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.

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.

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.

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.

Honestly I can't say enough great things about this studio. We have been a part of this studio for…read morealmost 2 years. My kids have gained confidence a hundred fold and the instructors are amazing at meeting each of my kids where they are to help them develop both physically and intellectually. I started training well after my kids started and now we train and play together! Even if martial arts is only planned to be a season of life, your kids and family will benefit for a lifetime by joining this group of amazing instructors.

This is a great martial arts school! Awesome, caring instructors that truly invest in their…read morestudents (both children and adults). I appreciate the other lessons that are built in as well during the kids classes. These discussions address a wide range of topics from personal responsibility to bullying to academics.