I’m a life long combat athlete who is just starting to tip the scales on declining physical and mental health and after learning about blue zones and longevity I wanted to transition my hobbies and lifestyle towards healthier aging . I wasn’t sure what I wanted but I wanted something that could meet the majority of the attributes I believe help you age healthier. The idea of taking a traditional martial art appealed to me because although not the same it did have a continuity with my previous combat sport experience and I thought that would give me some confidence learning something completely new. I looked at a few schools and styles but loved the traditional aspect... read full review
October 2025
I can’t say enough about this studio. We weren’t sure if karate would be right for our kids but decide to give this a try anyway. We were worried our kids wouldn’t behave, follow along, focus etc. my daughter specifically struggles with focus and attention. Well let me tell you, I have never seen her more focused than when she’s in karate class. She has become so much more disciplined and her attention span has increased so much. In just about 10 months we’ve seen a huge change. My son also loves the junior class. Both kids get so excited each time they’re eligible for a new belt color. And not only is this program great for helping kids with attention, focus,... read full review
April 2025
I originally began my Uechi journey at another dojo in 2009, but after three years of training, my life circumstances changed and I left Uechi for more than a decade.
I wanted to return to Uechi training for several years, so I finally began looking more seriously in 2023 for a new Uechi dojo.
I found out about AKTC and Sensei Chip via a Google search in March of 2023. After emailing back and forth a few times, I rushed down to the dojo with the intent of trying out a few classes.
I was immediately hooked. I was impressed with the set up of the dojo, the students, and sensei Chip's talent.
Everyone in the adult class is helpful and friendly. I quickly felt accepted... read full review
I’m a life long combat athlete who is just starting to tip the scales on declining physical and mental health and after learning about blue zones and longevity I wanted to transition my hobbies and lifestyle towards healthier aging . I wasn’t sure what I wanted but I wanted something that could meet the majority of the attributes I believe help you age healthier. The idea of taking a traditional martial art appealed to me because although not the same it did have a continuity with my previous combat sport experience and I thought that would give me some confidence learning something completely new. I looked at a few schools and styles but loved the traditional aspect... read full review
I can’t say enough about this studio. We weren’t sure if karate would be right for our kids but decide to give this a try anyway. We were worried our kids wouldn’t behave, follow along, focus etc. my daughter specifically struggles with focus and attention. Well let me tell you, I have never seen her more focused than when she’s in karate class. She has become so much more disciplined and her attention span has increased so much. In just about 10 months we’ve seen a huge change. My son also loves the junior class. Both kids get so excited each time they’re eligible for a new belt color. And not only is this program great for helping kids with attention, focus,... read full review
I originally began my Uechi journey at another dojo in 2009, but after three years of training, my life circumstances changed and I left Uechi for more than a decade. I wanted to return to Uechi training for several years, so I finally began looking more seriously in 2023 for a new Uechi dojo. I found out about AKTC and Sensei Chip via a Google search in March of 2023. After emailing back and forth a few times, I rushed down to the dojo with the intent of trying out a few classes. I was immediately hooked. I was impressed with the set up of the dojo, the students, and sensei Chip's talent. Everyone in the adult class is helpful and friendly. I quickly felt accepted... read full review