Warhorse Karate • Jiu Jitsu

Sensei is strict but caring with the kids. Teaches them life values in addition to being able to protect themselves and others would recommend to anyone any time!

Best Karate in the area, they go above and beyond what all others do. Kids cannot get enough, learning a lot, enjoying each lesson.

Started out wonderful with my 7 year old child. Learning nunchucks, Bo staff, block set, strike set, advancing belts….until it wasn’t. My child was in warhorse karate for 4+ years and we left when he was an advanced belt just below black belt. They were keeping my child from advancing due to our year being up and they wanted us to sign for another year when it wasn’t needed. They kept mixing belt levels in with my child’s class and my child just got so bored doing the same old sets! And unless you’re one of Mr. Tongs favorites (by signing up for all of the extra classes and camps) he won’t even really acknowledge you. It’s gross really how everyone was/is vying for his attention so bad. And while we were there they changed uniforms twice, to try and get people to buy the newest and latest outfit. I would definitely not recommend this karate school.

My boys have been coming here for a few months now, and it's been great so far. Both kids love coming to class, and they are amped up and completely dialed in for the entire session. It's wonderful to watch. Mr. Tong leads the group with a dynamic energy the kids really respond to, and the way he keeps things moving from one activity to the next speaks to long experience and facility working with kids. My oldest son in particular is a bit of a wild card, and, depending on the attitude of his teachers in school, is either "strong-willed" and "challenging" or frankly a burdensome pain in the butt. He gets into trouble fairly regularly, and has a cheeky attitude that can difficult to manage. He's genuinely sweet and wholesome, but ruled by wild energies that make his path in the modern world more difficult to navigate. I say all this because I've been so pleased and delighted by the attitude shift I've seen in him over just a few short months at Warhorse. Instruction focuses as much on character development and respect as martial arts. The belt system requires students to achieve milestones in character development, and parents have the power to either sign off on these advancements, or not. One of the early tasks was to complete chores and maintain self-care (cleaning and showering, putting things away etc.) "without being asked" which was incredible. My oldest no longer needed to be prodded and cajoled to do things, he started doing them in his own, not for fear of consequences (which he hardly cares about), but due to interest in getting that next belt! Fulfilling his character development! Both boys became actively interested in how to show respect to others and themselves. The transition has been remarkable. Warhorse has an app to communicate out events and updates, and let you know what equipment may be needed for the week. Mr. Tong is also very responsive via text. Parents are not allowed inside to watch, which I thought was unfortunate at first, but after having been in the dojo and speaking with Mr. Tong about this, I am very grateful for. Having been to several kids soccer games it makes sense that a big audience of parents in a small space would detract from the environment he's built inside, where the kids are dialed in to a single instructor. With that said, there's ample opportunity to watch from outside, which many parents do, and there's a little community vibe out there as well. Standing for long periods can be uncomfortable, so practical suggestion maybe wear good shoes or take rest breaks in your vehicle, or bug out and do some shopping nearby. Great location easy to get to in the Valley.

The lack of discipline is ridiculous they bring the kids to the park to run wild big kids being reckless with the baby swing when there are two available big kids swings also one of their girls started bullying my 5 yr old daughter and made her cry the trainer is obviously unorganized as well telling the kids to wait at the park and be good while he runs to the car the lack of discipline between both the coach and kids is sad it diminishes so much of the meaning of martial arts a huge part of it is discipline and when neither the coach nor students have it you are lacking a huge aspect of the arts

My son has been attending War Horse for two years now. He LOVES it! It has been a game changer in his attitude, confidence, and even behavior at home. He is learning self discipline and respect combined with really cool karate and jiu jitsu instruction. He especially loves when he gets to learn new nunchucks and bo-staff routines. Master Tong is a fantastic teacher. I highly recommend his program.

Great place to give your child the confidence booster she/he might need. Mr. Tong is a great instructor. My daughter was leery about doing karate/jujutsu, when she comes home now, she says she likes it! Mr. Tong also teaches discipline and respect and gives out great gifts with the tickets that are handed out!

My son has loved his time at Warhorse. He's been there a couple months shy of a year. This is the first activity that he's done that he's stuck with. The various weapons they teach keep it interesting. Master Tong has a great way of teaching that encourages the kids to try their best and gives them a lot of confidence. My son had a period where he was struggling and Master Tong really stepped up and helped him through it.

Mr. Tong teaches the kids just as much outside the classroom as he does inside. My son is extremely competitive and very emotional, good and bad. He is learning to control those emotions in the heat of the moment. Thank you.

My boys have learned a lot being in karate. They have learned to defend themselves and a lot about character. They are enjoying it!