The school itself is not bad but their payment systems suck. We enrolled our son and cancelled the membership when we were traveling out of the country. But they continued to bill us monthly for several months though our son has not attended the school. They only seem to be interested in billing you and not check if the student is attending the classes or not. They always blame it on their payment vendor and it is a big hassle to get a refund from them. We are still trying to get several hundreds of dollars refund from them. read more

Our son loved it at first but overtime there were issues with author bigger child that would bully the others. It took a Facebook post for them to deal with the situation and even after the owner "talked" to us we were not comfortable with the steps they took with the parent to try to resolve the situation. Just bout every time we would come I would see that particular child hit or push another child. The last straw for us was when he hit a really really small boy. The owner can't tell kids can't hit like a grown man because what I seen that day shook me. Picking this place was the worst mistake I ever made and I continue to feel guilt for ever choosing this place. read more

I went all the way to black belt at this school, from the time I was 9 until I was 17. It started out like a family and I thought it was great. But looking back, it wasn't. After having moved out and going to learn a different martial art at a small school, I realize how much was wrong with Alexander's. First of all, they don't teach the why or how of anything, only the what. They will correct you if you do something seriously wrong and will tell you how to do a move, but you don't really get the ability to ask questions about how something should feel. Additionally, you don't learn the reasoning behind anything. I was supposedly learning Shotokan karate, but I really have no idea what that is. I have no idea what makes it different from any other martial art or where it came from. Like other reviews have said, this place is mostly trying to get your money. The owner is not someone genuinely interested in the growth of every student in the school- he is interested in getting money out of them. The worst part is tho, the school does nothing about bullying, and the owner will even bully some students. Looking back, my family was insulted here, including me. The owner played favorites and my sister was not his favorite so when my sister had an issue with one of his favorites, my sister paid the price. She was bullied and lost all her self confidence. This same favorite person also got my dad fired; my dad worked there and was treated like garbage. Most karate schools have 0 turnover in their instructors; this place has extremely high turnover, because the owner will constantly cause drama. I give this school a 2 instead of a 1 because it did make a difference in my life. I did learn to be more confident, even if I have horrible memories of being bullied. The uniform star and belt stripe programs are great, and the leadership program is really fun. Parents' Night Out was always a great time, and some of my best memories as a kid. It was like a second home to my family, in many ways, but that home had many problems. The place is dirty, overcrowded, and full of drama. Try to find another place to send your kids to learn martial arts, or do summer camp or after school care or whatever you are thinking of. Because, this place isn't going to be your best option for anything. read more

It has been about a month since I began attending MMA classes with Alexander's and I couldn't be happier with my experience. I am new to the area and to MMA, and all the instructors made me feel very welcome and show every day that they are eager to help me accomplish my goals. They are patient with beginners and explain and demonstrate what needs to be done very clearly and are always encouraging. I signed up immediately after my first two free classes. Students pay monthly and can attend as many classes as they want (as long as it is within their level)--it is what you make it. They are also always willing to give a few personal tips to those who have questions after classes, and there is an entire online portal of different moves so students can practice at home. Additionally, they send encouraging emails and postcards in the mail, and I really appreciate them taking the time to do that for their students to recognize their efforts. I love Alexander's and I'm so glad I found it. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a new hobby for personal development. read more

I recommend this martial arts it's the best martial arts in town I train here it amazing

I am very happy here! My son loves it and is a White Belt. I am looking forward to coming long term. It's good for discipline,self defense against bullies. This is the best investment in a child's life. I know people go with sports. I am going with karate. As a single mom my son needs this to express his feelings in appropriate ways. The instructor was patient and kind and generous. It's a positive outlet for children. Simply the best. read more

We have been part of the Alexander's Martial Arts family for almost 4 years. My son has grown and blossomed into a strong and confident individual thanks to so many positive things this school has offered. Such as Master's and leadership class. Let me not forget the instructors! One in particular did an outstanding job in my son's Master and Advance class last night, Andre Stewart! The kids responded so well to him while he gave then a nice touch of physical activity and a great overall rounded and sound class! A lot of positive energy! read more

If you're looking for a well-rounded martial arts school, I highly recommend Alexander's Martial Arts. They have something for everyone, for children, teens, and adults. My daughter has been taking karate at Alexander's for a little over a year now, and she has gained so much confidence! She loves the black belt excellence and Masters programs, and is looking forward to continuing her martial arts training at Alexander's. We are very impressed with the staff and instructors--they are very personable as well as professional. read more

There is a lot about this school that is very good. They try to instill confidence, leadership, and discipline. I will admit that my son has gone there for years. However, the reason is because I love the staff, and the school has given my son some stability and good friendship that he needs--not because of the quality of karate education he has received. The class sizes are far too large for the students to get the individual attention that they need to learn to defend themselves. It is far too overpriced for what you get, and they milk parents for every possible nickel and dime they can squeeze. (Parent's nights, out, tournaments, overpriced equipment, "specialty" classes, etc.) The belt tests are a farce--if the students show up and don't act out of line, they pass, regardless of how strong their form is. I wish I had chosen a different school for my son, one that is more reasonabily priced where he receives more one-on-one help from quality adult instructors. read more

Way, way overpriced (a whopping $140.00 a month) considering the student teacher ratio of an average of 25-30 students per instructor on any given night, not to mention that you need to sign a 1 year contract to join!! A 1 year contract is way, way too long for an 8 year old. Most employees/instructors are pleasant. I felt it necessary to write this review to prevent someone else from being trapped in a contract despite less than mediocre results. Don't sign a contract with them! Also, the finance company that the dues are paid to, ASF International, are total crooks! Just check their BBB rating....an "F", with 258 complaints!! read more

Not only is it too expensive but the owner herself threw a ball at my young child's head, and when all the other kids laughed at him, she laughed along with them. Completely humiliating - the opposite of what martial arts is supposed to do. Of course he wouldn't come back after the owner herself humiliated him - and would she refund any of the money? Of course not. read more

If you're looking for a place to send your kids for something to do and get them away from you for a while, you might be interested in this "school". If you want your kid to actually learn self defense, this place is a massive waste of money. Once upon a time I used to attend a martial arts academy. We learned how to actually defend ourselves. This means proper form and application as well as getting into shape. At Alexander's, all my kid learned to do was flap his limbs about ineffectually in the air while yelling. His form was never corrected. They did almost no exercise. He was a yellow belt within months and still couldn't throw a proper punch or kick. Oh, and sparring is extra money on top of what you've already paid. Oh, and this applies to half of the actual class as well. You need to buy your child these toy weapons fairly often so he can do half of what they do in class. So your child can learn to flail about toys in the air as well as their limbs. It took me approximately 40 minutes to show my child more self defense than he received in 8 months of maximum attendance at Alexander's. Do not recommend. As a rule of thumb, any martial arts school that wants you to sign a contract is likely not a very good school. You shouldn't be coming to a school because you're contractually obligated to do so. You should should be there because it's worth the time and money. read more