My whole family started training at Tersak's within the last year, starting with my 3 (now 4) year…read moreold son, then my 5 (now 6) year old daughter. Yesterday, a close family friend commented that he has noticed a significant growth in confidence, composure and maturity in my 2 kids since he first met them last summer. We train at least 2 days a week. During each class for every age group, there is a character lesson of the week. Lessons like, how to make a SMART goal, how to be gracious receiving Christmas gifts you already have or don't want, trick or treating safety, what to do if someone bullies you, etc. I love that all of these life skills are immediately applicable. I love that training at Tersak's is more than karate and self defense, it is also leadership and character building. A few months after both kids started training, I joined in. My husband followed 2 months later. Now we do the Open Family class together every Saturday morning (along with tons of other families). I also train in Adult class 1-3 times per week. I am building adult friendships for Me. I am honing my body for Me. My kids can see me as an example of consistency, dedication and doing hard things. And, we spend family time together doing something active and without screens. Two of my favorite "extracurricular" karate events at Tersak's were Family Board Breaking Night and the Spring Tournament. I also really enjoy the festive events like Trunk or Treat and Easter Egg Hunt! The people here are good people. I am so thankful the Abitria family told me to check out this dojo. Here are friends I will be keeping long term!

I watched my nephew during his lesson and I found it very entertaining to see how kids can pick up…read moretechniques that I only thought I would see on television. Some kids were funny. Some were serious and others were just there being themselves! Students of all ages were there. Male and female... they had different levels so I felt a person wouldn't feel intimidated or embarrassed for lack of skill. Pretty cool experience in my opinion.

My granddaughter wanted to try kickboxing, so I signed her up at Karate America. To her surprise,…read moreI signed up as well. We signed up for both Kickboxing and Self defense, both excellent values. What a great way to have fun and get in shape with your kid! The people who practice there are all encouraging and kind. The instructors are talented in accelerating physical abilities and learning martial arts. They are also great with people, understanding that we are all different, and they are the best at helping people fit in and get the most out of the classes. I am especially appreciative of the manner they teach personal discipline, with love and respect. The Self-defense and martial arts training provided builds confidence, strength, flexibility, and balance. And will inspire one to do more with their life. And you don't have to be in shape to start, they will help you start from where you are. Join up, and make real progress fast. That's from my personal experience at Karate America. Absolutely excellent.

I used to attend as a teen and now my teen son attends. The staff is excellent. They are helpful,…read moremake you feel welcome, and super nice. The staff has always been like that even when I was there. The classes are great.

The location address is now 1115 Blanding Blvd. I have to give a huge shout out to Mr Ordaz and Mr…read moreCenteno for all of their attention and support over the years with my son's journey to getting him ready to test for black belt. It's amazing to see how he has grown and it takes a village to raise a great kid... thank you for being a huge part of our village. For any parent who is thinking about putting their kid in martial arts or wondering what school to choose, Roderick's Family Martial Arts is awesome and I also want to give a huge shout out to Mr Sutherland at the OakLeaf location who has also been a part of his village.

Fast to take your money. Push you to buy thing you don't need. And if you ever question them or…read moregive feedback they kick you out of their studio. Owner is nice. His employees can't say the same for. One of his "managers" rolled her eyes when my wife asked to talk about some gear. She was rude, inconsiderate and talked down to others. Fake smile and a fake personality. Also. Sometimes class is being led by early teenage people. For over $4000 a year in cost, you'd expect more.

This company advertises a good deal of about 4 classes for $50.00. But once you sign up, you have…read moreto pay $60 for gear. More expenses keep cropping up (ie regular $60 for new belts and weapons- these were never mentioned in the initial sign up). By the time you pay all of the expenses, class instruction averages about $35 a class. NOT worth 1hr a week training. Classes are large and usually led by teens. I would rather pay $35 an hour for private lessons in another, more professional sport/hobby.

Took my son for a free trial. There was a old bald man there not on staff but he was mentoring and…read more"helping out". Today we saw him in a store and he was being so rude to people. They should screen these people before they have them help mentoring. He was the complete opposite of what they said their values were. Glad I saw his display before I signed that contract.

My kids trained at another BJJ (Brazilian jujitsu) gym for a few years and didn't grow much in…read moreskill or confidence. We looked at other gyms, including Smiley. After taking the trial classes, we decided to stay at Smiley. The reasons? My kids were happy there and were excited to return because they, "Had fun"- their words. The coaches are hands on and encouraging. There's no pressure for them to compete, which isn't a goal of ours (the parents) or the kids. We want our kids to learn self defense because we feel it's a necessary life skill. The coaches at Smiley respect that and train our kids just the same (unlike other gyms that pushed private lessons and competitions). I like the affirmations Coach Smiley shares at the end of class. In addition to learning self defense, I want my kids to build confidence, resilience, determination, etc... the coaches at Smiley help speak life into the kids while teaching them self defense techniques. Lastly, I like the options they have for kids (8 and up): MMA, Boxing, and Muay Thai! They have BJJ for kids 4 and up I believe. It's nice to have a place they can learn different skills and have the time to do it with their packed schedules. You get your moneys worth! I'm looking forward to seeing my kids grow in skill and confidence at Smiley Academy.

Kids trained elsewhere for years without much progress. Smiley has been a game-changer. They have…read morefun, hands-on coaches, no pressure to compete, and a focus on self-defense, confidence, and resilience. Options for kids include MMA, Boxing, Muay Thai, and BJJ. Kids are excited to attend, and I can see them growing in skill and confidence. Highly recommend.

Great Christian place for kids to learn karate, but WAY over priced. If you have more than one…read morechild interested, look to spend at least $150 per month per child. Not to include the belts; which you must purchase theirs.

This school is wonderful! This is a true martial arts school. We have many years experience with…read morethe big, box chain karate school in our area. At AFR, it is refreshingly different. We were told up front exactly what the costs would be. No guessing. And the quality of the instruction is more personal, authentic and well rounded. Sensei LeAnn and Sensei Rebecca have done wonders with my timid little girl. Our son is blossoming in self confidence and self discipline. The integrity, professionalism, compassion, authenticity, and Christ-centered learning at AFR Christian Karate is why we chose this Dojo over all the others in the area. A low introductory rate, flashy marketing flyers and a fast lane to a black belt does not make those big box chain karate schools a better deal. Thank you AFR Christian Karate for doing it right, doing it honest and doing it better.

I have been training with this martial arts school for just over two years now and I absolutely…read morelove it. I've had the opportunity to train under instructors who are incredibly passionate about what they do (several of whom have held state, national, and world champion titles). The atmosphere at Karate America is very familial and welcoming. The instructors help students set goals and achieve them. The skills I learned here have impacted every aspect of my life in a largely positive way.

This school is not just training martial arts, but training us to respect, have self control and…read moreself discipline. My daughter and i have trained in this school almost 10 years. We love this school and our instructors very much.

Our 10 year old loves 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu with Coach Storm and Ms. Raven. Both patiently teach,…read morehave a wealth of knowledge, and are great at creating an atmosphere where both newbies and experienced individuals can learn and grow.

I visited 10th Planet Orange Park on its pre-opening and I had a great time. I rolled 11 times with…read morenine different people and everyone was cool. The coaches were friendly and welcoming.

This dojo is an extension of Middleburg Martial Arts (see my review for that one also). My daughter…read morehas been a student here for more than 2 1/2 years. In that time we have experienced some of the most kind and caring adults and student instructors at this location. Becki, the lead black belt and main instructor is a joy to know, and has really influenced my child in wonderful ways. As an great example of a strong woman, she has empowered my daughter to seek out her own reserves of strength, perseverance, and achievement. Aside from that, she has added to the wealth of adult figures(teachers, family, friends) in my child's life that inspire her to learn and become more disciplined everyday. The practice at this dojo is all about effort, positive attitude, and self-discipline. The karate techniques come very easily once these practices are in place, and I could not be more thankful that those foundations are being laid for all areas of my daughter's life. Thank you Becki, MMA and FMA!!

The worst!!' Called to inquire anout something I knew nothing about and kept getting a repeated…read moreanswer that didn't get close to defining what I was asking. I got frustrated trying to explain myself. The program turned everything around a very voice telling me to stop yelling at her. I I was talking no more firmly than what she was doing. You would think a business would want people that answered the phone have better communication skills. It was resolved with me, saying I wouldn't bring my daughter and granddaughter to her class and she thought that was a very good idea.