Don Crenshaw runs USA Karate in Germantown, with the help of his right hand instructor, Dylan…read more Sensae teach ages 4 to 94, in skill and age-based groups. My child is 5, and has the option to come any 2 days a week that work for our schedule. Children learn self-discipline, respect, balance, and strength as they go through the skill levels from the very first day they recite to earn their white belt. Parents may stay and watch, or may leave and return to pick their children up at the end of a lesson. At a child's second lesson of the week, he or she will receive a sticker on their belt focusing on the skill of the week. Stickers are also given out for students who complete the once-monthly homework assignment. Cost for beginners is about $130 a month, either 2 or 3 days a week, uniform is usually included in the initial registration package. T-shirts, also acceptable for practice, may be purchased in the lobby area. Once or twice yearly, an inner-school tournament is held among all the USA karate locations throughout the city. Kids compete, but nobody walks away empty handed. My only gripe is the advertising. USA Karate really uses its' students to plug the karate classes to their friends, and even rewards the students who give out the most vouchers, entering them in drawings for a big prize.

This is literally the best martial arts training in the Mid-South. Not only are ALL the instructors…read moreand staff absolutely wonderful, they treat you like family. They are family owned and operated. It only took 3 years of weekly training to obtain my black belt. Jimmy and Vicki Blann are absolutely amazing, wonderful people. You can't ask for anything better. I love this dojo!

Best Martial Arts dojo around. By far the best and most supportive atmosphere and instructors you…read morewill find. The instruction is great for kids, teens, and adults.

Price is outrageous. They also charge you a whopping $50 for belt promotions. If you don't go to…read morethe belt-testing night, they will promote your child at their next class and will charge your credit card without your permission. I've been involved in martial arts my entire life and have never seen such a money-hungry business.

I've studied martial arts for years. From Taekwondo, Kempo, Muay Thai, to Pankration. I've come to…read morethe conclusion that I needed something fast paced, friendly, brutal, and awesome at the same time. What do I find? USA Karate What's NOT to say about this place? The atmosphere is wonderful. The instructors are top notch, friendly, and great with kids. My daughter has gained self respect, and courage in herself to do things she thought she wouldn't be able to do while studying Karate at USA Karate. My wife enjoys every bit of training in Krav Maga for self defense, and a great workout. I'm a little bit of rock and roll. I rock out until I knock out, baby!

This will be a short review - primarily for the owner, Brooke…read more I live in Fort Lauderdale and was in search of a boxing gym. I was going to be in Memphis over the Christmas holidays and sent an email. Received a response from Brooke the same day encouraging me to drop in. Wanted to ensure that I created the proper approach, so I asked about the cost to attend a few drop-in classes while in town. She provided information on Bot's Boxing which operates from the same building at Memphis Judo. Brooke was very welcoming and instead of payment, asked for a review of their facility, instructors and the environment. My 5 Star rating speaks for itself, and i look forward to returning to the business when I'm in Memphis again.

I had a similar experience to some of the one star reviews. I was promised that even though I was…read moresigning a year contract I could pause or cancel depending on the circumstances. I asked to pause for a while for legitimate reasons, but was denied. I attended for 8 months, paid for 4 I was unable to attend, then they charged me for an additional month. They tried explaining it to me that they needed to charge me on the first and the last of the month, but I guess it wasn't registering for me why I had to pay 13 payments for a 12 month contract. Very shady. And very rude and dismissive when I brought it up, not even trying to look into or understand the situation. I didn't make this a one star review because I really loved the instructors and my time there. It's honestly a shame. I had no idea other people were having the same experience, this can't be legal. I feel like they are setting themselves up for a lawsuit for no reason.

Friendly staff. Many people are there. If you have an issue, then make sure you read your…read morecontract.

Karate was my mom's idea for my 6yo. He absolutely loves it. I was fortunate enough to have friends…read more(out of state) to be able to ask opinions and general questions about a young children's class. No lie it's EXPENSIVE (my mother gifted us the subscription). Do your research, take as many classes as possible so you feel you get the most out of the time and money you spend.

Owner Aycock is a bully! Took 12 year old daughter to movies, from back of line watched him skip…read moreand bully young couple in line then ask them if they "had a problem". Then turns around and asks what I'm starring at and if I had a starring problem. COBRA KAI would be proud

Our local USA Karate spot is great. We have a six year old in now and a three year old who can't…read morewait to start. Mr. Acuff and his black belts do an amazing job with the kids and have really helped them develop their self confidence. I highly recommend letting your child give this a shot. The price is reasonable and totally worth it (you can attend up to 5 times a week if you want).

If I can give this place a zero I would because of the lack of communication and disrespect from…read morethe owner and staff. Because you have to put your card on file when joining the school they have access to charge your card whenever. When I noticed I was charged an extra $55 in the month of November I asked Ms.Julie the director of the school what the charge was for. She told me that it was a custom fee for the recital in May and if we decided to not participate in the recital that we will be able to apply the $55 towards tuition. Later I decided to withdraw my daughter from the school. I asked them to apply the $55 towards the last month they charge upon withdrawal. Expected to be charge an additional $20 being that a months tuition is $75 and clarified with Abbey the Receptionist when I turned in my withdrawal form. To then be charge then entire $75. Still believing in the good of people and ethics in their business I figured I would call and explain what had happen and everything would get fix. Instead they never picked up or return my call after leaving a voicemail. Instead I received an email from Ms.Julie stating that costume fee are non refundable. Even though I wasn't asking for a refund I was simply asking for the charge to be applied towards tuition being that my daughter wasn't participating in the recital. I tried calling multiple times and still no answer so I decided to take a trip to have a conversation with Ms.Julie. Ms.Julie was very condescending and continued to interrupt me while I was trying to explain her the entire situation. She ended up cutting me off mid sentence for the last time and dismissed herself. My 5 year old daughter who looked up to Ms.Julie and was attending her class for several months was doing the potty dance and told me she really had to use the restroom. I started to walk towards the restroom with my daughter when Ms.Julie told me my daughter her former student is not allowed to use her restroom she needs to go next door to the gas station. My daughter was very hurt and I was disgusted. I am happy with my decision of withdrawing my daughter from this school. It was never about the money for me, rather about ethics and professionalism which clearly they have none at the Collierville Arts academy. These people don't accept honest feedback only compliments. They never admit to any wrong doing and never apologize.

Excellent place for all three of my daughters to learn classical ballet, jazz and tap! They also…read moreenjoy taking music lessons there!!! This place is a gem in Collierville with super kind and well trained staff and a super clean facility.