Reviews

We have enjoyed a welcoming and inclusive experience at the dojo. Of the many extracurricular things my daughter has participated in, this is the only one they have continued of their own volition. I believe that is a product of the supportive environment engendered here.

ALKA is not only an excellent karate dojo…it’s much more! I’ve watch both of my children, (currently brown belts), improve assertiveness, develop greater self-confidence and build their self-esteem through extensive training and guidance by very knowledgeable instructors. Additionally, their instructors create an environment that is challenging, yet their approach is firm and compassionate, with humor intertwined, so the kids can establish rapport and trust their Senseis. I’m grateful for the training my kids receive and I recommend ALKA without reservation.

Very clean and pleasant learning environment and the senseis are very educated in teaching not only karates to kids but they focus on teaching a very positive and wholesome attitude so the kids benefit from gentle discipline. I highly recommend!

My son has been going to American Legacy Karate Academy for almost two years. He loves it and has learned so much. I love the flexibility of the class times. And the instructors are kind and know everyone by name. I have recommended several friends to this dojo and all have been happy! I can’t recommend them more highly!

We have been going for over a year and have had nothing but great experiences for my 5-year old. The instructors are fantastic with young children!

I’ve been training here for seven years. I’ve done martial arts at other places and American Legacy is by far my favorite. The training I have received here makes me feel confident to be able to defend myself in real life situations all while staying fit and making making friends.

My daughter loves this place. It’s been 5 years👍

I've been a student at American Legacy for 6+ years, and my twin daughters attended for a few months when they were about 6, so I've experienced both the student's and parent's view of the business. In both cases, I have nothing but glowing things to say about the instructors and the program. I joined in my mid-30s as a means (and motivation) to stay in shape as middle age started to set in, and it's delivered that and more. I look forward to every class, and I leave pouring sweat every time. I've done several other martial arts in my life, and what sets ALK apart is (1) that it's physically challenging enough to be the centerpiece of my fitness regimen, but (2) that the atmosphere is very light and friendly - there is no stiffness or excessive formality that I've occasionally seen in martial arts schools. And, although defending myself from attack was not my main reason to join, the techniques are very practical and real-world focused, and I have no doubt they would make a solid last line of defense if I ever need one. When my daughters were enrolled, I got to see the parents' version of the experience, and I was equally impressed: it's not just the same program with shorter students. While it teaches the same techniques, the class structure is built from the ground up for kids. The instructors manage to be very professional but warm and friendly at the same time, and they have an array of strategies to keep the classes fun and motivating for everyone. I felt totally comfortable entrusting my girls to them, and they had a great time. Ultimately, their 6-year-old attention spans moved on to other activities, but I would have loved for them to continue with me. This balance, between intensity and friendliness, is shared by all the instructors, and ultimately comes from the founder and chief instructor, Brent. As someone who holds the rank of "master" in our martial art, he is extremely experienced, and known and respected among the martial arts community. In theory, he's definitely not someone I'd want to face in a real fight. But in practice, he's easygoing, down-to-earth, a good communicator, and a personal friend. Highly recommended! Come work out with us!