About Zen Martial Arts Center
Zen Martial Arts Center is a martial arts school that goes beyond teaching kicks, punches, and throws. For years, the staff has been dedicated to helping individuals, especially children, develop valuable character traits, beliefs, and habits. The school provides a supportive community where students can refuel, recharge, and focus on their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. The instructors, led by Sensei Oliver, are exceptional with kids, offering inspiration, encouragement, and life lessons alongside karate training. Adults also appreciate the center as a great place to learn something new and get a good workout. The facility is clean, friendly, and well-organized, making it an ideal spot for families to grow and develop together.
Zen Martial Arts provides an exceptional education that goes beyond just the physical or technical aspects of karate. The structure and format incorporates mindfulness and enhances critical thinking abilities. The Dojo teachings cover topics that prepare the students for a variety of real world challenges. The foundations of self control, awareness, and respectful conduct give students a mindset that will serve them well in the years to come. Things like: Accountability, Learning, Mastery and Achievement within the setting of a safe environment is something we very much value.
My 5 year old son started at Zen Martial Arts almost a year ago and we've had an incredible experience. Sensei Mike is so patient, kind, and personable with not only the students but parents as well. The dojo has exceeded our expectations. The senseis teach age-appropriate martial arts skills and my favorite part is the life skills incorporated into the lessons. My son's confidence has grown and he has learned skillsets that will help him beyond the dojo (self-discipline, gratitude, respect, etc.).
I have been training with Sensei Oliver since I was four years old. Not only has this dojo taught me valuable life skills, like learning how to properly shake someone’s hand, but it has also guided me throughout my whole life, always being a pillar of love and support when I needed it.
The dojo has helped me navigate life as a young adult and supported me in my education. I learned so many listening and focus skills from Sensei Oliver that I was able to maintain strong grades throughout my early years of school, and eventually graduate as valedictorian of my high school.
After many years of training, I was also given the opportunity to teach at this dojo....read full review