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Championship Martial arts has been an absolute joy so far Mr David the man in charge is awesome I was in martial arts 32 years ago and although I have forgotten most of what I learned Ms Bianca Ms Nat the younger Mr David in the absolutely everyone has been so welcoming understanding the students in my class the students with the higher belts as well as the students with my same color belt are so uplifting and the pride that being at championship martial arts has brought them and myself the staff I am extremely greatful I strongly recommend anyone who has interest in martial arts to check out championship martial arts I promise you your experience will be life changing as it has been for me a huge thanks for all the staff and students in the adult classes thank you for inspiring me I’m a gracious person thankful for everyone
CMA Curry Ford has been so great for our son’s development. The dedicated instructors make every class challenging, disciplined, but fun too! Our son has grown so much since he started there.
My two are here. Great atmosphere, the kids are engaged. It’s a good way for them to be challenged in a controlled environment. I love how all the kids grow to respect each other, as is the culture. I’m glad we chose Curry Ford, as this school happens to have one of the most experienced grand masters in CMA.
We really enjoy Championship Martial Arts - Curry Ford!!! The teachers are amazing and kind to the kiddos. They really take leadership seriously, and as a parent who is striving to instill that in my daughter, I really appreciate it! Safety is a big part of this studio! I know that Mr. David and all the staff will ensure all participants are safely learning their skills. The team at Curry Ford, takes the time to get to know the whole family and will work with parents to make the karate experience a great one!!!!
This is a great school. We have other dojos close by our house, but don't mind the drive.
I was convinced when I saw a student crying, because her head gear was uncomfortable and saw how the head Instructor (Mr. David) gracefully sat down and fixed the helmet and convinced her to continue sparing.
Our oldest Son has been at this school for over 2 years and is as motivated as day 1. This motivation rubbed on the little one and now both of them are in great hands with Mr. David and his Instructors. Not only his Instructors, but all of his Team Leadership and Intensity group help out the rest.
This is a very structured school and teach discipline, confidence, self-respect, and the power or believing in yourself. It's been a joy to see all the students who have started together and see their progress over time.
HIGHLY recommended for any parent, especially if your child is timid or full of energy or has trouble focusing.
We LOVE CMA Curry Ford! Mr. David and all of the instructors are fantastic. My kids have learned so much more than martial arts: respect, self-control, self-esteem, and more!
My Son has been in this Martial Arts school since he was four years old. He is now 9 and all I can say is that I am forever thankful for signing my son in the amazing school. From the staff, to every instructor, to the students the parents you are all kind and great human beings. I thank team
Cury ford for making my son a great martial artist
We enrolled our two boys, one of them has been training here since 2022.
Our decision to enroll came mainly due to the staff and the awesome head master Mr David. The staff convinced us this was the place to pursue a black belt by how they encourage the students and the discipline and respect they practiced.
They also practice friendship by doing out of class activities where everyone can participate.
My sons both attend, and they’ve really taken to the approach that empathizes focus and discipline even at a young age. Huge props to Mister David and his crew!
The best dojo in Central Florida. If you want your kids to enjoy a sport and gain respect and integrity this is the place for you. Mr. David is an exemplary instructor and one of the best I have ever come across and dedicates more than enough time to the staff and customers. Thank you for all that you do and keep up the great work!
My son started karate classes there April 2023. I honestly thought it would last 3 months and then he would be on to the next thing. I was completely wrong. He absolutely loves it! He told me he would go everyday if he could. Mr. David and the rest of the staff are amazing! He has so much more confidence than when he first started. We are very proud to be part of the Curry Ford CMA family!
We've had the pleasure of enrolling all three of our children, in this championship martial arts school, and we couldn't be happier with the results. The instructors here are truly exceptional, providing not only top notch martial arts training but also instilling invaluable lessons in structure and discipline. Our children have shown remarkable growth since joining, both in their martial arts skills and in their overall behavior at home and school. We recommend this place wholeheartedly, our satisfaction level is off the charts! Thank you Mr. Dave for the dedication you have for all of our kids!!!!
Great Karate school with hard working, caring, and dedicated instructors. I have enjoyed watching my daughter grow during her martial arts journey while attending here. The school itself is a warm environment where everyone is cheering for all the student's success. I would easily recommend this school for anyone looking to take up karate.
Best Martial Art School handsdown. We as a family had been attending the school for 6 years now. 2 of my 3 daughters are already Black Belts and my little one it's almost there as well. We have seen how commited they are to teach, to grow these kids and adults in some cases. It's amazing to see the transformation on these kids, how they go from shy on day 1, to a completely open person...
5 stars is too low for this school. Keep up the good work.
Sensei David, Bianca, Davin, Natalie, Lorenzo, Angela, Assia, Alyssa & Sensei Zayas...thank you for being part of our daughters life.
Sincerely,
The La Salle Family.
All the instructors at CMA Curry Ford are AMAZING. They are all super patient and great with kids of all ages. They have also built a sense of camaraderie amongst the students that is wonderful to watch. I would recommend them to everyone! 🎉🎉❤️
Great school with amazing staff, my son has learned so much since he started last year, they help each kid and keep them motivated to achieve their goals
Mr Jonathan and other staff members have done an amazing job teaching my little brother. They're very nice and makes sure to keep the kids motivated. They would even happily help those who need extra guidance. Keep up the good work!
Mr David
My husband and I wanted to send you this message as a token of our appreciation. We made the best choice in choosing your dojo for our daughter's training. I spent months looking for the best one, on Google I read a mother's comment about how her daughter had improved her shyness after being under your instruction. That gave me the motivation and the hope that my daughter could also improve and indeed, it was the best decision. Vanessa had never been to school, in her kindergarten year she was at home receiving classes and when she entered school this year for the first time, her shyness was extreme, so much so that her teacher had a talk with me about it. We tried so many things, but nothing worked until she started with you. I remember that one day the teacher contacted me because Vanessa would not stop talking, she would not let her teach the class between laughter and gossip. You can't imagine the joy she gave me to receive that message, of course I had a talk with Vanessa and she understood, but deep down I felt that everything was working. She used to go in and out of school with her head lowered, full of fear, now I wish you could see her attitude, she's another girl, she even runs away! I think that over time she will be able to loosen up more and more. I know that she is only 7 years old, but I trust that she will be like this and it is all thanks to you.
You have a gift to teach and to reach children, it is a special magic that not everyone has, in addition to being a very noble person at heart, we all see and feel that and you transmit that to our children and they could not be in better hands. I also have to thank your team, you have a very good one, I love Miss Bianca's attitude, she is strong, she is energetic, she gives them confidence and moves them, Vanessa loves her!
Mr Vincent is exceptional, he is very methodical in his techniques and has a fabulous teaching angel!
I don't know the name of the other instructor who was in the test yesterday, but Vanessa likes him a lot, you can see that he is so good, he has a lot of patience to teach and he is very sweet, you have special people in your dojo and it couldn't be otherwise!
My husband and I are so thankful to have found you! God give you many blessings in your life and your beautiful family! All the best!
Oh, another thing, Vanessa loved the boot camp!!! I am very glad that she enjoyed it, it was a good choice! The only bad thing is that she came home with a lot of energy 🤣 and I thought she would go straight to bed 🤣
Our son has been attending this school for about a year. Since he has improved in some many areas. Mr. David and his group of instructors are fantastic.
Love this school! It's absolutely one of the best and my son really enjoys attending and always get super pumped for every class.
Mr. David is kind and knowledgeable in all aspects.
My son just started in the basic program a little over a month ago and I have never seen him be so focused and passionate about something. He is falling in love with it and the instructors are amazing. Love watching him create a new path and journey and cant wait to see what the future holds for him.
I used to be a student here a while ago. I still miss attending from time to time. Sad that I moved. But though I’d give this place a good review cause I still have fond memories of it.
My five-year-old grandson has been attending CMA Curry Ford for about six months. When he started, he was unfocused, very hyper, and basically all over the place. The staff at this location have taught him discipline, respect, and most important for him, how to focus when he needs to. We are so impressed with how far he has come in such a short time! Mr. David and the entire staff are so patient with him, and he really responds to the training they provide. They take a personal interest in each and every student, and clearly care about them.Most importantly, his behavior has carried over to home; we have noticed such a difference! On top of that, he’s getting top-notch karate training, and has even worked his way up to an orange belt!
I highly recommend CMA Curry Ford.
The absolutely best martial arts school ever. My daughter has been going there almost 9 years and is working on her 3rd degree black belt. Sensei David is the best instructor you could ask for and is beyond patient and motivating to the students, he gives it his all and is an amazing example for his students! We are so grateful we found CMA Curry Ford!
Mr. David, Ms. Angela, Ms. Bianca, and Mr.Omar are GREAT! Our first visit to check out the place was amazing. Mr. David sat with us, explained to us how everything works and listened to our questions/ concerns. He listens to the kids, listens to us, we couldn't be happier. They held a mothers day event for moms and kids to engage together and it was such a fun experience!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! Thank you all for what you do for the kids!!
I am current student who had been looking for a Martial Arts school. I am thankful for the great staff and the classes. It is a very family oriented facility and I only wish they could have more adult classes. The team is very personable and will not pressure you into anything. All lessons have real life applications as well as application to different situations.
My son absolutely enjoys attending classes here. I can see his development in the classroom has rolled over into my household as well. Discipline, listening, etiquette has all risen from my son taking classes here. Mr. David and the whole staff are great at what they do and it's amazing to see improvements my child has made with there leadership. I cannot wait until my son reaches higher belts and with the leadership at this location I can tell he is going to learn well and know to use common sense before self defense!
My Son joined the program and team back Aug. 2019. He loves every minute he's there. The instructors are patient and hands on when it comes to demonstration and ensuring that each student is always at their best.
Since moving here in 2016 I have very satisfied in giving my son this opportunity to build confidence, social skills and discipline outside of the home.
Great staffing very welcoming, and friendly! Mr. David is always willing to take the extra time when is needed to improve the kids skills. My song has improved tremendous on his behaviour and discipline, I sure recommend to anyone that is looking for a life changes on their little ones !
This Dojo by far has exceeded my expectations. I have been both appreciative and impressed with the level of quality teaching by Mr. David and his staff. My daughter has only been at this location a little over a year and she has improved in her martial arts training in so many ways. We have seen many instructors before transferring to this location but none have been so attentive and thorough in their teaching like Mr. David is with his students. I love watching him teach and seeing how he gets every student involved and motivated.
What's not to love about this school. Mr. David is such a great instructor. The staff is awesome and polite. My son has so much confidence in his self since joining CMA. I would recommend this school to everyone that is looking to enroll either themselves or their children into a karate school. You will not be disappointed.
This school is amazing! They are extremely helpful and always willing to go the extra mile to help your child succeed. They focus on their education as well as karate. Would definitely recommend checking them out! Plus they offer free trial classes!!!
It has been almost a year since we enrolled our son at CMA at Curry Ford. My son started from the beginners program and we have enjoyed watching the amount of process he has grown within this past year. Our son looks forward to attend his karate classes. CMA motivates him to give his best not only in martial arts but in everything else (school, household responsibilities, and as person). We believe CMA offers a safe, loving, nurturing, and most importantly respectful environment and for that we thank all the efforts the instructors contribute for the success of their students. We are pleased to be a part of the CMA family and we look forward in enrolling our daughter when she comes of age.
The Staff is super helpful and attentive. They check up on us and offer private help if needed. Fun events and competition. We really appreciate how they teach the children to defend themselves.
I have been at this karate school for almost 10 years. I have enjoyed every minute of it even through my ups and downs. The more time I have spent here, the more I’ve felt like I was apart of one huge family. It is my second home. The most amazing, kind and helpful workers. They helped me become the person I am today and I am thankful.
I can’t say enough about the wonderful experiences we continue to have with Championship Martial Arts Curry Ford! My son has not only flourished as a martial artist, but has grown as a person, too. Mr. David and all of his instructors consistently challenge their students while providing all the instruction and support they need to be confident in their abilities. These same instructors also have impressive results in competition and bring these experiences to their students, offering excellent coaching to those interested in competing at any level.
This school is a wonderful example of attracting what you put out into the world. Mr. David and Ms. Diana create a family environment and this carries over to every instructor. This awesome crew then brings that atmosphere to their students, where it just multiplies as the more experienced students cheer on and offer mentorship to newer ones, and even the parents do the same. After watching my son enjoy it so much, I enrolled myself in the adult class and have improved my fitness, strength and flexibility and have been having a lot of fun, too! When we walked through the door at CMA the very first time, I never imagined the tremendous asset that the school would become for us. CMA Curry Ford has become family and we are so thankful for all that they do!
Our three kids have been here quite a while, now. My boys are green belts and my daughter is a yellow belt. Instructors are caring but also firm. Students are always challenged. Staff and instructors provide a safe, empowering, and warm atmosphere and are wonderful to talk to. My boys participated in the tournaments and both won 1st in their divisions. I love the environment of discipline, respect, and perseverance at this location. Mr. David, Mrs. Diana, and the instructors are knowledgeable, helpful and dedicated. There is one-on-one attention if needed, fun activities, and contributions to the community. Truly awesome.
My children have attended this school for many years and I am pleased with the level of instruction, the opportunities to compete, and the overall camaraderie of the staff and students.
I’m writing this to tell you that after 3 years of consistency and the determination to give my child a better life, the results are very rewarding at Championship Martial Arts Curry Ford. My son has found a second home for his youth and his curiosity. A place where is fun and rewarding, where discipline and courage are embedded with kindness and order.
Mr. David (Who has gone above and beyond all expectation I have for any instructor)and Mrs. Diana as well as all the staff have dedicated their lives to giving back not just a helping hand, but a genuine love. A love for children and a love for parents who share a common faith in a better future. I give my voucher to this school and it’s leaders. They have worked with me through the tougher times, and have been a major influence and instrumental key in the raising of my son. As a single mom who just wanted something better for my child, I can tell you this school is definitely worth it.
Our daughter has only been going to CMA Curry Ford for a few weeks now; however, we have been quite impressed at the quality of instruction at this school so far. Mr. David is a gifted instructor, but even more importantly, he seams to really care about each of the student’s development. He is very patient with the kids, yet is firm with his instruction. Miss Diana and the rest of the staff are great as well. This place is run really well.
i signed my 5 year old up and he completely loves the sport of martial arts now. the staff is really great with the kids and very attentive to making these kids become better people.
I will definitely recommend school that is interesting in martial arts..all the instructors as well Mr. David are dedicated of truly teaching everyone. Is being couple of month and my daughter is very happy ! One of the best martial schools in Orlando!
Great instructors and program! Very attentive and focused on personal attention and teaching. Excellent for learning and helping learn forms, techniques, and explaining the reasons behind what the students are learning. Love that we brought our kids here.
Great staff and school. Very kind and personable. I love the attention the instructors give and the personal attention each student receives. I am very happy that we enrolled here for instruction.
We love our karate family...we never thought that after the trial class one day, this school will be our second home....we come from a martial arts family and we are inlove of the method they use in this school ...they motivate our kids they push them to do their best and they really care not just about them but about us....
If you are looking for a place where your children will learn how to self defense, techniques, get confident and at the same time have fun and challenge themselves this is the place. My oldest daughter joined about 12 years ago and she learned lots of ways on how to self defense against bullies. After that experience she built up her confidence and she was not scared anymore thanks to Mr. David. Now, my youngest joined because of the same situation and lack of confidence. Little by little she is trusting and challenging herself more which is a huge improvement and we are moving forward. If I can give more than 5 stars I will not hesitate in doing so...
When I first thought of enrolling my child into a karate school/ class I had a family member introduce me to this school. They were very informative when I first went. They even offered a free one day class. After, the free session my child connected with the instructors. I chose this school because the instructors are nice, motivational but most importantly they really care about all these kids. You can see the passion when they are teaching. Definitely would encourage others to check out this karate school. It is worth it.
My daughter Olivia has been coming here for a little over a year. All the instructors here are absolutely amazing. Mr. David has a gift of truly motivating his students in a positive way to be their very best. My daughter has learned self discipline as well as well as self defense. She loves coming each week and gets excited when she reaches a new goal. I highly recommend you bring your child here!!
This is a great martial arts school. Mr. David, Ms. Diana and the entire staff is awesome. A great environment, they make everybody feel like family here, while your kids train and learn martial arts, and grow not only physically but mentally as well. Not to mention the adult classes where you can go back to your roots or just exercise whatever your case may be.
My son and daughter take classes and we are very happy and impressed with the studio. All the instructors are very knowledgeable and great with the kids. Would highly recommend!
The staff at Championship Martial arts is truly the best! Mr. David and his instructors are extremely motivating and very patient with the kids! Everyone is extremely friendly and you always feel welcomed! Truly is family oriented! I will always recommend Championship Martial arts! And Miss Diana is always helpful! She is the best!