A hidden gem of a school. These folks know what they're doing, and are wonderful to work with, and…read morelearn from. Some of the instructors have trained in Okinawa, and have a deep respect for the culture and the art of Shuri-Ryu karate. At the same time, they are extremely approachable and down to earth. They're some of the kindest and most patient people I've met, and they care deeply about their students. They will meet you at whatever level you're at, whether you're young, old, fit, or out of shape (even if maybe you've never formally exercised your whole adult life...). They will push you to improve, but they are mindful of your limits. I've always felt challenged, but never singled out or left behind. I recommend them regardless of your age or experience level.

Poor communication and a schemy "time share" type spiel at the end of the first class…read more Circulating social media the past couple years has been a $25 new student class and my kiddo finally aged into the program. We were excited to try it out! $25 gets you a new uniform, 5 weeks of classes and 15 minutes full of pressure to sign a $129/month contract at the end of the first class. Those of us with kiddos know that $129/monthly is a bit extreme when it comes to children's activities. Especially when you're put on the spot to sign in a totally unexpected way. I find this alone to be very tricky by the school. Premise is you can cancel anytime within the 5 weeks and they won't charge your card. I've had friends who cancelled but were charged regardless. I cancelled and have yet to have any communication back. Other friends cancelled and had to send three additional emails to confirm the cancellation notice. This is horrible business and makes me wonder why anyone would trust them? We ended up going to two classes before we found a new karate school on Beechmont Ave to attend, one we like much more for less than half of the cost.

Met with Mr. Franzen to sign up my 7yr son. He was excellent, friendly and made my son feel…read morecomfortable. Really down to earth. Did a great job explaning everything to my son. The place is nice and clean too! I highly recommend it! We left very happy!

I received an email from DTA today and I realized I never reviewed this academy although I had…read moreintentions of doing so years ago. Our son, Luke, attended DTA for a few years. He was diagnosed with Asperger's around the age of 4 years old and we were instructed to start him on medications. We disagreed and began occupational and speech therapy with our school district. We began looking for extracurricular activities he could participate in so we checked out DTA. We had concerns because at the time he was barely verbal and couldn't follow much instruction. We spoke with Mr. D about his diagnosis but also wanted to make sure that Luke was held accountable and treated, for the most part, like any other student. He loved it! Mr. D and his staff were incredibly gracious and much to our surprise Luke began learning patterns quickly having to remember several moves and techniques in order to move through different levels of skill. Several times he wasn't able to complete patterns to move through different belts and Mr. D didn't make exceptions if he didn't make it. However, he always encouraged him through his missteps and I witnessed Mike do this with other kids as well. Luke will soon be 17 yrs old and we are looking at colleges this spring. He has always viewed his years with DTA with fondness and it is clear that he was provided mentorship through several instructors as well as Mr. D. The money spent with DTA is really inconsequential for as much as we received in return. We can't recommend this place enough!

After just over two months our 8 year old daughter has achieved so much here…read more The staff is amazing and they love sharing this art with children. Mr.D and Mr.Z have dedicated their lives to helping children learn self confidence respect and discipline. The price is very very reasonable with unlimited amount of classes you can attend per week It is important to remember that this is an art and requires dedication to achieve greatness , but with the staff at DTA it is possible. Let Mr.D and his team give you and your whole family a gift they can share for a lifetime it will be one of the best things you can ever do

Our family has been part of Nishime Martial Arts for almost 1 year, and I can honestly say it's one…read moreof the best decisions we've made. The instructors are not only highly skilled, but they genuinely care about the students' growth both on and off the mat. They teach discipline, respect, confidence, and perseverance in a way that truly sticks with the kids. My son Tj has ADHD and has grown tremendously--not just in martial arts technique, but in character. The environment is always welcoming, structured, and motivating. Whether you're looking for a solid martial arts program or a place that helps build life skills, Nishime delivers. We're proud to be part of this community and highly recommend it to anyone considering joining.

My son has gone to Nishime Karate for about five years. The growth he has shown in determination…read moreconfidence and focus is hugely contributor to Sensei Drew and Cole. They care about their students and show a passion for what they do. If you're looking for karate classes I would recommend this school.

My family has been training with Sensei Steve since 1995. My husband, my daughter and grand…read moredaughter all have trained with him. Both my daughter and grand daughter were in the competition team. The school has a family atmosphere. They offer group and private lessons for adults and children

I trained with Sensei Steve as a kid in the 90s, and now my boys are training with him. I couldn't…read morerecommend him more highly.

Our whole family practices Kung Fu here 3 times a week and it is great. The class has people of all…read moreskill levels and of all ages. The workouts are rigorous and the training is great. Love being able to work out and learn a skill at the same time. My wife and I both work from home and sit in front of a computer all day and now we are feeling better, losing weight, and building muscle from our sessions here. Master Nick and Sifu Tom are great instructors and are both very talented and patient. My 8 year old really respects both of them and loves the classes too. The skills and discipline he is acquiring are sure to be useful to him. I recommend Grant County Martial Arts without hesitation.

Fantastic! The instructors here are wonderful. They really push you to do your best, and share…read moretheir experience in how to keep from damaging your body during our difficult workouts. It is great for all ages, the youngest members of our class are 7-8, with the oldest being some gray-haired adults of undetermined ages (I'm not asking!) Everyone is very friendly and kind. The rates are simply incredible. I would not expect to get the level of personal attention and quality of education for the price that we pay for these classes. Whether you specifically want to learn martial arts, or just want to get in shape, you can't beat the workout and the price for it. I can also tell a major difference, both in the way I feel (incredible!) and in my muscle tone. I can now see my arm and leg muscles- probably for the first time in my life. This has been a very rewarding experience, both for me and family.

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Our middle child has been training at Stillwater for about eight months and he loves it (our oldest…read morehas just started as well). The instructors/owners/staff are top notch and have become like a second family. I highly recommend Stillwater if you're looking for a great experience.

This was a great place for families to socialize while watching their children develop and grow…read moreparticular character traits. Adults and parents also participated in the program. Unfortunately the school is now closed as the owner became gravely ill and the school was too young to have any experienced instructors to fill in.