We love KISA! My son has ADHD, and each Sensei is great with him! They are serious about training…read morebut also really patient and kind. The classes are very active, and he's actually tired afterwards! I've already seen improvement in my son's ability to focus and follow instructions in the month he has been taking classes here. I highly recommend this dojo!

Don't be afraid to give this place a try. Everyone is so professional, nice and welcoming! Very…read morefamily friendly. In a very short time my son has benefitted so much from his classes!

Korea America is an excellent school to learn traditional Taekwondo. The curriculum involes alot…read moreof kicking, basic strikes, blocks, Olympic Taekwondo Sparring, and Forms. The owners of the school is a family whom has taught all over the world. Your child will learn respect for themselves and others. From the hard work in class Your child or self will be forged with discipline also. I highly recommend this school for tour child if you are interested in Taekwondo.

This place has been a Godsend to my family. Our 9 year old daughter was caught up in the typical…read moreFortnite addiction and being on an electronics. Truly my fault but it became an addiction that came with a lot of attitude. We signed her up and she took to it right away. Master Martinez is such an awesome woman. She radiates kindess and respect. My daughter has improved at home dramatically and hasn't touched her game system for weeks now. Respect is a BIG deal here. Master Martinez encourages the kids through postive reinforcement and demands respect for every single person in that class. Her student teachers are great. All of them are so good with kids. There are kids as young as 3 in my daughters class. Its amazing to see these kids get better and better with each class. Master Martinez compliments and builds confidence throughtout the whole class time. Honestly she has the most patience of anyone I have ever met.

I've been emailing and calling different gyms to find a class for my son. He'll be turning 3 in a…read morefew days. There are a few who will take them not potty trained yet. I let them know he's on pull ups and it was fine. They got back to me promptly with emails and got him into a trial class within a couple days. We got there and one of owners Juliana greeted us. She was super nice and friendly, explained everything and got a practice gi for my son. The other owner came and met us as well and took my son into the practice area to meet the coaches. They all were very kind and friendly. He had no problems at all. I was worried he would be too young and wouldn't be able to understand. After the class I met with coach Chris and he reassured me he did well and it would be good for him. I met with Juliana again to go over the breakdown and fees and how things work. They have a great promo right now til June 22nd. After leaving I knew we picked the right gym for my son. Everyone was friendly and they were all great with kids. Definitely recommend

I took a self defense class here and just loved it. I was inspired by the women leading the class…read moreand encouraged by the women in it. I also learned some really great basic moves that i couldn't wait to share with my girls and husband (they were so impressed!) Great organization that is committed to meeting you wherever you are in your journey. Highly recommend!

First I'd like to address Jane P.'s review. My kids have been going to SA Kids Karate for years so…read moreI asked them about some of the things mentioned: have you ever shared a seat belt? Have you had to stare at the wall during quiet time? I know for sure the kids get yelled at ... it's kinda hard to run a karate class with physical activity without yelling. But for the other things ... all 3 of my kids said no. The vans are beat up though. I offer grace because I know the chip shortage has messed up the car / van market. If you're a business that has budgeted for used vans but the pandemic has inflated prices to new van prices then you have to wait to upgrade your vans. They did upgrade one though and the others are really starting to nickle and dime. But I can't criticize a small business owner for remaining within their budget. That stated ... on to the review that I want to write. My kids have been going for 9 ish years. Off and on... I've learned just as much as a parent as my kids have. I actually have favorite speeches from the owner and chief instructor: Kyoshi Dan "There's this myth out there that people will often rise to the occasion. That when great things are demanded of them they miraculously execute things flawlessly. The Japanese have a saying... 'you sink to your level of preparation.' That's why blackbelt tests are so tough... they want to make sure that if you're exhausted and broken down: do you still have technique? Can you remain in control? Do you lose part of yourself when pushed to the brink?" I think of that often: 'You rarely rise to the occasion... more likely you will sink to your level of preparedness' The other speech is: "A blackbelt is just a white belt that never quit ... kids get into karate but a few years into it they want more free time may play a few more video games, relax, try another sport. Parents tell me all the time: 'I don't want to make them do what he / she doesn't want to do...'. It's that same parent that came to me that said: 'I want them to learn... discipline.' So if you want them to learn discipline... teach them that there are some things that are not 'ok' to quit. Teach them the importance of finishing what they started. Teach them that there are certain things that they have to follow through." My kids haven't been allowed to quit since . So... I do take lessons with my kids. At the time we signed up they had a family special. My father took martial arts with me when I was little and I have fond memories of us going and getting Aguas frescas after. I wanted my kids to have that same memory. The business model is cool... once you join they lock in your rate. They only raise rates on new enrollees. If you are offered lifetime / paid in full membership I highly recommend it. It has saved me a bunch of money and gotten my kids access to things we probably wouldn't have done otherwise. I think if you are fortunate enough to be offered it that the strategy is to accelerate your child's learning by getting them to extra classes so that they can eventually help and teach. Which is the journey that my son is currently on... he wants to get his blackbelt so he can work for Kyoshi during the summer. That's a huge relief for me since 2 years ago he said he wanted to be a YouTuber when he grows up ... so aspiring for a summer job is a big step in the right direction

My son goes here, and he loves it. I would definitely recommend their after school programs. The…read moresensei's are great with the kids, and they have fun while they learn.

My husband and I recently joined Shaolin Do West and have found it to be a perfect fit for what we…read morewanted in a school, both for the Kung Fu and Tai Chi classes. Even when there is a full class or a spread in experience among people in the class we receive a great deal of personal attention from Sifu Rick and the other instructors. It is a very supportive environment that still treats you as an independent adult and encourages you to push yourself to new levels of physical fitness and skill in whatever form you are working to learn at the moment. The sense of welcome among the existing students and positive environment also make it a place we look forward to going several times a week. If you like a very structured program, the progression for the belts and levels is well laid out and there is a lot of history and background of the styles worked into the classes. The instructors are also open to questions and are great about discussing and demonstrating practical applications of the katas and forms you learn at each level. While we do not have any children ourselves, we have also been impressed by what we have seen of the children classes and the instructors' ability to move from teaching the children to teaching the adult classes. The school offers regular classes in both Kung Fu and Tai Chi, spread over both evenings, afternoons, and weekends, which has made it easy to fit in our schedule. It has also been incredibly affordable and the school is very transparent about where the costs exist for both monthly fees, testing costs, and equipment. We look forward to progressing into the weapon katas and more advanced forms and would highly recommend this school for anyone looking to increase their physical fitness, work on their health and general well being, or just learn something new!

A great school for all ages and skill levels! Shaolin-do is a very interesting style, a streamlined…read morefusion of traditional Shaolin kung fu styles (it has an interesting history, if you're interested: http://www.shaolin-do.com/history.php). It is less flashy, i.e. you won't see very low or exaggerated stances like those in the movies, but it is effective, and barriers to entry are essentially non-existent. Sifu Rick is a talented teacher and a practitioner, and cares a lot about his students and their progress as martial artists. I highly recommend the school, and the art, to everyone - it's great for your body and your mind, whether you are 7, 70, or anywhere in between.

I've been coming to the adult class for a month now and I absolutely love it. The classes are well…read morepaced, fun, and insightful. The instructor really demonstrates his knowledge well and walks through techniques step by step. He goes around to make sure everyone is understanding what he is teaching. The atmosphere and people make it feel like a family instead of just another class. I find myself looking forward to going every week and can't wait for the next class.

Just attended my first class, which was free. THESE GUYS ARE THE REAL DEAL. If you are looking to…read morebecome a well rounded martial artist who can be as confident sparing in a gym as you are defending yourself in the streets, look no further. Here you will get an instructor who started training almost as soon as he could walk, seriously, and a great group of fellow students, most of whom could mop the floor with you (assuming your the standard person like me who likes to think your tough but hasn't yet spent real time training.) I wouldn't fight a child from this place! Looking forward to training with them!

Good amount of parking. My son loves it and they're doing a good job reinforcing the values I want…read moremy children to have.

This school has excellent kids programs as well as classes for all ages! If you're looking for a…read moremartial arts studio please check this place out! Their teachers are not only competent but great with all ages. Very nice staff that is knowledgeable and kind. Highly recommend!

AKA is the best!!!! Definitely recommended to try out. Such a supportive group/community for…read moreeveryone. The black belt instructor Bobby Southworth is a great mentor.

Amazing place! Miguel was awesome and very informative. This place is very welcoming and I'll be…read morejoining soon. Thank y'all for the great free first lesson.