I am a regular at Shindai, and I love the place and the people. I studied aikido (and karate and…read morejudo) briefly many decades ago, and returned to aikido a few years ago with my wife, who had never done any martial arts. The quality of instruction here is amazing -- and we've developed friendships and had great times with the other students. If you've never tried martial arts, or if you have but are looking for an art that will help you every day, aikido may be what you've been looking for. It was for me.

From the owner: Aikido is a contemporary Japanese Martial Art enjoyed and studied world wide by people of all ages…read moreand abilities. Try Aikido at Shindai Dojo at no initial cost! Shindai offers Aikido instruction 7 days a week at the largest dojo in Central Florida. Classes are held by experienced certified instructors of the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU). These classes are attended by a diverse membership of students of all adult ages, genders and skill levels. Whether you have previous martial arts experience, or none, you are welcome to any class. There's no reason to wait , come to watch, or better yet, wear loose comfortable clothing and join in a class! (At this time, we do not offer children's classes, but interested individuals above 13yrs can attend with a parent, subject to the Chief Instructors permission.) In addition to teaching exemplary Aikido, Shindai Dojo is also a Japanese Martial Arts Budokan. Shindai provides support for select group of traditional Japanese Martial disciplines by sharing its training facilities. The arts of Judo, Eshin Ryu Iaijutsu, Toyama Ryu Batto justsu, Jujitsu, Daito Ryu Aiki JiuJitsu, Kendo, and Karate currently use our floor to train their arts. See our website for details.

Greatest day was the day we walked though the DOJO doors. We found our second home for sure. We…read morelove our DOJO family. Sensei Otto and staff are the best mentors for your kids in the area. If you want to train real Karate then this is the place.

I have been going to this dojo for a about six months now…read more Sensei Bob Otto is a very kind and honorable man who puts his students first. I have seen the way he works with the younger students and to help them grow as individuals. They are not only learning karate, but also life skills. How to deal with bullies, how to stand up for themselves, and how to communicate effectively. Bob and his staff really take time with the kids to work with them and help them become the best they can be. I have also seen Sensei Bob Otto and his staff help older adults ease into Karate and the exercises and take their time with them to make sure that they're doing the katas and movements correctly, but also make adjustments if a certain movement is not working for the individual (such as causing pain or discomfort due to not being flexible enough yet - or previous injury). I personally appreciate it when Sensei Otto and staff take the time to show me the proper way to do the katas, strikes, and blocks. I also enjoy the style of karate taught here. Uechi-Ryu Karate-Do. It is a traditional Okinawan karate that is closely related to Southern Shaolin Tiger and Crane Kung Fu. The art has retained a lot of the flowing circular motions seen in Kung Fu. This karate style also shares a similar lineage to Goju-Ryu. This is a very effective karate for learning self defense. In the style there is an inherent focus on conditioning the body for balance and to be able to take hits (if one has to). The blocks learned in this style are also incredibly practical and powerful. They are circular movements and operate kind of like a parry. It takes a bit to learn to do effectively but I can't argue with the practical applications. Sensei Bob Otto also brings other things into the mix to keep things interesting. Sensei Otto is a certified Krav Maga instructor and has some experience in Brazillian Jiu Jitsu. He is also a fan of boxing / kick-boxing and will often include drills and techniques from Krav Maga, BJJ, and Boxing/Kickboxing to switch things up, keep things interesting, and as he says "To add more tools to your toolbox". Everyone has been very kind and supportive and has offered me help when I have struggled. This dojo has a very nice family-like atmosphere. I always look forward to classes and always enjoy myself. If you're interested in the martial arts, this is definitely a great place to check out!

Great activity for my son! He learns discipline, life lessons and great advise while learning self…read moredefense from the instructor, Rick. My son will be going here for as long as he is interested because it's a great atmosphere and activity to keep him focused. We love Kenpo!

Our experiences with this school has always been superior to any of the other Karate after school…read moreprograms a/k/a daycare with video games. They are consistent when it comes to encouraging the child to be a better human being in today's world. Sometimes our kids need a tough talking to and if that offends you then perhaps you need to check yourself. As a society we are consistently making up excuses for our kids. They focus on Discipline, Self control, Respect, Courage, Courtesy, Self worth (self esteem) along with Core Values such as Proper conduct and Honesty. One of key factors that is missing with our youth are basic life skills. Here at PKK they teach your child , Responsibility, Perseverance / Persistence, Confidence, Fitness, Goal setting Teamwork, Leadership, Communication, Focus and Coordination. what more could any parent ask for from any organization?

Bro the senseis are so funny and after a month I have big arms and I'm fit and my legs are very…read moremuscular! 10/10 recommend this

Lesson and trainers were fine. They continued to bill us months and months after we cancelled in…read morewriting and in person. Be careful

Traditional Shotokan karate dojo with excellent senseis. The people that work here have a lot of…read moreexperience with shotokan karate, with the owner having a long history of judging tournaments and the head sensei having a long history of competing and winning several medals throughout his life. Be prepared to sweat and train hard. Within the few months that I have been here, I have gotten into better shape and have learned a lot. You will learn Shotokan katas (forms), practice in kumite (sparring), as well as physical strength training. There are no contracts here and no upgrades to get into higher level classes like some other places in the area charge. As an adult, I can only speak of my experience in the evening adult class, which includes some younger students as well. All students are taught the same material regardless of belt rank, with the exception of higher level katas which are taught to higher ranking belts, although lower level belts can watch and learn. If I had to be super critical, my one tiny criticism is that this dojo is a bit smaller in size compared to others, but that hasn't been a problem in training.

When I first started about, A month ago, I was very impressed with how nice everyone there was too…read moreme and my sister! They care about how your feeling. And when I messed up (so far a lot) The Sensei is very patient and kind and he helps his students out! I give them five stars for how they are with the kids and even teens like me, and with how Amazing they are. Thank you for everything you all do! Oss, We Won't Stop!

My daughter has been coming here for about a year and she loves it. The instructors are so great,…read moreattentive, encouraging, and patient. She started at 3yrs old and it was challenging for her to focus and follow what the class was doing at first, but there was always an instructor or student leader who helped her get on track. It's been awesome to see her improvement and focus over this past year.

We recently moved to Avalon Park from NY where my 7 year old was bullied for his small stature. We…read morehad always discussed putting him into some sort of martial arts training, and I am so happy we found CMA Avalon. From day 1 my son looks forward to his classes. With the new move, he had a rough few weeks shortly after the new school year started. The only thing he looked forward to was his classes at CMA. I truly believe it is what he needed to help with transition. It has been a great outlet for him. The instructors are amazing. We cannot say one is better than the other, they work great as a team and it is reflected in their instruction and love they have for giving back and teaching their students. The classes are engaging and a mix of exercise and skill and with every month focusing on character building. We look forward to being a part of the CMA family for years to come.

We have been blessed with American Karate Academy for the past year or two now and are so grateful…read morefor them. We have noticed a noticeable difference in the level of respect from our daughter because of the discipline our daughter has learned. She attends after school everyday and has progressed throughout her time there which has taught her hard work pays off and she has learned self confidence. Our daughter feels very comfortable with the teachers and we feel as if the owners ( Mr and Mrs King) are like family to us. They have not once disappointed us or let us down with the care for our daughter! We are blessed to have someone so trusting care for our daughter with us. We feel the value for a lifetime of self defense skills for our daughter is more than worth it and is highly recommended by our family.

AAKC has been a blessing for us. We trust them 100%. Our son has improved so much. Its an excellent…read moreafter school program, summer camp and even the occasional Ninja Nights which its a date night for us parents! We recommend AAKC