i am learning a lot at the self defense class held on Thursday nights. The staff is excellent, easy…read moreto work with. They are good at making everyone feel welcome and comfortable even if this is totally new to you. My boys also take their karate classes during the week and have improved their skills and are becoming more confident. Thanks Pro Martial Arts!

From the owner: PRO Martial Arts offers a system of martial arts instruction that is the result of decades of…read moretraining and teaching experience. What sets us apart from the average martial arts school is the addition of our inspiring and motivational Life Skills Training program. Our students acquire more than just Black Belt kicking and punching skills -- they learn the value of a lifestyle of quiet confidence, poise, and fulfillment. What's more, at the core of every lesson is our exclusive bullying and predator prevention curriculum we call ARMOR®, which is specifically designed to keep your children safe in both the real world and online. Contact us today for more information!

Mister Retana's Instructor, Mister Jim Mitchell, was one of the best Grandmasters of Kenpo Karate…read morefrom Ed Parker and learned to top level of Kosho Kenpo from him and was one of the top Kenpo Grandmasters like James Mitose the Grandmaster of Kosho-Shorei Kenpo Jujutsu. He taught me more Kenpo than I taught him mixed kempo. He said he liked Dominic Retana and he was one of his best students in town and His brother Phil Retana was one of the best next after his brother Dominic. Both come highly Reccomended to me by him and Phil's brother, Dominic, is maybe the only one I would reccomend before him.

I have studied at Aaction Martial Arts for over 6 years now. I already knew I wanted to study…read moreKENPO, but I did extensive research on other martial arts schools in Springfield. The instructors here are top notch, and I could not possibly be any more impressed with their professionalism and knowledge in the art of KENPO Karate. Their patience and wisdom at this school is second to none. There is also a lineage to Grandmaster Ed Parker the founding father to American KENPO. In my opinion this ranks it number one in Springfield, Missouri. Please understand that when you come to the school there is an unwritten code here, "EARNED NEVER GIVEN," you will advance only with hard work and perseverance. Call Phil Retana today and schedule a time to come to the studio and chat. Walking in the door the very first time really is the hardest part.

Excellent instruction, group spirit, analytical, and practical application! The training is…read moreindividualized. Both orienting and advance students get direct supervision, coaching, and consultation.

If you are looking for a place to learn an authentic martial art form, that focuses on useful and…read morepractical applications, and where the instructor is helpful and informative, then I suggest hitting this place up. Whether you are just wanting a workout or are seriously interested in learning self defense Fu Hok has impressed me. Sifu Nick, the instructor, has impressed me personally as well with being an approachable and intelligent teacher that guides without being an overbearing jerk. I look forward to showing up, knowing I'm actually improving and at my own pace.

Excellent Dojo! Kids live working with the instructors…read more I am also doing some boxing classes with Tim - which are an excellent workout. He employs his martial arts training and incorporates this into the training, making it real-world applicable. Excellent way to learn self-defense and stay in shape.

From the owner: In our Programs students will learn the fundamental skills of Martial Arts including stances,…read moreblocks, kicks and strikes, plus practical self-defense techniques and sparring skills. We incorporate concepts and techniques found in Tae Kwon Do, American Kenpo Karate, Kickboxing and Traditional Weapons Training. Additionally, our program teaches students many positive character development skills such as honesty, integrity, perseverance, self-control, focus and much more.

This is a great place to train! I started bringing my son here because he was getting bullied in…read moreschool. We saw such an improvement with our son that our whole family is now training.

From the owner: Fun, Christian Martial Arts training for the family!read more

Stephen Nichols is the head instructor, teaching the Tracy System of Kenpo. He is an excellent,…read moreprofessional, caring teacher who knows his material, can execute the material, and pass it on to students. He is active in the larger system, well known and invited often to teach and represent Kenpo in seminars.