builds self-confidence, motivation & focus. Our families know that it takes dedication & hard work to achieve a "Black Belt in Life." We instill the philosophy that Karate can be practiced for exercise & self-defense, but also assists those that may be experiencing bullying, attention disorders, fatigue syndromes or low self-esteem by teaching them how to handle each situation in a non-violent, concentrated manner...

Great T'ai Chi instruction. Knowledge and patient teachers, who listen to what you want out of your…read moreclass/lesson. There is a great community of students to train/play with.

This school is bar-none, as good as it gets. Excellence, and a very deep understanding and respect…read morefor life is taught, not just marita arts. Instructors [Senseis], Jack and Beverly Gustafson quite literally teach applications in every aspect of life and are very genuine and benevolent people. As Jack has said to me, personally, "When the student is ready ... the teacher will appear." If you are interested in learning respect for yourself and others . . . this IS the place. Respectfully, Brian M. Rheaume, Karateka

We love the dedicated owner and teachers here. My kid's focus, confidence, and coordination is so…read moremuch better since he started here.

Started my 5 year old daughter in karate classes here this winter. I have, and will continue to,…read morerecommend this particular National Karate location to anyone with kids who will listen. Mr Boone is over-the-top great with the kids. The squirreliest of kids will hang on his every word and watch his every move. He treats them with respect and humor with a focus on "Might for Right". Thinking about classes for myself for this winter. The parent space is a little small and smelly but any discomfort is well worth it.