American Martial Arts Academy

We love it! We did the free class and my son loved it. We signed up for one year that night. We go three times a week and my son absolutely loves it. We love the discipline and respect he is learning. We also like that it’s all about his individual achievements whereas on team sports he was compared to other players. The instructors are all super nice snd approachable. They’re great with the kids and somehow know all of their names. The reason I picked American Martial Arts Academy in the first place was their class hours. Most of the other places didn’t offer evening classes for beginners or if they had an evening class it was once a week. My husband and I both work full time and can’t do afternoon classes. We plan to keep him here through black belt and beyond. He already says he wants to be an instructor.

My daughter has ASD/​Aspergers Syndrome & ADHD. We tried another studio & she left feeling sad & bullied by other kids. We came to AMAA and it has literally changed her life! She has only been going for 2 months, already she is more confident, focused, & finally EXCITED about something! ALL the instructors are AWESOME! This is the BEST thing I have done for my daughter’s self-​esteem & social building skills. AMAZING STUDIO WITH AMAZING PEOPLE

If you are looking for a place where kids love getting physically active while having fun, this is the perfect place for you! I cannot believe how patient the American Martial Arts Academy staff are. The instructors somehow seem to know all of the kids’ names and have tons of energy even in the evening classes. You can tell that every single teacher/​sensei enjoy teaching kids!
This Karate studio even has a small workout center for the parents to use while they wait during the classes. There are also several parents that are taking adult karate classes while the kids learn in theirs.
If you want your kid to be the next «Bruce Lee» or «Mr. Miyagi», this is NOT the place for you. The sparring has no contact or extremely light contact.

Everyone here is so nice and welcoming and the karate studio is very clean and professional

I was hesitant about putting my 6 year old daughter in karate but very happy that I did it! It’s only been a week and she loves it. Luckily I won 2 free classes so we tested it out and I was so impressed with everything. From watching her interact and do team building with other kids, to the instructors, the workouts, the classes, and overall environment is awesome. The instructors here are great and genuinely care about the kids and have passion in what they do. The initial fee to begin is a bit pricey, but seeing the confidence and self esteem shine in your child is priceless and definitely worth it!

My daughter has been going here since March and has been very happy here. She’s 4, opinionated, and tough to please so that is saying a lot. She’s fond of all the instructors and looks up to them. The instructors are excellent with the kids both young and old. I’m not sure I’d be able to do what they do day in and day out. Kudos to them. My daughter has learned quite a bit and a lot of her development here has shown up in other areas like swimming.

My son starting coming here a few weeks ago and I can really see a change In his attitude. .I love how clean and professional this academy is..

My son Aiden has been coming here Since feb 2012. He is now 7 years old and is high functioning autistic. We love the staff and everything about this karate studio. It’s always a warm welcoming when we walk in. And if my son misses more then 3 classes someone calls to check on him. The staff knows every student and one of the instructors even makes up cute little nick names. I’m glad my husband and I picked this place for our son to become a black belt.

My son has been a student here for about a year and a half. The difference in his self esteem since that time cannot be measured. The instructors are all incredible. They know how to work with all the different personalities and learning styles and know how to make it fun. The whole school is encouraging, respectful and kind. The whole staff is closely involved with the students and that is commendable considering how many students they have here.
I read through some of the reviews about the cost involved. While my son had attended about school when he was younger that was cheaper, I felt he didn’t retain any of it and we basically paid for a new belt instead of him earning it. They are a little more expensive here than some other schools but in my opinion it is well worth the difference in quality teaching. They learn a lot more than karate here. They emphasis respect and determination. Regarding the high pressure sales, yes they offer a lot of additional services such as Summer Camp, Tournaments, Parent Night Out, equipment sales, etc, but I never felt pressure to buy anything I didn’t need. They do remind us when these events or sales are going on but personally I find it helpful since there are times that we can’t make it every week and might otherwise have missed one.
Overall if you are looking for more than a video on karate moves and a new undeserved belt color, you will be happy with what you get from this school.

High energy instructors teaching and training and working hard producing high energy students.
Classes are always productive and provide tangible results. The staff are excellent at what they do and they are all very patient. The instructors are really there to serve the very best martial arts instruction.

My son has been coming for over a year and has a smile on him face the entire time he is here. The instructors are great with the younger kids and and have a lot of patience. There is a lot of repetition with move, stances, katas, and training.

No words can express how amazing AMAA has been to me and my family.
Karate Program: Started my two boys in 2009 at the ages of 3 and 5. Very difficult at first, they cried, complained, and begged us to stop. We contemplated quitting several times, but with the encouragement and support of the AMAA staff we stuck through it. Now, my boys are 8 and 10 years old and advanced green belts. We are so proud of them and they love going to class and eager to join the leadership program. The program is afforable and they will work with your situation. Two notes: (1) You get what you pay for and (2) the return out ways the cost. My kids have more confidence and respect than I can image and its partially attributed to AMAA. The staff reinforces the life skills that we as parents instill in our children. Oh! did I mention that my wife and I are now advanced green belts too!
Summer Program: 2014 was our first experience when my wife went back to work full time. We had our concerns and heard mixed reviews at first, but we were 100% completely satisfied. The places they went to were amazing, you have to check it out. The staff is professional and kind, the activities are fun and interactive, and the places are well thought out. My boys made many friends and guess what LIMITED SCREEN TIME and LOTS of indoor/​outdoor activities. Got to check it out!!!
After School Program: Love It!!! The kids are picked up from school, they have a snack, and then they start their homework. The staff is very helpful with homework if they have questions. When homework is done, the kids have fun, play with other kids, then theget ready for karate class. And Guess what — No Screen Time.

Great teachers and staff. Makes everybody feel welcome. Very profession and upbeat. Very positive vibe and clear with directions when it comes to teaching.

Passed the two year mark and still loving this place! They really go the extra mile for students and their families. My younger daughter Maya recently turned 5 and just had a karate studio birthday party — Ultimate success! We invited her cousins, schoolmates, friends, and neighbors to attend, and everyone had so much fun. The preschool teacher told us all the kids wouldn’t stop taking about Maya’s party the whole next week… :-) they took care of everything. from printing the invitations, to pizza, drinks, plates, to supervision and party activities to involve the whole group. Parents got to sit back & relax and enjoy watching while Miss Starkman & the other black belts ran around with all the kids. We only had to bring the kids and a cake — which Maya got to cut with a Real Samurai Sword in front of all her friends & fam! We truly love this place and I always can’t wait for my next class… Thanks for everything you do AMAA!!!

Even though we have taken several long breaks, we always feel welcome when we jump back into the program. And the staff is always eager and helpful with getting us back into the swing of things.

We love AMAA-​they have a great community, the instructors are well-​trained and great with children — parent’s night out rocked tonight-​our kids had a blast, and we enjoyed a night out knowing our children are with people we trust.

My boys have been a part of AMAA for 6 months now and love it. The instructors are great and really connect with the kids. They really have a knack for keeping the kids interested and wanting to learn more. This studio in particular offers a lot of amenities too, like a gym for the adults and a playroom for the kids. They also offer after school care and summer day camps which look like fun.

For both kids and adults, they really care.
Both our girls have been going there for about 5 years now, and it is a great environment for them. Adults go there too — and they seem to really kick butt!
A parent bonus: Parent’s night. They watch the kids while you go off and have fun on random Friday evenings. YAY!
They are also quite involved with the local community — a true asset to the area.

AMAA is karate and so much more!
I am a single mom of a 12 year old boy, and I’ve had my son here for — well over 5 years. We have been blessed with the amount of positive male role models here at the Academy (Black Belts, helpers and peers) They are Wonderful about encouraging and enforcing parental respect.
There are lots of activities — parents night out, Angel games, picnics.
It’s like a little community

My son loves his instuctors. They are the best. This is a great place to get your child involved in the martial arts and leadership skills. I see instructors as great examples and many of the older students that assist are well spoken and respectful. I see my son growing in coordination and abilities here.
The cost is high, however when I have asked other parents of other studios it seems comparable. You get what you pay for. The Black Belt Club seems like a lot at first, but it is years worth of lessons being paid for at once.
Over the years my son has grown in confidence and strength. It is amazing watching not only my son grow and learn but other kids too. It is amazing how they memorize their moves with such intensity and focus.