3 years later, still at the same dojo. That's gotta tell you something…read more The team at Boulder Karate isn't here for bravado, they're not here for ego. They're here to make you the best you can be. Sensei Brad now gets instruction from a 10th degree Grandmaster in Karate, Grandmaster Jim Brassard. (Check youtube if you don't believe me.) Awesome instruction, awesome classes, awesome private lessons. This is why Boulder Rules. Update: Boulder Karate recently won Best of Boulder 2013. They also won it in 2012. If you haven't tried them, you're missing out!

This is a fantastic dojo! Both my daughter and I have been taking classes (group and private) for…read morealmost a year and I am so impressed by the instruction, dedication and positive energy of this great dojo. Master Randolph, the owner and a sensei at the Dojo is a stand out. He is highly motivating to both kids and adults. Our experience has been very positive and we look forward to our continued practice here!

Master Hernandez, miss Whitlow, miss Baker, mr. Muck, Mr.Furlong, miss Stetnicks, mr. Brooks, MR…read more Walsh, and mr. Nathan have helped my daughter do a 180 on her attitude and her manners. I appreciate them so so much. I cant tell you how much they have helped my daughters whole well being. She is more confident and her self love is awesome now and she is just a happier kiddo all the way around. They treat every kid like family and I appreciate it so much. Im so lucky we found them. :)

I have to say the staff at R E is beyond reproach. Master Jarvis has taken time to help our…read moregrandson and is always professional, polite and compassionate with the students. taking time for one on one help for the kids that need the extra help. I can not enough about this dojo. If you want your kids or even yourselves to learn martial arts. This is the place I would recommend.

Excellent self defense training. A must for every woman! Highly recommend this instruction.read more

This review is long overdue, but if you want a fantastic mixed martial arts education that teaches…read moreyou control and responsibility with what you learn, Way of the Crane is the place. I finished a challenging course during the summer, and I gained self confidence in a controlled, safe environment. I highly recommend taking any of the courses offered!

The Shuetts and the other instructors are knowledgeable, patient and forgiving to the the kids…read more Everything is clean and well organized. Worth it!

Northern Colorado Karate has classes for all ages and is the best option for martial arts…read moreinstruction in Loveland. Owner/ head instructor Sensei Shuett has received medals for full contact stick fighting on both the national and international level. Sensei Schuett has received a bronze medal in the 2000 World Championships (Philippines), a silver medal in the 2002 World Championships (London, England) as well as a gold medal for single stick sparring, silver medal for double stick sparring and silver medal in forms at the 2008 World Championships (Philippines). Northern Colorado Karate offers instruction in American Kenpo, Doce Pares stick fighting and cardio kickboxing. All self defense techniques are applied to practical scenarios.

I am 7 years old and I have been doing this for 2 years now. I like it because my coaches are…read morealways so nice and friendly. Next I learn a lot about karate . That is why I like karate. From: Finn

I have no regrets about choosing Kaizen to get out of my comfort zone(s!) and learn some new…read moreskills. The instruction is clear and patient, challenging yet safe. The atmosphere is warm and cheerful with a wonderful student mix of ages and abilities. The facility is clean, bright, and well equipped. Thank you Kaizen for your devotion to our growth!

Although Sensei Tanabe no longer leads the classes, the new sensei/head instructor Gus is superb…read moreand so are the associate instructors. I did tons and tons of research into authentic martial arts schools in northern Colorado (north of Denver, specifically). LWK is a small-ish dojo that will actually teach your child respect, discipline, work ethic, and confidence. It's not a place to send your kids for half a year only to quit when getting promoted to their third belt level is too hard. The instructors pay so much attention to detail and are even handed in having both junior and senior students polish their forms. They're also very approachable, offering up direct assessments upon request in class based on student concerns. There is an opportunity at the end of every class to get instructor feedback so you/your student will know what to work on. They are transparent about the costs, with no huge jump from the introductory period to the first official month. You can find both the tuition rates and class schedule on the website and see if it will work for you before joining. There are family discounts and a weapons class was recently added to the roster. Another area where LWK is awesomely transparent is that they have pamphlets on how belt promotions work: what forms/moves are the students expected to master. That way you have a clear idea of how to move forward. This is because LWK has been around for thirty years, which says a lot. This is an environment where the students do traditional Japanese martial arts warm ups, learn the Japanese names of their forms (nothing overwhelming), bow to each other when entering the mat/sparring/leaving class/demonstrating their forms at the end of class, where senior classmates voluntarily help junior classmates, where they recite a code of honor at the beginning and end of every class, where expectations are clear, and hard work is the norm. If you/your student are looking for a place with learned teachers, a decades long tradition of quality instruction, old school values of dedication/respect, and a welcoming-and-self-challenging environment in which to train, this is it. As with everything, you will only ever get what you put into it. 15 minutes per day of at-home practice never hurt anyone. I hope that this is giving the reader a sense of what the school is like and that it's set up for students to succeed. Everything is transparent, the tuition is reasonable (and many forms of payment are accepted), to eliminate obstacles to joining so the student and their family can just focus on their work and progress. Progress is enriched here because LWK is highly involved in the authentic Karate community in northern Colorado. They're among the handful that host a tournament every year, judging certification clinics are held here, and the recent inclusion of the kobudo (weapons) class shows a commitment to exposing students to Karate as a whole. Signing up to LWK is to join a Karate ecosystem with peers to challenge you/your student towards betterment. My only complaint is that the complimentary uniforms are affordable due to being cotton/polyester blends, and plastic-based synthetic fabrics are highly environmentally damaging in the wash because they shed lots of microplastics that wreck oceans and inevitably come back to harm the human biosphere as well. If you're a person who is committed to slowing climate change and believe that human behavior has been immoral on this topic, then I'd recommend looking into 100% cotton uniforms and belts before signing up for LWK.

This is by far the best Karate facility in Northern CO. Sensei Tanabe and his senpai staff are…read moreexcellent with both kids and adults.

Our experience at IMA karate has been outstanding. The training is top notch! The instructors are…read moresome of the best you'll find. With all of that said - this is also a family environment. My teenage son has made friends, is on the competition team and has truly become a wonderful kid. We love this place.

I wanted my daughters to try Karate a few years ago. I was hoping to find a place that would focus…read moreon the discipline and ethos of Karate -- a place that would help with their confidence, ability to concentrate, and hopefully help them develop the skills and presence of mind to avoid or defuse any sort of bad situation they might run into later in life. The idea wasn't to teach them to be great at fighting, but instead to learn how to avoid these situations and also have the confidence that they can be out in the world safely and happily. I guess I'm sounding like Mr. Miyagi here (Daniel-son, no one ever wins a fight, ...), but I wasn't interested in finding a place that just taught you how to beat someone up. Instead I was looking for a place that focused as much or more on the internal and spiritual traditional aspects of martial arts. I have been so happy that we found just this sort of place at IMA. My eldest daughter especially revers Hanshi and Sensei Madani. And since she has been doing Karate at IMA (about 1 1/2 years), she feels she has become much more confident, stronger, and also more disciplined in all sorts of aspects of her life. Her goal is now to become a black belt, and she says she will keep at it until she accomplishes it. It is really something to see this transformation in her -- she tends to read and live in a world of books. But she tells me often how much she loves Karate and how important it is in her life. I've found Sensei Madani to be a very bright, funny woman who really seems to care about her students. She is tough, but fair, and does demand a lot from her students -- which my oldest daughter has really responded to (she doesn't want to disappoint Sensei). And I've also been impressed with the community at IMA. I was surprised how many folks turn out for their functions, and people seem to really feel part of a strong community with the other IMA members and families.

My grandson has been attending the Colorado Karate Club for a little over six months and I couldn't…read morebe happier with the way they treat him and our family. We absolutely love the staff and other members of this club. Sensei Willie, his wife and staff genuinely care for the kids. They teach them values, skills, and discipline in every class while maintaining fun interactions for all ages. My grandson loves going to Karate. If you are looking for a Karate Club I recommend Colorado Karate Club in Brighton. I also appreciate the time they take to speak with us regarding anything, and the support they offer to each student. All the Sensei's are always asking if everything is ok and how things are at home. Again, I can't express just how much they care about their students!!! Thank you Colorado Karate Club staff for always welcoming us!

I have two children that attend Colorado Karate Club. As a parent, you always hope to find classes…read morewith instructors that will treat your children with the utmost of care and respect, and we found that at Colorado Karate Club. The instruction is terrific and my children love going to their classes. They are taught in a way that is easy for them to understand, follow and learn and at the same time they are presented with challenges that keep them interested, entertained and give them the desire to learn and achieve the goals that are laid out before them. Sensei Willy is an incredible instructor and is wonderful with children. He is patient, encouraging, understanding and very helpful. There is also a strong sense of family throughout the dojo and it's just an overall wonderful environment for adults and children alike. The classes are also very affordable, which allowed us to the opportunity to send our children here. I'm thrilled that we've enrolled our children here and plan for them to continue for many years to come.

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!

7yo did the trial class and as with most high pressure sales tactics, indicated he wanted to…read morecommit. We went to the second class and my child had changed their mind about wanting to join. Alex was visibly not supportive of me listening to my crying child. I emailed the biz immediately to state this change. Alex then, after my email, charged us for month 1 and declined to accept our withdrawal. Very poor ethics and business IMO, especially when kids are involved. Don't fall for the high pressure sales tactic. I would NOT advocate for this lack of empathy of a local company.