Brian Mayes Karate

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81 Betts Ct, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA
Added by Jopie, at 18 March 2016

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• Anynomous

  08 October 2017

  The best self defense and fitness program we have found for our two boys.

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• Anynomous

  02 October 2017

  I am an avid cyclist and have been neglecting my upper body for a couple of years because I got bored with the gym and prefer to exercise outdoors. After months of encouragement from coworkers who have been kickboxing at BMK and loving it, I decided to do a trial class. I am now four weeks in and I have found every class to be challenging and a lot of fun. The instructors are very motivating and extremely helpful with ensuring proper technique. I am hooked!

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• Anynomous

  19 August 2017

  My children have been going to the Lil Dragons class for a few months now. They love going and spending time on the mat. Before we started karate, my son was extremely shy, so much, so we had almost put him in speech therapy because he never talked. It turns out he just needed something to bring him out of his shell. We have done t-ball, soccer, camps, date nights for parents night out. Nothing gave him the confidence to speak in public. Then we started karate three weeks in, and he walks off the mat and says hey to an adult sitting in a chair up front. Later on, he waves at our neighbors across the street we have never met. The next day at childcare he asked if someone wanted to play. Now every day he surprises me from just saying excuse me to ordering his food when we go out. I have never seen him so outgoing and excited about anything. One day he turned to me and said, "Mom, I will not be shy anymore." Like it was just the easiest thing in the world to change, and he has. I'm the mom watching her child act up in public for the first time in his life, and I get excited about it. I am excited he wants to run down the aisle at the grocery store. I try not to encourage this lol, but man does it make us both happy. My daughter on the hand is extremely outgoing and has so much sass. Since starting karate, she is learning to work on her attitude and tone when speaking. She is learning about teamwork and what it means to focus. She has a hard time focusing and now at age six since starting karate she is realizing it and says, "Mom, I can not focus right now can this wait?" Yesterday she helped her brother put his shoes on (he broke his finger). She has started being so respectful. The staff tries hard to be involved in your child's life on and off the mat. For the first time in a very long time, I felt like I have a stable support system for my kids. I know if I am having a problem with them or they are having issues at school they will help me address it. My children have always been excellent, and I got complimented all the time at how well they behaved in public. It was/is sometimes still behind closed doors when the fighting and yelling begins. Since karate though they have a lot more respect for one another. Behaviors are learned, and as a young parent I know my attitude slide over to them and is coming out. Karate is helping them do better and honestly watch them try better makes me try better. As adults, we think we can get away with saying anything, but to watch a child learn to respect and love than see them sharing that is very humbling. I believe we have all benefited from karate and highly recommended it. I am incredibly proud of my kids for striving to be better individuals and team members at karate and home.

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• Anynomous

  10 August 2017

  I would just like to say how wonderful karate still is for our daughter emily, being an only child is hard sometimes. I've seen her grow in confidence and become more focused and be more willing to share and interact with others. The staff are wonderful and caring. We love being a part of the Brian Mayes Karate family!
  I say family because they are family, they also have been a wonderful encouragement to us as parents as well. Emily has had a blast in Summer Camp this summer. I can't say enough about Ms. Youngblood and the summer camp staff and stucture they have with the program. Thank you! !
  Lisa and Tim

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• Anynomous

  11 July 2017

  "The instructors are friendly and love helping you understand techn

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• Anynomous

  01 February 2017

  I have absolutely loved the kickboxing classes! I am totally new to kickboxing and have found the workouts to be engaging, challenging, and fun! The instructors are friendly and love helping you understand technique. A huge bonus is that just after 12 weeks I've noticed lots of improvement in my fitness level, as well as more muscle tone and a trimmer waistline. Hello abs, here we come :) Thanks Kerri, Edith, Megan and Melanie for the awesome workouts!

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• Anynomous

  13 November 2016

  Because of Brian Mayes Karate, my son has become a lot more confident and out going. He has also learned how important it is to be focused in class but also have fun while learning. Brian Mayes has taught him important conflict resolution skills that prepared him for his first year in kindergarten. My son feels right at home when greeted by the Brian Mayes staff and is always so excited to receive personalized post cards!

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• Anynomous

  14 October 2016

  I have never tried anything like kickboxing before but I saw a great deal on Facebook, it was 6 weeks of classes for $119. That broke down to about $6 a class and I wanted to try something different. I have been stuck in my gym routine for months upon months and knew I needed a change. I took a risk and its paying off! Not only are the instructors great and motivating but everyone is friendly and encouraging. I am about to finish week 4 and I will be signing up for the monthly memberships. My workouts have gone from mediocre to intense. I love the variations we do in class and its always something new every day. High intensity training at its finest and burning fat!! If you have doubt, throw it out the window just give this kickboxing class a try!

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• Anynomous

  23 July 2016

  So, I started karate about a month ago and I must say.I'm in love!!! I love learning the techniques, the defenses, the challenging exercises, the people. It's been a really great thing for me and I just wanted to say thank you to the team at Brian Mayes Karate. You guys are awesome.

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• Anynomous

  07 May 2016

  Brian Mayes Karate has been instrumental in helping my child grow mentally and physically. Our son struggled with coordination and balance and he is so much more sure-footed and confident since starting karate. He also is very "high energy" by nature and the classes have helped him focus and direct his impulses which have carried over at home and at school. I highly recommend Brian Mayes to anyone looking to develop confidence, character, focus, discipline and a "can do" attitude. I have honestly seen my son grow so much this year, and I know much of his progress is because of karate. Thank you for your dedication and constant encouragement!!

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• Anynomous

  25 March 2016

  My son has been in karate at Brian Mayes for almost a year. From the very beginning we were welcomed into the karate family and treated like we'd been there forever! Master Miller is an amazing instructor and you can tell he loves teaching the kids. Anita is just as wonderful as well and my kids just adore her!
  
  My son has become more focused and confidant. My daughter joined a few months ago after seeing how much her brother loved it. Her confidence and self esteem has grown so much already. Joining was the best decision we've ever made!

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