Although Sensei Tanabe no longer leads the classes, the new sensei/head instructor Gus is superb…read moreand so are the associate instructors. I did tons and tons of research into authentic martial arts schools in northern Colorado (north of Denver, specifically). LWK is a small-ish dojo that will actually teach your child respect, discipline, work ethic, and confidence. It's not a place to send your kids for half a year only to quit when getting promoted to their third belt level is too hard. The instructors pay so much attention to detail and are even handed in having both junior and senior students polish their forms. They're also very approachable, offering up direct assessments upon request in class based on student concerns. There is an opportunity at the end of every class to get instructor feedback so you/your student will know what to work on. They are transparent about the costs, with no huge jump from the introductory period to the first official month. You can find both the tuition rates and class schedule on the website and see if it will work for you before joining. There are family discounts and a weapons class was recently added to the roster. Another area where LWK is awesomely transparent is that they have pamphlets on how belt promotions work: what forms/moves are the students expected to master. That way you have a clear idea of how to move forward. This is because LWK has been around for thirty years, which says a lot. This is an environment where the students do traditional Japanese martial arts warm ups, learn the Japanese names of their forms (nothing overwhelming), bow to each other when entering the mat/sparring/leaving class/demonstrating their forms at the end of class, where senior classmates voluntarily help junior classmates, where they recite a code of honor at the beginning and end of every class, where expectations are clear, and hard work is the norm. If you/your student are looking for a place with learned teachers, a decades long tradition of quality instruction, old school values of dedication/respect, and a welcoming-and-self-challenging environment in which to train, this is it. As with everything, you will only ever get what you put into it. 15 minutes per day of at-home practice never hurt anyone. I hope that this is giving the reader a sense of what the school is like and that it's set up for students to succeed. Everything is transparent, the tuition is reasonable (and many forms of payment are accepted), to eliminate obstacles to joining so the student and their family can just focus on their work and progress. Progress is enriched here because LWK is highly involved in the authentic Karate community in northern Colorado. They're among the handful that host a tournament every year, judging certification clinics are held here, and the recent inclusion of the kobudo (weapons) class shows a commitment to exposing students to Karate as a whole. Signing up to LWK is to join a Karate ecosystem with peers to challenge you/your student towards betterment. My only complaint is that the complimentary uniforms are affordable due to being cotton/polyester blends, and plastic-based synthetic fabrics are highly environmentally damaging in the wash because they shed lots of microplastics that wreck oceans and inevitably come back to harm the human biosphere as well. If you're a person who is committed to slowing climate change and believe that human behavior has been immoral on this topic, then I'd recommend looking into 100% cotton uniforms and belts before signing up for LWK.

This is by far the best Karate facility in Northern CO. Sensei Tanabe and his senpai staff are…read moreexcellent with both kids and adults.

We signed up our son for a few weeks now and he loves it. We wanted him to learn the discipline and…read morefocus that we would like him to have and this proves to us that it does. You have ages anywhere from 3 to 33! It's a nice family activity as well as I see families do karate together. The instructors are friendly and helpful, but also know the importance of what they are trying to teach these kids. Highly recommend it!

Don't make a mistake. Find another School…read more This one is disorganized, and it will cost you both your time and money. We spent 3 years with them, and have never felt so disrespected. Our son is now going to a different school, and I can't tell you how much better I feel. Look around, you can find a better school.

The entire staff at Venture is amazing. I have a unique situation. My 7yo son has Autism with a…read moremajor glitch in speech and receptive language. While his first several classes were really rough the staff didn't give up on him. They met with me to learn how his brain works and the best ways to support him in class. They staffed together to brainstorm strategies, talk about what was working and what needed to be changed. They even brought in an extra staff member to support my son when class sizes were bigger and he needed more one on one support. Mr. Miller, the owner, Mr. Sam, Mr. Walker, Mr. Sandoval, all the trainees and other kids and families have been so supportive and welcoming to my son and our family. My son LOVES coming to class. He loves learning. He understands what is expected of him and his level of focus is something I wish we could get out of him in other areas of his life. If you have a Spectrum child or a child with other learning disabilities don't be afraid to give Venture a try. I HIGHLY recommend them. I'm so thankful we are a part of the Venture family.

This program has helped my child's confidence and focus tremendously. Couldn't be happier. The…read moreinstructors are wonderful

My daughter loves this studio. The best quality possible.read more

Peak to Peak Martial Arts is an awesome place to learn Ed Parker's American Kenpo. Sensei Best, is…read moreaptly named as he is a 3rd Degree Black Belt, but with the patience and compassion that is vitally important for students. Sensei Best will formulate training to accomodate any physical age or (even) disability. I highly recommend Peak to Peak Martial Arts school.

My son wanted to do martial arts. We are unschoolers - a form of homeschooling so we wanted a…read moreclass situation that was not centered around school grades and punishment. Many martial art studios are very authoritarian. We spent some time going to different locations. Then we went for a class at Quest and fell in love. My son loves it and has been doing it for a year. My husband got involved too! It has helped my son a lot with attention - he is 6. They are great with kids and do not treat kids as an after thought. They do not do time outs - which was a deal breaker for me at other locations. They will take a child aside and talk to them about what is happening; But they never isolate the child.

My experience at Boulder Quest Center has been nothing short of fantastic. The martial art taught…read moreat this school is focused on self-protection and expanding personal boundaries. Having trained in a variety of other martial arts and systems, I can say the experience I have had at this school is top notch. Here you will find individuals developing personal power and learning life saving techniques that work in the real world. I wholly recommend doing their free one week trial to see if this is a good school for you or your kids.

I'm in my 50's and have participated in multiple Martial Arts. Their system for teaching Kenpo and…read moreintegrating other Martial Arts is extensive but easy to follow. They have also created a welcoming and supportive training culture that is unlike any other school I have ever gone too. I'm planning on staying here and continuing my Martial Arts journey for as long as possible. Come and try it out. You won't regret it!

First off walking into the establishment you are greeted with the friendliest faces of staff and…read moreothers who attend. The trainers are absolutely Amazing with the kids as I'm sure they are with all who attend. My daughter just completed her second month of training with the Academy and I have seen Soo much growth in her. She has more self confidence, she is getting her exercise, making new friends, staying focused. I couldn't get her into any other sport and when we tried here it was a no brainer, this one was for her. We would recommend this to anyone of all ages. Thank you to all the staff for your wonderful work and dedication in what you teach. Can't wait to see how my daughter continues to grow with all of you. Much appreciated, Valarie

SHMKF is a true Kung Fu training academy. It is place to not only practice the martial art of Kung…read moreFu, but to experience growth through self-discipline, physical fitness and mental acuity. As I have continued with my Kung Fu practice at Shaolin Hung Mei, I have noticed myself having more resolve to make solid decisions in my business and personal life in parallel with my progress in my Kung Fu practice and for that I am deeply grateful to the school. SHMKF is a place for people who are ready to challenge themselves in all aspects of their life and to keep growing as a person.

I am a mom who has been practicing for a few years with my daughter. This has been a special…read moreopportunity for my daughter and me to share an experience and grow and learn together. As a parent, I value the discipline and adherence to tradition. As a woman and mother who is not very tall or big, I am learning how to leverage my body mechanics and size in my practice, and I feel more confidence and security for myself and my teen daughter. I am also very impressed by the dedication of my instructors and classmates who have commited to learning an art that is both physically and mentally challenging.

I can not say enough good things about SFS! Our daughter is 5 and did 3 weeks of lessons. On the…read morelast lesson, she was working with the coach to dive under water for rings! She is so much more confident in the water than she was prior to lessons, and she is extremely safe! They also had me join for one of the class days and taught me how to play with her in the pool in a safe way that encourages strong swimming! Coach Joshua and Coach Darla are truly amazing, and Judy is a wealth of knowledge and support. I just cannot say enough great things about Swim Float Swim. My daughter will be joining group classes next week- and her only complaint is that they they are not "all day lessons every single day forever"

Don't hesitate, enroll now! My daughter has been swimming with SFS since 8 months old and I plan to…read moreenroll my son as well. She is now 3 and can swim the length of a lap pool and absolutely blows everyone away when we take her swimming anywhere. I can't tell you how often we get asked where she learned to swim. Most importantly, she knows how to save herself if she falls in water. Turning to her back to float when she's tired is now second nature. My daughter has been with Kristen the entire time and I 100% recommend her, though I'm sure there isn't a bad instructor in the place as they use this facility as at least a nation wide training facility for instructors.