I have been taking private lessons with Z ultimate since November and I have enjoyed every moment…read more Great staff. Always clean and a warm environment. The instructors are very informative and are always willing to answer any random question I usually have.

The Zultimate Highlands Ranch studio is great for both adults and children. My two sons (10 and 9)…read moreand I all train under Senseis Anya, Chris, and Brice. They are fantastic. The studio is really well run, organized and we have fun while working hard on our training. If you're considering taking martial arts, you should definitely consider our studio.

I have been practicing Karate for the last 20 years. It is a great exercise and discipline, one…read morethat shapes not only body, but mind and soul too. When I moved to Denver 2 years ago, the first thing I did was to find a dojo where I could continue my training. I first visited a dojo that was very traditional. Nothing wrong with it, but I wanted somewhere were I could practice the competitive and athletic side of karate. Okinawa Dojo was the second dojo I visited. From the beginning, I was surprised with the level of the classes, as well as the knowledge and understanding of Karate by both Sensei Vitaly and Sensei Alex. Their kindness and passion for teaching inspires all of us to try hard and give our best in every training. Here, I have not only founda place to train and learn, but friends as well. I encourage everyone who wants to learn "the way of the empty hand" to come to Okinawa Dojo, I'm sure you won't be disappointed!

My son joined Okinawa Dojo almost a year ago. We did a trial class and then joined without any…read morepressure or sales tactics. When we enrolled staff went over everything with us including cost, schedules, expectations, payment and answered any questions I had before we enrolled. Any questions that I have had, any of the staff has always been able to answer my questions or find someone that can. My son has learned so much, made great friends, had great mentors in his Sensei's and had a lot of fun in not only the classes, but the camps, Halloween party, competitions, etc. This karate community has been amazing for our son and family. Highly recommend!

My son and I have been attending Spirit Warrior for over a year now. The knowledge and passion that…read moreSabumnim Chuck Niemi shares with his students is the main reason why we joined. Spirit Warrior stays true to traditional martial arts and teaches discipline through hard work and perseverance. I was new to Colorado before joining, and the atmosphere here helped me gain new friends and mentors; it's a big family. From a parents perspective, my son (Age 8) is more respectful and hard working. Before, he just wanted to play video games and sit in his room. Now he has gained the confidence to do things outside that he was once afraid of. I am complimented continuously as well on his manners while speaking to adults. From an adult students perspective, I have seen growth in my own life. It's helped me become more grateful and courteous for things in life and in my career. I'm more focused on tasks and patient with issues that arise. I highly recommend Spirit Warrior and encourage ALL to try it out.

Spirit Warrior Martial Arts Academy is exceptionally unique in this world of cookie cutter; buy…read moreyour belt, fast food style, martial arts franchises. The emphasis at Spirit Warrior is on strengthening ones mind, body and spirit. No one aspect is more important then the other. Both my kids (age 8 & 9) have grown tremendously over the course of a little more than a year since they've been students. They are expected to understand and adhere to the 5 tenets of Taekwondo (Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-control, and Indomitable Spirit) at all times, not just inside the dojang. I'm grateful and incredibly proud to say that through Spirit Warrior Martial Arts School we have seen our kids develop a healthy sense of self worth, respect for others, increased focus, and perseverance. With that said, Spirit Warrior Martial Arts is not simply for kids, as I myself (42) have been a student for a year as well. Sabumnim Chuck Niemi teaches every class so you know you are getting the very best level of instruction and attention. You will not find your adult class or your children's class outsourced to an inexperienced instructor. Expectations are very high at Spirit Warrior and it is very clear that Sabumnim Niemi not only expects that of his students but of himself as well. Simply put, everything is earned at Spirit Warrior Martial Arts. You will not find 10 year old black belts at the school. What you will find though is a true sense of family, hard work, high expectations, courtesy, respect, support, caring, and big smiles from a true sense of accomplishment. Finally, I would highlight three general areas to look for in a true martial arts school, all of which Spirit Warrior Martial Arts Academy has, and none of the others we researched (exhaustively) had. 1.) The instruction and knowledge comes first over fees, charges, and revenue generating activities such as martial arts themed birthday parties. (You won't find those here). 2.) The training is based upon the real world, not on how cool you can look, but on whether it is effective to protect you and your loved ones. The emphasis at Spirit Warrior is to never have to fight, to always seek a peaceful way, but if that is absolutely impossible, to be able to respond in order to protect oneself and those you care for. 3.) Purposeful, quality instruction that builds upon itself. There are no shortcuts at Spirit Warrior simply to collect your next advancement fee. If nothing else...give it a try! You won't be disappointed!

My daughter has been taking Tae kwon do at the Centennial location and has been loving it. Great…read moreconfidence builder. Kids need to get their energy out in a positive and fun way. Fun for adults as well!

This is the BEST martial arts studio in the Denver area. I started taking classes here in February…read more2015 and worked my way up to successfully test for my black belt in April 2018. The instructors are incredibly patient, motivating and kind. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to train with these strong and skilled instructors, particularly Master H and Master Natzke. There are also a myriad of wonderful junior and adult assistant instructors and I love each of them. When I sprained my ankle numerous times last year and have gone through other medical issues, the administrative staff were understanding and supportive and I had no issues pausing my account. There is such a great atmosphere and it truly is a UMAC family - I highly recommend visiting for a free class.

My oldest son was never into competitive sports. We signed him up with Competitive Edge several…read moreyears ago-his goal was to get a black belt. Being in MMA has kept my son physically active, confident and has helped him build relationships with other students outside of his school. He will be getting his black belt within the next year. We discussed having him try something new once he's passed his black belt test, but he was adamant about continuing to go to MMA. Another wonderful thing about CEMMA is how they build the students up. Kids hear enough bad things about themselves out in the world. It is good to have another safe space to hear positivity (especially for a teenager).

Coach K and the staff at CEMMA are an exceptional team that is dedicated to the growth, wellness,…read moreand safety of the students. They instill great individualized and team goal setting, character development, discipline, and respect in their students. Its also impressive the young leaders they trained and developed to help coach and train the younger students. Thanks Coach K and CEMMA staff!

My 8 year old has been doing karate here for almost a year now and she loves it!! Sensei Nico is a…read moregreat teacher for kiddos and has a lot of patience!!

It is a great place my sister is doing the self defense training here and the young man who teaches…read morethis is great he started his own business after college with a great story. That's all 8 got to say.

Excellent Training. Japanese Shotokan Karate!…read more Experienced Sensei's! The Best. Gifted Teachers with a lifetime of Training.

So I enrolled my son here, and the folks are nice enough, but when it came to testing, half of the…read morekids didn't know what they were doing, and everyone just got passed a belt. What incentive is there for kids to try hard when it doesn't really matter if they try or not? When I was in Karate, we had to try hard just to get a stripe, or 2 or 3. These people are passing out belts like a free meal on Colfax. I wouldn't recommend. You should be awarded based on skill, not on if you pay your monthly bill.

My experience is ZUltimate to Self Defense has been nothing but amazing! I have learned so much…read moreabout myself about Self Defense. I love my instructors!

Their courses were a gift to me because I had suffered a brain injury during an assault and I was…read moreunable t even keep my balance before I started, now I can stand on one leg and perform kicks and punches and punches while doing so. The Sensei's are great and they want you to be the very best as possible. In addition they are more than happy to answer questions and teach. Thank you Sensei Chris and Sensei Spencer!

Our family loves Body Mind Systems. Our son has been taking karate classes since September of last…read moreyear and he has grown so much! He is stronger and has more self esteem and pride. He loves John and Christina and everything they are teaching him. He has learned so much more than karate. They are teaching awareness of his surroundings, and how to escape a dangerous person. They don't teach "Stranger Danger", but teach children to find the right stranger if they are lost, and talk about possible situations where a child could be lured away and how not to fall for it. ("Hey, I lost my puppy can you come help me find it?" Kind of situations.) We tried Body Mind Systems on a whim, and couldn't be happier. We can't say enough good things about the instructors or the school!

My kids have been coming to their martial art classes for about 4 months now and we love it!…read moreInstructor Brandon and National Instructor John are great with the kids. They make the class fun, interesting and challenging. They are also great with discipline, one of the things I think my kids need more of. During the class they talk about the elements of a good listener, etc. I couldn't be happier.