We love this school. It has made such a difference in our son. He has matured greatly, both mentally and physically. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a place that focuses on the development of the entire person.

This is so much more than an after school fitness activity! Our kids are held completely accountable for themselves at the karate school and in their every day lives - we have seen a massive improvement in their attitudes. Respect, honesty, discipline have been our biggest emphasis but due to the nature of the program, they are learning commitment. For me the icing on the cake is is that I can also participate in the same class at the same time - committing to being a black belt with my kids has been a great motivation for me and its such a nice change from just sitting and watching them learn something while I check Facebook! Built By Martial Arts is phenomenal and I can't recommend it enough - particularly for families looking to do something together. Great school, great teachers, great parental support, couldn't ask for more.

Karate Kid Abbie Best, 6, says: "In my first class I was shy. Not now."
And Stephen Maybee, 15, notes that his shyness was helped by the class format: "You always have a new practice partner." This gives kids a chance to talk to new people in every Taekwondo class, Stephen says, which helps everyone get comfortable. Eva Fournier, 17, also used to be shy, she says, but now is seen by friends as "more talkative," and more likely to "stand up for other people."
And then there's Nina Shouse, 15. Nina says her Taekwondo training has improved her confidence - and her leadership skills. For example, training has made it easier for her to talk to new people and teach the younger kids at her school. It also helped her notice that her friends sometimes "didn't include other people." As a leader, she knew she needed to be different - to "step outside of that; to talk to everybody and to make sure everybody is included."