Nice teachers. Clean studio. Kids look like they're having fun. Graduation day and they all…read morereceived the next level belt. I'm

Great people & they understand kids of all ages. I HIGHLY recommend bringing your family hereread more

Can't say enough about this place! Run with a staff of highly talented martial artists, and the…read morehead instructor is absolutely phenomenal. The place is always clean, and they just upgraded to new floor mats for training! Great for any age!

Found this amazing team On yelp. Very helpful and extremely…read morewelcoming. My son is 5 years old and he can be a goofy character (always smiling and making jokes) . He mentioned he wanted to try karate so I Brought my son for his first class and to my surprise , the first practice class was at no cost. He loved it and learned the first lesson. We look forward to going back! Definitely recommend!

I take my 4yr old active boy likes to do whatever he pleases (normal behavior) and has improved…read morehis behavior and overall attitude towards instructors/teachers.

My son started in the summer and has enjoyed every minute of training he has received. He recently…read moreparticipated in his first belt ceremony and is already talking about the next one. We are happy with all the instructors, especially Makenna. She is patient, talented and knowledgeable.

Mr.Macias is the best. He is patient, flexible and welcomes all learning styles as well as…read moredevelopmental stages. My child has benefited greatly not only from the discipline of martial arts but especially the family atmosphere of Kenmex! Next, yellow belt :)

**Kenmex Karate: Where My Boys Became Mini Ninjas!**…read more If you're looking for a place to turn your wild little monkeys into disciplined mini ninjas, look no further than Kenmex Karate in Downey. Sensei Masias is the magical unicorn of martial arts instructors. He took my three boys - yes, THREE - and transformed them from chaos incarnate into focused, respectful, and surprisingly quiet little warriors. Walking into Kenmex Karate, you instantly feel the energy. It's like stepping into a dojo from a Jackie Chan movie, minus the dramatic slow-motion fight scenes (but give my boys a few more months, and who knows?). Sensei Masias has the patience of a saint and the wisdom of a sage, mixed with just the right amount of humor to keep the kids engaged and the parents entertained. My eldest was a skeptic, thinking he'd be the next Bruce Lee after one class. Fast forward a few months, and he's learned the value of hard work and perseverance. My middle child, who previously thought the best defense was to hide behind a couch, now confidently breaks boards (well, okay, thin ones). And the youngest, our resident ball of energy, has found a way to channel his inner Tasmanian Devil into disciplined kata forms. Sensei Masias doesn't just teach karate; he instills life lessons. My boys have learned respect, discipline, and the importance of teamwork. They now bow before meals, greet strangers with a respectful "osu," and can tie their belts faster than they tie their shoes. To all the parents out there considering karate for their kids, do yourself a favor and check out Kenmex Karate. Your sanity will thank you, your kids will flourish, and you'll gain a few laugh lines from Sensei Masias' witty humor. It's a win-win-win. Thank you, Sensei Masias, for turning my rambunctious trio into disciplined young warriors. We are forever grateful (and slightly less stressed). Osu!

Coach Steve is awesome. He's very dynamic and really cares for his students!! He's fun and always…read morehas a great sense of humor which makes training enjoyable and fun. Great spot for general workout. Boxing is such a fun sport. Thank you coach Steve!!

Great gym. 10yr old really enjoyed training and learning with coach Ruben. Always really busy and…read morenice to have an active local gym.

My son has been coming here for 5 years now.. it's amazing how much confidence my son gained from…read morecoming to shark karate. The instructor Master Will is amazing . He's good with kids and he is very patient. He teaches kids how to stand up for themselves and not get bullied . Also how to help each other out. My Son will soon be a black belt he loves he can't see himself going anywhere else. I really recommend Shark Karate for parents who have any kids, and to bully proof your child.. great place...

Great place for your kids to get some exercise and learn some self defense. Prices are pretty…read morereasonable and they learn more than one skill.

Been going there at a young age great way to get started your journey to martial artsread more

Our 2 boys loved their Sensei. He's great with the kids and disciplines when need it. Hoping to…read morecome back in the spring.

Great place, I ve had my son Roman in this dojo for 5 years and Martial arts gives kids confidence…read moreand discipline it also builds character.. 5 years later and he will be testing for his jr black, very proud of the time and effort he has put into karate and he will be happy to be a little skunk.. :)

Great hands on training place. I have been want it to go back for a long time. I definitely…read morerecommend this location.

I can't comment on the effectiveness of this place in training aspiring martial artists. I have no…read moreinterest in martial arts, and I'm personally pretty okay with that. This review is mostly about how the guy who owns and operates this place is a complete and total unprofessional asshole with boundary issues. He pulled me, my brother and my boyfriend into his shop with a plea to "give us a flyer" so he could "promote his business." First off, if you'd like to promote your business, a great idea would be to replace the sign that says "CARPET OUTLET" with a sign that says, idk, "Whittier Shotokan Karate"? Shady shady. I seriously thought we were gonna get a pitch for carpet samples 'til we got handed fliers with a bunch of karate dudes on it. So his initial sales pitch was okay. Something about two months for a hundred bucks, with a free uniform. Whatever. We were gonna nod and be polite and leave, but he wouldn't let us. He targeted my brother, who lives in Whittier, and said "I guarantee you can lose 40 pounds." To me and my boyfriend, he said, "You don't need to lose weight. You don't need to lose weight. YOU need to lose weight." Uh, we didn't ask, dude. Crazy rude. He went on to tell us not to "run off" while he went to grab yet more fliers about another deal he has going. When he came back, I had an awkward smile on my face, because I was pissed. This was clearly turning into a hard-sell pitch, and I was feeling defensive of my bro. When this dude (whose name is, I guess, Chuck) saw the smile on my face, he started lecturing me. Seriously? He was all "What's with the smile on your face? You're smiling at me like something's funny. What do you think?" I told him I didn't think much. His attention got turned to my boyfriend, after I mentioned he had done martial arts. He was all "You don't have to tell me. I can tell." Buuuullshit. He spent like five minutes guessing the form he'd done, and asking unnecessary questions. It was seriously invasive and a waste of time. I finally sacked up and was gonna make the standard excuse-- "Oh it's really late (it was past 9pm) and we have to get back to Huntington Beach" but he cut me off and didn't even let me finish the sentence. He literally told me to stop, because my boyfriend "wasn't finished" and was still listening to him. If my boyfriend had said anything in the past solid minute, I might have agreed, but it was just Chuck talking about his "extensive history" in martial arts. So I corrected him, and said that we were, in fact finished. Chuck had the nerve to challenge me, speaking over me and completely ignoring what I'd said to say "She tells you when you're finished!?" Oh my god, fuck this guy. I've never heard anything so rude from ANYONE, much less a business owner who was trying to sell us some needless service. At this point I was definitely angry, but I had a smile glued on my face. I said goodnight and was trying to steer my guys out the door, but Chuck wasn't letting go and kept trying to engage them. He asked my boyfriend if he always lets women tell him what to do. When we finally got out the door, my boyfriend and I split up from my brother, and Chuck followed my brother out the door. My brother's not as ballsy as me. He's reluctant to be even the slightest bit rude to someone. So he was gonna stand there and listen to the pitch AGAIN even though he was being blatantly insulted. So I went over, and Chuck was telling him yet again that he needed to lose weight. I said, "He's fine. *Goodnight*" (for the fifth time!) and literally had to put myself between Chuck and the guys before he would let us leave. He even went as far to ask why I was being protective-- if I was his sister. I said yes. He asked if I was the big sister. I said "No, little." And that was it. Little sister is not to be fucked with.

I love this place! Please do not read the negative reviews from the other people, chuck the owner…read moreis a little eccentric with the adults, but he is awesome with the kids! Honestly that is all that matters! I don't feel like he cares about the money, so that is why he has these insane deals, but he honestly cares more about the kids and the art of karate. In a matter of two weeks, my sons attitude, self esteem, has shot up 100 percent. He also gives amazing parental advice, if you are open minded and can listen to him. He knows what he is talking about! He knows shotokan, he cares about teaching, and passionate about it, and with that the kids love him, respect him and wants to learn. There are no gimmicks, no contracts, chuck is straight up. The best part is that, you can drop the kids off and then head over next door for your own kick ass workout and mike seril fitness! Come try it, I am there, and I will tell you the truth! If you are looking for someone to help your kids gain self esteem, self respect, self discipline this is the place to bring them!

Our kids have been training at Victory TKD for over 5 years now. We're proud to say that Victory…read morehas been a very positive, and enriching part of their lives. Especially now that they're both teenagers. Martial arts training has kept our kids in shape, and it's also helped them focus in school. We're very thankful that Grand Master Kim, Master Chad, Master Iszack and Instructor Cristina are a part of the community here at Whittier. If you're looking for a martial arts studio for your child to train, come on in. The student's accomplishments, and the studio's long history at Whittier speaks for itself.

Love this place! My daughter has been coming for six months and we all…read moreLove it!! Definitely going to stay here.