I have been at Elite for 14 months. And this year I became a snowbird for three months. And out of…read morethe blue, Sensei and Senpai called to see how I was doing in sunny Florida. This is so typical of these amazing teachers. When you are at Elite, you are family. I truly love this amazing dojo, teachers, and staff. You cannot find a more caring and dedicated group of people. Thank you for the call. It truly made my week.

Amazing chemistry between the kids and Sensei/Sempai. They're incredibly friendly, which makes…read morethem perfect for teaching young kids. Great for building confidence and socializing your kids at a young age as well. They keep the kids attention and work thoroughly on helping them better themselves, while still keeping it fun. Love this place, can't recommend enough!

Outstanding place to start your child in Karate. The staff there is super friendly! Flexible…read morescheduling makes it easy as well.

This is not your typical karate school--this is a true dojo! Don't just learn self-defense or stop…read moreat tournament fighting. Develop your technical skills as a martial artist and be a part of an incredible community of students of all ages and training backgrounds. Sensei Aldis and his staff have a curriculum that will challenge you and make you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Can say enough amazing things about this place!

Went here for a women's self-defense class. I was hesitant. I am not in karate shape. Was very…read morehappy to see all sizes, shapes and ages of women and women black belts! The main instructor, I forget her name. was AMAZING! I am thinking about checking out classes; there is something very satisfying about "striking." The blackbelts that were volunteering their time were pretty awesome as well.

My family and I have been going to this dojo for over 2 years now and the entire time we've been…read moreattending, it has always felt like family. The instructors are great and extremely good with kids and adults (big kids). The Sensei is very good, approachable, and personable. He feels like one of my friends. I would recommend this dojo to everyone!

Excellent dojo teaching children and adult classes, karate, kickboxing, private lessons, etc. All…read moredays and schedules... my son loves it so far! Not only professional but a a family friend as well. He works extremely well with kids... especially ones with behavioral issues and oppositional defiance disorder.

V impressed w/Family Karate Academy. A friend recommended…read moreit to me after my displeasure with Karate at the Y. (I know, I know, but I was looking for convenient.) It's amazing the way Master Kaz is able to control an entire class, while teaching different groups at their level. Master Kaz is stern, but is stern with kindness, and as a result, my child has confidence and demonstrates self-control. Family Karate Academy is a serious training academy, with Tae Kwon Do instruction, and you can expect your child to learn quickly and grow in technique, confidence and discipline. Master Kaz trains the students to be healthy, focused, and respectful. His instruction includes warm-up. Master Kaz also teaches stranger-danger, bully prevention, and has family events. There is plenty of room at the academy, including changing rooms and observation space. Lots of parking as well, and located conveniently at the SW corner of 15 Mile & Mound, in Sterling Heights. Master Kaz is a Master, google him! This is a great place for your child to learn karate. Training is recommends 2/week, and payment is easy, whether you choose to pay monthly or longer. CC accepted. Master Kaz will treat you and your child like family!

I've trained under Sensei Rob and Sensei Laura for over two years and couldn't be any happier…read more Their dedication to not only their students training but their own training is amazing. They are upfront with what they expect from you and are a constant helping hand in taking you to places you never thought you could reach in your training. As someone who works out regularly I am still able to get a great workout every class. At no point have the classes got "easier" and I leave just as exausted as the first class I took. It is a training where you can push yourself every class and expect results, both mentally and physically. Working an office job, karate provides me the perfect stress relief from a corporate position. I can clear my head and focus on myself for an hour or two. I can go on and on of the benifits that karate has provided to my life and well being, but each person is different. Come on in and see what karate training can provide to you.

I've used reviews literally hundreds of times in my purchasing decisions, yet I've come to the…read morerealization that I never write them. In an effort to pay it forward, I decided to start by reviewing a place I feel people need to know about. The dojo in Clawson MI is a place you must check out. The instructors there (Sensei Rob and Sensei Laura) are top notch and have all the traits you could possible seek (highly skilled, passionate, knowledgeable, patient, and just really good people). I've known them for the better part of the last 15 years and can honestly say few people have made more of a positive impact on my life than they have. Aside from the great instruction, the fellow students there are truly a joy to train with. It's humbling when you see them show as great of an interest in your development as they do with there own. You find yourself growing/developing within the group and new friendships are one of the many results. I feel very fortunate that I have gained some great friends over the years through training. You should expect the same. In addition to getting some good exercise and learning/developing self defense techniques, I personally find this place a great mental refuge and a way to get away for 90 minutes from the daily grind. When you train you don't think of that project at work, class you might have a test in, lawn in need of being mowed or your cable/phone bill....you just think about the training. You may, like me, find this to become almost essential to a healthy life. So you've read this far, isn't it about time you just go up there and try a class out for yourself? One of the first things Sensei Rob ever said to me was that the hardest part of training is walking through the door. Once you are there it is easy. While I wasn't sure about that comment at the time, I found it to be very true (in other things as well). Some of you may have driven by the dojo already....contemplated coming in. My hope is that this review will give you the motivation/desire to take that toughest step and walk through the door to give this place a try. I am sure you will thank me later!

A few years ago, I was interested in getting my child some self defense classes due to bullying in…read morethe school system. Not really thinking this was a long term commitment I could not be happier. I stumbled upon this studio years ago through Google. I took a chance and called to make an appointment with an instructor to see what was offered and what my options were. As there are several options for you and/or your child I thought best to start personal one on one classes and I could not be happier with my choice. Not only has my child stuck with the lessons (personal) for years she has a great bond with her instructor; Aaron. He has been absolutely amazing with her! Not only does she have a higher self esteem she now stands up for herself and no longer takes "garbage" from class mates! The building it's - self is not your typical karate studio, it's very "rugged". Remember you are not there to enter a fashion show! It's exactly what I had wanted for her! Focus on what your lesson is vs. what belt or uniform you will be wearing. As you do have the option though, comfy clothes are best. As for the price you will not be able to beat the offers here. Not only is my daughter attending classes my husband also started attending ( you probably spend more in fast food a week than you will here ).. On a side note, let me say that my husband works out at a regular gym 5-6 days a week few hours a day and never comes homes as hyped up and sweaty as he does going to Tracy's for a half hour once a week. He will be the first to say WARNING: Aaron will kick your butt!! No mercy for the weak (haha). You learn a lot in a short period of time and the instructor will not continue on until he feels you are secure with what was taught and you are doing the moves correctly with no hesitation. We hope to continue lessons for years to come; Thank you Tracy's Kenpo Studio for all your hard work in changing my child for the better!! I could not have done it without you; Aaron especially.

This is an absolutely wonderful place to learn martial arts. Using several different methods,…read moreyou'll learn not only basics of fighting and self defense, but also the history and science behind what you're learning. Mark & Aaron do a wonderful job leading & teaching & the other instructors are great as well. Our kids (ages 5. 7, & 9) go to the group classes & have learned so much. It has made them more confident and they get a workout every time. My husband and I also take lessons & have learned so much. It never ceases to amaze me how knowledgable the staff is & how willing they are to teach anyone who asks. They train MMA fighters, cops, & regular people off the street like you and me. The icing on the cake is they have really great rates and plans to fit different budgets. I highly recommend this place.

I ran into a situation where my daughter and I were eating ice cream at scoops on viscount and she…read moreneeded the potty. I walked to dance extreme and asked them kindly if my 3 yr old can use their bathroom. The lady rejected us and it was very embarrassing and frustrating. Next door was Olympic martial Arts...upon entering I notice there's a class going on this giant mat and the bathroom is on the other side. I figured I'm probably going to get rejected again and was getting ready to just leave. The gentleman teaching the class saw me and asked me what he can do to help. I didn't even tell him what happened next door but just that my 3 yr old needed the bathroom. He stopped his class so my daughter and I can walk right through the mats in between his students and access the bathroom in the back. He just asked that we take our shoes off before stepping on the mat. And then unfortunately we had to interrupt his class again to exit. It was such a small gesture and such a basic necessity but it made a huge difference for us. To think that dance extreme rejected us and their bathrooms aren't located anywhere inconvenient in their building was disheartening. This man stopped his class twice so my little girl can get to the bathroom. Not to mention his young students were watching and observing what was going on. It's a small gesture but it also taught the kids something that were in there. Martial Arts teaches respect and patience and it reflected on that class yesterday evening. This is the type of environment and sport I want my daughter in.

From the owner: Little Dragons programs for children age 4to6.Childrens classes ages 7 to 12. And adult classes all…read moreages. Also run a cardio kick boot camp set to high energy music.

Thank you to all the staff at TNT for setting an awesome example of respect and discipline for both…read moreof my children. They both LOVE going to Karate, and they enjoy it so much they don't even realize that it is teaching them important life skills as well as a great time!

Great learning environment with dedicated instructors. Both of my children have learned and…read moreimproved while attending TNT and I've recently joined classes as well. We all love the sense of community and focused instruction offered at TNT.

My family and I have been practicing at Limitless for the past 8 months, and it has been a purely…read morepositive experience. We joined with no prior knowledge of Taekwondo at ages 4, 5, and 38 and the staff made it easy for us to get started. They're great at working with beginners, giving us a gentle learning curve so we could follow along comfortably from our first session. Not only is the environment welcoming, but Taekwondo has also become an approachable way for us to stay active and finally get into a healthy routine. I highly recommend Limitless to anyone, regardless of age or ability level.

Limitless Martial Arts has become such an important part of my families lives. There are so many…read morereasons we love this place; from the instructors, the leadership we get to see and experience, the amazing families we have the privilege of doing life with and the programs that pushes you past what you think your body is capable even when you want to throw in the towel bring you back week after week. This is a place that cares about each individual person and will meet you where you are and push you to be stronger, do better and strive higher with each passing month and year. My 5 girls and I have trained here for years and we recommend you try it out!