My kids love coming to Karate class every week. They experience a focused class, personalized…read moreinstruction, a most importantly, age appropriate support for their skill level. It is a mixed age class - so if your child is coming in as a young or first time student with no experience, or if you have a repeat student who is building on skills learned, the instructors are always supportive and helps each child work on their skill. The Pre Karate class is month to month, reasonably priced, and no contracts which was very important to us. It is the number one reason why we picked Oviedo Karate Club (Many parents don't realize that they have a no-contract option, which is really all that the other martial arts centers offer. I've heard many complaints regarding contracts if you fail to commit, have a schedule conflict, etc. It was a nightmare we were so happy to learn that we did not have to experience! Not to mention what the other studios charge monthly - it's unreachable for many who want to experience karate but probably are unwilling to spend that much if you don't know your child likes karate. That's why we tried it and we stayed!) I think parents would be surprised to see that a karate class can be child-centered and positive. She focuses on calming the body to focus, listening, practice, learning about Japanese traditions & terminology and the lessons never discuss "fighting another person" or "competition" or "violence." Our class does not require a belt ranking. I am glad we found the Oviedo Karate Club. It's currently at Riverside Park in Oviedo which is convenient us. We love coming here for the exercise and skill.

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

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!

I have called the Bougyo No Kan dojo my karate home since their opening in 2013. Having trained in…read morekarate for over 20 years, I find that I still have something to learn every class. The family friendly dojo has perhaps the most comprehensive curriculum I've encountered in my many years of training. If your goal is self defense, self improvement, fitness or learning a traditional karate style, you will find it at the Bougyo No Kan dojo!

From the owner: At the Bougyo No Kan Dojo, our mission is to develop our students into the best martial artists…read morethey can be. Martial Arts will help you and your child be more successful in life becoming physically fit, self-confident and independent. We are committed to the development of every student in our program.