IF YOU HAVE YOUNG CHILDREN INTERESTED IN MARTIAL ARTS AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS. I've never in my life been more turned off from a business. My 5yo son after 3months of attending would physically not go anymore- tantrumed that he hated it. I spoke with owner he said he understood and said to speak with his "billing"company they handle all transactions. I spoke with them and they said it was up to the owner to cancel his enrollment. So I thought okay good, I was done. NOPE! things got really shady 3 months later. I was harassed over and over being threatened to go to collections and that I'm past due on payments. I was shocked I thought I was canceled! I continued to speak with his "billing" company being told it's up to the owner then owner says it's up to them (a lot of BS back & forth). Finally being told I must show proof of address change and a disability form. I said sure send me the forms. (Mind you this is about a 5 YEAR OLD doing karate , not an adult gym membership). They never sent forms so again I thought I was done with this place. NOPE! 2 months later I get a letter that they'll be automatically taking funds from my bank account AGAIN as per our "agreement". This agreement which I have no copy of is suppose to be for a year. When I first enrolled my son I said "what if we want to cancel at anytime" Master Pete said "no problem, I'll work with ya!".... Now they want 50% to buy out of my contract $500! This is unreal, he went for 3 months 2x a week the routine never changed, they never knew his name etc. I paid for an extra 3months of him not even attending before I had my bank stop payments. So they've gotten plenty $$ from me that I'm not even asking for back, I just want to be done and stop being harassed. read more

Island Martial Arts has the experience and credibility to work with any age group. The kids are excited to be there, and never want to leave. The teachers group the kids by belt color to work collaboratively. Then, there are multiple entry points where they work one-on-one with a child. During each session, you can observe and see for yourself how all of the kids are working hard to improve. Most importantly, Master Pete and his teachers keep a positive and supportive relationship with the kids. They empower their students to learn. Within a short time, both of my children have shown growth and development in the skills that they are learning. I highly recommend Island Martial Arts. read more

My almost 5 year old son has been going to Island Martial Arts since just after his third birthday. The staff has always been friendly and courteous. They do an amazing job of working with the younger kids. I really like Master Pete's business model. The kids can attend as many classes as they like and there are no extra hidden fees. Some of my favorite things about Island Martial Arts are all of the extras that I never would have thought about, like my son learning to speak Korean. They also have a Fire Safety and Stranger Danger weeks for the kids to learn how to handle all situations. We look forward to many years of continued classes. read more

I have two of my kids going there for about two years now and I notice improvement in their skills as a martial artist. I feel this karate school is a model towards all karate schools. The instructors are great! I feel that they do a great work paying attention to every kids needs especially the younger ones when they need it. And if we are picking favorites I would say Cynthia, Tommy, and Arthur. Cynthia does a fantastic job at paying attention towards students. Arthur does a great job at keeping students focused and ready for class. And Tommy does a fantastic job at teaching forms and technique. Keep up the great work!! read more

The school is great my kids really enjoy their classes. All the instructors work well with the students and are always available for information. The owner makes himself available for anything you may need however I wish he would stop going into the classes to help the instructors. It is clear from sitting outside looking in he is disrupting the class and making it harder for the instructors to teach the kids. Everytime my kids come out of a class that he was involved in they always say he takes the fun away from learning martial arts. Great school. Great instructors. The owner just needs to stay outside the classroom. read more

I have been extremely impressed with Island Martial Arts. The instructors are very hands on and have great Martial Arts backgrounds. My son has learned a great deal of martial arts over the past few months, and has been much more disciplined. He loves everyone instructor and their different ways of teaching. The classes are the perfect length, they are enjoyable and they have the perfect balance of fun and hard work. His first class was with Sir Andrew and after he worked out he said "This is for me!" It really was for him and I am thoroughly impressed with the job they've done. Bravo, "IMA," keep it up! read more

I have attended a few cardio classes over the past month and loved the challenging workouts from each instructor. However, I didn't enjoy being interrupted by the owner a few times. Granted he likely means well, but his interruptions throw off the rhythm of the class and are not enjoyable. The instructors know and understand our physical limits, and the class doesn't need an additional instructor. Overall, love the place!! read more

I absolutely love and recommend this school! I love all the teachers . Not only do I love the karate but they teach valuable lessons like stranger danger and stop drop and roll. All children are welcome and the promotions are always a big event giving the kids the confidence they need. Master Pete is wonderful and anytime I had a question he was always there in person or on the phone. Highly recommend! read more

They have literal 6 year old black belts instructing and running around during classes would not recommend this business it does not qualify as a dojo having children running your classes is absolutely unprofessional and unacceptable! Way to many better alternatives on the island to put your kids here!! read more

great karate school! my son really enjoys the classes and the instructors are great! master pete is a great role model and has great advice. Im glad we found this karate school we have been nothing but satisfied with it. read more

Owner is very nice, the classes are not packed in which is a bonus. The instructors are helpful, just and all around good place for the little ones and adults too. Looking forward to taking different classes. read more

I think Island Martial Arts is great. Both of my pre-teens love going and my wife and I enjoy classes as well. All of the instructors really know their techniques and provide a safe environment to learn. read more

I love these guys! Teachers are energetic, compassionate and incredible with special needs kids. I recommend them to all my friends and family. read more

I bring my son to island martial arts, and he loves it.The teachers are very hands on and help each child individually.

I've watched the instructors and Master Pete work with the kids. They show real dedication and the smiles prove it.

Great school, talented teachers, very friendly environment. Highly recommended karate school!!!!!!!