Mr.Macias is the best. He is patient, flexible and welcomes all learning styles as well as developmental stages. My child has benefited greatly not only from the discipline of martial arts but especially the family atmosphere of Kenmex! Next, yellow belt :) read more

Kenmex Martial Arts - The kids winning at Kenmex! - Karate Near Me - Downey, California

**Kenmex Karate: Where My Boys Became Mini Ninjas!** If you're looking for a place to turn your wild little monkeys into disciplined mini ninjas, look no further than Kenmex Karate in Downey. Sensei Masias is the magical unicorn of martial arts instructors. He took my three boys - yes, THREE - and transformed them from chaos incarnate into focused, respectful, and surprisingly quiet little warriors. Walking into Kenmex Karate, you instantly feel the energy. It's like stepping into a dojo from a Jackie Chan movie, minus the dramatic slow-motion fight scenes (but give my boys a few more months, and who knows?). Sensei Masias has the patience of a saint and the wisdom of a sage, mixed with just the right amount of humor to keep the kids engaged and the parents entertained. My eldest was a skeptic, thinking he'd be the next Bruce Lee after one class. Fast forward a few months, and he's learned the value of hard work and perseverance. My middle child, who previously thought the best defense was to hide behind a couch, now confidently breaks boards (well, okay, thin ones). And the youngest, our resident ball of energy, has found a way to channel his inner Tasmanian Devil into disciplined kata forms. Sensei Masias doesn't just teach karate; he instills life lessons. My boys have learned respect, discipline, and the importance of teamwork. They now bow before meals, greet strangers with a respectful "osu," and can tie their belts faster than they tie their shoes. To all the parents out there considering karate for their kids, do yourself a favor and check out Kenmex Karate. Your sanity will thank you, your kids will flourish, and you'll gain a few laugh lines from Sensei Masias' witty humor. It's a win-win-win. Thank you, Sensei Masias, for turning my rambunctious trio into disciplined young warriors. We are forever grateful (and slightly less stressed). Osu! read more

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Mr Macias deserves more than 5 STARS! I cannot say enough good things about Sensei Mr Macias He is an amazing and patient instructor who truly knows how to bring out the best in each of his students. His ability to build confidence in children and encourage them not to give up is remarkable. My son was initially very hesitant and embarrassed to join the karate class, to the point where he almost quit. However, Sensei Mr Macias never gave up on him. He offered one-on-one sessions that gradually built my son's confidence, and now he is fully engaged in the class. Not only has he earned his next belt, but he has also gained a tremendous amount of self-assurance. Sensei Mr Macias has a wonderful sense of humor that makes the classes fun and engaging for the kids. He possesses a wide range of skills and is adept at handling different personalities, ensuring that each child feels valued and motivated. I am incredibly grateful for the positive impact he has had on my son's life. I highly recommend Sensei Mr Macias to any parent looking for a dedicated and talented karate instructor. read more

A group of special needs moms were looking for a Karate place that would give their kids a chance to participate. Mr. Macias was the only one who answered the call. A year later and our kids just love Mr. Macias. We looked for a vendor to do Zumba classes for the same group of kids and Mr. Macias also answered the call. There are ANGELS WALKING AMONGST US, and Mr. MACIAS is one. Kennmex is now funded by the South Central Regional Center. If you're a parent of a special needs child, there's no better place than Kennmex Martial Arts. read more

We have being taking our son to this class for almost 2 years, and he loves it! My son has Down syndrome and he's being having a lot of fun in the class. The class has help my son to be more fit and feel more confident. he also dropped some weight and he seems to be lighter moving around. What I also like about the class is that Mr Macias is very patient with him and gets him envolved in all the activities during class. The other kids are super nice and get along with him, they all call him "guapo" for handsome in Spanish. I really recommend this class. read more

Kenmex Martial Arts - Chris and Mr Macias - Karate Near Me - Downey, California

Our son joined Kenmex back in March, and just in these 3 short months we've seen so much improvement not only in his skills but also his confidence. We are grateful for the safe and fun environment that Mr. Macias provides to his students. He is gentle yet firm in his approach when teaching and correcting his students. read more

Kenmex Martial Arts - First promotion for our son :) - Karate Near Me - Downey, California

I am very happy to have found Kenmex. My son has become a lot more confident, disciplined, and comfortable with who he is as a person. Mr. Macias is a great instructor. My boy enjoys going to class and is excited for it because Mr. Macias - since day 1 has always made him feel welcome. He teaches these kids to be better and do better and that sky is the limit in all aspects of their life. My son loves coming here because Mr. Macias is very approachable and is a judgement free zone. My son is pretty shy, but has made friends in his class through partner exercises and through jokes Mr Macias makes to get the kids laughing and loosen up. The environment is always very welcoming and friendly. The studio is always clean and their are sanitizers around, for all to use. **note: some of these photos were pre-covid** read more

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Mr.Macias Is great with the kids Love how he helps the kids build there self esteem and confidence also to always believe in themselves read more

Our two kids have been attending Kenmex Martial Arts since December. Sebastian started before Isabella! Isabella was hesitant and scared but with just one class with Mr. Macias she was hooked. Three times a week for a hour each time. This was one of the best decisions we have made for them. Being a part of Kenmex has increased their confidence, focus, and discipline. We have absolutely no doubt that our kids will be able to defend themselves if and when the time comes. The sensei leads and teachers with passion and purpose and instills the love of the arts of karate in their students. The only regret that we have is that we didn't start them sooner. We are glad during this pandemic that we have a place we feel safe to bring our kids. The best part is he lets them try it out for a week FREE to make sure it is something they will enjoy! read more

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I am the father of Bernardo Ledesma Ugalde and if I could rate this place a zero I would definitely do that with pleasure. Its small the teacher mistreats the kids there, and my son complains about it every single day and hates the place because of the smell, roaches, and the teacher. read more

This is the best place to train in martial arts in my opinion! The instructor in here, Mr. Macias is very low key and informative. I always can't wait to go to his class and get choked by him.. well you know in martial arts that's a good thing lol. I was actually his student way back in 2005 at a Long Beach studio learning American Kenpo. Though I didn't finished my training from him because the previous studio closes; It encourages me to continue to be a better martial artist, both physically and mentally. I could easily enroll and go somewhere else to train, but I chose this studio because I simply like the positive vibe in it. I searched for Mr. Macias for almost 6-7 years since I got my first black belt from an another instructor because I know for sure this guy will improve my skills, specifically ground fighting (BJJ). That's how I have great belief in his teachings. I searched his name in facebook then message a lot of Carlos Macias, hoping one would know who the heck I am haha. But anyway, his teaching is legit and let me explain why. Mr. Macias obviously know stand up fighting from his American Kenpo and boxing background and got his ground fighting from the first BJJ school in California. The same American Kenpo school that thought Raymond "the real deal" Daniels how to be a badass in the world of kickboxing.. that is the power of one school. These people roll in the same flock basically. So I'm just honored that he is pouring knowledge to this tough noggin of mines. Some martial arts schools will ripped your wallet and doesn't provide the same quality of teaching that this man can provide. By the way he got a sweet gym with lots of punching bag to beat up.. so that's awesome. Overall, I will always go here to train and will definitely recommend this to people that wants to know how to defend themselves :) PS: Every Friday in this studio, I learn take downs from Coach Paul.. he is awesome too :) read more

Kenmex Martial Arts - Mr. Macias, me, and Coach Paul - Karate Near Me - Downey, California

My daughter loves and enjoys going to Kenmex. Mr. M is a great instructor. I truly recommend Kenmex, can't wait to be able to enroll my son. read more

Hello , so my son has been taking classes here for almost 3 months and I have noticed his self esteem is great, his learning a lot . I really enjoy this class. His sensei is a great teacher. Teaches really well. Gives the time to each student. read more

Kenmex Karate is all my wife and I were hoping it would be for our son . Mr. Macias (karate instructor) makes it a fun but challenging experience for our son. Our son looks forward to every class and has great confidence and pride with all he has learned. I highly recommend Kenmex Karate if you're looking for a great karate learning experience . read more

My 8 year old son loves attending this studio. Mr. Macias knows how to engage and teach kids at this important stage of their development. Martial Arts has raised my sons confidence and he's learning about working hard toward a goal. read more

Kenmex Martial Arts has been such a gift to my family. My son enrolled back in October 2022. He really struggled to adhere to the instructions of the instructor Mr. Macias. Little did we know at the time he would be diagnosed with ADHD and Autism in the coming months. Upon disclosing my son's diagnoses to Mr. Macias, we assumed his time at Kenmex would come to an end. To our surprise, Mr. Macias assured us that he would never treat someone less favorably because of a disability. During this difficult period, Mr. Macias always remained patient (so much patience!) and never differentiated him from the other children. There was a particular rough patch where my son's behavior was so extreme I figured it'd be best to pull him out however Mr. Macias offered to provide 1:1 classes instead. This did wonders for my child! Mr. Macias' perseverance allowed my son to become disciplined and built the confidence and strength to continue on with the group class. My son remains at Kenmex presently. While circumstances can be difficult for an individual with neurodiverse conditions, he's made great strides. He has enhanced his focus and coordination, found a way to relieve tension, and grown in his social skills. I thank Mr. Macias for that. read more

Our family is extremely happy to have found Kenmex. Mr. Macías leads classes that are age appropriate and have helped our children develop their self esteem, gross motor skills, they burn off energy and make friends in a fun and positive environment. read more

I have both my boys 3&6 year olds in his class. The boys love Mr.Macias, he's an exceptional teacher when it comes to karate and building character in the kids. I highly recommend enrolling your young kids in his class. I am also in his kickboxing class and I LOVE it. He continues to always push us and the class goes by very quickly and it's enjoyable! read more

Definitely worth the price. I can see the difference in my kids confidence and her strength physically and mentally. Very proud parents. And it's always a fun class, never a dull moment. I 100% recommend it. read more

Super happy we found this dojo for our boys. Mr. Macias not only maintains the kids engaged but also creates a welcoming atmosphere that makes them want to keeping coming back. read more

This place is great Mr Macias is great with the kids. He makes sure they have fun while learning. He's great for the kids moral. read more

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Late review, I had all my kids training , the kids range from 4 to 16 and they all enjoyed themselves. Great instructor! Great mood and place to train and learn. I couldn't afford it any longer to continue but it's worth it, will definitely try and take the kids back to continue to train. read more

Kickboxing class at Kenmex kicks ass!!! Instructor Carlos really pushes you to do your best and get better. Stronger and better because of this place read more

Mr Macias is amazing, he doesn't just teach karate he builds self esteem in the kids which is huge! I've been bringing my son here for a few months and definitely recommend! read more

I wanted to add an update to my original review. We have been with Kenmex for almost a year. And we ALL love it! I now have four kids doing the class. My 4, 8, 10 and 16. And it really is so rewarding. Señor Macias really builds the kids up and helps them with confidence and self esteem. He makes them believe they can do anything. But not just kids! I have started to do the adult kickboxing class for myself. I hate excercise and have never been one to like the gym or stick to home videos or systems. But I absolutely LOVE going to kickboxing! I feel really good after. Maybe I just found what works for me. But I think Señor Macias is just the kind of person who builds others up. Not just kids but adults. I highly recommend Kenmex for anyone of any age read more

I was looking for a place that worked with a 3 year old and I was lucky to find Kenmex. Since the first day of class my son loved it and my daughter who I wasn't planning to enroll asked to also join the classes. It's been a few months and I can tell both are more confident. Mr. Macias has a way to interact with kids in a way that he earns their respect. read more

We have been looking for a Martial arts class for my 8 year old for a while. With work and class hours it made it impossible for us to take him. This place has a kids class at 6pm which works out great. My son has been coming for the last 6 months and absolutely loves it. Mr. Macias is soo good with the kids! The kids not only learn Martial arts they have a good time. He makes it super fun for them. My son loves it when they have parents night out. I'm so glad we found Kenmex Martial Arts love seeing my son interact with the other kids as with Mr. Macias. Such a great class highly recommended. read more

My daughter has been training with Mr. Macias for 2 yrs and have only positive comments about him. He focuses on each child with attention so they can improve their weaknesses but never compromises the whole class. My daughter loves coming every time. Her confidence and discipline has increase immensly due to karate. Also his kickboxing classes for adults are real fun, challenging and a great way to relief some stress! read more

Mr. Macias Has All The patience in the world. Our son loves coming Here. He enjoys all the techniques Mr. Macias has shown him. We initially brought our son to Kenmex because he was getting bullied at school and we wanted him to have some self defense skills. Our son has been coming here for about 6 months and we can honestly say our son has more confidence, strength and stronger both physically and mentally. Mr. Macias ALWAYS keeps the kids on their toes with the warm-ups, showing them a friendly competition and showing them new skills. He is truly dedicated to the kids, he doesn't let them slack, which we like! If you are or we're thinking of enrolling your child in his class, you will not regret it, I guarantee you. When our son wants to come to class with no hesitation, for us its rewarding. I'm glad we enrolled him when we did, I highly recommend Kenmex! read more

Mr. Macias is very good with the kids. Various equipment for kids to learn and grow. The Dojo is very clean and safe.

This class, cardio kick boxing is very well thought out.you will not get bored with the same old routine.our instructor makes you work hard and up to your potential.the class is fun and full of exciting exercises to give you a full body workout.we are very happy that we chose Kenmex,but seeing the results is the best compliant.thank you for pushing us every class. read more

My family has been coming to Kenmex for over a year now . I'm so happy I found Mr Macias . My kids goes 3 days a week for karate , my husband and I do kick boxing . Mr Macias is so good with the kids and they love him , karate make healthy fitness habits and encourages discipline. Highly recommend! read more

My son loves this place. He's learning on his self confidence. Mr. Macias is patient with the kids. And makes them laugh to make them feel comfortable in the class. I'll be bringing my son here for a awhile. Thank you Mr. Macias read more

Great classes for both kids and adults! My daughter has tried several karate studios and she loves Mr Macias and his class. He makes it fun and they learn a lot! Kickboxing class for adults is a great workout !! Pushes you while keeping you motivated!!! We both enjoy coming !! read more

Mr. Macias is soo good with kids and a great mentor in Kenpo. The Adult Workout classes are awesome on Tuesday and Thursday night. Our whole family has joined to Stay in Shape together. Come join Us!!! read more

Kenmex Martial Arts - Every Evening kids Kenpo classes in Downey! - Karate Near Me - Downey, California

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Mr. Macias is a great instructor. My son has been going to karate classes for about three months now and loves it. He makes the classes fun and jokes with the kids making it a comfortable environment. He is a positive reinforcement and teaches the kids respect and confidence. His adult kickboxing/crossfit class is great as well. I joined it shortly after my son started karate. Great work out! I highly recommend him. read more

Best trainer in the world with kids. My kids have been going to him for 3 yrs. The Adult Workout classes are challenging but he makes you feel like you have really accomplished something. Carlos has the greatest personality and that is an extra plus in this business!!!! My son 's have challenges with focus and following instruction. Not in Mr. Macias's class! And both of them have really soared in their grades and focus in private school since we have enrolled them at his studio. That's why I drive all the way from Long Beach to Downey to take his class. He's worth it!!! read more

My son has been attending Kenmex for a year and we are so happy with his progress. He's so much stronger and faster. It's really helped with his swimming classes. He's also much more confident and disciplined. We're very pleased with Kenmex! read more

Great kickboxing classes! Mr. Macias makes it fun to workout! If your looking to sweat and release some stress this is the place for you !

Its my 3rd month and I have had incredible life changing tranformations. I am focusing better at work. As a Full time Mom and also having a full time job I have far more energy than I had in a very long time. My balance has become steady, and most important Mr. Macias is constantly motivating us to push ourselves more and more each time. I am stronger mentally and physically than I was 3 months ago. read more