Testimonials

“The facilities and instruction are excellent!”
[Sensei Julian has] been a wonderful mentor for the boys these past years. The things they have learned in karate, will help them through every aspect of their lives.  We are so grateful for our time at GHKA and will always speak well of our experience with you.
“[Sensei Julian is] a very good teacher in many ways, and [he is] excellent with kids.”
“After observing your class I feel I can recommend your program to any mom.”
“We are very happy with the classes. Fun and discipline are provided in a unique way that the kids respond to very well.”
“As a parent, I want to thank [Sensei Julian] for the character lessons and work ethics [he] teach[es] . . . which are so valuable in and out of the dojo.  I will be happy to recommend the school to friends.”
“You have created an excellent school sensei Julian.”
“Our experience with Gig Harbor Karate Academy has been a wonderful one!”
“GHKA provides a great product with a positive atmosphere.”
“We appreciate how you make the classes fun for the kids while teaching skills.”
“I enjoyed my time w/GHKA, and want to thank everyone for being so nice.”
“Julian is an excellent teacher. I liked the focus on ‘fun’, Karate really can be fun and it’s exciting to learn.”
“Couldn’t ask for better staff – especially Julian!! – and really appreciate that there is a philosophy of teaching the whole child – not just physical.”
“My son enjoys going to class and I love how clean the place always looks and smells!!”
“You guys are great with the kids. I love the discipline mixed in the humor.”
“I’m in much better physical shape than when I started.”
“We just wanted to let you know that we are so happy with [our daughter's] progress and your program.  You have a real gift with the kids and [our daughter] just loves you!!!  You have brought out a very confident part of [our daughter] and we are grateful for her dedication to her classes with you.  Thank you so much and please know that we appreciate all you do for [our daughter]. [She] is becoming a better person on the inside because of her Karate studies.”
“Thanks for all the hard work you put into the classes for the kids.”
“It has been a great (almost 3) years, [Sensei Julian has] taught [my son] so much not just about Karate, but confidence, compassion, respect and patience, I know that he will carry those assets forever in life, thanks.”
Thank you again for the lessons. Even though it’s the basics for you, it was quite revolutionary for me to think about how to put up my hands to defend myself!! I’ve never done anything like it, and i think it was good for me.