We send our daughter here and look forward to sending our son here in about a year. These swim…read morelessons have incredible instructors, a convenient location and a super flexible schedule for when flexibility is needed. 10/10 would recommend this for parents looking to start their kids in swim lessons!

We have had the best experience at British Swim School. The first day we went Elliott was very…read moreunsure about everything, but the staff made sure that she was comfortable going in and didn't force anything. They are always willing to work with me and my schedule. Elliott enjoys going to her classes and has a great time!

We have been attending school at this location since my son was 2 years old; back then it was ran…read moreby Creative Inspiration Journey School then AEA bought the location in fall of 2018. The transition was painful since the school decided to undergo remodel without closing, it was basically a construction site for a few weeks. We took vacation time and was promised everything will be done by the time we get back so we did not pull him out. The director Ms. Vanessa and Ms. Lindsey that remained from the CIJS management team were also a big reason in our decision of staying. My son has speech and language delay and can get really upset with changes, therefore we stuck through hoping this way he wouldn't need to adjust to a new school and leave the people that he had become close to. We did like the curriculum of AEA but started to notice a big turn over rate of the teachers when he was in the 3 year old classroom, there is a few times we were not even able to learn the teacher's name before she is no longer with AEA. During that time Ms. Vanessa also left but the transitional director Ms Domi was amazingly organized, attentive and reliable, whenever we encountered an issue she was able to communicate and actively providing a solution to resolve the problem. We also started attending both AEA and Longwood Elementary's speech and language program and Ms. Domi was able to work with us through some potty training issue we had due to transitioning between the classrooms. She stepped down to be assistant director after AEA found a new director Ms. Jennifer in spring of 2019. Later on of the year while he is in the 4 year old VPK classroom the amount of students become so large that they have to split it into two but everyone still share the same classroom just with a divider in the middle which doesn't stop the noises from affecting each side. I understand they want to maximize the space but shouldn't the quality of the learning environment for their students and teachers be prioritized? As a parent I believe keeping an open communication with my son's school is the key to assist him in his education journey so I had numerous conversations with his teachers from both AEA and Longwood Elementary school. Unfortunately even though both schools are willing to inform me of my son's area of improvement, only Longwood Elementary was able to provide constructive feedbacks with helpful suggestions so that I can also be on the same page with him at home. ======= I have written the above review back in March of 2020 shortly before we pulled him out of AEA, I sit on my thoughts for almost half a year now to give myself time to process and view the situation objectively. I finally decided to post my review as of today, September 13 2020. In the end we had parent teacher conference almost weekly but were told the same thing each time; basically just that the school/teacher doesn't know how to work with my child's need so instead of redirecting and guiding him to be on task they just let him do what he wants to avoid tantrums. I know he still had some great time and made some good friends at AEA, but unfortunately even without the outbreak of COVID-19 we would have pulled him out or probably be suggested to leave the school anyway which we felt was suggested during the conferences with the director. I understand each child/family's experience with a school is unique to themself, so I can only share what my family had experienced. AEA's teachers and staff are all very caring and loving although some might lack the experience or training in working with students with special needs. I hope by sharing my experience AEA can become an amazing school for every student that walks through their door.

My wife and I went to visit this school and were quite impressed with the STEAM based curriculum…read moreand activities for kids of our sons age. We were very clear that our son has not attended nor been in a daycare/school environment ever and wanted assurances that they have experience and were able to deal with this type of scenario to which their response was - absolutely! The school had cameras that were accessible whenever your child is there which was a deal breaker for us. We both felt like this would be stimulating mentally and physically for our 2.5 year old son. He is very sociable and doesn't hesitate to interact with other kids and we felt like he needed more social interaction. We elected to enroll him daily but half days just to see how he would cope as this was the first time he would be in a school environment without his parents. My wife and I were glued to the camera out of apprehension and were dismayed to see that they just left him to his own devices. He started crying when he realized we weren't around and the teacher, Ms Aaliyah was consoling him at first. He was then left alone without any interaction from other kids or teachers. Another staff member joined the class around 9-Ish but was playing with her phone the majority of the time. They started circle time around 9am. All the other kids (who have been attending the school for a while) sat down with the teacher while my son was standing a few feet away watching them. I understand that this maybe a tactic used and rather than force the child to interact, leave him to join when he is comfortable but I feel like a little persuasion and attention would have led to him being more involved. The next few hours was much the same. My child was not being engaged by the staff and was literally outside the group by himself whilst the class continued their curriculum. Our son is a picky eater and despite food/snacks being provided, we packed him some snacks and food along with a water bottle - just in case. We were told that the schedule calls for nap time between 12-1:30pm so we didn't feel the need to send a blanket and bedding for him since we would be picking him up by noon. Around 11ish, we noticed the little kiddy cots come out for the children to nap on. My wife arrived at Amazing Explorers at around 11.30 to find the class of kids all asleep and our son, sitting in the dark at a table, hunched over a slice of cold pizza we had packed for him, with tears in his eyes. He saw his mother and ran to her, holding her tightly and bawling his eyes out. We cancelled our enrollment that afternoon. I believe Ms Aaliyah is a Sophomore and, in my opinion, completely out of her depth when dealing with new additions to the school. To leave my son alone in the dark without the common sense to heat up a slice of pizza is insulting and offensive! My poor boy is so traumatized by this experience, if you mention the word school, you can see fear in his expression. He has been having nightmares for the first time in his life. I wish I could turn back time and remove the memory of this traumatic experience. This is not what a 2 year old should have to experience.

We used this company for our son's 16th birthday this year and it was exceptional!!! The props &…read morediverse activities (nerf wars, giant inflatable balls) meshed great with our bubble machine and slip-n-slide. Lastly, the video he made of the party (set to music) was amazing and we were able to share it (via YouTube) with everyone who came. They all Loved it!!! Will absolutely use them again!

Was a great birthday party full of different and exciting games thanks to Dave and ALL41SPORTS…read more Kids had a blast with Nerf War and Dave setup a bunch of games for them to do. After nerf war the water tag was a hit! With the obstacles and games ALL41SPORTS brings it's a can't miss for any borthdaybor event. Thanks Dave and ALL41SPORTS

Highly recommend HERO!!!…read more I don't see karate as an extra-curricular. I see it as a tool in my son's empowerment journey.....the approach at Hero is one of patience, while maintaining fundamental discipline of karate. Video games, after school Art, stuff like that, I see as extracurricular. My son's drive to hit the mark and do the right thing and exercise discipline when in Michael's presence is mind blowing. Outside of karate, he lacks focus, self discipline, etc.. Once he steps on that, mat, I've never seen him so focused and dedicated. Glad to have him at HERO. THEY are amazing at what THEY do and I appreciate THEIR hard work,dedication and patience with my kiddo..

What a wonderful dojo! Sensei Michael is the best there is. We are so grateful to have Sensei…read moreMichael and they Hero family in our lives--I wish I could give them 10 stars!

I'm a US Marine and completed the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Green Belt Instructor course in…read morethe summer of 2002. Soon after the 3-week course I was deployed to Iraq from 2003-2004. Therefore, I never had the opportunity to really exploit what I learned as our priorities were directed at our mission. Therefore, I had a taste of the martial arts, but no long-term formal training, other than the 3 weeks of the course, just enough to know that I don't know much at all. I thought it was important to begin my review with my background so readers understand that I know enough to know what is legitimate, yet I do not at all have long term formalized training. I am a disabled combat veteran, I sustained severe airborne injuries which required surgery and other secondary injuries. These injuries I believed would prevent me from ever attempting to pursue training in the martial arts as I am in perpetual pain. Moreover, I simply felt inadequate and incapable of doing it. After the war, I also attained "invisible" injuries in the form of Post-Traumatic Stress from the experiences of war. All of these factors made me believe that the martial arts would be something I could never do until I met Professor Brian Ruscio. I did much research before reaching out to Grappling Mastery, and compared the lineage and training of Professor Ruscio with other schools. I found many schools, much closer to my home, but the Professor was by far the most experienced, not only in training but in actual competitions, as well as having an exemplary lineage. Moreover, I found his training to be extremely robust and beyond just Brazilian Jujitsu, as his training went far beyond by being inclusive of many forms of grappling. He is a NAGA Pan-American Championship in the Expert Light Heavyweight Division and created a Hybrid Grappling Style by combining the best moves from Greco-Roman, Freestyle Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Sambo, and Catch-as-Catch-Can. All of this made it clear that he would be the school I would attend. I felt the 2 hour drive each day would be well worth it to learn from the best. As a Marine paratrooper, I would not be satisfied with anything less. Now all I had left to do was to experience first-hand how he would be as an instructor to a veteran with severe disabilities. Professor Ruscio's training and method of teaching is exemplary. Although I do not know much of the martial arts, I am an expert instructor in multiple disciplines, I was a Marine Corps Primary Marksmanship Instructor, Para-Marine Jumpmaster, Firepower Control Team Chief, Marine Air Ground Task Force Fire Support Coordinator, and more, and as a civilian, the Theater-Wide Training Director in Iraq for Biometrics, worked for the U.S. Army Intelligence Center's Training and Doctrine Command, worked for CENTCOM and SOCOM, hold a Master's degree, and am a current NRA Firearm's instructor, a former Florida "K" licensed firearms instructor, Director of Investigations (Florida licensed Private Investigator with C, G, A licenses) and more. I know a great instructor when I meet one. The professor is patient, empathetic to injuries, yet pushes you to your personal limitations. He maintains a calm demeanor, yet a genuine enthusiasm for your development. His training is personalized and not cookie cutter. When you think he is not watching, he will approach you and catch nuances you are executing incorrectly which you do not realize. Small adjustments enable immediate results when you have an instructor who cares about your improvement. I believe he purposely observes from an angle in which you do not see him, so you are not distracted or conscientious of his watchful eye. But make no mistake, his attention to detail will exploit your weaknesses, for on the spot correction, and immediate improvement. His instruction is exceptional. With all things, you must put in the work. Do not rely on attending a few hours a week and expecting magical improvement. You should be going over what you learned either by executing the movements at home, watching his free videos on YouTube, and attending weekly "roll & review " Lastly, I want to address the culture created by the professor. As a veteran, we crave challenge, camaraderie, and purpose. And sometimes feel we have lost that when we transition to civilian. At Grappling Mastery I have found that culture again. Everyone I have met has been sincerely encouraging, supportive, and have gone out of their way to help me improve. The only competition I feel is against myself. To be a better version of myself the next training day. There is no pressure or fear of failure. Everyone has a genuine empathy with each other, a genuine camaraderie. I cannot begin to express how significant his training has been to help with my Post Traumatic Stress. I feel privileged and blessed to have found Professor Ruscio who has in a short time had a huge positive impact on my life.

Great place. They work really well with my kids. The youngest being six. Staff is amazing. Don't…read moremiss out training here.

Master Park has been teaching my children for the past two years. He has the kindest heart I have…read moreever seen. He is the strongest mentor and a brilliant teacher. His students are engaged and love to be with him. I believe that my family has grown because of the guidance that he gives to my children. He is there for all of his students and there families and he only wants to see them succeed. He has inspired my son to want to own his own dojang when he becomes an adult. He teaches traditional Tae Kwon Do and he does not try to take advantage of people with a huge cost to educate our children. You will not regret bringing your children or becoming a student yourself.

Went with a friend who looked into an incident with their kid here. Staff seemed dismissive of her…read moreconcerns and left me unconvinced of their ability to resolve the issue to their child's wellbeing.

DO NOT TAKE YOUR CHILDREN THERE IF THEY HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS!…read more The coach will shift the blame onto the child who was attacked. My own child, who has special needs, was viciously assaulted by a group, yet the coach insisted there were no cameras but he was sure that the incident never happened. Despite another adult confirming the horrifying attack during interviews, we received no validation from the coach. Instead, he constantly attempted to sweep everything under the rug, showing a dismissive attitude. Even after expressing my concerns that my child is easily eloped, the coach, instead of assuring me of my child's safety, suggested it would be better if my child didn't return to his class. My child has done martial arts before; he knows the difference when he is training than when he is being hurt on purpose. The fact that the coach dismissed our concerns instead of suggesting talking to the other kids about being understanding and respectful towards children with special needs is deeply troubling. It's Important for instructors in any setting to foster an inclusive environment where all students feel safe and supported. It's unacceptable for any child, especially one with special needs, to be subjected to such mistreatment without proper acknowledgment and action from those in authority.

Master Wayne really cares about his students. My son has gained confidence and self esteem since he…read morestarted in karate with him a year ago.

Master Wayne is more than a teacher. He has created a family. He treats everyone like one of his…read moreown. He makes learning fun, he also teaches respect for each other, and hard work through his amazing leadership. My daughter Noelle learned so much in his class. She gained true confidence in herself, her ability to accomplish the impossible, and her own self worth and who she is. She looked forward to every class. She came out sweaty, tired, and with a smile on her face. Because Master Wayne teaches hard work, and how it pays off. Family Martial Arts was so hard to leave. We moved out of state and wish we could have taken all of them with us. We will stop by for a visit and Noelle would love to join class each time we're in town. They are like family.