Being a lifetime martial artist and having tried many styles of martial arts from Brazilian…read moreJiu-Jitsu to Taekwondo to Escrima, I wasn't sure what to expect from Shotokan but Shiba Sensei is very welcoming and presents the material and dojo etiquette professionally and precisely. Excellent teaching and conveys and explains the ins/outs of the techniques clearly and straight to the point. The dojo atmosphere is very traditional and welcoming. I am hooked. Wish I would have tried Shotokan earlier.

I've just started training in karate, but Shiba Sensei is always patient to explain moves…read more I also enjoy the dynamic of training as one group with people who are a range of skills -- from white belts (me) to black. It's a great group of people. Come try a free class like I did. It was a good enough experience that I went and bought a gi.

My kids have been coming here for 3 years now . They have an excellent kids class on…read moreTuesday/Thursday and Saturday all the instructors there are amazing and the kids love going . The kids all work great together and have a fun structured class , not only learning jujitsu but also respect and the word of the month which they talk about and put into practice . My daughter also does the women's class on Monday nights and absolutely loves it .

Character building | Excellent for kids…read more We've been coming here for about 2 months now and recommend this place. Our 5 yr old daughter officially enrolled in their 5-12yr old class, once a week, and loves it! Backstory: We checked out this place a few weeks before our daughter turned 5. She is always very nervous and hesitant to try anything new, especially when it's something she does on her own without us in the picture. So, this was a big step for us. Within the first month of showing up, she went from watching off of the mat to sitting on the mat and eventually interacting with other kids with the help of one of the teacher's daughters. It was a long transition for our daughter, but everyone in the class are so welcoming and friendly. The teachers, including the owner, are so understanding. They never pressured her/us to join. They made the transition easier and more fun to the point where we signed up for 1 class a week and bought her a gi about 2 months later. In her words, "I like this place. I like jiu-jitsu." She is the youngest and smallest kid in this class. I'm excited to see how far she goes here! I like how Joe runs the class. They warm up, talk about the word of the month (i.e. respect), learn a new move, practice this new move with others, and practice the guard. For this specific class, they offer it 3 days a week: Tuesdays/Thursdays at 5pm and Saturdays at 9am. Parking is on the street or in the private lot. There is a sitting area for parents to watch.

My family became a part of the Family Martial Arts Academy family in September of 2018, when my…read more(then 6 year old) daughter began taking karate here, with their Tigers program. Paul Keller, the owner, and all of the Sensei's, are extremely compassionate and dedicated to every student. They have a wonderfully thought out program for kids, that encourages the students to do their best, not only at the dojo, but also within their school, community and home life. Students can earn "Victory" patches to sew on their Gi(uniform), by completing school homework, reading, helping out at home, practicing karate outside of the dojo, doing good deeds in the community, sponsoring another student, etc. My daughter enjoys her karate training, and her dedication to it, has greatly improved her home, school, and other extracurricular activities. I've watched her become more focused, grounded, determined and a better listener. My 3 year old son, is so excited to start his karate training when he turns 4. He loves watching his sissy in class and being at the dojo. Not only do they offer karate classes for the whole family, they also offer Tai Chi, Women's Self Defense, Mixed Martial Arts and Mat Pilates classes. I take Pilates here twice a week from a phenomenal teacher, Alli Breen, a classically trained Pilates instructor. I cannot praise her enough and her dedication to the art of Pilates! We are truly blessed to have such a phenomenal school in our community!

Jim Dalton is a kind, patient, and wonderful teacher of Tai Chi. I recommend his class to anyone…read moreof all ages. Thanks!

The krav maga and kickboxing classes I took were both excellent…read more I got critiqued mainly for 'not being aggressive enough' toward my punching bag, and they helped me learn what to do if someone aggressive were attacking me. The owner, some Lynn? who I have never met that I know of, refunded the 2.5 month all inclusive membership I had paid but didn't tell me. I found out today after driving an hour in rush hour traffic (with asthma - I was quite tired), when they told me the owner 'felt I was a danger'. They would not tell me why. So, if I can't go to class, this is kind of a 1 star place. I'm 5'6", 140lb, 54 years old, with asthmas, and the only martial art I know is tai chi which is 100% defensive. Why the owner thinks I am a danger I have no clue. The current teacher said that the owner also cited me for not following instructions... which is also mysterious since I did everything asked of me including following in with their rather low energy warm-up routines. So I'm afraid I can't recommend this establishment, even though Ryan and Brian are very excellent Krav Maga teachers.

Oregon Self Defense and Fitness rocks! Mark is an excellent trainer and if you're looking for…read moreresults, he's the person you need to be working with. No excuses, get to sweating the pounds off.. it's the only way it's going to work. On a self defense level, the training and confidence you'll learn through these techniques can save your life. Mark can help anyone at any level, from kids classes to adult one on one training. The studio is beautiful and equipped with so many kinds of equipment. I highly recommend you drop in to meet Mark, and see the studio. Adrienne H.

I've been an adult student with Mr. and Mrs. Simpson for 13.5 years. Sure it was awkward to start…read morein a class with kids much younger than me. But going through the color belt ranks, I did have other adults and teenagers to look up to. I made it to first-degree black belt... and then I kept going. I just tested for my fourth degree. Being a martial artist is a journey and there is always more to learn. I'm impressed that our black belt class keeps growing. We haven't had this many before and that is very encouraging to see. Being a black belt isn't easy, nor should it be. The expectations are high; so are mine of myself. I'm always finding ways to incorporate the life skills and black belt attitude into my personal and professional life. Heck, I'd say I've learned more about leadership in black belt class that I have in formal classes. I can only echo what other parents have said. I'll be bringing my kids here for martial arts training when they are old enough.

This place is awesome…read more My wife and I want our kids to know a martial art for self-defense. We put our oldest in different Taekwondo place. They taught him the moves, but not much else. They did not care if he goofed off in class or not. There was little instruction past the forms. I was disappointed and thought I would never find the right place. Karate for Kids is way different. They care about what the kids learn and carry with them for life. It is much more than teaching moves. They teach self-disciple, respect, focus and instill the true reason for martial arts (self-defense only.) My oldest was getting bullied in school by several kids. Karate for Kids run a free "Bully Proof" seminar every so often on Saturdays. All kids and their parents are invited. I was skeptical at first, but took my kid. He applied things he learned in this class. Soon after the kids stopped picking on him. In fact, one of the kids became friendly towards him. This is all because Karate for Kids cares. You won't find a better Taekwondo school for kids. I would give them more than five stars if I could. Try them out. You'll be glad you did.

Michelle is AWESOME! I took a 2-hour class at my local gym, and it was super informative and fun…read more We learned some really good techniques and tips for if you're in a situation where you need to use self defense, but also just how to be assertive in every day life. I highly recommend her.

Michelle was awesome! Our group had 6 girls aged 10-13 and 3 moms and 1 grandma. Michelle came to…read moreour house and taught us all about using our intuition when in a potentially unsafe situation, how to use our voice to scare off predators, and use our self defense moves against bad people. Michelle used language that was very age-appropriate so as not to scare the girls- but to become more aware of surroundings and to be ready if an unwanted person/situation arises. Michelle has a lot of positive energy which made us even more focused, eager to learn and empowered!! I will definitely be telling all my friends to contact her to schedule a class. Suzanne C.

Love love love the little gym! My son is about to turn 7 months and we signed him up around 4…read moremonths. Let me tell you... HE LOVES IT! He enjoys the songs and the circle time and then loves exploring around on all the different soft gym mats. His teacher Jordan is amazing! Very energetic, welcoming, kind and careful with all the littles. My son lights up when we sing songs and try different stretches and tumbles. He likes to engage and see the other babies, so far he's been the smallest one in class so he really likes to see the other babies crawl around and play. We are in the bugs class so my self and my husband can both attend which has been so great. It's a family outing and we love seeing our little guy grow in his movement and social confidence! We also joined the little gym in the 4th of July parade which was such a fun experience! They have so many different offerings too like birthday rooms and a fun night class so parents can have a date night! So excited to continue our journey here. The location is great, the staff members are all super nice and always so friendly. 10/10 would highly recommend!

We came here for a class once and it was structured and fun. The instructor was nice and welcoming…read more but there wasn't much "gym" equipment for smaller kids to play with except for matts and a few steps. I have a 14 month old and a lot of people in the class had smaller kids and toddlers as well. We instead found MyGym and they had so many more options like a ball pit, slides of various sizes, small rock climbing area, hanging areas and offered structured classes at a more affordable price as well along with a tiral period.

Ketzal martial arts has exceeded my expectations for martial arts lessons for my child. The…read moreowner/instructor is professional, organized and great with kids (tough, fair and kind). The classes have enough variation to keep kids engaged without getting bored but have enough consistency to help them improve. Our child loves coming to class and has grown in confidence, strength and coordination. We are extremely pleased with Ketzal Martial Arts and will continue classes.

My son and I love Ketzal martial arts!! Mrs Eiseman is the nicest most patient person I have ever…read moremet. She coaches the kids and gives them easy to follow instructions. My son has been going there for a month or two now and he is now saying "yes, mam" to me at home. I had no idea that karate would play such a big role in teaching my son what respect means and how he can use it to be successful in life. He even says yes mam to his teachers. I couldn't be more proud of him!