TAMA Martial Arts Center

This is a very good place for children and adults.

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A wonderful facility for adults and children.

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I signed my daughters up for karate at TAMA many years ago to help them learn self defense as well as internal discipline. Then I ended up taking karate too! When school and other activities got in the way, we left, but I knew I'd be back. Now I take Tai Chi and Kung Fu at the school. It's my favorite part of the week! The instructors are caring and knowledgeable, and the other students have become my friends. In addition to being fit, I've also learned to deal with stress and self defense. I highly recommend TAMA Martial Arts for families of all ages and sizes. More...

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This is the second year my kids have been in the afterschool program. We absolutely love the program and the staff. The kids have learned so much and have both advanced multiple belts. TAMA Family Martial Arts is a rare find and I am extremely impressed with the work they do.Carr Family More...

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TAMA has been a life saver! We are a both parents work household. After numerous phone calls to all the local rec centers/day cares, we had zero luck finding an after school program that would pick my kids up (for 6th graders and up). Then we found TAMA mentioned on the local military spouses page. Their after school program is awesome! Not only do they pick up my kid from school, provide a safe environment to do homework, have a snack, but then they teach martial arts! A total WIN WIN!! More...

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Our boys have been attending the after school program here for two years now and not only has it made things easier for their mom and I but grades have improved, self confidence has improved, physical health has improved, and they have made lasting friendships as well. We love what this organization has done for our us! More...

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I was looking for a place to train Muay Thai and found a whole lot more. The instruction is superb and will cater to all levels simultaneously every single class. You will learn something new every day, whether it be a technique or about yourself or interesting conversation with other members. The members become a part of your extended family giving another meaning to the term "Family Martial Arts". More...

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I have been attending TAMA martial arts as a student for several years, and I have always been impressed by the high standards and the fantastic teachers. Personally, I practice Aikijutsu, but I also find myself constantly learning many lessons about the wide world of martial arts from the dedicated and passionate experts who attend this academy. The curriculum is well organized, the environment is welcoming, and I always feel that I am being pushed towards success at TAMA. More...

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My 5 year old daughter loves learning martial arts. Tama's after school program is great. It allows her to train every day and she's learning new skills in a fun way.

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Exceptional hard high level martial arts training

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Great training with great instructors. Been training Mauy Thai for couple years an have transformed into a great Thai boxer. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to learn fighting fundamentals. More...

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Master Taningco has the best classes around his workouts are fun exciting and very challenging I have been training for about 2 years and the muay thai and training at Tama it has helped me for discipline at shcool at home life and everyday life.

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When my grandsons started only one of them had good grades and good behavior. By the next school year they all are on the honor roll and behaviour improved immensely! Thanks TAMA for the discipline and caring for my grandkids!! And oh yeah they learned Kung-Fu! More...

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I was looking for a place to learn Muay Thai and I had heard very good things about TAMA. I was very happy to see that everything is better than I expected. The classes are very educational, but also tough. We learn technique, combinations, mental toughness, and so on. I can see and feel myself improving every class that I attend. The instructors do a great job working with the students and adjusting the lesson to the different skill levels. I have definitely gotten my moneys worth and I plan on continuing to attend classes. More...

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Very open and welcoming school. Multiple options for martial arts training, depending on your individual interests.

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We are very happy with the after-school program.

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We have two elementary school age children enrolled (male and female). Being part of the TAMA family has been a great experience for us. The staff is friendly and always available to answer questions or spend a little extra time when needed. The variety of classes available is wonderful to help expose kids to multiple disciplines if desired. The skill of the instructors is top notch. They are very family friendly and cater to all age and skill levels. Coming here has been great to further reenforcing discipline and respect as well as gain and grow friendships. We feel very fortunate that we found TAMA and we highly recommend them! More...

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A great place for kids and adults to learn. Grandmaster Taningco teaches a variety of martial arts throughout the week so they get experience in several styles. Highly recommended.

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Since the first day we set foot in the TAMA facility, we were treated like family. Mater Taningco and the whole staff has been a positive influence on our 8 year old. He is constantly growing with TAMA in every aspect, from trying new things like sparing and board breaking to learning valuable lessons such as discipline and respect of self and others. The instructors spend valuable one on one time with the students to focus on their personal development to go along with the group teachings. We are proud to say we belong with the TAMA family and would recommend this facility to anyone of any age looking to try martial arts. More...

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I have 3 boys (12, 8, and 4)who take martial arts classes at Tama. My boys love it here. They have learned so much since we started and their confidence has increased so much. They have lots of friends and love coming here. Everyone here is amazing. Starting with the office staff you meet when you first enter to the instructors and other students. The way everyone works together to help each other grow and improve is absolutely wonderful. We started 4 years ago and could not imagine going anywhere else. Everyone here is like a big happy family. More...

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I've been taking karate here for around nine months, and recently began studying kali more seriously. One simply will not find more helpful/wonderful teachers than Master Taningco and the instructors here at TAMA. It's a wonderful environment; friendly, welcoming, open, and safe. Master T encourages and exudes discipline, strength, dedication and respect, and being taught by him and his wonderful team will help one grow both as a martial artist and a human being. As a young woman who has gained confidence in her ability to defend herself, has been positively physically and mentally influenced by this studio, and has the utter joy of being a part of this wonderful community of men, women, and children, I truly cannot recommend TAMA enough. More...

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My son and I have been attending TAMA Martial Arts for the last three years, and it has truly been a great experience for me! They have competent staff, a great facility, and I have learned a lot in the area of self defense! More...

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awesome!!!!!!!!!

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It has been a while but I loved it when I attended

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Great studio with a true grand master at the helm.

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Tama is a great karate school and my son loves being apart of the tama competition team. Check it out

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Great staff, friendly ,helpful and respectful. Inside very nice clean.

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It has been a great experience for my son who has ADHD.

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First I would like to thank Grand Master Taningco for his time and for a great seminar. Thank you to all that were there. Great center I learned so much in such a short time .

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My son just started and he absolutely loves going, I haven't seen him this happy in a long time.

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Love that place but you all should have been there when I trained there

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I am very happy with Elijah's improvement lately in karate, his grappling skills have improved a lot too! The instructors at TAMA are awesome, and I've seen them work with kids of a large variety of personalities and temperaments, and am always amazed at their ability to make sure everyone is learning and having fun!

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Tama is a great place, my grandchildren go there and we are very happy , with Master Tamingo and every one else there ,

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Our granddaughter Rayna started at TAMA about 2 years ago and we've seen her mature and gain tremendous self-confidence from the training and discipline of karate. She's put this into practice at school, helping to deter bullying and also defending herself from unwanted physical contact. We highly recommend TAMA's program and our granddaughter loves it. More...

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Master T n his school are the very best. Always there for you. This is the best martial art place to go.

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I like people I meet it seems. Very. Down to earth instructors. ....n really. Good people n friends n more to come .in my. Future .as i. C..

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I started at TAMA a year ago, and I absolutely love it. It is my home away from home. There were two things that impressed me most within my first week:
1. Everything was relaxed, yet professional.
I was very intimidated when I first thought about learning karate; I had visions of the large schools seen in movies like the "Karate Kid". When I entered Tama I was immediately put at ease by the friendly personality of Sue, the front desk attendant.
2. By the second class, everyone knew my name.
The first week, all the instructors and many of my fellow students knew my name. I would walk in and people would say “Hi, Rachael!” And I would say “hi” and think to myself “whoever you are” because I had not learned all their names yet. ;)


Classes:
When it comes to the classes, we work hard and have fun. In the group class for ages 13+, there is plenty of variety. Boredom is never an issue, because we are always doing something different or doing a variation of a previous drill.


Mighty Mites:
I do not have any children in this class (I don’t have any children at all.), but I do volunteer as an aide to Master Taningco during this class. What impressed me most about the Mighty Mites class was how much fun Master Taningco has with his students. It is great to hear the student’s laughing at a joke Master Taningco makes and to see their enthusiasm as they enter the building. “Where is Master Taningco?” they often ask. There is no doubt that students admire and love Master Taningco, and Master Taningco feels the same towards them.

For parents considering starting your Might Mite (4-6 year old child/children) at Tama, I highly encourage it. Your child will be welcomed and put at ease immediately.


Master Taningco:
There is no doubt that Master Taningco possesses a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the world of martial arts. But what I most admire is his patience. Anyone who knows me knows that I ask questions; I will be the first to admit that I don’t understand something. No matter how many times I admit my confusion and ask for help, Master Taningco works with me until I understand the technique.

Another mark of a good instructor (aside from patience) is one who knows how and when to praise. Master Taningco is observant of the progress his students make and does not shy away of complimenting their improvements. A simple word of praise can go a long way. Often times learners (of any subject/discipline) can feel frustrated at what seems to be a lack of progress; we don’t often see the progress we make, and it can be discouraging. But, a simple word from an instructor can boost our confidence and let us know that while we may not see or feel the change, we are definitely making forward progress.


In short, I recommend visiting and trying out TAMA. It is a friendly, family-oriented environment with programs for all ages. TAMA offers great instruction in a non-intimidating, always pleasant atmosphere. More...

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Master Taningco is a great instructor and friend. He taught me everything I know about the use of weapons. He was a guest instructor at the Chuck Norris Black Belt training conference in Las Vegas and taught all of UFAF one of his Bo Katas that is still used today. I highly recommend him.

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They really take their time with the kids and are amazing with them I would highly recommend them to anyone

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Two week trial was great! Definitely worth checking out if you’re the slightest bit curious. If it wasn’t for my work schedule, I’d definitely be continuing kung-fu.

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The instructors are top notch. They love the kids as well as what they do. The curriculum teaches the kids self defense, and self esteem. Master Tecnico is a caring man who takes pride in his role in children's lives. More...

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Been going for over a year now with my son. Great instructors for all age levels. I'm retired army and this has been a great workout to keep in shape. Update they started an after school program that picks up and trains in karate during the year. They also do homework and get a snack. More...

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I dropped in for a BJJ class tonight (visiting from CT) and it was awesome. The coach ran us through a bunch of drills that bought me back to my wrestling days. It's always a good class when you can drop in, learn new things and roll, all of which I did tonight. Highly recommend checking it out! More...

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About 2y experience of coming here.However drawn you are coming in, a good session on the mats with friends honing each other's skills makes you leave with big smile on your face every time, and exhausted :) JR is a friendly and open minded instructor who allows real people to set their own goals, developer their own game and keep things in good spirits whether you are going strong or working around your limitations.

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Tama is an outstanding martial arts facility. I have trained in multiple disciplines, with multiple instructors, in multiple gyms, and in multiple cities. Tama is by far my favorite for several reasons.First, a quality martial arts gym should be clean b/c a dirty gym leads to staph infections and other health problems. From the moment you walk in, Tama smells clean, looks clean, and is maintained in an exceptionally clean state. This is the cleanest gym I have ever seen in my many years of training and would not hesitate to let a child train on any mat or with any gear in this gym.Second, Master Taningco and his staff are fabulous instructors and they are very good with children. They instill discipline and give corrective instruction in a positive, encouraging manner that corrects behavior without putting people down or insulting them. The instructors are patient with young children and explain to them why a behavior is less desirable than another. Instruction is clear and firm, but it is also supportive of learning in a positive, fun environment.Lastly, Master Taningco and his staff are competent, qualified professional martial artists. They are well-versed in their arts and many have extensive experience in competition, teaching, military / law enforcement, and other practical applications of martial arts. The staff at Tama are not people who learned some martial arts and teach it casually for extra money or while going to college. These folks are lifelong martial artists who are dedicated to their craft.In closing, I train with Master Taningco and I have a very diverse background (Krav Maga, Muay Thai, BJJ, Wrestling, Boxing, Judo, etc). He has worked with my background to refine my skills and make my abilities more effective. My foot work is cleaner. My hands are sharper and more precise. My movements are better timed with my strikes. And, I am much better equipped to train alone on a heavy bag when I'm not in a lesson. I have been 100% satisfied with my Tama experience. It is competitively priced when compared to what I've paid elsewhere. I have recommended it to friends...both beginners and experienced martial artists of all ages. This is an outstanding facility with outstanding staff. I highly recommend Tama to anyone looking for martial arts training. More...

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