I am so very happy with Grand Master Scott Halsey as an instructor. As a ninth degree blackbelt in…read moreKenpo his experience and understanding of how to properly teach karate is very evident. He is patient with new students like me, yet doesn't let me form bad habits and always helps me improve, even in basic forms and techniques. Mr. Halsey is also great at motivating kids, with both grace and disciplined style, and maintains a respectful and positive environment in the classroom. Additionally, all the instructors have been excellent, each one bringing unique perspective to help me round out my skills. I now regularly attend classes 4 days a week and just can't get enough! Both of our boys (8, and 12) also study under Mr. Halsey! A BIT OF BACKGROUND I never would have thought that at 48 I would be starting my karate journey, but when our youngest son (now 8yrs old) started with Halsey Karate a little over a year ago, I soon had the itch to give it a try myself. So, this past spring I put on a gi for first time! I hoped karate might be a fresh way to connect and bond with my son, and also a great outlet for me to not only improve my physical strength and flexibility but also as a form of brain training and an outlet to help manage ADHD. Now, after about nine months of experience, and having earned my orange belt, I can confidently share that my studies of American Kenpo Karate at Halsey Karate provide ALL those benefits for me, and much more! I have never studied any martial art and have only recently begun familiarizing myself with other martial art forms. They all have some great strengths, but more I study, the more I appreciate and love American Kenpo Karate. Many of my friends and acquaintances have studied jiu jitsu with is very respectable and looks challenging! For me however, I just did not like the idea of spending so much time rolling around on the mat tied up with another sweaty human! I enjoy American Kenpo because it blends several important arts, like traditional karate, kung fu, and even some judo and ju jitsu, all into a series of techniques that challenge me greatly, yet as I begin to learn the basics I can I understand how they are extremely effective for self-defense. Kenpo techniques are a perfect blend of science (physics) and art. It speaks to the head and the heart! Finally, I really love how many people started Kenpo at a later age like me and ended up fining so much success and fulfillment. There are several students just like that at Halsey Karate. The upper belts are always extremely patient and helpful with the newbies like me, always reminding me that they had the same struggles. I get plenty of support and encouragement from everyone there. I am convinced that more adults and professionals like myself could benefit greatly by studying Kenpo Karate. Contrary to the lie I used to tell myself, it is truly never too late to start.

My kids, spouse and I have been attending classes here for 4 1/2 years and I can't speak more…read morehighly regarding Mr. Halsey and all the teachers at the school. He has the right balance between toughness and heart that you look for in a karate studio. You can tell how much he loves what he does and what a fanatic teacher and influence he is on his students. What's best? The kids have fun and the adults get a great workout that changes every time you're there to keep it fresh and different. Perfect.

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Super disappointing customer service. I'm trying to call around to get quotes on various sizes and…read moretypes of banners, but they will barely talk to you about anything of substance on the phone. They want everything via email. I don't want to deal with a back and forth email exchange. I just want to get some very basic information, but the woman I talked to kept directing me to send an email. I get the wonderful benefits of email, but it's not for every situation. Even after I told her that I want to get quotes over the phone her response was "most people want official quotes via email". I'm obviously not most people, but it should NOT be so difficult to get helped over the phone. Really disappointing since they have such good prices and are supportive of non-profits. I've worked with several other businesses in town and never had such a hard time getting a general quote over the phone. I really want to take my business elsewhere because of this experience.

Holly Kiker Photography captured my maternity photos with my husband and 1 year old daughter. She…read moreis amazing and utilized our outdoor surroundings and lighting so creatively. Working with a 1yr old is challenging enough, let alone posing a pregnant belly with one and the photos are just the sweetest thing. I would recommend Holly to anyone! She welcomes your ideas, while being prepared with plenty of tricks up her own sleeve.

Holly and I have worked together on numerous weddings. She as the photographer and myself as the…read moremakeup artist. I have ALWAYS been thrilled with her professionalism, ability to create a warm environment for her brides and with her beautiful photography skills. I highly recommend her services and am glad to work alongside such a talented individual!

Marian is amazing! I saw her dj at a friends wedding, and I knew I had to hire her for mine! She…read morewas so accommodating and easy to work with. She really kept the wedding flowing and everyone loved her. I loved her attention to detail, and I could see that she really cared about making sure it was a great day.

IF I COULD MAKE THIS 0 STARS, I WOULD. If you want a…read morewedding with regrets, book Gwen. If you want a wedding where you're offered prescription drugs, book Gwen. If you want your money mismanaged, book Gwen. If you want to repeat your wants, needs, and even you and your spouses name over and over, since Gwen's mind is so far gone, book Gwen!

Working with Gwen was an absolute life saver. I got married 9/10/11 at Mt Shasta, and I live in the…read moreBay Area. I had gone to a wedding show in Redding with my in-laws, and saw Gwen's booth. It was beautiful! Gwen and I chatted on the phone, and I was terribly afraid of the cost of a wedding planner. I know that in the Bay Area, they are ridiculously priced. So I told Gwen that I would be more comfortable just doing "day of" coordination. And she said "i really prefer to work with my brides from day one. I will do that anyway." and she gave me her price.. I almost choked. It was so affordable! And she was on EVERYTHING. Emailing me updates with all of my vendors, finding me vendors that I couldn't get to, just truly gave me sanity during such a crazy time. My wedding day was so smooth. Gwen was on top of everything. At no point did I get stressed out that anything was going wrong because I trusted that Gwen had handled it all. She has such a creative and aesthetic eye. I knew that once the wedding was over, I would miss working with Gwen. Gwen, thank you so much for making my big day so spectacular. All of my guests told me that my wedding looked and felt like a million bucks even though we were very price conscious!

Well established business that has remained at same location all of these years. Extremely…read moreorganized and established with the highest degree of professionalism and ethics. Very grounded and well taught curriculum. Cannot say enough about this academy. Highly recommend.

I put my grandson, David, in Kenpo when he was 3 years old. David went up to a purple belt. I was…read morevery concerned about students teaching my grandson. He had an injury to his ribs and a sprained thumb. In December of 2006 I enrolled David at RJA and I have never regretted my decision. David did Kenpo and Jujitsu in the last month of 2006. David started as a no-gi and had to earn his gi. David is now a Senior Green Belt. David is only taught by black belts and professors. Students assist instructors but children's safety comes first. He has not had any injuries at Redding Jujitsu in the 8 years he has been there. He is in high school now, so his grades take priority. This school is the Best of the Best.

Both Eva (photographer) and Juileta (hair and makeup) are fabulous! I had so much fun doing my…read morethree looks with these ladies. I drove from Sacramento to shoot with them and it was so worth it! Juileta did a great job on my hair and makeup! Her hair skills are out of this world! I wanted to take her home with me! Eva is a doll. So easy to talk to and makes you feel so comfortable and confident. The pictures are beyond amazing too. I can't wait to work with them both again next year!

Words cannot describe how amazing my experience with Eva and Glamourpuss Pin-Up was. Her studio is…read morethe definition of luxury and I absolutely LOVE all of my photos, but the whole process was so much more than that. I grew up not being very confident of myself and ashamed of the flaws I saw in my physical appearance. As I got older I began to care less about what others thought and learned to love myself more. I've never taken the time to reflect on how hard that process has been or how far I've come in loving my body. Until my shoot with Eva. I was so nervous going into the shoot, but the way she walks you through your self-confidence journey is so empowering and impactful. I felt so beautiful after my hair and make-up and so comfortable as she guided me through taking the photos. She made everything feel easy and so much fun! I felt so sexy and confident. I walked out of her studio with a new recognition of how proud of myself I should be for all my work towards feeling like a bad ass sexy woman. Do yourself a favor and set aside the time and money to invest in yourself ladies, you are worth it. And when you see your photos I can guarantee they will not disappoint!! Thank you Eva, for the amazing photos I can cherish forever, for the confidence you brought out it me and for what you do for so many woman. You are truly a gem and your work is a cut above the rest!

Melody made our family photos a relaxing and fun experience. Melody is very friendly and helped…read moreeveryone loosen up in front of the camera with her conversation and wit. Her outdoor studio provided the perfect backdrop for casual photo session that included my parents, husband, and son. She made sure to get several staged photos at specific natural settings around her property, but also captured several "in between" candid moments. The candid photos of my 7 yo son were especially precious. When it came time to ordering prints, Melody provided great recommendations for number, sizing, and placement of prints. I definitely recommend Melody for professional, friendly service and photos that you will cherish for years to come.