Winter Garden Karate

Excellent training, family owned and operated and the kids learn respect! You know it’s good when the kids have a healthy rapport with instructors and other students alike. A1*****

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My 5 year old has been coming here for a few months now. I am a children's gymnastics facility owner, so needless to say I am pretty particular with classroom instruction and management. The sensei are great with the younger kids, which has been tricky to find. Pre-K kids do have a tendency to goof off a little, because their attention span is of course not at the level of the older kids. The sensei are pretty firm with all the kids by emphasizing discipline and respect, as to be expected in karate. However, they are also encouraging and know how to talk to the little ones so they understand. My son is so proud of his newly earned yellow belt. We're so glad to have found this place! More...

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Great place hands down! My daughter loves it! she is always eager to learn something new so I'm glad we chose this place. They are great with the kids and everything involved.

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We celebrated my son’s 5th birthday today! The kids had an absolute blast! The staff is extremely nice and accommodating! They had plenty of games and fun activities for the kids . They provided all the tables I needed for the party and helped with set up. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! More...

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This is a great school with a lot of great options for people of all ages. Summer program, after school classes, karate, kick-boxing, even private lessons, all are awesome! Family owned, extremely attentive & very hands on. My son has loved his time here & the private classes I take are killer! If you’re looking to start training or have younger children who need some great structured classes, I highly recommend! More...

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Great place with better people.

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Sensei Gonzalez and his family are the best instructors around! Great classes to teach protection, discipline and respect! Son cant wait for their summer camp classes! More...

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Great place to train the best instructors any where!!

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This dojo has great instructors teaching great students!! First class!!

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Best dojo ever!!!!! We love the people there ....

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Amazing place for the kids !! Son has been there 4 years now and he loves it

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They do a great job. I would recommend them to anyone. They are family owned and the quality shows

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Best investment! We've been with this dojo for almost 5 years. Our son has earned each belt and learned much more than karate. Worth it!

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We love it here and recommend to everyone that is interested in karate. My 6 year old adores it.

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My boys have been with this dojo (family) for over 8 years, I would not trust another place more for the instruction and guidance they have taught. As for an after school program, I am greatly pleased, they have cared for my boys as if they were their own. More...

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Our daughter has been coming to Winter Garden karate for 4 years and we love it! I am glad they have helped my daughter grow in confidence as well as learn to defend and protect herself. Love the instructors because they truly care and teach the kids not to be intimidated by anyone or anything and that is something I appreciate for my child to continue to excel! More...

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The staff is great they really take their time to show the kids each movement. There is structure and discipline but they also have some fun ways of learning as well. We love that they learn that there is a time to be serious and a time to be silly.
Our son loves learning new moves and looks forward to seeing his Karate friends each week. We have been a part of the All American Karate Family for 4 years now. More...

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We have been going to Winter Garden for last several years. The regiment is very strict which offers great discipline to our son. Love that they don’t put up with any nonsense. They are great at getting the kids focused and motivated. We highly recommend sending your kids to this dojo. The kids really learn what it’s like to earn their success and it has had nothing but had positive effects on our son. More...

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My daughter has been going here for a couple of years now. They are great. I love the energy of the place. I know she's actually accomplishing something here and it's not just given to her because we pay for the classes. I wouldn't go anywhere else. I love that they offer private sessions to help kids catch up too. More...

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My son loves this dojo and so do I.
He has improved so much since he started and he still has a long ways to go but I'm beyond happy with the instructors here. You guys definitely have the patience of saints lol.
You don't have to look no further if you're wanting to put your child into Karate. Thank you guys for what you do for these kids it's truly appreciated. More...

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WG Karate teaches karate, but more importantly teaches respect, concentration, and discipline. My son has learned so much over the last few years. I truly believe that WG Karate teachings has helped him overcome some concentration issues that he has had in the classroom environment in elementary school. More...

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Absolutely love this dojo! My son recently had his birthday party here and he had a blast. From the beginning, the staff was helpful, easygoing, and professional. They were flexible and dedicated to a quality environment. There were nonstop games, a bounce house, and my son was able to cut his birthday cake with a samurai sword! I received several compliments from other parents, but none of it would have been possible without Winter Garden Karate! Thank you so much! More...

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My son loves going to summer camp and also the night karate classes. They are very professional and teach the kids not just karate but also how to stick up for themselves. Love the family centered business and values they offer. I would highly recommend this karate school. More...

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Karate for kids

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Great environment & nice family run business.

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I love this place❤️ My g-son was there and they did an Awesome job with him! Now my 5 yr old g-daughter is there and they are working with her. They are very strict, BUT that's what these kids need.. They learn self control and instruction.. The owner Kermit Gonzalez is AWESOME!! More...

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Tremendous value for the money, and our girls love it! They keep wanting to go back.This place is NOT a McDojo and it is NOT a tournament school. It is more traditional than those other types. There is a lot of tough love at this school, and not all parents or kids are ready for this.There is a heavy focus on self-discipline, self-defense, and learning the essence of Martial Arts, in the traditional way. You will not hear gratuitous platitudes. :) When something is wrong, you're told directly it is wrong. If you're not putting out 100%, you hear that too. The school is primarily Shito Ryu based, and as such places heavy emphasis on sparring and Katas. There is sparring every week, and it is pretty intense. Of course the kids love it, but it can be tough to watch for parents. The children wear full protective gear (head to toes including face shields), so they are more well protected than most every other sport.Because it isn't a McDojo, belt ascension isn't guaranteed and I've seen kids simply not pass the tests. This can be tough for some kids (and their parents), especially those who are use to just going through the motions and being rewarded. Here, you earn it. Tournaments are not the primary focus of the school. In past 2.5 years that our daughters have attended, there has only been one tournament that the school participated in. It was a Blitz tournament. Of the 9 children that went (1 beginner, 5 intermediate, 3 advanced), 8 came back with trophies and many kids won multiples. The kids did particularly well in Continuous fighting, and that is probably due to the heavy focus on sparring. As a parent, I particularly like not be pressed for tournaments and the tournament fees at every turn. The instructors are all real deal. By real deal, I mean they've applied the martial arts in the real world in a variety of settings, and they have spent literally decades learning their arts. It is worth sitting down with the master instructor Kermit and learning of his past; you will quickly realize there is no BS going on here. The school is clean and well maintained; the equipment is modern. There is plenty of space, plenty of mirrors, and 3 different ring spaces for simultaneous sparring. There are separate boys and girls bathrooms as well as separate changing areas.The children are actively monitored, and nonsense is quickly halted. I randomly pop in to observe, and I've never seen children out of adult supervision or line of sight. The school does promote growing responsibility, and as the kids progress in the system they can earn the right to become leaders. As they become leaders, they gain some responsibility and authority (stuff like helping junior practitioners). This dimension of the school is great as the kids who earn this level become quite close, and can rely on one another. It is a great peer group creation..... who better to have as a peer group than driven kids with tremendous self-discipline, and the ability to take care of themselves.There is nothing more precious to me than my daughters, and of all the activities we've tried in the Winter Garden, Windermere, and Oakland area, we've never come across something as great as this. The investment in our children through this school has already paid numerous dividends. -Bill(Parent of two children at the All American Karate Academy in WinterGarden, FL.) More...

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My son has been going here for seven months now. He loves it and so do we! This is not one of those schools that just hands out belts, you have to earn it. I have seen my sons self confidence grow over this time and I attribute much of that to this school. The best part I like is when it comes to the instructions the kids are treated the same as adults. On top of learning a skill they take great pride in teaching the physical fitness. If you are looking for a karate mill where you are handed belts for showing up, this is not the place for you. If you are looking for a school where you will learn a skill and have fun doing it check it out. More...

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Don't know what I would have done without this facility. My children have been attending for 4 years and they love it. Price is amazing for the services you get.

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This is a great place for you child to learn the disciplines of karate. My daughter loves it. Highly recommend. Teachers are informative, patient and know what they are doing!

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The teachers and staff are amazing at The All American Karate Academy. This local business is truly teaching, values and strength, respect and commitment. The students all get along and display true team efforts and comradery. I have been so happy that we found this school. My daughter enjoys coming to class and has found a place where she has friends and is in a safe environment. She loves karate and is always looking forward to her classes. I can't say enough good things about this school and the teachers. More...

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My daughter has been coming to this school for over 2 years now and she absolutely loves it. She was very shy and quiet and ever since joining she has bloomed and become a confident person. You couldn't ask for better Sensei's as they actually teach the children how to defend themselves and to earn each belt as they progress. They encourage the kids and the kids have to earn each belt. I tried another karate school prior to joining this one and i was very disappointed they were giving kids belts and accolades for their grades that they got in school and their behavior not for their hard work and performance in karate. It was a pleasant change to come here and see how accomplished my daughter feels as she progresses. They have a great summer program that keeps the kids busy and the kids have so much fun. I will never go anywhere else! More...

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I am very happy that we found this school, they teach respect, discipline and Karate! Its not just about karate to them, they care about each child's performance and behavior in school and home. I have two children attended the school and I am amazed how their behavior in school improved; it's more focused and more respectful. More...

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Had a great experience with this school. It's a great facility with a lot of space and the teachers are the real deal. I like a school that doesn't just let any student come in just to take their money. Your kids will learn discipline, team work & friendship all wrapped up in a great, quality Dojo with professionals. More...

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This is the second year for my son at All American Karate Academy. The owners and staff are amazing and my son really enjoys being there. Highly recommended!!

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