We enrolled 2 of our children here and from the first conversation we had with Master Cruz(owner) I…read moreknew this would be the place. He went into detail about Soo Bahk Do and the studio, you can tell he loves what he does. For reference I contacted 3 different places and I didn't feel swayed with any other place. Honestly I wasn't sure my kids would be interested but the bottom line was that this was something they were going to do because I believe children should learn to defend themselves through martial arts. I myself have not done martial arts but I have family and friends that have and still do. From the first class, my kids have loved it! It's all they talk about and they were so excited to show us everything they learned again and again. The program is so much more than martial arts. It nurtures confidence, physical fitness, and respect. Master Cruz and Master Broyles are patient and highly skilled. It is so fun to watch, I love that we as the parents can sit and observe. We couldn't recommend it more highly to any parent looking for a structured, respectful, and empowering activity for their child or themselves. Also, Master Cruz looks just like Jason Statham!

I have two boys ages 4 and 9 who both absolutely love Master Cruz and Master Broyles. We are new to…read moreany type of martial arts and I was so excited to find such a great place for them to learn. My boys are both very active! I am amazed how engaged they are in class, how quickly they are learning, and I have noticed they are listening better at home too! My tiny tot is also always asking if it's time for him to go to class!

Sand Drift Aikido is one of the oldest continuously operating Martial Arts Schools in the United…read moreStates. The school teaches a very martial "old school" form of Aikido, with the emphasis being on practical techniques, as opposed to the more esoteric forms of the art. The instructors are absolutely world class, and all of them have a minimum of 30 years in the art. The other students are extremely approachable, helpful, and supportive of anyone interested in learning Aikido. The school is located on a standalone plot of land, has separate changing rooms for men and women (with showers) as well as 2,000 sq feet of training space.

Out of town on vacay and decided to take a class, so glad I did. Cristie was a great instructor,…read moreshe was so kind and generous. Hands down best class I have taken...not just saying that ;)

I love Kula yoga! The teachers are amazing and have great insight. They are very accommodating and…read morehelp me unwind from a hard working day. I love the towel at the end too is so nice. Carly is amazing! I would highly recommend her ! Thanks for a wonderful yoga class and studio!

My daughter started in the toddler classroom at Goddard school Viera in August when the school…read moreopened. I love how clean the school is and the app they use to keep parents informed of the child's day and the schedule. The playground is nice and the teachers were super sweet and loving towards my daughter. With that being said, I do have a huge issue with their biting policy. In a course of less than 5 weeks my child was bitten 4 times (2 times in 1 morning) . My child has never bitten a child and 3 of these bites were unprovoked and one she was reaching for another child's snack. According to their policy they are not able to tell me if the same child bit her . After the second bite, I had a conversation with the front desk staff about what steps are being taken to help address the situation. I was given the generic " it's part of that ages behavior " and the bitters parents are aware of the situation. There are " behavior action plans in place". No specific details given to me at this time. After the 3rd and 4th bite I learned more information about the action plan and that provoked or unprovoked biting didn't have any different consequences. There is not a certain number of bites that would unenroll a child, they will just work on adjusting the biters behavior. I find this highly unacceptable. They keep it so hush hush that I have no idea how many times the bitter has bitten other kids. It could be 10 times and they are still in the classroom. Now ask yourself if you, as a parent, feel comfortable dropping your kid off with a child that is known to have bitten multiple kids for no reason. In their policy it says they will have a one on one person with the child to watch them and correct the behavior and this has not been done. I find the way that the administrators are handling this is unacceptable and negligent. I called corporate and was told that each school makes their own rules when it comes to biting. Goddard, you have much room for improvement to keep kids safe. Due to the unsafe environment I was forced to pull my child from school and find another daycare while the bitter or bitters stay in the school hurting other children. DO BETTER!

My son started back in August at 15 months old and has been thriving since. This being his first…read moretime in school I was so nervous on how he'd do. His teachers have been nothing but nurturing, compassionate and loving to not only him but myself. Admin is quick and easy to communicate with and with the security of the facility I know he's always safe. He loves the gym, playground and the track they get to play in daily as well. I can't recommend it enough, watching him enjoy himself and grow so much here makes my mama heart so full.

I truly don't know what we would do without La Petite Academy! They have been such an important…read morepart of our village. Both of our children started there at just three months old and are now in the school-age classroom. We will always cherish the memories we've made with our school family, from fall festivals and gingerbread house parties to game nights, graduations, field trips and more. Even more meaningful are the relationships we've built with the incredible teachers and staff along the way. The team at this school is genuinely passionate about what they do. They provide us with the comfort and confidence of knowing our children are safe, supported, and loved every day in their care. Thank you, La Petite Academy of Merritt Island, for everything you have done and continue to do for our family!

I currently moved back to Florida from Chicago. I have a 2 year old son that has been in head start…read moreback home so of course I was looking into getting him in schooling here in Florida. I scheduled a tour for La Petite Academy Merritt Island. Juan who greeted us was very nice and professional and turned out to be the one to give us the tour. As he was walking us through he explained every room and set up. The first thing I noticed while walking through was that it wasn't as diverse as I was hoping for. Then when we got to the class that my son would be in, there was four children in there and three of them was laying on the floor with dirty, runny noses and playing in their snot. Huge turn off and red flag. The part that confirmed it for me that my son would not be going there was how the teacher (or whatever they're called because she definitely wasn't a teacher) was looking at my son like he was a foreign object. That was a red flag for me and further let me know that she wasn't used to seeing or working with black children. She didn't utter two words to him nor did she interact with him. Literally just stared at him. At that point it was time to end the tour because it was no point in continuing on.

This is a so called McDojo. in short, you pay, you get belts. students here have very bad form and…read moretechnique, even at higher ranks. do not waste your money and time in this dojo.

If you are seriously interested in learning the true essence and power of traditional Okinawan…read morekarate (Shorin Ryu), you'll find it at this dojo. Sensei Des is a dedicated practitioner and a gifted teacher. His enthusiasm for the martial arts is highly motivating and his interest in sharing this with others is genuine. That passion seems to rub off on most of the members too. Everyone is motivated to excel, and supportive of one another. It really is a great environment to learn about martial arts, about yourself, and stay fit and healthy. Unlike a lot of martial arts dojos, this one is not about money or contracts. It's not about mixed martial arts or the latest crazes. It's traditional Okinawan style karate, pure and simple, taught in a non-intimidating but highly effective way by people who understand the true essence of martial arts. BTW, If fitness is your primary goal and you want to push yourself, a session in this dojo can make CrossFit seem like a walk in the park!

I will be celebrating 8 years with CAYA yoga with Amber as my teacher! Amber's teaching and classes…read moreare personal and focussed on the needs of her students. Amber brings positive energy, joy and all that she learns to the mat as well as in her 1 on 1 classes! You'll notice a difference both physically and emotionally pretty quickly. Take the step and check her out. I'm so glad someone bugged me to give her a try!

I've worked with Amber for a number of years and recently had the pleasure of helping a bit with…read moreher book, "Creating Joy." It's a great way to start assessing where you are in your life and what your purpose is. It also gives you excellent exercises to work through and organize thoughts you couldn't quite put together before. It's a great book, and I hope people will take the opportunity to read it and work through it. I have very little knowledge of Yoga, but the book has taught me a great deal. And I look forward to continuing to create my joy and live my life's purpose. You can buy it on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Joy-Workbook-Loving-Purpose/dp/1724293192/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536716407&sr=8-1&keywords=creating+joy+amber+debarge

My kids love the classes. Sensie Judy is wonderful. She is so patient and knowledgeable. The…read morepremise is so quaint and peaceful, you would think you were in Okinawa. The best school around by far.

If you want to begin, this is the place to start. Sensei Barnhart and Sensei Judy are a team…read more Sensei Judy works with each new student to get them started. 3 private sessions come with each new membership. 6 classes a week are offered. Classes are taught, morning, noon and evening. Affordable fun.