Treasure Valley School of Karate offers the opportunity to increase your martial arts skills and knowledge, regardless of experience level. The school provides adaptive and spectrum classes, as well as a child development program. Sensei Vanessa is praised for her patience, ability to present material in various ways, and for becoming part of the students' families. Owners Jim and Vanesa Perkins run the wonderful dojo, which has classes for ages 3 and up, including adaptive classes for all abilities. Karate is described as a great physical workout and stress reliever, although parking can be limited. Sensei Jim and Sensei Vanessa are commended for their kindness, caring, and the perfect balance of patience and accountability in their classes, which incorporate both fun and hard work.
My 9 year old son currently has been practicing at this dojo for 3 months now. I will have to say I am impressed with this dojo. I have taken martial arts myself when I was a child starting at the age of 8 and continuing on till I was 18 and then off and on, so I have been around a few dojo's and taken different styles. Before my son started at this dojo, I went and toured other's to see what would fit him the best. Here what made this dojo stand out from the rest.
It has a great balance of discipline and acceptance of were and how a student is doing. It is not so strict that a student doesn't think that they are making progress, but there is a sense of ownership instilled… read full review
Apr 2023
5.0★★★★★
We met Sensei Vanessa a year ago she has still been an incredible help to our Jr Black belt. Even though our daughter had a really good grasp of the basics. She was able to present details to our daughter in a different perspective that she was able to grasp. Sensei Vanessa is very patient and is able to present material in various different ways. She has quickly became part of our family. Would highly recommend to anyone considering a dojo.
Mar 2023
5.0★★★★★
Jim and Vanesa Perkins own and run this wonderful dojo. There are classes for 3 years old and up. There are Adaptive classes for all abilities. Karate is a great physical workout and stress reliever.Parking next to the building is limited and you can park across the street. There is a signaled crosswalk to safely cross.
