This is a long overdue review. I've been bringing my seven year-old daughter to the kids class for a few months and we both really love it. Sensei Ford is great with the kids and really strikes a perfect balance between serious teaching and playfulness. We tried a couple other places before finding him and none of them worked out -- my daughter has some social issues and severe ADHD and other instructors just couldn't keep her engaged. Sensei ford somehow managed to keep ALL the kids engaged. He is kind, energetic, fun, funny, patient, serious, disciplined, and understanding, all at just the right moments. He coaches the kids well and the room is often filled... read full review
November 2022
We looked for a perfect class for my son to start him in Martial Arts this summer, we went to another one and he was in tears on his trial day. It was a totally different experience with Kaizen Dojo! My son beamed with excitement and joy after his trial day! He told us he would like to keep coming to class. Sensei Ford has a way with kids were they are comfortable even when they are still new to martial arts. It was fun, engaging, teaches them discipline and respect and gives young children the confidence to protect themselves. My son looks more confident and less awkward everyday! He just got promoted to yellow belt and we are so happy and proud of him, this is all thanks... read full review
April 2022
Sensei Ford is amazing! He is great with kids and has a laid back, cool demeanor. My 10yo daughter enjoyed him and his jokes. We took a 1 day workshop for self defense and left there feeling very empowered. I have looked and looked for a dojo that would address street smarts and self defense without requiring martial arts training and belt mastering. There were none to be found in my area, until I discovered Sensei Ford's dojo. In just 1 session, Sensei Ford shared relevant tips and moves to protect one's self. I look forward to more self defense workshops and programs to come from this dojo. I now feel more secure with my daughter's ability to be Aware,... read full review
This is a long overdue review. I've been bringing my seven year-old daughter to the kids class for a few months and we both really love it. Sensei Ford is great with the kids and really strikes a perfect balance between serious teaching and playfulness. We tried a couple other places before finding him and none of them worked out -- my daughter has some social issues and severe ADHD and other instructors just couldn't keep her engaged. Sensei ford somehow managed to keep ALL the kids engaged. He is kind, energetic, fun, funny, patient, serious, disciplined, and understanding, all at just the right moments. He coaches the kids well and the room is often filled... read full review
We looked for a perfect class for my son to start him in Martial Arts this summer, we went to another one and he was in tears on his trial day. It was a totally different experience with Kaizen Dojo! My son beamed with excitement and joy after his trial day! He told us he would like to keep coming to class. Sensei Ford has a way with kids were they are comfortable even when they are still new to martial arts. It was fun, engaging, teaches them discipline and respect and gives young children the confidence to protect themselves. My son looks more confident and less awkward everyday! He just got promoted to yellow belt and we are so happy and proud of him, this is all thanks... read full review
Sensei Ford is amazing! He is great with kids and has a laid back, cool demeanor. My 10yo daughter enjoyed him and his jokes. We took a 1 day workshop for self defense and left there feeling very empowered. I have looked and looked for a dojo that would address street smarts and self defense without requiring martial arts training and belt mastering. There were none to be found in my area, until I discovered Sensei Ford's dojo. In just 1 session, Sensei Ford shared relevant tips and moves to protect one's self. I look forward to more self defense workshops and programs to come from this dojo. I now feel more secure with my daughter's ability to be Aware,... read full review