"I love Thomas Academy, because I learn about weapons and respect and self-defense. Shirfu and…read moreShirJ are the best teachers ever!" Quote from my daughter who has been taking Kung Fu for 4 years. She is 8 now. We tried, other Martial Arts schools before settling with Thomas Academy. There is no pressure to learn a form, or any yelling, just patience and respect from all that teach the classes. I take Tai Chi, and it is so relaxing and helpful for my back. I feel at ease in the classes to learn the forms at my pace. If I could give this a rating of 10 stars, I so would. I recommend this school for all ages.

From the owner: Private lessons and group classes available…read more For all ages and fitness levels. Our Kids Kung Fu classes are Amazing! Thomas Academy is dedicated to teaching only the highest quality traditional Chinese martial art styles. Tai Chi Chuan, Baguazhang, Xing Yi Quan,Tai Chi Push Hands, Northern and Southern styles of Shaolin Kung Fu, traditional Chinese martial arts weaponry, and self-defense. These are only some of the many subjects that we cover. Thomas Academy can bring community and private classes to your location. We provide professional Workshops and Seminars, for the workplace and organizations. Workshop and Seminar topics include, but not limited to: stress management, introduction to Tai Chi, meditation, health caregivers, Alzheimer's/Parkinsons issues, drug/alcohol addiction and family issues, burnout, team building, productivity, motivation, quality life and health, importance of having fun and being socially active, and much more. Qi Gong and moving meditation is one of our many specialties.

Phenomenal martial art school, focusing on practical applications that I was after. Wonderful…read moreteachers and students willing to share experiences and techniques. Only area of improvement would be higher ceilings.

Instructors focus on real situations and tactics. Their goal is to teach what works, not just…read morechecking boxes for belt advancement.

Family oriented knowledgeable coaches Can't beat the team…read morevibe they offer Muay Thai, boxing , kali and Silat

I came to Thunderkick with absolutely no experience and I am still going at it a year later. The…read moreowners, Erin and Thomas treat you like family. They, as well as the other coaches, want you to succeed and will help you achieve your goals anyway that they can. They notice when you missed classes and know everyone by name. To me, that says a lot about their character. If this type of training is something you've been thinking about doing but always felt intimidated, if you just want to stay in shape, or you already are a seasoned fighter give this place a chance.

Five stars is not adequate to describe just how amazing our experience with Martial Arts Advantage…read morehas been. We cannot say enough good things about Chief Master Hammons, his wife Tracy, and all of the wonderful people that make up their outstanding staff. Our daughter will turn 6 this month and has been taking classes since February. In her classes, we have noticed that the instructors engage her in a fun and sometimes silly manner while still demanding that she show respect and discipline. Her character continually improves as a result of their dedication to teach not only the fundamentals of Tae kwon do, but also the character traits she needs to succeed in life. They create a fun-filled environment where she can learn martial arts. We are very pleased with the school and plan on enrolling another of one our daughters this winter. We would recommend Martial Arts Advantage to anyone; even if they aren't considering martial arts. The skills learned and character built are important for all children and can only make them better in anything they decide to pursue. We love our MAA family!

I was required to sign a contract that clearly stated there was a 90-day cancellation provision…read more Now that I've submitted my 90-day notice, they're refusing to honor the very terms they required me to sign. It should not be this difficult to cancel a child's membership. Instead of respecting their own agreement, they're making the process unnecessarily complicated. Families deserve transparency and businesses should honor the contracts they ask customers to sign. This has been an extremely disappointing experience.

I have heard about this place for years and a lot of good things mind you. I had never been in…read morebefore and decided to give it a shot enrolling my then 3 yr. old daughter in karate. I was pleasantly surprised at the care they take in making sure the youngsters are ready to engage in such activity. My daughter has been in for a few months now, has since turned 4 and LOVES it. I like how they teach the kids as much about excerise, respect and how to behave at home as well as the martial arts. They want you to be engaged with them and let them know if the kiddos are doing good at home and at school and that behavior is factored into their success in the program here. For me this is well worth the invesment!!!

Dale "Apollo" Cook is a legend and has done more than 150 fights. He is a 4 time World Champion and…read moreI grew up in his dojo. I miss the good old days when Apollo was fighting and we were training together. I may have been only a little kid back then, and that was a special time when everyone was respectful, awesome, cool, and freindly. Where we all shared common bonds as martial artists and were a part of a huge ninja family. The good old days.. I wish they'd come back. David "Pygar" Cardamone, is an awesome fighter from Apollo's Karate. One of the special things about David is that he fights without his glasses, and is near blind. He beats his opponments while near blind! check out his fights at http://www.youtube.com/theboors