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    KickForce Martial Arts

    4.8 (94 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Kimela D.

    We love kickforce! We are so happy to be back. My son loves coming and I can definitely see a difference in attitude and willingness to try his best since we've come back!

    Maria L.

    This review is long overdue. Honestly i don't know where to start but i'll try. We've been wanting our son to do karate for over a year now but we've been too busy to look for a good place for him. He was very hyper and acted out a lot, to the point that we considered taking him to the doctor for ADHD. When I found Kickforce and read all the 5 star reviews I felt hopeful and thought it would do my son some good. I was wrong, it did a lot more than "some good." It's been almost a life changing experience not only for our son, but for us too. Since we signed him up in summer he's come such a long way that I feel overwhelmed when I think of how he used to act before. Since he started, he's become a completely different person. He always used to follow others around and would fall in with the wrong kids. Learning bad things instead of good, and acting out, looking for attention, and being hyper at all times. Now he's more polite, kinder, nicer, and more caring. He's not perfect and still has some kinks, but he's doing so much better than before. He's more positive and open minded, finding his voice, gaining confidence, and opening up. Kickforce helped him find himself and discover his strength and confidence. The staff here is utterly amazing. What can I say? They're all wonderful people and it shows. The way they treat the kids, from the littles in tiger class, to the adults in beginner or advanced class is honestly just flooring. They are all very polite and always acknowledging everyone, young or old with "yes sir" or "yes ma'am." They're funny, positive, nice, and always encouraging the students, big or small. Master Aguilar is a great teacher, he imparts words of wisdom and teaches in a way that exudes positivity. From his sense of humor to his patience he's a wonderful person all around. Mr. Stone and Mr. Lam are a comedic duo. When those two are together they make everyone laugh with their antics. Mr. Stone is a wonderful teacher and he seems to really love the kids, as the tigers seem to absolutely adore him. He is always smiling, laughing, and engaging the kids in a positive way, whether he's high fiving some or complimenting others. He always knows what to say to make them feel good about themselves. Honestly just a wonderful young man all around and i hope that my son can grow up to be like him some day. Mr. Lam is a good assistant to Mr. Stone and is the more shy and quieter of the two. You can always find him walking around with a big smile on his face. The beautiful Ms. Iwanski is also amazing. She's not only very funny but she's super sweet, professional, and always positive. She is always making sure all the students are working hard but also having fun. She's the absolute sweetest young lady i've ever come across and i just adore her. Apologies to the rest of the staff as i don't know them or haven't interacted with them, however i can say, that everyone there is wonderful. Honestly i can go on and on about how amazing they are but i'm sure a lot of other people know, otherwise they wouldn't be bringing their kids here. if you are looking for a place to bring your child and hoping you can watch them blossom into a future leader, then come here. Don't even bother looking for any other karate or jiu-jitsu places. I promise you won't regret it.

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    Elaine L.

    Fantastic instructors. Always so passionate and professional. My son has been here over 4 years now and loves it every single second. Will recommend to all my friend!

    I am very happy that my family found KickForce 3 years ago. Every time we step in the studio, it's always full of life and energy. Master Aguilar and Mrs. Aguilar goes above and beyond in helping families. They listen to parents goals for their children and guide every child in achieving these goals. They help the kids build a strong foundation whether it's working on focus, self esteem, discipline, and many more. They make sure that each child achieve their full potential. It is life changing and an incredible journey of a lifetime. All the instructors are very well trained and have the same passion for martial arts as Master and Mrs. Aguilar. They bring such enthusiasm and positive attitude that the kids and adults enjoy each and every class. I would highly recommend joining the KickForce family and begin your journey.

    Tim P.

    My son has blossomed in the 4 months since he has joined Kickforce. He was shy and unsure of himself at the first lesson but now is confident in performing martial arts in front of a crowd. This is a family friendly business that really focuses on bringing the best out of every child.

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    Djem T.

    My daughter had a classmate that was enrolled at Kickforce and it interested her, so we checked out the free trial promo. Now since my daughter is small for her age and can become very shy - my wife and I thought this would be perfect to teach her self defense and build self confidence. Master Aguilar and his staff are top notch and work very well with all of their students. My daughter is proud to put on her uniform when she has to go to class. From watching her learn forms, to breaking boards and mastering her weapons - the shy and scared little girl is long gone!

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    Marielyn O.

    My 7-yr old grandson, Cruz, has been taking Tae Kwon Do since 2018. The main reason for enrolling him in the class was for him to learn discipline and self-defense. Being new to the school and community, he was bullied non-stop for 5 months at school. Master Aguilar has been very instrumental in helping Cruz build self-confidence, focus and discipline. When bullied about 2 months ago, Cruz was able to stand up for himself and used the techniques he learned at KickForce, without the situation turning into anything physical. I asked Cruz if he felt scared during the bullying, and he gave me a resounding, "no." Master Aguilar shares his skills with the students of varying ages, always emphasizing that physical contact is the last resort. He is very animated and continually motivates his students to excel throughout the class. He teaches the kids how to defend themselves against bullying and strangers. More importantly, he is extremely patient with the students who lose focus in class, and stresses the importance of respect. My husband and I feel very confident that Cruz, on his volition, will continue taking the classes under Master Aguilar's tutelage beyond black belt. The KickForce staff is very respectful and helpful. We would definitely recommend KickForce to family, friends and strangers.

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