Reviews

Our 5 year old has really enjoyed attending crabapple martial arts academy. He has learned self discipline, self control, respect, listening skills, and hand-eye coordination. Since attending CMAA, we can tell that he is more respectful at home and listens the first time we ask. Luke’s favorite instructors are Mr. Hunter and Sensei Robert.

I've been so pleased and impressed by Crabapple Martial Arts Academy. It is my son's first Karate experience and he has quickly learned discipline and valuable karate skills. The instructors are great with kids! Highly recommend!

This has been the best experience for my Grandson Rowan. He loves it and has become more confident in every aspect of his life. They love the kids here. Thank you

This school is worth it. My two boys have benefited in different ways since we started last year. One has gained confidence, leadership skills, and a desire to learn Japanese, while the other has improved his focus and body control. I love that the instructors teach real life lessons about respect, manners, and leadership, especially in world that seems to has lost touch with some of those concepts.

We were referred by a friend to try Crabapple Martial Arts. Our middle school-aged son really enjoyed the trial classes and decided to join. It's been about a year since he joined and he's still into it. They offer classes every day for each level, allowing us to take him 2-3 times a week depending on his school workload. He recently decided that he would like to get his black belt and has become even more focused on making it to class more often. Even though he's one of the old kids in the class, he still likes going and learning. He's always been a great kid, but one really positive benefit we've seen at home is that he is constantly asking how he can help out with extra responsibilities and chores. Anytime we ask for help he's there with an agreeable smile. Bonus for the parents, for sure!

All of the instructors are wonderful with kids. The kids are learning about karate but also respect, discipline and creating healthy habits for their life. I would definitely recommend this place for any parents looking for a martial arts class.

2 of my kids are current students here and we cannot speak highly enough about our experience so far. In the 5 months that we have been a part of the Crabapple Martial Arts Academy family we have already seen growth in both kids not only in their physical skills, but also in their confidence and character. We love that this dojo encourages abilities both on and off the mat, in working hard and giving your best effort, to leadership, healthy eating, reading, helping around the house and learning to see the needs of others. It's a great feeling to know that there are other adults that are pushing and encouraging my children to grow in the areas that we as their parents are also instilling at home. It really does take a village, and we are honored to be a part of this one!

Sensei Matt has been teaching my family for over five years. Both my wife (who has worked very hard to earn her black belt) and my children have benefited immensely from Sensei Matt's teaching over the years. This is not a belt mill. In this discipline, you will not be promoted just for attending, you will work and earn your belts. It will be a challenge that will contribute to your or your child's confidence, self-esteem and ability to defend his or herself should the need arise. Sensei Matt's ability to incorporate discipline, skill and fun for them is invaluable. For my family, the Martial Arts (and Okinawan Shuri-Ryu in particular) is more than just an activity. It is a way of life, combining physical skills, honor, integrity and loyalty that contribute to the overall growth of the individual. I would recommend Sensei Matt and his school, Crabapple Martial Arts, to any parent or adult that would like to bring more of these qualities to their or their children's lives.

My son has been here for 2 years and learned a lot about Karate but also life lessons. They are focused on helping teach children discipline and respect. Overall I think it is a great program!!

I cannot imagine a better place for a child - or even an adult - to learn karate than Crabapple Martial Arts Academy. Well maybe a super secret dojo in the remote mountains of Japan, but outside of that, CMAA is hard to beat. The staff, faculty, and even the student leaders who help teach the younger classes are all exactly as I had hoped they would be. They are kind, patient, engaging, and skilled at what they do. We found CMAA by chance. We weren’t planning to enroll our daughter in karate classes, but when we met Sensei Robert at an event, we were so impressed by how he guided and focused our daughter, Lorraine, that we decided to give it a chance. I would like to thank him particularly. In our time there, he has greatly exceeded even that initial good impression. His talent as a teacher is matched and improved by his patience, good humor, and attention to his students. You could not ask for a better role model in your child’s life. Unfortunately we live more than 30 minutes away and our toddler who if forced to come with us to each lesson just can’t handle the twice a week drive anymore. Still, we’re so glad to have been part of this community for a few months, and we eagerly look forward to rejoining it when our children get a little older.

Great thing to do. Martial arts and karate in particular is not about sports, it is all about kindness and respect. Motivates kids and adults, builds characters and teaches that long-term targets are a must. We are about 1.5 years with this school and will continue thanx to professional senseis and awesome students.

My son started a few weeks ago and has loved every minute. I can already see a change in his attitude, emotions, and helpfulness around the house. The staff has been amazing and really care about their kids. I highly recommend Crabapple.