My daughter has been training here since a young age and I cannot say enough great things about the…read moredojo. Training at this dojo has enhanced her overall development and has helped her succeed through character-building challenges. I can only hope she wishes to continue training here for many years to come.

Strongly encourage you to enroll and bring your family along…read more Terrific facilities and great learning environment. Sensei is a true gem, profound knowledge of Shotokan Karate-Do and inspirational wisdom from a very traditional Japanese perspective.

Real Jiu Jitsu, self-defense Jiu Jitsu, is hard to come by these days. Valente Brothers is one of…read morethe few places truly preserving it. What this academy has done for me goes beyond technique. After 11+ years of training here, I still can't say enough good things about this place.

Amazing staff. Dedicated team. Overall warm upstanding family oriented business. Staff was very…read moreattentive and you can tell they are dedicated to those students who all seemed very happy and motivated to be there !

My girls (4 & 6) started a couple of weeks ago and they absolutely LOVE IT!! The instructors are…read moreamazing and they are so good with the kids. You can tell that they are very knowledgeable and they care a lot about the kids. They are great at building their confidence and by looking at the other kids who have been here longer, they really know their stuff. I saw 8 & 9 year olds doing Katas and weapons training that were amazing. We are really happy here and I am sure we will be here for a loooong time :)

I looked at a lot of martial art schools before I joined here. The reason I joined is not only…read morebecause they were professional, but they actually taught very good martial art classes. I feel a lot of schools just give away the belts. The black belts look professionally made. The kids are always smiling and the workout are phenomenal. Everyone leaves every class sweating.

I spent three months training with Darren and Josh and can only say great things. I enrolled in the…read moreKrav Maga classes on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. I had done Krav before in other cities, so I was familiar with the fighting system but Darren and Josh bring a new perspective. Being primarily a Tae Kwon Do gym, Darren and Josh apply their expertise in that field to Krav Maga, teaching some different kicks and technical proficiency you might not find at a regular Krav gym. Their teaching style is excellent as well. Darren and Josh are extremely respectful and friendly and are excellent motivators. They will get your ass in shape and work with you one-on-one to make sure each technique is properly performed. I cannot speak highly enough about this place!!

My son has been attending Mr. Buckners school for several years now, and we are all as pleased as…read morecan be. We feel like we belong to part of a family. Mr. Buckner, Mr Buckner senior and Mr. Delgado all put forth an unparalleled effort that is tangibly sincere. If you are looking for a martial art school for yourself or your child, look no further.

As a mother to a child with ADHD, I have struggled to find a place for him that provides the…read moreconfidence he needs. While not severe ADHD, he has struggled at time with group activities. I've signed up my son for various extra curricular activities and it's always felt as if he was a burden. However, with just a few classes here, my son is so excited! He's confident and using the different techniques throughout his day. Mr. Diego, Ms. Fatima and Mr. Tristan are just amazing! I've sat during the classes and they are so patient yet push each student to their own abilities. I cannot recommend this enough!! As for COVID, they are very good about cleaning hands, temp. checks, and keeping the kids separate during class, all while wearing masks. I've gone to other martial arts locations in the area and it was not the right spot for us... however, Better Families is amazing! Please please please, just give this place a try!

I usally do my training with master Diego or master Tristan and they are really fun, my favorite…read morething to do there is gopher sparing I love the staff and the annual party's they have are super fun so 5 stars

Enrolling my son in AKI was the best thing I could have done. I was recommended to AKI by a number…read moreof different people. It is a great institution and all it stands for as well. My son loves attending class each and every time. He looks forward to leveling up. He has gained so much confidence and self worth from his sessions/lessons. Proud to be a part of the AKI Family. Thank you for all you guys instill into our kids. -The Collazo Family

My son has been at AKI for over a year and this has been the best after school experience for us…read more The senseis are amazing. This school provides the type of differentiated attention that is good for the kids . They are flexible and understanding and it feels like a small family. I recommend this 100% if you want your kid to have a good time while learning discipline and good values. Also they have 2 pizza nights a year that are a blast for kids and parents alike

This place is owned by a world class martial artist and a pioneer of mixed martial arts in America…read more Bart Vale is personable, he's the guy who answers the phone. He offers private lessons and he invests himself in your ability to defend yourself. These are real skills that are useful for people who want to compete or for people who want to learn to defend themselves. If you are in law enforcement and looking for a place to hone your close quarter tactical skills outside of the once a year refreshers, this is the place for you!

My nephew enjoys going there! The instructor is a very hands on master. He was very patient with…read moremy nephew who can sometimes can be a handful

I've always wanted to find a karate lesson with Japanese instructor so he can teach my son not only…read morekarate, but also the real Japanese culture, costume, discipline etc. and I am delighted to find this place for my son. This place opens 7 days/week, very flexible schedules, it's not crowded some days so my son may even have a private lesson or semi-private lesson! In Japan, children are very well disciplined, it's great to introduce cross-culture to young children. We love it!