Melissa Currelley
February 1, 2018 10:31
My son has been going to AmeriKick for nearly a year. He has grown so much since taking karate, and I cannot say enough good things about the instructors. Each Sensei, including Sensei Alex, who has worked with my son is amazing. Of course, we have our favorite instructors, but there's something special about each Sensei at AmeriKick which we love. Some examples ... we were taking Sunday classes with Sensei Dennis, Sensei Johnny and Sensei Gerald, and they are so supportive of my son, who has a speech disorder and some sensory issues. They also show incredible patience with ALL the students. Due to personal scheduling changes, we switched to weekday classes once my son started PreK. But we absolutely love the structure and balance of Sensei Ricky's classes. He has an incredible way of getting and holding the students' attention. Sensei Ricky makes every class different while fun. He's also firm but fair with the students. Sensei Niko has shown great improvement with the students since we first started attending his classes, too. Senseis Phoebe and Joshua along with Sensei Dennis made our son's 4th birthday party extra special (highly recommend adding the power poppers to your next birthday party there lol). No matter which Sensei instructs your child's class, you will be happy! However, we do have a special fondness for Sensei Jose, who is not only an awesome instructor, but has shown great compassion for my son on his "off" days. Sensei Jose is able to work with my son, and get him to participate in the class again. We have also seen him successfully work with students of all ages. He's funny, challenges the students and makes the classes memorable. And last but certainly, not least, Ms. Ada, who manages the front desk makes it a pleasure to walk into the karate studio each time. She is the heart of AmeriKick, and remembers everyone's name in addition to being awesome at her job!