As a black belt myself, it is very important for me to have my kids attend a martial arts school I…read morehave faith in, and I am thankful we found Dragon Star Kung Fu. From the very first class and on, we felt comfortable and welcomed. The instructors and the other families at the school are friendly and treat everyone like family. I feel the instructors provide a good balance of structure, technique, life lessons, discipline, and fun in their classes. Our daughters have been at Dragon Star Kung Fu for almost two years now, and they've told me they plan to earn their black belts and beyond!

What a great environment for kids and adults to learn self-defense. My children and I are taking…read moreclasses, and we have learned so much over the years. It is a great school! Highly recommend!

You all know me - American Small Business is the greatest engine of our economy…read more I am also a believer that children are our greatest resource and hope for the future. With that in mind...I cannot say enough good things about American Martial Arts. We're in town visiting family from the Washington DC area. My nephew (and his parents) are all enrolled in Matt Quinlan's (aka Mr. Matt's) classes. Headmastered under Robert Pearlswig, this school takes a holistic and age-defined approach to instruction. I was so pleased to see the positive, structured, and careful instruction. My nephew has really blossomed in this school and I expect one day he will be joined by his sister. The best compliment I can give is that if we lived in the area, 100% we would be taking classes here. If you or your children have interest in a positive and structured outlet for physical improvement and self-defense, please consider American Martial Arts in Vancouver. Shao-Lin Kempo well, my friends.

Mr Matt is an amazing instructor with patience and belief in his students. My child has thrived in…read morehis instruction and counsel over the past 2 years and I have seen such positive results in his overall physical and mental health. When we walked into the dojo to inquire about the program my son was withdrawn and kept his head down, didn't engage or look you in the eye when you spoke, today he holds himself with pride, head held high, and with a respect that was learned in this establishment. I've seen Mr Matt handle multiple altercations with people walking in off of the street with dignity and kindness. Rudeness met with grace, foul language met with I hope you have a nice day. Something for the students to look up to and learn from. We will continue to be a part of American Martial Arts for the foreseeable future and look forward to the advancement in my son's training and learning from an instructor we were so lucky to find in Mr Matt.

First rate instruction by a high ranking black belt (6th degree) and certified instructor in the…read moreISKF, the largest karate organization in the world. He is not only an excellent practitioner--he has numerous medals to prove it--but he is a great instructor who gives personal guidance and feedback. And just as important, he creates an atmosphere of support where everyone supports everyone in their progress. This is the norm for ISKF dojos but SWWSKC feels like a family, going out to share a meal together on Monday nights. First rate instruction, high expectations without negativity, welcoming atmosphere. Who could ask for anything more? Oh yes, and the fees are extremely reasonable

Best place on the North side of the river for fun, exercise, and self defense!read more

From my experience he is not the person he presents himself to be, he has his good side but from…read morewhat I've seen and since heard here and there over the years,he has a dark side. His ongoing students love him and respect him as I did. IF he "thinks" you crossed him or showed him any disrespect without discussion, retribution will be quick as it was with me I was accused of a move in a sparring match that I was intentionally trying very hard to do exactly as he told the class. He accused me of doing something wrong but he was wrong, he wouldn't listen to me after accusing me, he just paired me with very experienced guy ( I'll leave his description at that, because he was indoctrinated and was just doing what he told to do) who by his body language and facial expressions was on a mission for his sifu . Mark will never physically hurt you rather he will have someone else to do it for him. I saw him say something to this particular young man, who was far bigger and stronger,experienced and meaner than me, came straight over to spar with me the next round. He hit me i so hard, I heard my neck crunching while it snapped, I was permanently injured. At the time I didn't realize how serious it was, that was years ago. At the time I was in shock that Mark Moy would do that to me, I couldn't believe it. I'm still living with the injury, which is progressively worse because the ligaments were so damaged. Sleepless nights for over a decade, I'm scheduled to have my neck fused. I never said anything at the time because mark is not the kind of man you want to mess with. He is potentially very dangerous. He has many connections in near and far places, and frankly I was afraid of him. I was afraid to ever ever say anything because if he had no problem doing that, what else would he do? I don't have anything to lose from writing this and nothing to gain and while I should have told someone at the time, I was afraid no one would believe me and what would he do if I spoke out. He knew where I lived, who my friends and family were. Now i don't care, hopefully, if I can save someone else from going through this **** I am dealing with, it's worth it. It's also way past time I put this out there. One way or another he should be held accountable for his actions. Go some where else, there are several really good local schools out there that really do care about their students...ALL of them.

What a great opportunity for our daughter! I am so glad we live near by, but would drive into…read morePortland for her to have this experience with Sifu Moy and his team. It's fun, professional, and giving her life skills beyond self defense.

I go here and I'm in the beginner class. When we first came in for the intro class (a one on one…read moreclass to give you an idea on what it's going to look like when you start lessons, and to give you some tips on how to defend yourself), my dad and I felt really welcome there. The people are kind and complimentary, and I really enjoyed it. I'm continuing to progress, and I would definitely recommend Kanthak Karate.

Echoing a previous review--I'm not sure what shifts they've made over the years, but this place is…read moreunequivocally a 5-star business. Seeing a completely packed house speaks volumes about how exceptionally well this operation is run. I signed up for the trial promo and was able to join a class within just two days. MJ was the best and reason I decided to commit to this journey. She is patient, remarkably knowledgeable, and her passion for teaching shines through immediately. The 1-on-1 session was purposeful and genuinely focused on training rather than a high-pressure sales pitch. I'm looking forward to engaging with this community!

Reading some of the negative reviews, I see that the latest was 4 years ago. I don't know what has…read morehappened since, but our grandson has been taking lessons for 2 weeks now and absolutely loves it. Every single employee I have encountered here has been absolutely wonderful and helpful. We watched the first class, and thought that the instructors were very skilled , patient, and genuinely cared about the children's progress. They treat each child with kindness and respect. The kids seem to have a lot of fun learning from them.I Also just can't say enough about MJ Shane, the new student Director, who made our grandson feel welcomed and excited. She has a very special way of connecting to the kids, and is a very sweet person. She has efficiently responded to each and every question I would ask from time to time, and thoroughly explained the answers. Yes, they ask for a 9 month contract commitment , and charge $40 per belt test, but it was explained to us upfront, without surprises, and we are okay with that because of the level of professionalism I have seen demonstrated.

Sifu Sky and his family have created a structured, disciplined, welcoming environment for children…read moreto grow their martial arts practice. The growth I have seen in my son over the past two years has been a beautiful transformation to watch.

Kung Fu been the best thing we've done for our daughter. Not only does she have a healthy outlet,…read morebut she is building incredible skills and amazing relationships with other members. Classes are taught with so much care and positivity that she comes home tired but also with a full heart. When you sign yourself or your child up for these classes they aren't only learning to protect themselves, but they are also learning when to use them, they are learning g integrity, responsibility, and to respect themselves along with others. We see the effects outside of class too!

Great jiu jitsu school! I was in town visiting from San Diego and had to get some rolls in while on…read morevacation. The crew here was very welcoming and I felt at home. I would recommend this school to everyone.

Jujitsu and MMA training, new school with a good group of guys that are all willing to help. Don…read morehas been great and very understanding of individual goals. My little girls love the kids class too.