The Action Karate staff is amazing. My son has gained a lot of confidence and really improved his balance. It has been amazing to see how much he improved with the help of the staff. Mr. Michael, Mr. Dylan and Ms. Megan have given him encouragement and guidance over the last several years which will last a lifetime. Action Karate was one of the best decisions we made. read more

I started studying here about two years ago. Since then I've lost about 20lbs and am in much better shape. I have made friends, learned a lot about martial arts and myself, and am excited to approach my black belt. It is reasonably priced and great for all ages. read more

I started my karate journey over 3 years ago. My husband and two daughters all decided to take karate. My son was already active in karate for about 4 years at the time. For financial reasons I decided not to and besides I am just a mom and 39 years old. That is CRAZY. After they were all signed up I started to go watch the two older kids take their beginning black belt classes. Then one day Mr. Bittner tossed me a gi and pretty much said if the rest of the family is doing it so are you.....And that's how the journey began. Having never been active in any type of sport while growing up, I was very hesitant at embarking on this journey. Negative thoughts were all that I had. I am overweight, out of shape, old (in my mind), work full time, a mom, and the list went on and on. I would be nuts to even consider doing this. After much thinking I figured what the heck. It is something my husband, Bill, and I can do together. And wow it was not easy. Getting that first stripe on my white belt felt great! But then things happened. For health reasons, my husband had to drop out of karate so I had to make the decision if I should continue for the next 3+ years alone. I decided to at least try it for a little while longer. Three and a half years later here I am. It hasn't been an easy journey, but having the support of my family and friends has made it all the more worthwhile. I will admit there were a lot of times that I wanted to quit for which reasons there are many, some of which are known by others and some that are private. It was the encouragement from my family (especially my children) and the friends that I have made at AK that have pushed me to where I am today. Karate has shown me that I can do anything I want to achieve no matter how difficult the road ahead may be. It has helped me live for me again and not just for my kids and husband. It has helped me form friendships with people that I know will continue on after I receive my black belt. For all of this I am grateful. Yes, I may still be a bit overweight and not in top shape but I am better than I was 3 and half years ago and I know I will continue to get better. I am still 'old' but I have realized that age is only a number and 42 (almost 43) is not even close being at an age that is boring. I still work full time and am a busy mom of three but I now take the time to enjoy each and every moment because I am grateful the life I have. Granted all of this may not have been attained through learning all of the self defense techniques and katas but it is through those lessons and training that I have obtained a clarity and a confidence that was not there in the beginning. read more

I encountered many struggles in karate and life but the school taught me lessons to handle most problems. Even with a injury, the instructors were able to work with me so that I would not fall behind. I am very proud to be achieving my black belt very soon from Action Karate, Nazareth. read more

action karate has changed my life!!! i started when i was 5 years old & im currently 15 years old & now an employee at action karate nazareth. i have learned lessons that i will use forever & friends who i will talk to forever. nothing bad to say. read more

I have been training for the last 3 years at Action Karate - Nazareth, PA. The journey from White Belt has not been an easy one. Being an adult with 3 kids, it was difficult in the beginning to get in the habit of coming to class and to practice self-defense and kata. In later ranks, there were many times when training became so difficult that I wanted to quit, but I didn't. I used the skills I learned to persevere. In three weeks, I am proud to say that I will be testing for my Black Belt. read more

I started my black belt journey at my sixth birthday. I've been learning karate for the past three years. Each new stage seems to get harder and harder, but I keep trying. With hard work and the support of all the people at Action karate I know that I am getting stronger and more belt belt worthy. I love karate and Action Karate Nazareth! read more

Action karate has completely changed my life. When I first started karate, I was the quietest and most insecure girl in my class. Within a matter of months, that all changed. I quickly discovered that karate made me feel empowered and confident, something I had never experienced before. A simple hobby became a passion, and I knew that I would not be satisfied until I earned my Black Belt. Action Karate has not only taught me how to persevere and work through the pain, it also helped me in my journey to self-acceptance. What many people do not know about me is that I was a victim of bullying. After only a few months at Action Karate, my confidence began to build, and I eventually worked up the courage to stand up to my tormentors. The confrontation was a success, and they haven't bothered me since. Ultimately, I would say that Action Karate is an excellent martial arts school for people of ages and that it teaches its members to be healthy both mentally and physically. read more