Martial Arts Lessons in Kettering - TAMA Martial Arts

We have two elementary school age children enrolled (male and female). Being part of the TAMA family has been a great experience for us. The staff is friendly and always available to answer questions or spend a little extra time when needed. The variety of classes available is wonderful to help expose kids to multiple disciplines if desired. The skill of the instructors is top notch. They are very family friendly and cater to all age and skill levels. Coming here has been great to further reenforcing discipline and respect as well as gain and grow friendships. We feel very fortunate that we found TAMA and we highly recommend them!

Since the first day we set foot in the TAMA facility, we were treated like family. Mater Taningco and the whole staff has been a positive influence on our 8 year old. He is constantly growing with TAMA in every aspect, from trying new things like sparing and board breaking to learning valuable lessons such as discipline and respect of self and others. The instructors spend valuable one on one time with the students to focus on their personal development to go along with the group teachings. We are proud to say we belong with the TAMA family and would recommend this facility to anyone of any age looking to try martial arts.

I was looking for a place to learn Muay Thai and I had heard very good things about TAMA. I was very happy to see that everything is better than I expected. The classes are very educational, but also tough. We learn technique, combinations, mental toughness, and so on. I can see and feel myself improving every class that I attend. The instructors do a great job working with the students and adjusting the lesson to the different skill levels. I have definitely gotten my moneys worth and I plan on continuing to attend classes.

I have been attending TAMA martial arts as a student for several years, and I have always been impressed by the high standards and the fantastic teachers. Personally, I practice Aikijutsu, but I also find myself constantly learning many lessons about the wide world of martial arts from the dedicated and passionate experts who attend this academy. The curriculum is well organized, the environment is welcoming, and I always feel that I am being pushed towards success at TAMA.

Master T and his staff are amazing. We are extremely happy here with the wonderful life experience our son is learning and how confident he is becoming in himself. Tama has really changed my sons outlook and I cannot express my gratitude enough.

The instructors are top notch. They love the kids as well as what they do. The curriculum teaches the kids self defense, and self esteem. Master Tecnico is a caring man who takes pride in his role in children's lives.

I will say that the teachers/students that teach the children's classes are very good with the children!However, the actual organization of the facility, the giving of information to parents, and follow up with concerns is dismal. We have a child in both the youngest class and the older children's class. Both our children have been to other dojos, and were yellow belts previously. We signed up and began the process of getting their qualifications done to belt test out of white belt. However, we were given bad information as to when belt testing was (it apparently is inconsistently scheduled), and thus missed the belt testing day. We were told we could schedule a private test for $120, which we refused. We are still waiting for the next belt test, which of course is some inconsistent time. The gym has said the kids are ready to test for over 2 months now, but they are still white belts.I've asked to just cancel our contract which has only 2 months left on it and just be reimbursed the last 2 months that we paid in advance for, and we've been refused.

Been going for over a year now with my son. Great instructors for all age levels. I'm retired army and this has been a great workout to keep in shape. Update they started an after school program that picks up and trains in karate during the year. They also do homework and get a snack.

Tama is an outstanding martial arts facility. I have trained in multiple disciplines, with multiple instructors, in multiple gyms, and in multiple cities. Tama is by far my favorite for several reasons.First, a quality martial arts gym should be clean b/c a dirty gym leads to staph infections and other health problems. From the moment you walk in, Tama smells clean, looks clean, and is maintained in an exceptionally clean state. This is the cleanest gym I have ever seen in my many years of training and would not hesitate to let a child train on any mat or with any gear in this gym.Second, Master Taningco and his staff are fabulous instructors and they are very good with children. They instill discipline and give corrective instruction in a positive, encouraging manner that corrects behavior without putting people down or insulting them. The instructors are patient with young children and explain to them why a behavior is less desirable than another. Instruction is clear and firm, but it is also supportive of learning in a positive, fun environment.Lastly, Master Taningco and his staff are competent, qualified professional martial artists. They are well-versed in their arts and many have extensive experience in competition, teaching, military / law enforcement, and other practical applications of martial arts. The staff at Tama are not people who learned some martial arts and teach it casually for extra money or while going to college. These folks are lifelong martial artists who are dedicated to their craft.In closing, I train with Master Taningco and I have a very diverse background (Krav Maga, Muay Thai, BJJ, Wrestling, Boxing, Judo, etc). He has worked with my background to refine my skills and make my abilities more effective. My foot work is cleaner. My hands are sharper and more precise. My movements are better timed with my strikes. And, I am much better equipped to train alone on a heavy bag when I'm not in a lesson.I have been 100% satisfied with my Tama experience. It is competitively priced when compared to what I've paid elsewhere. I have recommended it to friends...both beginners and experienced martial artists of all ages. This is an outstanding facility with outstanding staff. I highly recommend Tama to anyone looking for martial arts training.

My son has been going to this school for a little over a month and we are sooooooo happy with the staff and everything he is learning. His confidence has gone up and we couldn't be happier with the school and master!