In Their Words
Every word below is from a real Kona parent or student, copied from Google and Facebook.
"Instructors Te and Jade are personable, kind, and made our timid 5 year old feel right at home on day one! Our boy is so excited to go to each class and comes home beaming and so proud!"
"Every teacher has been positive and enthusiastic and even my incredibly shy, hide-behind-mom's-legs little guy only needed a few weeks to warm up to everyone. Both of my children look forward to every class."
"My daughter was so shy when we first started here. She stuck with it, and with her amazing instructors cheering her on she's a different kid now!"
"He is shy and always nervous to try new things, but the instructors are fantastic with him. They are enthusiastic and keep it fun!"
"I've had three of my children go to Kona, two of which were taught here from white belts to black belts! Youngest soon to earn his black belt too. They don't just teach self defense skills here, they teach them so much more!"
"Over the last ten years, my three teenagers have earned black belts at Kona and my youngest just started. Students work hard in a very positive environment. Not only do they learn martial arts, but they also learn focus, bravery, leadership."
"I have been with Kona Karate for over 15 years! They have some of the best staff and are willing to work with every kid and their specific needs."
"I have been at Kona for almost 10 years and I have loved every minute of it. This dojo has taught me things far greater than martial arts."
"I started training there back in the 6th grade, and they helped me get through some of the hardest times in my life. The Lawrences taught me how to control myself and how to win and lose with grace."
"I have been training with them for over ten years. They have a wonderful family friendly atmosphere that has given me confidence and has taught me self-discipline. Kona has become my family away from home."
"He has gained determination, confidence, emotional regulation and physical strength and much, much more during his time at Kona Karate."
"Absolutely love the goals, positive atmosphere, physical education and awesome teachers. My kids grades have improved and they are more confident. Worth every penny!"
"My 4 year old is already picking up basic life lessons that will serve him all the way through adulthood. He is more disciplined and much more respectful."
"They make each kid feel like they are important. They teach more than karate. They teach how to be a good, outstanding human being."