As a Tae Kwon Do student of 11+ years, I was excited to try Seishindo, but I felt Shane to be a bit…read moreoffputting. I felt uncomfortable with some of the comments he made, particularly regarding women. Martial arts classes should be safe, fun, and inclusive, but this is not the vibe I got from this studio.

My son has been a student for the last 18 months. He loves it!! He's learning the skills of karate…read moreas well as patience, discipline and teamwork. I highly recommend this dojo. The staff is wonderful with kids and really makes a community out of it.

My son and I have been students here for 2 years. Sifu Alan Myrtle is great with the kids and…read moreadults. You can tell he has been teaching kids for a long time. He is calm and encouraging with them. He also requires they respect him and each other. They love his games! He encourages the kids to compete in Forms/kata and sparring/kumite. The school does well at competitions. For the adults he is a wealth of knowledge on Kenpo and several other styles. Starting you slow and continually letting you in on some more info that helps you get better. Teaching is always sprinkled with a bit of humor. Some of his own black belts help teach classes.

I have been a student at Northwest Martial Arts for many years. Not only will you learn…read moreself-defense, but also build confidence and discipline. If you put in the time, effort and energy, the knowledge gained, as well as the physical, mental and emotional aspects, is beneficial even when not on the mat. Sifu Alan Myrtle is patient, wants the best of each and every student, and would like for you to learn some martial arts history as well as "THE WHY" we do certain movements, etc. During lessons, we have seriousness, as well as sense of humor thrown in there! This creates a balance. I highly recommend Northwest Martial Arts. PS. The dojo is located same side of Safeway but across the street next to Jack's donuts!

I am so very happy with Grand Master Scott Halsey as an instructor. As a ninth degree blackbelt in…read moreKenpo his experience and understanding of how to properly teach karate is very evident. He is patient with new students like me, yet doesn't let me form bad habits and always helps me improve, even in basic forms and techniques. Mr. Halsey is also great at motivating kids, with both grace and disciplined style, and maintains a respectful and positive environment in the classroom. Additionally, all the instructors have been excellent, each one bringing unique perspective to help me round out my skills. I now regularly attend classes 4 days a week and just can't get enough! Both of our boys (8, and 12) also study under Mr. Halsey! A BIT OF BACKGROUND I never would have thought that at 48 I would be starting my karate journey, but when our youngest son (now 8yrs old) started with Halsey Karate a little over a year ago, I soon had the itch to give it a try myself. So, this past spring I put on a gi for first time! I hoped karate might be a fresh way to connect and bond with my son, and also a great outlet for me to not only improve my physical strength and flexibility but also as a form of brain training and an outlet to help manage ADHD. Now, after about nine months of experience, and having earned my orange belt, I can confidently share that my studies of American Kenpo Karate at Halsey Karate provide ALL those benefits for me, and much more! I have never studied any martial art and have only recently begun familiarizing myself with other martial art forms. They all have some great strengths, but more I study, the more I appreciate and love American Kenpo Karate. Many of my friends and acquaintances have studied jiu jitsu with is very respectable and looks challenging! For me however, I just did not like the idea of spending so much time rolling around on the mat tied up with another sweaty human! I enjoy American Kenpo because it blends several important arts, like traditional karate, kung fu, and even some judo and ju jitsu, all into a series of techniques that challenge me greatly, yet as I begin to learn the basics I can I understand how they are extremely effective for self-defense. Kenpo techniques are a perfect blend of science (physics) and art. It speaks to the head and the heart! Finally, I really love how many people started Kenpo at a later age like me and ended up fining so much success and fulfillment. There are several students just like that at Halsey Karate. The upper belts are always extremely patient and helpful with the newbies like me, always reminding me that they had the same struggles. I get plenty of support and encouragement from everyone there. I am convinced that more adults and professionals like myself could benefit greatly by studying Kenpo Karate. Contrary to the lie I used to tell myself, it is truly never too late to start.

My kids, spouse and I have been attending classes here for 4 1/2 years and I can't speak more…read morehighly regarding Mr. Halsey and all the teachers at the school. He has the right balance between toughness and heart that you look for in a karate studio. You can tell how much he loves what he does and what a fanatic teacher and influence he is on his students. What's best? The kids have fun and the adults get a great workout that changes every time you're there to keep it fresh and different. Perfect.

The review give by Mike is completely inaccurate. This Dojo (room or hall where judo or karate is…read morepracticed) is over the top helpful with instructors that go out of their way to help when a student is having difficulty. If a student gets hurt (which is rare but it is Karate, unarmed combat by definition) the class stops and the needs of the student is immediately addressed. The instructors are patient but do insist that each form or technique is learned correctly. As it should be, this is self defense. If not learned properly the student will be at risk if they ever need to use what they have been instructed. The student is never pushed to progress faster than they can but always receive positive reinforcement. An advantage I see in this school is that it has students that have belted in other forms of martial arts. This allows the new student with little or no background in Karate to get a broader perspective of Karate. The Dojo is true to it's style which is Shorin-Ryu so even while there are students that have studied other forms the instruction is pure Shorin-Ryu. It is a family like atmosphere not a military atmosphere like some schools I have visited. I have found this approach to actually help students progress faster with better skill because they are not directed with fear of making a mistake. In my opinion if you want to learn to protect yourself and are willing to practice along with showing up for class this is a school that will allow for very satisfying success

Full disclosure we are friends with the Freeman's…read more I am writing this review not for today but the past. My children both took Karate here. I love Sensei Kelly as he is knowledgeable and loves what he does. He has a very kind demeanor, amazing amounts of patience and is able to teach even the youngest Karate. He is able to maintain respect in a fun and friendly environment. It is wonderful to watch the three year old class. Kelly teaches Japanese Okinawan traditional karate. This dojo also participates in several Karate tournaments throughout the year. This is a family owned and family run business. I could rave about this dojo all day.

Hi, my name is Stephanie Schroeder and I used to do karate at Haley's Martial Arts. When I was a…read morelittle kid I had a blast. And I had the best instructor for it. I wish I had a pic of me in my karate outfit..

Came home from living in Japan where I started my karate training. I was fortunate enough to find…read moreHaley's and have been training here for the past 30 years. Kyoshi Haley has trained under Hanshi Nagazato and still returns to Okinawa annually and teaches around the globe. If you can train here, your stars have aligned.

I have been training with Redding Shotokan Karate for over 11 years. Thete is always something new…read moreto learn or refine with each and every practice. The instructors are both knowledgeable and helpful at any level of your training. We welcome both new students and those that wish to add Shotokan Karate to their training.

With less than two months of training, I was at friend's birthday party and a guy grabbed me in an…read moreuncomfortable way. I was able to push him away gently, without escalating the situation, but firm enough to deliver the message that his behavior was not ok. It happened almost instantly. With my determined gesture he let me go right away. It was the most liberating experience. In my past, I would not have known what to do, I would freeze, letting him harass me further, probably end up being upset about it for days and weeks. I think this type of situation can happen to anyone, not just to women. Training helps me to prepare for the unexpected and builds my confidence. Furthermore, it shapes my body and mind. My attitude is a lot brighter now and people have commented that I look much more confident. The instructors are so dedicated and passionate about what they are doing. And they are so capable! They are my role models. I look forward to my classes every time. Joining Shotokan Karate was one of the best choices in my life.

We love GVKFK! I'm so glad we came to this dojo, it stood out to me because it had "family" in the…read morename :) The Garcia's are great people. I so appreciate how encouraging Mrs.Garcia is and how she pushes my son to do better as well! Karate has helped him with his self esteem and discipline, I'm so thankful for such a great activity :)

Wonderful place run by a great couple who dedicate their lives to making their students become…read moreall-around better people. They emphasize hard work, discipline, and self growth. Highly recommend for kids.

If you want a martial arts school that is NOT run by ego, this is the place. It is like one big…read morefamily. Not just the students, but the whole family is involved and shares in the experience. I'm starting my 20th year there soon, and I absolutely love it. When I moved up to Chico, I went around to all the schools and talked to the instructors, and watched the classes. I was completely impressed with the "You can't do this wrong" attitude at Eppersons. It's ok to make mistakes and learn from them! It is by far, the best place to train.

Had the Pleasure to workout with an Amazing 9th Degree from the Parker/Planas Linage, well rounded…read morein many styles, Filipino Stick and knife. Who knew Chico, California had such a Super star Hall of Fame in its Midst. I live in Portland Oregon and it worth the travel to train with one of the Best in the martial art community. One of the Nicest family you will ever meet!

The amazing thing about Carson ATA Martial Arts is that they are selling a class that appeals to…read morekids but is really aimed at the adults. Your kid will want the instruction, which is how Carson ATA gets you in the door. But how they get you to stay, is that they offer more than just a class containing instruction and your typical respect-based techniques of martial arts on tap for the taking. They offer to the parents a system of keeping the kids interested in being better kids. For a short part of the 50 minute class, parents get to stand up and explain how the kids did on meeting a certain goal (perhabs to be more respectful or in whatever way to be better kids). In front of the entire group, the kids are cheered on by the dojo about whatever little thing was hard for the kid to do at home over the course of the week. These skills in motivating kids to respect their parents is incredible. Why? Because these skills are taught by the same dojos who teach your kid how to fight and how to protect the child against attackers, which is what the kid really wants. So for every future black belt in the making, you get a child that is primarily concerned with doing the best he can at home, for you, so he gets to come back and learn to spar and grapple and use the equipment. A smarter business model there has never been. My kids are already wanting to go back. And I have a super hard kid that hates everything, plus is incredibly shy. In fact, I was very defeated at first that my child didn't want to participate over the first 30 minutes. But by the end of class, with some very clever motivation from the dojo, all the kids welcomed my child (who was probably feeling very uncomfortable being un-wallflowered) and got her on the floor and eventually she was doing some moves with the others and having a good time. They really want to come back. I actually hope my children become black belts. I can see this really working out.

Carson ATA has helped my daughter develop confidence in a positive, constructive environment. She…read morelearns not only martial arts, but life skills that we employ at home and at school. I appreciate the time that each instructor spends with her to ensure she is ready for testing, for sparring and her next goal. She has advanced and as the classes have become more difficult, her passion has grown to include special stunt classes.

Unprofessional, poor sport if I must say. Not a good coach at all. Disgusting attitude. Doesn't…read moreseem to be a team player. Really using his advantage on being the only mma studio in burney lol

I recently had my first class at Long Shot and I was so impressed. First of all, MMA and Jiu Jitsu…read moreare an amazing work out. It's a full body workout without the drone of the gym. Second, I learned things on the FIRST day that I could use in a self defense situation. The instructor is fun, knowledgeable and professional. He is someone I look forward to learning from. I'm definitely hooked! As a woman, you can never be too prepared or empowered. These classes give you both! I had such a great endorphin high afterward. Ill be a regular from here on out for SURE! The prices are beyond reasonable and you don't need to buy a bunch of stuff to get going. Bottom line: fitness, fun, self defense and something totally different from what you have been doing thus far. I can't recommend it highly enough!