I can't say enough good about this place. my wife,2 of my kids and myself love going to class…read moreseveral nights a week. They have a great atmosphere and a wonderful bunch of instructors and staff that will take care you and your family.

From the owner: Family Martial Arts Instruction. Taekwondo, Karate, Fitness Kickboxing. Life Skills such as…read moreConfidence, Discipline, Respect and Self-Defense!

I don't think I can articulate how much I appreciate the community Mike and his team have built at…read moreKC SKA. From the second I walked through the doors I felt welcomed; the interactions with instructors and fellow students were inspiring and humbling. The energy, spirit, Chi, Ki, or however you wish to describe it is palpable in the Dojo, and leaves one feeling obliged to contribute in some way. I'm already looking forward to my next practice and many more for years to come.

I have been a student of this wonderful karate school for 5 years. If you want to learn a real…read moreKarate, this is it. The instructors have so much experience, very helpful, very funny and treat us like a family. I feel like going back to my family home in Japan each time I go to this Karate school.

I can only speak to the class for the 5-8 year olds but I do see bits and pieces of the other…read moreclasses and I am impressed with what I see for older kids/adults. Signed our 6 year old up here as we had been having some minor discipline issues at school along with issues overreacting to small things. This has been great for him so far and after 3 months we are seeing improvement. Honesty, courtesy, respect and discipline are the core tenants. The instructors are great enforcing those tenants while making the kids feel good about themselves and work to try harder in a fun environment.

AKKA Northland is a wonderful place to take your children to learn Karate. The Children learn the…read moremotto of Honesty, Courtesy, Respect and Discipline on a daily basis. The instructors make the class fun and at a pace that keeps the kids interested and engaged for the entire class. If you are are looking for a way to teach your children core values and excercise at the same time, I couldn't recommend this school more. The Instructors are top notch and very responsive to your individual needs. If your thinking about joining, go for it!

Our son has truly enjoyed his time at this gym. He was nervous at first since it was both his first…read moretime and a brand-new sport, but from day one the coaches have been incredible. They genuinely care about the kids and their families, and it shows in everything they do. We will be so sad to leave when we move back home!

An outstanding family with martial arts experience extending over several decades. They have been…read moreteaching in the area for at least 40 years

Trained here for many years. Many lessons; broken bones; bruised egos, and generally one of the…read morefinest self defense schools I've ever trained at. Mr.Stillwell is the real deal. No Bullshido or McDojo life here.

Where to train for effective self-defense. No extra clubs and no hidden testing fees.read more

I highly recommend OKA. I've been training there for almost 9 years - it's a great dojo,…read morechallenging but supportive environment, with something for all ages from 3 to 70! The Palmers have created something special

From the owner: A traditional school of Okinawan descent, we believe that the Martial Arts can be a great activity…read morefor the entire family. Not only do we teach solid, fundamental self-defense, but our academy focuses on core values and principles needed to succeed in every aspect of life! Kyoshi James R. Palmer (7th Degree Black Belt) and his wife, Renshi Ashleigh Palmer (5th Degree Black Belt), lead the Olathe Karate Academy's team of certified instructors. "It is our goal to help each and every one of our students reach their highest potential. We strive to teach and train in a way that truly matters!"