Nice teachers. Clean studio. Kids look like they're having fun. Graduation day and they all…read morereceived the next level belt. I'm

Great people & they understand kids of all ages. I HIGHLY recommend bringing your family hereread more

Can't say enough about this place! Run with a staff of highly talented martial artists, and the…read morehead instructor is absolutely phenomenal. The place is always clean, and they just upgraded to new floor mats for training! Great for any age!

Found this amazing team On yelp. Very helpful and extremely…read morewelcoming. My son is 5 years old and he can be a goofy character (always smiling and making jokes) . He mentioned he wanted to try karate so I Brought my son for his first class and to my surprise , the first practice class was at no cost. He loved it and learned the first lesson. We look forward to going back! Definitely recommend!

We have a son enrolled here age 5 and the confidence and tools learned here are unmatched to any…read moreprogram we've tried before. We tried jitjitsu before this and me and both kids were terrified because it was so intense haha power of one is a perfect mix of skills and training and martial arts. The owner is incredibly knowledgeable and the instructors are fantastic keeping the kids interests within reason but also challenging them. Highly recommend!

My son started in the summer and has enjoyed every minute of training he has received. He recently…read moreparticipated in his first belt ceremony and is already talking about the next one. We are happy with all the instructors, especially Makenna. She is patient, talented and knowledgeable.

Mr.Macias is the best. He is patient, flexible and welcomes all learning styles as well as…read moredevelopmental stages. My child has benefited greatly not only from the discipline of martial arts but especially the family atmosphere of Kenmex! Next, yellow belt :)

**Kenmex Karate: Where My Boys Became Mini Ninjas!**…read more If you're looking for a place to turn your wild little monkeys into disciplined mini ninjas, look no further than Kenmex Karate in Downey. Sensei Masias is the magical unicorn of martial arts instructors. He took my three boys - yes, THREE - and transformed them from chaos incarnate into focused, respectful, and surprisingly quiet little warriors. Walking into Kenmex Karate, you instantly feel the energy. It's like stepping into a dojo from a Jackie Chan movie, minus the dramatic slow-motion fight scenes (but give my boys a few more months, and who knows?). Sensei Masias has the patience of a saint and the wisdom of a sage, mixed with just the right amount of humor to keep the kids engaged and the parents entertained. My eldest was a skeptic, thinking he'd be the next Bruce Lee after one class. Fast forward a few months, and he's learned the value of hard work and perseverance. My middle child, who previously thought the best defense was to hide behind a couch, now confidently breaks boards (well, okay, thin ones). And the youngest, our resident ball of energy, has found a way to channel his inner Tasmanian Devil into disciplined kata forms. Sensei Masias doesn't just teach karate; he instills life lessons. My boys have learned respect, discipline, and the importance of teamwork. They now bow before meals, greet strangers with a respectful "osu," and can tie their belts faster than they tie their shoes. To all the parents out there considering karate for their kids, do yourself a favor and check out Kenmex Karate. Your sanity will thank you, your kids will flourish, and you'll gain a few laugh lines from Sensei Masias' witty humor. It's a win-win-win. Thank you, Sensei Masias, for turning my rambunctious trio into disciplined young warriors. We are forever grateful (and slightly less stressed). Osu!

I enrolled my son (Eric) about 3 moths ago. Boxing has helped my son a lot with his temper and also…read morekeeps him focus on school . Thanks to coach Anthony, coach Pedro and coach Rodarte for helping my son get a lot better in this sport . Elite pro boxing has the best coaches, you definitely feel at home .

Coach Steve is awesome. He's very dynamic and really cares for his students!! He's fun and always…read morehas a great sense of humor which makes training enjoyable and fun. Great spot for general workout. Boxing is such a fun sport. Thank you coach Steve!!

This is the best karate in LA county. I've know them for almost 20years and they are serious about…read morehelping kids build confidence and skills to be prepared for any bad situation where they need to defend themselves or when just to run!

My son has been coming here for 5 years now.. it's amazing how much confidence my son gained from…read morecoming to shark karate. The instructor Master Will is amazing . He's good with kids and he is very patient. He teaches kids how to stand up for themselves and not get bullied . Also how to help each other out. My Son will soon be a black belt he loves he can't see himself going anywhere else. I really recommend Shark Karate for parents who have any kids, and to bully proof your child.. great place...

Been going there at a young age great way to get started your journey to martial artsread more

Our 2 boys loved their Sensei. He's great with the kids and disciplines when need it. Hoping to…read morecome back in the spring.

We found this place from Yelp.... My hubby and I checked it out on a Saturday after the kids…read moresparring session. It was packed! For good reason too! Sensei Vince is great--- patient, kind and great with questions. His wife does basically all the membership & handles billing etc. this is a very family oriented dojo. They make you feel welcome. They not only have Kempo, but BJJ, and mma boot camp class if your not into learning the arts & just want a good workout. When you sign your kid up, parents train for free! Now that's awesome in my opinion. Gi (uniforms) will cost you $30, t-shirts $25 & if you will be sparring, I purchased ours online for around $50. Great investment though My son is almost 4 and goes to the pee wee Kempo class & the kids beginner class, because he needs it lol he is one of those daydreamer and sweet 4 year olds, and after just a few weeks, I was amazed that he began remembering moves, and was getting really into a routine and building relationships with other kids and his Sensei, Andryah (Andrea?) it's pretty awesome. *tip: practice with them and build a routine for them to know this is part of their life and they should do well.

Great place, I ve had my son Roman in this dojo for 5 years and Martial arts gives kids confidence…read moreand discipline it also builds character.. 5 years later and he will be testing for his jr black, very proud of the time and effort he has put into karate and he will be happy to be a little skunk.. :)

I love this place! Please do not read the negative reviews from the other people, chuck the owner…read moreis a little eccentric with the adults, but he is awesome with the kids! Honestly that is all that matters! I don't feel like he cares about the money, so that is why he has these insane deals, but he honestly cares more about the kids and the art of karate. In a matter of two weeks, my sons attitude, self esteem, has shot up 100 percent. He also gives amazing parental advice, if you are open minded and can listen to him. He knows what he is talking about! He knows shotokan, he cares about teaching, and passionate about it, and with that the kids love him, respect him and wants to learn. There are no gimmicks, no contracts, chuck is straight up. The best part is that, you can drop the kids off and then head over next door for your own kick ass workout and mike seril fitness! Come try it, I am there, and I will tell you the truth! If you are looking for someone to help your kids gain self esteem, self respect, self discipline this is the place to bring them!

I can't comment on the effectiveness of this place in training aspiring martial artists. I have no…read moreinterest in martial arts, and I'm personally pretty okay with that. This review is mostly about how the guy who owns and operates this place is a complete and total unprofessional asshole with boundary issues. He pulled me, my brother and my boyfriend into his shop with a plea to "give us a flyer" so he could "promote his business." First off, if you'd like to promote your business, a great idea would be to replace the sign that says "CARPET OUTLET" with a sign that says, idk, "Whittier Shotokan Karate"? Shady shady. I seriously thought we were gonna get a pitch for carpet samples 'til we got handed fliers with a bunch of karate dudes on it. So his initial sales pitch was okay. Something about two months for a hundred bucks, with a free uniform. Whatever. We were gonna nod and be polite and leave, but he wouldn't let us. He targeted my brother, who lives in Whittier, and said "I guarantee you can lose 40 pounds." To me and my boyfriend, he said, "You don't need to lose weight. You don't need to lose weight. YOU need to lose weight." Uh, we didn't ask, dude. Crazy rude. He went on to tell us not to "run off" while he went to grab yet more fliers about another deal he has going. When he came back, I had an awkward smile on my face, because I was pissed. This was clearly turning into a hard-sell pitch, and I was feeling defensive of my bro. When this dude (whose name is, I guess, Chuck) saw the smile on my face, he started lecturing me. Seriously? He was all "What's with the smile on your face? You're smiling at me like something's funny. What do you think?" I told him I didn't think much. His attention got turned to my boyfriend, after I mentioned he had done martial arts. He was all "You don't have to tell me. I can tell." Buuuullshit. He spent like five minutes guessing the form he'd done, and asking unnecessary questions. It was seriously invasive and a waste of time. I finally sacked up and was gonna make the standard excuse-- "Oh it's really late (it was past 9pm) and we have to get back to Huntington Beach" but he cut me off and didn't even let me finish the sentence. He literally told me to stop, because my boyfriend "wasn't finished" and was still listening to him. If my boyfriend had said anything in the past solid minute, I might have agreed, but it was just Chuck talking about his "extensive history" in martial arts. So I corrected him, and said that we were, in fact finished. Chuck had the nerve to challenge me, speaking over me and completely ignoring what I'd said to say "She tells you when you're finished!?" Oh my god, fuck this guy. I've never heard anything so rude from ANYONE, much less a business owner who was trying to sell us some needless service. At this point I was definitely angry, but I had a smile glued on my face. I said goodnight and was trying to steer my guys out the door, but Chuck wasn't letting go and kept trying to engage them. He asked my boyfriend if he always lets women tell him what to do. When we finally got out the door, my boyfriend and I split up from my brother, and Chuck followed my brother out the door. My brother's not as ballsy as me. He's reluctant to be even the slightest bit rude to someone. So he was gonna stand there and listen to the pitch AGAIN even though he was being blatantly insulted. So I went over, and Chuck was telling him yet again that he needed to lose weight. I said, "He's fine. *Goodnight*" (for the fifth time!) and literally had to put myself between Chuck and the guys before he would let us leave. He even went as far to ask why I was being protective-- if I was his sister. I said yes. He asked if I was the big sister. I said "No, little." And that was it. Little sister is not to be fucked with.

Instructor Christy was very helpful with registration and very welcoming towards our son, he really…read moreenjoyed the class - highly recommended!

The place is a nice with a nice staff, very friendly and very supportive of the all process to get…read morein