All American Karate School

Both my 5 year old son and my 8 year old daughter attend All American Karate School. The instructors are awesome! The programs they have for the kids are well thought out and promote learning, self esteem and self discipline. The staff are friendly and helpful. My kids will be proud students of All American Karate for years to come.

I’ve been coming here a few weeks now as a single mom with my 8 year old son and so far we love it! In reading a negative review here I’m appalled someone can assume they are writing their own reviews! That’s defamation of character! It’s one thing to say you aren’t satisfied and move on but to then assume and accuse without merit shows lack of character. I see so many people come here and appear to be happy which speaks for itself! There are a variety of instructors and you aren’t always going to like everyone everywhere you go! That’s life! Suck it up! I’ve spoken with several staff and see how my son and other kids are treated and given ample attention and even one to one during class because they have several instructors and haven’t had a mean or rude one yet! No nose in the air peeps and I’ve been embarrassed with not learning how to do the belt for my son and everyone has been caring and kind here about it and in regards to my many «silly» questions! I look forward to taking my son here and watching! They even have a play area and homework table!

My daughter has been going here for almost a year now and she absolutely LOVES it. Everyone is friendly and the kids learn true self defense while making it fun for them.
They also do weekend activities and Karate Summer Day Camp. That means you can drop your kid off as early as 7am and you have until 6pm to pick them up (for working parents). It’s a good alternative to daycare in the summer because it’s a lot cheaper than what a daycare would charge you and they go up the ranks faster. I believe it is $ 100 per week for the camp or $ 25/​day.
I can’t wait until my son is old enough to attend. I highly recommend this place for karate. It is a good place to start or continue your skills.

I did not like it at all. Some of the instructors are ok. Like maybe 2 of them. The rest are lazy and look like they would rather be somewhere else. And then there is one in particular who walks around with her nose in the air like she’s Gods gift to karate. She talks very rudely to the kids. You know those football coaches on TV that talk down to the kids? That is her. I enrolled my son and took him out after 3 lessons. No thanks. Fix your attitude. I understand there is discipline in karate but someone is on a power trip here.

Both my kids have gone here and they’ve both loved it! Their instructors are great and they work with all the kids slowly so they are not lost…

Here’s what I know. I have no idea the difference in the different types of Martial Arts. I can say without a shadow of a doubt that i don’t know the difference between Judo, Tae Kwan Do, karate, etc. I know that I’m just a father with young children that need discipline. They need someone that will teach them about honor, self respect, self discipline and self defense and I believe they get that here.
My children are still very young so for right now, I am giving Karate and this school a chance. I know that they get greeted by their «sensais», that this is a very clean, safe environment and that us parents are very pleased at what we see with our children. I see that the main sensai (i believe her name is Keena) is absolutely excellent with the little ones. She is in full control of her class and is pretty much a certified bad ass. But she’s got a much needed soft side as well. I’ve seen her repeatedly spend solo time with a little one that is having a bad day. Walk over to get a tissue and wipe their little tears and encourage them to just keep trying. She is the #1 reason why we keep on coming back.
My wife and I are very pleased with this school and although the owner just moved away, we are still very confident in bringing our children to this school.

This place is great. My kids enjoy going every summer. It’s a very good for discipline and respect. I’m glad we’ve found this place

Great family Dojo. Caring, knowledgeable Sensei’s and awesome peer instruction. Respect, control, confidence and discipline. My daughter has been a student for over 2 years and is more determined than ever to become a black belt. She has participated in several of the in house tournaments as well as several outside of the Dojo, which have only added to her love of Karate. We look forward to many more years of training and fun.

My grandchildren have been attending this school for over 8 years, the instructors are excellent and my grandchildren have learned so much in that time. They are not just another student to the instructors, they treat them like family.

It’s interesting when looking at these reviews that they are few and far between UNTIL someone dares to write a less than complementary review. Once that occurs, it is immediately followed by positive reviews. Such is the case with the review written by John S which was quickly followed up by two raving reviews. The same «coincidence» occurs on the All American Karate Facebook page. One bad review is immediately followed by several excellent ones, some of which are given by the head instructor himself or others with the same last name. I am VERY familiar with this establishment having trained there at one point and John S. seems to sum it up very well. After training in different styles and with differing instructors, I believe John S. is correct in pointing out the lack of skill by the instructors. The head instructor referred to by Erin L. as a «well respected 8^th degree black belt», has not done any training himself in over 20 years. He attends no regular sessions for the purpose of improving or even keeping his own skills current. As a high school teacher, I’m sure Erin L appreciates the need for continuing education and the value of keeping up with the times, but this has not only been lacking with the head instructor, but is also discouraged for other instructors as well. it is very much a «my way or the highway» attitude. It is true that they seem to instill a good sense of self confidence in their students, but unfortunately, this is not accompanied by effective self defense skills. That can make for a dangerous combination. If you’re looking for such amenities mentioned by others such as «a kids area where siblings or friends who are not in class can hang out» or possibly «a diaper changing area», then this may be it, or, you could try a public library or even an airport. However, if your goal is to learn the art of self defense, you should keep looking. As is customary, I will be expecting this site to have a few more very positive reviews within the next few days.

Great school!
As a high school teacher, I know the value of routine and discipline. At All-​American Karate, these skills are part of the daily core teachings. The students learn katas, weapons, and self-​defense in their classes; however, the real lessons are the ones they learn without direct instruction: respect, self-​reliance, and confidence.
I have been attending this school and participating in the adult class for over two years. Since there is no contract, my busy life doesn’t «cost» me any additional money. I pay month to month. During the months I am busiest at school, I can stop for a little while and just jump right back in when summer rolls around.
The instructors are incredibly patient and caring. Since it is a family-​run school, they make everyone feel welcomed and part of the family. Sensie John Lipari is a well respected 8^th degree blackbelt and has been teaching in the area for over 25 years. Sensei Nicole is a little powerhouse who keeps the classes moving at a great pace and is always willing to help. And, if you go to the morning class, Sensei Sherie is a great instructor for women who need extra help overcoming physical limitations.
So, if you are looking to learn something new, have a sense of belonging in the community, and train in the martial arts, All-​American Karate is a great place to train.

My son loves coming to practice at AAKS! A great nurturing environment for him to learn self-​discipline and respect.

For kids and as an introduction to martial arts it’s a great school, there are so many students however, that you might not get the personalized attention of a smaller school.
The instructors however are great, caring and dedicated and do their best. For adults, the trading karate is not very self defense oriented but more of a sport. I know however that when I used to go here they had a krav Maga class for adults who were looking for self defense only.

Great school. My kids joined years ago, followed by my wife. Almost 10 years ago, I just sat in the audience and watched all the assistant instructors, the black belts and the owner of the school (Sensei John Lipari) teaching the classes. All were very kind and helpful and emphasized control during sparring sessions to ensure no one got hurt. I eventually decided to sign up and have been attending since. While the focus of the school is Karate, they also provide additional training in Judo, which is included in the monthly Karate fees.
Some martial arts dojos require you to sign a contract, and charge significant fees for promotions, but I find this school to be the most reasonable as there are only monthly fees and you can stop at anytime. Another benefit is that only the first two people in your direct family are charged tuition fees, which meant that my 3 kids were able to attend for free. If you are looking for a safe, family-​friendly environment, learning self-​discipline, confidence and respect, as well as getting a great workout, you will love this school.

Great school. Kid friendly

Fantastic Karate school!!! The instructors are phenomenal with the kids. Love it and so glad we found AAK!

Great School and affordable. Kind staff as well.

Wonderful school with incredible teachers. Kid and family friendly. Highly knowledgeable staff. I highly recommend All American Karate!